Events calendar

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 18 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Apr 18 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Arizona residents Kathleen and Darryl Toupkin have visited all 433 National Park Service units. Their journey took them to every state and inhabited US territory. These explorers will discuss their travels, talk about the National Park System, and...

Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Apr 18 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost...

Apr 18 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Arizona residents Kathleen and Darryl Toupkin have visited all 433 National Park Service units. Their journey took them to every state and inhabited US territory. These explorers will discuss their travels, talk about the National Park System, and...

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 18 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

Apr 18 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

Apr 18 6:00 pm – 6:45 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

Apr 18 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.

Stars Over The Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Apr 18 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us at the Gila Cliff Dwelling's National Monument Visitor Center parking lot to view the stars and other celisteral objects. Bring a red headlamp.