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Oct 8

Sunrise Hike

Join Ranger Nikki for an early morning hike to watch the desert start the day. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 8

Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details! ...More details
Oct 8

Morning Meander

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with
Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 8

Discovery Station

Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters,
scorpions, tarantulas, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter at this Venomous Creatures Discovery Station. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 8

Discovery Station

See and learn about snakes of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 9

Beginning Birding (Handicapped-accessible) (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 9

Plant Hike

Join Ranger Nikki on a short loop hike to learn about the plant life found in both desert and creekside environments. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 9

Homeschool Happenings (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)

Join Ranger Eric from Maricopa County Parks and Angela Clipper from Flood Control for fun activities as we learn all about water! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 9

Crested Saguaro in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the unique crested saguaro and other
saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Oct 10

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

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

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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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