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The Parks Desert Defenders are gearing up for another season of removing invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce the risk of wildfires. Click here to learn how you can become a Desert Defender!
Parks is updating the Park Master Plans for Cave Creek Regional Park, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Join our planning efforts by clicking the graphic.
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Usery - Invasive Species Removal
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White Tank - Invasive Species Removal
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25
Cave Creek - Invasive Species Removal
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25
Discovery Station: Join the City Nature Challenge!
Learn about this weekend’s 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.
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