High summer is the time to harvest saguaro fruit, and it's also the beginning of the O’odham calendar. Spend the morning gathering fruit in the O’odham manner, using a harvesting pole made from the ribs of the iconic giant cactus. Learn different ways that the fruit is prepared and preserved, and about the animals that use the saguaro for food and shelter. Reserve your spot today for this popular class.

Young Naturalists is a Fall 2025 program for 6th-8th graders that are interested in forming a deeper connection with the Sonoran Desert. Gain confidence, form connections, and explore careers as you learn about the Sonoran Desert. Build skills in plant, animal, and mineral identification, nature conservation, and outdoor safety. See yourself as a part of the ecosystem and earn an official Young Naturalist Certificate!

Southeastern Arizona is a paradise for birders. Join us for three full days exploring different elevation habitats as we search for great birds! Among our targets will be the Mexican Chickadee, Elegant Trogon (pictured), Montezuma Quail, Hepatic Tanager and Red-faced Warbler. We will also do some owling at night and set up a blacklight to see what insects we can attract.