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Jun 20

MTB Shift into the Weekend

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Jun 20

Usery - 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
Jun 20

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
Jun 20

Plant Hike

Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 20

Discovery Station: Tortoise Talk

Come meet Ranger Nikki and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises love the desert so much! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 20

Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 20

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
Jun 20

Creatures of the Night (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Think you’re brave? The Desert would like a word. After dark. Ranger Shaun
is here to show your appointment. Click program title for more details.
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Jun 20

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 20

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy-paced hike to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters along the trails. Click program title for more details. ...More details

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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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