Difficult hike as we pass by 3 crested saguaro cacti. This hike is for experienced hikers and will cover 7 miles with 255 ft. elevation gain in about 3 hours.
Wildflower Season Find out about the many species of winter and spring wildflowers that grow in the Preserve. The old maxim “April showers bring May flowers” does not apply to the Sonoran Desert. In fact, April marks the beginning of our dry season, and by May, most of our wildflowers have already flowered and set […]
A Desert Time Machine Learn about the Pack Rats and their desert time machines. Ever wondered who lives in those piles of debris with cholla balls on top? The white-throated wood rat, aka the pack rat. This industrious little rodent has been collecting stuff and taking it home to nests for thousands of years. Join […]
Difficult hike will take you into the High Desert trail area with a stop at Cathedral Rock. 7.4 miles in about 4 hours with rolling hills, 280 ft. elevation change.
Rattling on about Rattlers Learn about the species of rattlesnakes that live in the Sonoran Desert. Did you know? - That a rattlesnake can strike a distance of up to two-thirds of their body length? That they like to hide under bushes, rocks and debris that offer protection from predators? That they are an important […]
