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Join us for one of our native seed pellet workshops this fall!
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Aug 23

Waterfall Morning Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Shaun for his monthly Waterfall jaunt. Click program title for more details.  ...More details
Aug 23

Discovery Station: Desert Palms

Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Then join Ranger Eric to learn about them inside the Visitor Center. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 24

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
Aug 26

Mid-Week 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
Aug 26

Discovery Station

Tired of hiding inside from the summer heat? Learn how to recreate safely throughout the rest of the summer at this Discovery Station all about heat safety. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 27

Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity

Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details! ...More details
Aug 27

Discovery Station

Join Ranger Olivia to examine the life that lives in the water here at the Preserve under microscope with this Aquatic Life Discovery Station. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 27

America 250: From Sea to Shining Desert

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year with Ranger Jacque! Take a beginner’s look into the world of desert birds and the migratory journeys that have connected our nation from sea to shining desert for over two centuries. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 27

Sunset Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see the iconic desert sunset over the Hassayampa Preserve. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 27

Full Moon Hike – Partial Lunar Eclipse (Registration Required. Limit 20 participants) 

Join Ranger Jacque on a moderate terrain hike to enjoy the colors of sunset and a red-tinged moon during a partial lunar eclipse. Click program title for more details. ...More details

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