Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Feb 20 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The public is invited inside the reconstruction of Bent’s Old Fort, entering through the zaguan gate and into the plaza. Park Rangers will be present to explain the features of the fort and its 20 th century reconstruction. Entry into the...

Park Ranger Pop-Up at Durango and Moccasin Kiosk

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Feb 20 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Meet a Tule Springs Fossil Beds Park Ranger at the trailhead to learn more about our topic of the day. Get up close with fossils, swear your dog in as a B.A.R.K. Ranger, get your Junior Ranger book, and more!

Feb 20 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This presentation is SOLD OUT. To add yourself to our waiting list, please click "more details" below.

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Feb 20 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

Feb 20 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.

Star Party (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Feb 20 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Explore Saguaro National Park after dark at our Star Party! Drop in any time from 7pm to 9pm to view the night sky on telescopes run by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and participate in ranger-led activities such as a scavenger hunt through...

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Feb 20 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.

Ajo Astronomy Night

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Feb 20 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Enjoy Ajo's stunning night sky, gaze through a telescope, and learn about space with rangers from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Red-light flashlights preferred but not required. The Sonoran Desert can drop below 30F (-1C) during the winter...