The Nature Conservancy's 380-acre Ramsey Canyon Preserve is renowned for its outstanding scenic beauty and the great diversity of its plant and animal life
Official Facebook page for The Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve and gift shop. Our normal visiting hours are Thursday thru Monday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. During the months of November thru February we open at 9:00am and close at 4:00pm.
Ramsey Canyon Preserve protects stream side habitat featuring beautiful Arizona sycamore trees. The canyon cuts through the Huachuca Mountains, one of the high biodiversity "Sky Island" mountain ranges of the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico. These mountains harbor many species of plants and animals at the norther edge of their ranges, such as the Apache pine, Berylline hummingbird, coati and Sonoran whipsnake. A spring-fed stream, northeast orientation and high canyon walls keep Ramsey Canyon cool and moist. The 380-acre preserve is surrounded by the Miller Peak Wilderness of the Coronado National Forest.
Ramey Canyon Preserve hosts a variety of educational opportunities for children and people of all ages. We encourage outreach with our local communities to accommodate for school field trips, volunteer work days, community service, etc. To speak to someone from the preserve about arranging an event, please contact Daniel Cowell, our Environmental Education Coordinator at [email protected] for more information.
VISITOR INFORMATION:
The best months for birding are March through September; hummingbird migration peaks during April and August.
Guided nature walks take place March through the end of November on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:00am. November brings incredible fall color.
Hiking trails on the preserve start at 5,500 feet in elevation and connect with high-country trails on the National Forest.
The preserve headquarters include a nature center with bookstore/gift shop, visitor parking, a small picnic area and seating near the creek.
For more information about the hours, fees and activities at Ramsey Canyon Preserve, call us at (520) 378-2785
LOCATION:
Located 90 miles southeast of Tucson. From Highway 92 south of Sierra Vista, turn west on Ramsey Canyon Road (toward the mountains) and follow 3.5 miles to the end.
The Nature Conservancy is a private, international nonprofit conservation organization that was founded by scientists in 1951. Its mission is to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
The Nature Conservancy is a collaborative, science-based organization that works with local communities and partners to achieve lasting conservation of the lands and waters that sustain people and wildlife.
