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Apr 17

Cave Creek - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 17

Estrella - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 17

Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Jacque on a moderate hike to search for and learn about a variety of flowering plant life, including wildflowers, shrubs, and cacti. Click program title for more
details. ...More details
Apr 17

Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)

Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to see what’s growing and blooming in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 17

City Nature Challenge Practice Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Learn about the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 17

Discovery Station: Be a Citizen Scientist!

Stop by an information table where the Ranger will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 17

Discovery Station: Connect with Nature through your Phone

Stop by an information table where Ranger Jacque will teach you how to use
your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Citizen Science Month 2026 is an official partner of America 250, the campaign to celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial anniversary. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 18

Usery - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 18

White Tank - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 18

MTB Shift into the Weekend

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NOTICE: Accessibility & Accommodations
The County is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, auxiliary aid, service, or information in an alternative format, please contact the ADA Compliance Program at maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov or 602.506.9500.

Requests related to public meetings should be made at least three (3) business days in advance when possible to allow time for coordination. 

NOTICE: Accessibility & Accommodations
The County is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, auxiliary aid, service, or information in an alternative format, please contact the ADA Compliance Program at maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov or 602.506.9500.

Requests related to public meetings should be made at least three (3) business days in advance when possible to allow time for coordination. 

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