Events calendar

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 23 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement.

Broadway Hike (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 23 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Join a ranger for a 2-hour hike to explore the beautiful Sonoran desert and learn about the native plants of Saguaro National Park! This hike starts at the Broadway trailhead, and will be approximately 2 miles with minimal elevation gain.

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 23 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 23 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...

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 23 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...

Environmental Ethics in the Gila: Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 23 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This interactive program introduces Aldo Leopold’s connection to the Gila and his influential Land Ethic. Visitors will explore Leopold’s environmental ethic and reflect on what it means to understand the Gila as a living ecosystem rather than a...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 23 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 23 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.

Mar 23 5:15 pm – 8:45 pm

Meet at the Signal Hill Picnic Area 15 minutes before the hike begins. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing, carry sufficient water, and bring a headlamp. This approximately 3-mile hike lasts about 3.5 hours and follows...

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 23 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.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 23 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.