Program ContentThis program explores the timeline of human history, heritage, and tradition that have contributed to today's rich cultural landscape. Students will explore:
AZ Standards: AZ Standards: 4.SP1.2, 4.G1.1, 4.G2.1, 4.G4.1, 4.H1.1 Planning Your Field TripWhere does it take place?
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What about transportation?If you need financial support for your transportation, the Friends of Saguaro National Park can help! Title 1 schools from the Tucson area can request a subsidy of us to $250. Schedule the bus through your district transportation office. After your field trip is complete, have your transportation department send the invoice to Environmental Education at 2700 N Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ 85743 to apply for the transportation subsidy. If transportation requires more than 1 bus to accommodate your students, please let us know. Before Your Field TripYou've scheduled the program, organized the transportation, and collected permission slips. Now let us make sure all your hard work is put to the most effective use during your trip to Saguaro. This short program ensures that your students know what to expect, what's expected of them, and that they will have a fun and successful day at the park.After scheduling your field trip, you'll receive an invite to our regularly scheduled timeslots, presented via distance learning. They occur: Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. 20 minutes If you cannot attend any of the available time slots, you can opt to present the video below at a time of your choosing.
Getting To Your Field TripWest district
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FAQsNeed support with transportation? Let the Friends of Saguaro National Park help! The Friends will subsidize up to $250 for district-owned buses from local Title 1 schools to transport students to the park for educational field trips. If transportation requires more than 1 bus to accommodate your students, please let us know in advance for approval. Here are the steps:
Environmental Education Invoices must be received with 90 days of the field trips in order to be processed. No. All curriculum-based programs offered by Saguaro National Park are free of charge. Entrance fees are also waived for groups from accredited educational institutions coming to further their academic studies. Follow the instructions on the Educational Fee Waiver page. Review your specific field trip's page for pre- and post-visit videos, lesson plans, and other helpful links. In person pre- and post-visit programs may be available on a limited basis. Contact the Education Team if you'd like additional support before or after your program. e-mail us We uphold the principles of universal design for our programs. That said, if you have participants who need particular accommodations, please indicate that on your Bookings request or let us know via email so we can be prepared and offer the best and most inclusive experience for all students, teachers, and chaperones. We require a minimum of at least one adult chaperone per 10 students or one for each small group (usually 4). Got extra parents who want to join the fun? Great! The optimal chaperone to student ratio is about 1:6 but if you have a wealth of enthusiastic parents, just let us know in advance. We will put them to work, modelling engaged listening and helping with activities! Chaperones will also be responsible for accompanying students to the bathroom and helping monitor behavior during the program and lunch. Please be sure that chaperones understand their duties and are aware of the field trip requirements by providing our guidelines. Field trips are all outside so we avoid the hottest months of the year and only offer programs in the morning. But this is the desert, so having students prepared for heat and sun exposure is part of the learning process. Generally, we offer programs rain or shine but if weather is going to pose a safety hazard, you will be notified before leaving the school. Life happens, we know. It may not be possible to add an additional program or change a date as availability is limited. Please notify us immediately if you need to cancel or request any changes. That consideration will allow another class to fill your vacancy. Contact us at 520-733-5157 or e-mail us Fall dates open August 1Request a Ranger-Guided Field Trip |
Last updated: July 31, 2026