Events calendar

Birding Along the Anza National Historic Trail

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 4 7:30 am – 9:30 am

Join Roger Zachary, local Audubon field trip leader, as we walk along the de Anza Trail section of the Atascadero Mutual Water Company’s property. We will be “birding” in mixed oak woodland and riparian woodland along the Salinas River. We should be...

Beneath our Feet: Artifacts from Recent Excavations

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Mar 4 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is pleased to present, Beneath Our Feet: Artifcats from Recent Excavations, a new exhibit showcasing artifacts uncovered during archeological investigations at the park over the past 25 years...

The Gila and its People

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 4 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Join a ranger to learn more about the 2,000 years of human occupation and cultural development of the Gila Forks region.

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 4 9:15 am – 10:00 am

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Mar 4 10:00 am – 11:00 am

On days that the concessionaire boats run to the islands, guided hikes may be offered by national park rangers, volunteers, or concessionaire naturalists. If they are not available to lead hikes, self-guided interpretive trail booklets are available...

Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Mar 4 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Daily tours of the Boyhood Home explore Lyndon Johnson's childhood growing up in the rural, 1920s town of Johnson City, Texas. Tours start at the National Park Visitor Center in Johnson City at 100 Ladybird Lane.

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 4 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Join a ranger for a talk about the unique animals that call this deserrt home!

Guided Walk: Did the Anza Party Drink from Adobe Springs?

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 4 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Hidden in plain sight, Adobe Springs is a five-acre preserve protecting a rare artesian spring and oak woodland with deep historic and natural significance. Join Atascadero Land Preservation Society (ALPS) board members for a docent-led walk through...

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 4 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Join a ranger for a talk about the unique animals that call this deserrt home!

Those Crazy Cactus (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 4 10:15 am – 12:00 pm

Crazy, quirky, or creepy, the facts about cactus are as fascinating as the folklore - and just as far-fetched.  Join a Park Naturalist for a casual stroll and lighthearted look at our spiny desert dwellers.  Wheelchair accessible.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 4 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain. Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn...

Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Mar 4 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger Talk daily at 11 am and 1 pm.

Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 4 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

An interpretive talk that changes daily. Subjects vary broadly, from ethnobotany, mining history, regional culture, and beyond.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 4 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain. Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn...

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 4 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Almost 250 years ago, as the Declaration of Independence was signed on the East Coast, the Anza expedition arrived at its destination on the West Coast. Both of these events would dramatically shape the cultural and political landscapes of the United...

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 4 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.

Mar 4 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for a 30-minute theater presentation on the Saguaro cactus, the iconic symbol of the Southwest. Learn about its unique adaptations, ecological significance, and the cultural importance it holds in the region. Discover how this remarkable...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 4 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Visit the Visitor Center at Mission San José to explore a mission topic with a park ranger.

All About the Organ Pipe Cactus

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 4 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

How big can organ pipe cactus grow? Can you eat their fruit? What role do they play in the Sonoran Desert ecosystem? Have you or someone you know every asked a question like this about the organ pipe cactus? If the answer is yes, then this is the...

Ranger Talk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 4 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger hosting, but a few popular ones go over...

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 4 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A relaxed sunset program, designed for all ages, exploring the plants, wildlife, and people of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 4 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

A relaxed sunset program, designed for all ages, exploring the plants, wildlife, and people of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.

Sunset Hike (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 4 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

Hike up the Tanque Verde Ridge trail to get fantastic views of the sunset in the park. This hike is 0.5 miles round-trip on rugged terrain. Water, hiking shoes, and trekking poles are recommended.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 4 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A formal interpretive talk on the history, ecology, and/or culture of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 4 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

A formal interpretive talk on the history, ecology, and/or culture of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.