Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists

Appreciate the natural wonders of Sabino Canyon

Kindergarten Field Trip Request Instructions

  • We are now accepting field trip requests for the ’26-’27 school year.
    • Field trips are offered from early November through mid-April.
    • At this time, a maximum number of 40 students can be accommodated per day.
    • Remember, per new Forest Service regulations, your school will be allowed just one vehicle (your bus) entering the Canyon. That means teachers, aides, and chaperones will need to ride the bus.
  • New transportation option available ONLY for private schools and home schools without access to buses
    • Last year, many of you could not participate in our field trips because of the Forest Service policy restricting private vehicles in the Canyon. We’ve found a solution — as long as your total number of students, teachers, and chaperones does not exceed 25 people. Sorry, no exceptions to that number. Just arrive in a maximum of seven private vehicles. A naturalist will meet and lead you to an overflow parking area (not the main Sabino Canyon Visitor Center parking lot). You will then all board a shuttle for your trip to the teaching area. The shuttle will also return you to the parking lot. This may add extra time to your field trip. Once you are contacted by your coordinating naturalist (usually about six weeks before your scheduled trip), please work with that person regarding time issues. This transportation option is not guaranteed, and is offered on a first come, first served basis. We are looking forward to welcoming back schools that do not have access to buses.
  • To schedule a trip:
    • Step 1:
      • Check the CALENDAR to identify available dates. Those dates that are currently available will be identified as AVAILABLE FOR KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP. For your convenience, the calendar now appears on the request form itself.
      • CALENDAR
    • Step 2:
      • Complete a request form for the date you have selected. Be sure to provide an accurate estimate of the number of students.
      • Double check your school’s academic calendar to avoid any scheduling conflicts. Given the program’s popularity, it can be difficult to reschedule.
      • REQUEST A KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP