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Jun 12

Desert 101 Hike

Join Ranger Nikki to learn all about our fascinating Sonoran Desert in the summer. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 12

Kayak to Castle Creek (Registration required. Limit 8 Participants)  

 Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely morning paddle up Castle Creek. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 12

America 250: History of Cave Creek Claymine (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse
into Arizona’s past. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 12

Saguaros at Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Spend the evening hiking through a forest of saguaros and the towering
Malpais Hills with Ranger Derik. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 12

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
Jun 12

America 250: “Stars and Stripe”-Gazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a very special evening of early summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 13

Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required Limit 12)

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park. ...More details
Jun 13

Fitness Day Scenic Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

It’s National Family Health and Fitness Day! Ranger Shaun’s doing a
morning trip across Scenic Trail to celebrate! Click program title for more details ...More details
Jun 13

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
Jun 13

Usery - 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

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