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May 1

Cave Creek - 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
May 1

America 250: Southwest Reptiles 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.
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May 1

Discovery Station: Ask A Ranger! No Registration required.

Questions about the Sonoran Desert or anything that lives here? Ask Ranger Kevin! Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 1

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call Estrella home. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 1

Creatures of the Night Hike-Full Moon edition (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Enjoy the setting sun and a full moon hike while looking for and learning about wildlife of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 1

Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. ...More details
May 2

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Join docent Anne Leight for a walk around the preserve to look for and learn about birds. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 2

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
May 2

Morning Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a morning amble through our iconic desert. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 2

Shred Smarter MTB Skills Clinic

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

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