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Jul 18

MTB Shift into the Weekend

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Jul 18

Cactus Hike

Spend the morning outside to learn all about the different cacti of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 18

Discovery Station: Heat Safety

Tired of hiding inside from the summer heat? Learn how to recreate safely throughout the rest of the summer at this Ranger table. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 18

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

Dodge the heat and look for critters in the dark! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 18

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
Jul 18

America 250: Starry Night and Striped Scorpions (Registration Required, Limit 20)

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year under the stars with Ranger Jacque! Search for glowing scorpions along the Amigos Wash trail and discover why these ancient survivors have been an essential part of the American desert for centuries. ...More details
Jul 19

Arizona Boater Education Course (Registration required. Limit 20 participants.)

Learn the basics of boater safety and laws during this classroom course. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 20

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
Jul 22

Guided Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 participants)

Look for and learn about reptiles of the Sonoran Desert on this early morning hike with Ranger Eric. Click program title for more details! ...More details
Jul 22

Desert 101 Walk

Explore plant and animal life along the creek on a leisurely walk with Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details. ...More details
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