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
Birding Canoa Ranch
Historic Canoa Ranch is one of Pima County’s premier birding hotspots. Join a Pima County naturalist to see a wide variety of sparrows, raptors, and waterfowl on the lake at Historic Canoa Ranch. All ages welcome. 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
Tuesdays, May 10 and May 24, 6:30-8:30 a.m.
Dragons and Damsels of Historic Canoa Ranch
Historic Canoa Ranch is a great birding site, but is also excellent for dragonflies and damselflies. On this walk, we will be searching for insects with evocative names like dancers, forktails, darners, amberwings, and saddlebags. All ages welcome. $5 fee. Children free with paid adult. Online registration required
Wednesday, May 18, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Fledgling Birders: Birding for all Ages and Abilities
Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available. All ages encouraged. $5 fee. Children free with paid adult. Online registration required.
Saturday, May 21, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
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. Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Every Saturday in June, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
There are no public tours scheduled at Historic Canoa Ranch for May. The Ranch compound will be open for self-guided tours from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Volunteer Interpreters may be on site to engage visitors and answer questions.
Birding For Every BODY: Canoa Ranch
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the emerging birding hotspot of Historic Canoa Ranch where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more. This program is offered in partnership with the Tucson Audubon Society. Free. Online registration required.
Wednesday, June 1, 7:00-8:30 a.m.
Registration opens Saturday, May 14; visit https://tucsonaudubon.org/go-birding/birding-field-trips/
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
Friday, June 3, 9:00-10:00 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.
Friday, June 17, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
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
Commemorative Tree Program
Dedicating a tree or group of trees is the perfect way to honor your special person or organization. Commemorative trees are available along the entryway to Historic Canoa Ranch and around Canoa Lake.
For more information and the purchase form click here
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 520-241-8885 or email
mhellon@aol.com
Please donate now!
Thank you for your tremendous support!
Commercial and Professional Photography and Filming Special Use Permits are required for commercial photographers to use Pima County Parks for photo shoot backdrops. Per Pima County Park Rule 1.020, all commercial activity on a county park must have the prior written permission of Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation. For more information please go to the Commercial Filming Permits link.