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Apr 24

Guided Bird Hike (City Nature Challenge) (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate guided hike with Ranger Eric while participating in the City Nature Challenge! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 24

San Tan - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details
Apr 24

City Nature Challenge Hike

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 24

Kayak to Castle Creek **Program full. Waiting list only.**

Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely morning paddle up Castle Creek. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 24

City Nature Challenge Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Help with the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and learn about the free smartphone app iNaturalist that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! This hike accommodates both barrier-free (wheelchair-accessible) and more moderate difficulty trail grades for those that want to hike farther. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 24

Discovery Station: Join the City Nature Challenge

Join Ranger Nikki to learn about this weekend’s City Nature Challenge April 24-27th and how your input can help the scientific community. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 24

Sunset Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a hike to the top of Yavapai Point. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 24

Bike Race

Bike Race at San Tan Entrance off of Phillips Rd. ...More details
Apr 25

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

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! ...More details
Apr 25

Estrella - Invasive Species Removal

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. ...More details

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NOTICE: Accessibility & Accommodations
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. 

NOTICE: Accessibility & Accommodations
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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