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Jun 26

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
Jun 26

America 250: Our Lands Before Time Archaeology Hiking Tour (Registration Required, Limit 15 )

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year by journeying into the deep past with Ranger Jacque! Explore ancient Hohokam ruins and rock art sites that tell the story of our lands from long before the nation's founding. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 26

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Look for scorpions and other nocturnal wildlife with Rangers Derik and Eric! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 26

America 250: Stars, Stripes, and Scorpions-The historic importance of scorpions to Arizona

Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call
McDowell home. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 27

Beginner's Bird Walk with Rich Fuhrmann Jr. (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Join park volunteer Rich Fuhrmann Jr. on a beginner's bird walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! ...More details
Jun 27

Estrella - 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 27

America 250: History of Pemberton Pond (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
Jun 27

Tortoise Feeding

Join Ranger Nikki to meet the Park’s resident tortoises and watch them eat their leafy green breakfast. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 27

Discovery Station: Meet the Critters

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this come-and-go, drop-in session. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 27

Discovery Station: Tortoise Talk

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

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The County is committed to providing equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

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