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May 4

Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. ...More details
May 4

America 250 Sunset and Saguaros: Hiking the American Desert (Registration Required, Limit 25)

Join Ranger Jacque for a special sunset hike to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year while exploring the iconic saguaros that have stood as sentinels over the American desert since before our country's founding. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 5

America 250 Scales of the Southwest – A Live Reptile Demo

Join Ranger Jacque for a special America250 live reptile demonstration! Meet the scaly residents that have called the American Southwest home since long before our nation's founding. ...More details
May 5

America 250 Iconic Saguaro: A Symbol of the Southwest

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary year with Ranger Jacque by discovering the fascinating world of the iconic saguaro cactus—a living symbol of the American Southwest that has stood as a silent witness to our nation's history for centuries. ...More details
May 6

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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May 7

America 250: Southwest Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Learn about the diversity of birds of the American Southwest this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 7

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 7

America 250: Southwest Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Learn about reptiles and amphibians of the American Southwest on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 7

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 8

White Tank - Native Seed Harvest

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

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