May 9, 2024 7:30 AM –9:30 AM

El Rio Preserve Nature Trek

Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek through the desert and riparian habitats of El Rio Preserve. Wander along level, well maintained trails as we explore the unique plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert.

Cost is $5 for Marana residents, and $6.25 for non-residents. Register at the link below.

All ages welcome!

Mapped location of El Rio Preserve Nature Trek

El Rio Preserve

10190 North Coachline Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85743
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Upcoming Dates

  • Thursday, May 9
  • Thursday, June 13
  • Thursday, July 11
  • Thursday, August 8

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El Rio Preserve

El Rio Preserve is a 104-acre site adjacent to the Santa Cruz River and Los Morteros Conservation Area, a Classic Period Hohokam village site with an ancient ballcourt and many other significant features related to the long-occupied site. In the 18th century, Juan Bautista de Anza and his followers camped on this site during their journey from Southern Arizona to San Francisco. Now El Rio Preserve is a birding and nature hotspot along the northern-most part of the Pima County Chuck Huckelberry Multi-use Loop path (often called "The Loop") that connects 137 miles around the community. Some...
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