Garden Walk (East District)

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. 

Please meet outside of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Living with Giants (West District)

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 and other dangers. Wheelcha......More

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 and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 8574

Desert Dwellers Community Concert Series

Saguaro National Park is honored to welcome the Vavages Family Band, a multi-generational band carrying on the O'odham tradition of Waila music from the Tohono O'odham Nation. Refreshments from San Xavier Co-Op Farm and Masad Coffee will be provided by Friends of Saguar......More

Saguaro National Park is honored to welcome the Vavages Family Band, a multi-generational band carrying on the O'odham tradition of Waila music from the Tohono O'odham Nation. Refreshments from San Xavier Co-Op Farm and Masad Coffee will be provided by Friends of Saguaro National Park.

Red Hills Visitor Center (Tucson Mountain District)

Night Comes Alive (East District)

Half of the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. After a short ranger presentation you'll hop into your car and follow the ranger out to a trail for ......More

Half of the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. After a short ranger presentation you'll hop into your car and follow the ranger out to a trail for a < 2 mile hike to explore the sights and sounds of the Sonoran desert at night. We recommend bringing your own flashlight especially red lights or black lights! 

Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

Garden Walk (East District)

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. 

Please meet outside of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Living with Giants (West District)

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 and other dangers. Wheelcha......More

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 and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 8574

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Woodpeckers!

Come learn about the birds that build inside Saguaros! Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N. Kinney RdTucson, AZ 85743

Signal Hill Petroglyphs

Discover the ancient petroglyphs at Signal Hill and their creators. Wheelchair accessible.

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney RdTucson, AZ 85743

What is a Javelina? (West District)

You may have seen one, you may have seen a picture of one and you may have even smelled one - STINKY! Join an Interpretive Volunteer in the theater for a short program that will answer all the questions you have about Javelina and why IT DOES NOT LIKE BEING CALLED A PIG......More

You may have seen one, you may have seen a picture of one and you may have even smelled one - STINKY! Join an Interpretive Volunteer in the theater for a short program that will answer all the questions you have about Javelina and why IT DOES NOT LIKE BEING CALLED A PIG! Wheelchair accessible

Arizona's Wildcats! (West District)

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! ......More

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! Wheelchair accessible.

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

The Desert as a Provider (West District)

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd.Tucson, AZ 85743

Garden Walk (East District)

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. 

Please meet outside of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Signal Hill Petroglyphs

Discover the ancient petroglyphs at Signal Hill and their creators. Wheelchair accessible.

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney RdTucson, AZ 85743

Living with Giants (West District)

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 and other dangers. Wheelcha......More

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 and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 8574

What is a Javelina? (West District)

You may have seen one, you may have seen a picture of one and you may have even smelled one - STINKY! Join an Interpretive Volunteer in the theater for a short program that will answer all the questions you have about Javelina and why IT DOES NOT LIKE BEING CALLED A PIG......More

You may have seen one, you may have seen a picture of one and you may have even smelled one - STINKY! Join an Interpretive Volunteer in the theater for a short program that will answer all the questions you have about Javelina and why IT DOES NOT LIKE BEING CALLED A PIG! Wheelchair accessible

Arizona's Wildcats! (West District)

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! ......More

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! Wheelchair accessible.

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

The Desert as a Provider (West District)

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd.Tucson, AZ 85743

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Living with Giants (West District)

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 and other dangers. Wheelcha......More

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 and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 8574

Garden Walk (East District)

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. 

Please meet outside of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Garden Walk (East District)

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. 

Please meet outside of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Living with Giants (West District)

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 and other dangers. Wheelcha......More

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 and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 8574

Night Comes Alive (East District)

Half of the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. After a short ranger presentation you'll hop into your car and follow the ranger out to a trail for ......More

Half of the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. After a short ranger presentation you'll hop into your car and follow the ranger out to a trail for a < 2 mile hike to explore the sights and sounds of the Sonoran desert at night. We recommend bringing your own flashlight especially red lights or black lights! 

Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

Garden Walk (East District)

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. 

Please meet outside of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Living with Giants (West District)

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 and other dangers. Wheelcha......More

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 and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 8574

Garden Walk (West District)

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.  

Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd.Tucson, Arizona 85743

Woodpeckers!

Come learn about the birds that build inside Saguaros! Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N. Kinney RdTucson, AZ 85743

Signal Hill Petroglyphs

Discover the ancient petroglyphs at Signal Hill and their creators. Wheelchair accessible.

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney RdTucson, AZ 85743

What is a Javelina? (West District)

You may have seen one, you may have seen a picture of one and you may have even smelled one - STINKY! Join an Interpretive Volunteer in the theater for a short program that will answer all the questions you have about Javelina and why IT DOES NOT LIKE BEING CALLED A PIG......More

You may have seen one, you may have seen a picture of one and you may have even smelled one - STINKY! Join an Interpretive Volunteer in the theater for a short program that will answer all the questions you have about Javelina and why IT DOES NOT LIKE BEING CALLED A PIG! Wheelchair accessible

Arizona's Wildcats! (West District)

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! ......More

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! Wheelchair accessible.

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

The Desert as a Provider (West District)

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible. 

Red Hills Visitor Center2700 N Kinney Rd.Tucson, AZ 85743