Ranger Olivia will teach you all about the cacti found in our park - cholla, barrel, hedgehog, prickly pear and the iconic saguaro. Learn how to identify them, how they survive and how they serve an important role in our desert ecosystem. We will be along the Tortoise trail, which is mostly flat with some slightly uneven surfaces, for an out and back hike of about 1.5 miles. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center/trailhead. Bring any questions you have about the cacti that reside in the desert!
PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.
MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center. Be aware that it will take an ADDITIONAL 5-10 minutes to get to the meeting location AFTER entering the park’s entry booth.
Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 08/05/26.