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Jun 14

Hohokam Masters of the Desert Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park and learn about the people that came before. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 14

Guided Dragonfly Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Learn about the dragonflies and damselflies of this desert oasis on a guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 14

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of adventure as we set off in search of scorpions. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 15

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
Jun 15

Life on the Creek Riparian Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Hike through lush Sonoran Desert and along washes as you learn about the
plants, animals and rich history of Spur Cross Conservation Area with Ranger Derik. Click program title
for more details. ...More details
Jun 16

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Join Ranger Shaun for an evening of adventure as we set off in search of
scorpions. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 17

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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Jun 18

Bird Walk

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to look for and identify our desert feathered friends and their homes. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 18

Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden

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 18

Bird ID Basics - Indoor Presentation

Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details. ...More details

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