Please Note: Some sections of the tour are not ADA accessible at this time. Special arrangements can be made in advance by calling 520-724-5375 or via email at canoaranch@pima.gov or for any other additional information.
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Programs
Please Note:
For all Environmental Education activities, un-vaccinated individuals are asked to wear a mask. For all indoor activities, face masks are mandatory for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Group size strictly limited to maintain optimal experience; registration required.
Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. All ages welcome.
$5 fee. Online registration required.
Every Saturday in October, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Every Friday in November (except November 26), 9:00 -10:30 a.m.
Every Friday in December, 9:00 -10:30 a.m.
Every Saturday in November (except November 13), 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Every Saturday in December (except December 25), 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Anza Tour at Historic Canoa Ranch
Learn about Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and the group of Spanish colonial settlers who, in 1775, made their first stop at Canoa Ranch as they began an epic 1200-mile journey from Sonora, New Spain to colonize the port of what is now San Francisco. A 5-mile segment of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail extends through Historic Canoa Ranch. All ages welcome.
$5 fee. Online registration required.
Thursday, October 21, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 18, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 16, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Gardens of Canoa Ranch
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch with Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners. All ages welcome.
$5 fee. Online registration required.
Thursday, November 4, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 9, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Birding Canoa Ranch
Join birding enthusiast Brian Nicholas to bird Historic Canoa Ranch, where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more. All ages welcome.
Group size strictly limited to maintain optimal experience; no walk-ins accepted. As with all nature-related activities, our voices can have a large impact on what we see, so side conversations are discouraged. $5 fee. Online registration required.
Saturday, October 23, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 27, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 4, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Anza Trail Hike
Explore a 2 to 3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy level interpretive hike and discover the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz River Valley. Following the hike there will be an optional tour of the historic Canoa Ranch headquarters. Ages 12 and up.
$5 fee. Online registration required.
Friday, October 29, 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Through the Spotting Scope: Raptors
This month, the Through the Spotting Scope series tackles the field identification of hawks, eagles, kites, and falcons. Commonly known as raptors, these birds can be tricky to identify based on individual variation, age, and geography, complicates identification. In the Zoom presentation (Tuesday, November 16) highlights the diversity of raptors and discusses the identification tips. We’ll put these tips into practice in the field study session that follows. Meet at Historic Canoa Ranch; after searching for raptors here, we will caravan to other sites.
$15 fee. Online registration required.
Wednesday, November 17, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (first of two opportunities)
Thursday, November 18, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (second of two opportunities)
‘Slow Birding’ at Canoa Ranch
This month we explore Historic Canoa Ranch at a slow pace. We will not only work in bird identification, we will also take note of bird behavior. All ages welcome. Slowing the pace has many benefits – for both nature and nature-lovers. When we are still in nature, nature becomes active around us, undisturbed, encouraging more and deeper observation, understanding and appreciation of our natural world. The pace, distance, and terrain of this program make it appropriate for persons with limited mobility.
$5 fee. Online registration required
Monday, November 22, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Through the Spotting Scope: Sparrows
Sparrows are sometimes known as ‘little brown jobs’ by frustrated birders who cannot seem to make sense of the field identification of these delightful birds. In the Zoom presentation (Tuesday, December 14), sparrow identification tips will be presented that will help birders gain confidence in recognizing the many species. We’ll put these tips into practice in the field study session that follows. Meet at Historic Canoa Ranch; after searching for sparrows here, we will caravan to other sites.
$15 fee. Online registration required.
Wednesday, December 15, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (first of two opportunities)
Friday, December 17, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (second of two opportunities)
Anza Exhibit
Come view our exhibit about the Anza Expedition. Canoa Ranch was a camp site for the Anza Expedition on their journey to San Francisco, CA.
To learn more about the expedition visit these websites:
www.nps.gov/juba
www.anzahistorictrail.org
Mexicano Vaquero Families Exhibit
The Salcido's, the Murrieta's, the Ahumada's and the Grijalva's were just a few of the hard working Mexicano families that lived and worked at Canoa Ranch.
George Redondo Proctor Western Heritage Collection
Enjoy of the George Redondo Proctor Western Heritage Collection.
Scotch Farms
How Scotch Farms played a role in bringing purebred Herefords to Canoa Ranch.
Ranching Families and Ranching History
The Manning's, the Schnaufer's, the Gayler's, and day to day life on the ranch.
Tools of the Ranch
See many of the different tools that were used on the ranch.
Private and Special Event Site Rentals
The Historic Canoa Ranch is a wonderful venue to plan your future party or special event. Our historic buildings, outdoor gardens, orchard and large Ramada provide a multitude of diverse locations for your next party, retreat, meeting space, birthday party, memorial service, wedding, or special event.
For rental rates and availability please call 520-724-5000 or email
CanoaRanch@pima.gov
Please help support Canoa Ranch, one of the most historically and culturally significant ranches in Southern Arizona. Monetary donations for Historic Canoa Ranch can be made through
Pima County Parklands Foundation at
http://pimaparklands.org. You can donate using PayPal or a debit/credit card via this site. Donations are tax-deductible, within the limits of the law. If you would like to make a donation by check, please make check out to
Pima County Parklands Foundation with
Canoa in the memo line and mail check to:
Parklands Foundation
3500 W. River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
The Parklands Foundation is the
ONLY website authorized to accept donations for Historic Canoa Ranch. Currently we are seeking funds to restore the Manning Senior House to complete the full living museum that Canoa Ranch embodies, hosting multiple activities, events and fundraisers.
If you have any questions or need more information, please call 520-724-5220 or email
mhellon@aol.com
Please donate now!
Thank you for your tremendous support!
