Tucson Wildflower Week

Desert Hike. 4.2 mi. 1400 ft. elev. Enjoy an exhilarating climb up a steep, exposed trail to a unique towering peak. Grip cable handholds for support on the way to the summit before marveling at the striking surrounding landscape. Sign up required.

Discover the magic and light of the Sonoran Desert while learning watercolor painting techniques. We'll explore stunning natural locations to inspire your creativity. A watercolor kit is provided to take home and continue your artistic journey. Sign up required. Additional fee.

Embark on a short all levels hike through the stunning Sonoran Desert to a peaceful, serene location. Experience a guided sitting meditation designed to nurture your well-being, fostering openness and self-reflection as you connect with nature. Sign up required. Additional fee.

Awaken your body and align your energy with a morning walk in Sabino Canyon. Flow through gentle qi gong movements, breathe deeply, and cultivate inner harmony as the sun rises — perfect for all levels. Sign up required. Additional fee.

Desert Hike. 6.3 mi. 1000 ft. elev. A quintessential desert hike with steep climbs over rocky terrain. Pass by a Hohokam petroglyph site before ascending once more to a beautiful canyon overlook. Sign up required.

Join us on a scenic walk in nature, where you'll learn to use the provided camera to transform fleeting moments into great images. We cover composition, basic technical considerations and editing. A storage card is provided to take your images home. Sign up required. Additional fee.

Enjoy a guided drive through the majestic Saguaro National Park. Discover the most lush, diverse desert ecosystem on earth, with stops at stunning vistas and the visitor's center, where you can get passport stamps and souvenirs. Sign up required. Additional fee.

Hike: Level 1 - Lower Sabino Wildflower Nature Hike with Journal Sabino Canyon. 3.4 mi. 230 ft. elev. This hike offers beginners an introduction to the nearby recreation area, with seasonal creek crossings and a sample of the Sonoran Desert terrain. Sign up required.

Unlock the full potential of your smartphone’s advanced camera and learn how to capture breathtaking images. We will guide you through essential photography techniques, including composition, camera settings, and enhancing your photos through editing. Sign up required. Additional fee.

Saguaro National Park. 8 mi. 1895 ft. elev. Embark on an amazing loop hike to the highest peak in the Tucson Mountains. Enjoy the reward of 360-degree views after a strong, fast-paced, uphill ascent. Sign up required.

Embark on a short all levels hike through the stunning Sonoran Desert to a peaceful, serene location. Experience a guided sitting meditation designed to nurture your well-being, fostering openness and self-reflection as you connect with nature. Sign up required. Additional fee.

Experience the beauty of Sabino Canyon while exploring desert botanicals that hydrate and nourish. Join us for a walk and learn how to blend these natural ingredients into simple, skin-loving cosmetics for a radiant, glowing you. Sign up required. Additional fee.

Enjoy a scenic excursion to this world-renowned natural history museum, zoo and botanical garden with a Canyon Ranch staff naturalist. Sign up required. Additional fee.

Catalina State Park. 5.2 mi. 720 ft. elev. Experience sweeping views of the Catalina Mountains on a longer hike that offers some gradual uphill and seasonal creek crossings. Sign up required.

Embark on a short hike to a serene spot, where you'll connect with nature and your body through an all levels Hatha yoga session. Surrounded by inspiring views, this experience offers the perfect blend of movement, mindfulness, and natural beauty. Sign up required. Additional fee.