By Margret Fernandez, Park Ranger It’s 43 degrees at 7 a.m. in the morning. I walk the trailhead, on-hand and available…
By Alison Willis Succulents and cacti have become a real trend lately. Live succulent bouquets and goods covered in different…
By Aubrey Gardner The Field School Training Program that I participated in was a 16-week program that partnered with The…
By Dan Gronseth, Park ManagerSouth Mountain Park Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department I grew up in Wisconsin, and spent entire…
Join us for our second-annual festival at South Mountain! FREE for all ages! Saturday, December 22 | 5:30 – 9…
By SMEEC Guest, Mark Hodgson For anyone looking for alternatives to medication for calming the nerves during these trying times…
By Brian Krauss, Park Ranger When visiting South Mountain Park, you may have heard or seen the term “CCC” in…
By Jonathan Ismail, SMEEC Programs Administrator Summer can be an interesting time at South Mountain. While the desert is beautiful,…
By Lisa Herrmann, Education Manager Astronomy at South Mountain: Why here? Stargazing at South Mountain Environmental Education Center (SMEEC) is…
By Sharon Matt, Park Steward The top four reasons why I hike the Judith Tunell Trail: 4.) It’s short. There are…