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May 22

Morning fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Get your heartrate up and explore the park with Ranger Derik. Click
program title for more details. ...More details
May 22

Discovery Station: Desert Safety

With summer really heating up, stop by the nature and learn how to hike
safe in desert heat with Ranger Derik. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 22

America 250: Scales of the Southwest

Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! Explore the complex history and symbolism of desert reptiles in the American story, from revolutionary flags to Hollywood legends. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 22

America 250: Edible Gifts of the Earth (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year by discovering the desert's bounty on a guided sunset hike. Click program title for more details ...More details
May 22

Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details ...More details
May 23

Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! ...More details
May 23

Waterfall AM Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Temps are climbing. Ranger Shaun’s still heading to the waterfall, but the odds of seeing water are getting smaller and smaller. Better come quick! Click program title for more
details. ...More details
May 23

Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. ...More details
May 23

Discovery Station: Bald Eagles of Lake Pleasant

Help commemorate America 250, the initiative to honor our Country’s 250th birthday, by learning all about our iconic national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Ranger Nikki hosts a drop-in information table to share fun facts and data on these unique creatures and the efforts to keep them protected. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 23

America 250 From Sea to Shining Desert: Birding 101

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year by taking a beginner’s look into the world of desert birds and the migratory journeys that connect our nation from sea to shining desert.
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