6. Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve

SOUTHEAST ARIZONA.   In 1966, the fledgling Nature Conservancy bought its first Arizona property, the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve. It's one of the few places in the state where older growth forest persists, helped by the remaining cienegas, or desert wetlands. Along with the abundance of plant life, the preserve shelters a huge variety of more mobile wildlife. Some 300 species of birds have been catalogued here throughout the year, not to mention javelinas, coatimundis, coyotes, desert tortoises, mountain lions, bobcats, white-tailed deer, toads, frogs and rattlesnakes. The best way to appreciate the preserve is via a guided walk, offered every Saturday morning at 9am.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Apr - Sep  Wed-Sun 6:30am-4pm Oct - Mar  Wed-Sun 7:30am-4pm

Admission:

Adult $5; Child (16 and under) Free

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve website »

Type: Outdoor Activities, Reserves, Sightseeing

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