Catalina State Parks Flower Fields, Oro Valley, AZ
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N 32° 24.998 W 110° 56.167
12S E 506006 N 3586619
Beautiful field of poppies and wild flowers in Catalina State Park, Oro Valley, AZ.
Waymark Code: WMHR3W
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2013
Views: 27
---> For the preservation of this locality, collection or picking of the wildflowers is prohibited <---
Because delicate environmental factors mean the difference between many of Arizona's unusual plants thriving or perishing, laws regarding plant life are strictly enforced. These laws include not picking wildflowers, collecting their seeds or digging up specimens to cultivate at home. Even the skeletons of dead cacti are protected, and live cacti may not be carved or used for target practice. Penalties can range from a $2500 fine to six months in jail. However, private landowners are allowed to sell or give away protected plants on their property as well as collect native seeds and flowers.
---> For the preservation of this locality, collection or picking of the wildflowers is prohibited <---
Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros. The 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams invites camping, picnicking and bird watching — more than 150 species of birds call the park home. The park provides miles of equestrian, birding, hiking, and biking trails which wind through the park and into the Coronado National Forest at elevations near 3,000 feet. The park is located within minutes of the Tucson metropolitan area.
Park facilities include a campground, picnic tables, grills, trails, an equestrian center, a group use area for day or overnight use (available by reservation), restrooms, showers, and a gift shop. All restroom and shower facilities are accessible. The park also offers an equestrian center which provides a staging area for trail riders with ample trailer parking.
This scenic desert park also offers equestrian trails and an equestrian center provides a staging area for trail riders with plenty of trailer parking. Bring along your curiosity and your sense of adventure as you take in the beautiful mountain backdrop, desert wildflowers, cacti and wildlife that call this area home.
Hours:
8 am – 5 pm daily
Address:
11570 North Oracle Road
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Phone: (520) 628-5798
Cost: $7 per car
website: www.azstateparks.com
Species:
Over 53 species can be seen, here are a few:
Wild Hyacinth
Phacelia
Chicory
Mexican Gold Poppy
Desert Rosemallow
Tucson Mariposa Lilies
Desert Zinnia
Bluedicks
Lupine
wild flowers
Habitat Type: preserve
Parking Area: N 32° 25.519 W 110° 54.520
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Best Viewing Time: From: 02/01/2013 To: 05/30/2013
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