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May 30

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 30

Hassayampa - 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 30

Estrella - 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 30

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
May 30

San Tan - 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 30

White Tank - 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 30

Spur Cross - 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 30

Aquatic Life Hike and Discovery Station (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Learn about aquatic and riparian life on this short hike with Ranger Eric, followed by looking at some live examples of organisms under a microscope. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 30

Discovery Station: Meet the Critters

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this come-and-go, drop-in session. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 30

Lunch and Learn: The Mighty Saguaro! (Registration required. Limit 30 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at our very own giants of the desert – the Saguaro cactus! Click program title for more details. ...More details

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