Events calendar

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 14 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.

The GIANT Cactus (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 14 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Saguaro National Park is famous for its gigantic saguaros. Still, you have to know where to look to find the real giants among giants. Join a ranger for a special off-trail walk to view some amazing examples of our saguaros. This program meets at the...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Jan 14 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

Jan 14 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.

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jan 14 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission...

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Jan 14 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Jan 14 10:15 am – 11:00 am

Misunderstood, maligned, and nearly eradicated by settlers, the mountain lion remains shrouded in myth and mystery. Join a Park Naturalist for this entertaining and enlightening program and discover the facts that dispel the fallacies about this...

The Amazing Agave (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 14 10:15 am – 11:00 am

Called ‘The Tree of Wonders ’, the agave has been utilized for over 40 products - from textiles to tequila - and celebrated for centuries. Uncover the adaptations that enable this native succulent to thrive in the hot and harsh Sonoran Desert and...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jan 14 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission...

Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Jan 14 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

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

Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 14 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join a ranger for a short stroll through the cactus garden located outside of the visitor center to learn about the saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert.

Jan 14 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Jan 14 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

Jan 14 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

Jan 14 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

Jan 14 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...

Jurassic January at Centennial Hills Library: the Good Dinosaur

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Jan 14 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Watch "the Good Dinosaur" with Real Dinosaurs: Watch a movie about a boy and his friend, a dinosaur! During the movie, there will be some fun activities and a visit from our own dino friends the Real Dinosaurs! Rated PG. Grades K-5. Park Rangers from...

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Jan 14 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 Hike (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 14 5:00 pm – 5:45 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

Jan 14 6:00 pm – 7:00 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.