SOUTHERN ARIZONA HIKING CLUB

Organizes shorter-distance, family-oriented hikes designed to be accessible and welcoming for children of all ages.

Organizes family-friendly hikes that are shorter in distance and designed to be suitable for children of all ages.

Offers weekly guided hiking and walking activities, ranging from easy mall walking to strenuous peak bagging, catering to various difficulty levels. The club has over 500 members and 60 guides.

Offers weekly guided hikes and walks ranging from easy (e.g., mall walking) to strenuous (e.g., peak bagging), with varying difficulty levels and distances, supported by over 500 members and 60 trained guides.

Features club members who present programs about their hiking experiences, such as exploring Machu Picchu, sharing different trails and guides used.

Features presentations by club members on international hiking experiences, such as a program on hiking Machu Picchu via different trails, based on firsthand travel and hiking participation.

Hosts monthly public program meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, featuring speakers who present on topics such as local and international hiking, travel, and desert wildlife.

Hosts monthly public meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at Catalina United Methodist Church, featuring presentations by speakers on topics including local and international hiking, travel, and desert wildlife; events are open to the public.

Contributed to a four-year research project on bobcats in Southern Arizona, which involved citizen scientists, captured 56 bobcats, and placed satellite radio collars on 38 of them.

Participated in a four-year research project on bobcats in Southern Arizona that involved citizen scientists, resulting in the capture and satellite radio collaring of 38 of 56 bobcats studied.