Events calendar

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 5 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.

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Anza Watery Walk with the San Luis Obispo Beaver Brigade

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 5 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Together we will walk along the Anza Trail and visit a spot on the river where beavers live. Your guide will share information about beavers, how to identify signs of beaver activity, and the many ways that beavers benefit our ecosystems. Please come...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 5 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Ranger Talk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 5 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 5 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 (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 5 5:00 pm – 8:30 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 5 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.

Night Comes Alive (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 5 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Half the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This is a 1-1.5 mile hike, and location varies. Regardless of program location, always meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 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.