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.
During extreme heat, use extreme caution! Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Stay safe. Click to on graphic to learn more.
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Mar 11

Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15)

Learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia Click program title for more details.
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Mar 11

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

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Mar 12

Bird Meet Up (No Registration Required!)

Join park volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor at the Nature Center to observe and identify local birds! ...More details
Mar 12

Lousley Hill Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15)

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike up Lousley Hill to get your body moving. Click program title for more details. ...More details
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