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Jun 11

Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Learn about and look for birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas on this moderate guided hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 11

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 11

Plant Hike

Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this
guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 11

Discovery Station: America 250 - Symbolic Saguaros (and other Cacti)

Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 11

Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity

Join Ranger Olivia to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 11

Discovery Station Desert Snakes

Stop by the nature center and get up close to live snakes and learn about
the many species of snakes that call Phoenix home. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 11

America250 Scales of the Southwest – A Live Reptile Demo

Join Ranger Jacque for a special America250 live reptile demonstration! Meet the scaly residents that have called the American Southwest home since long before our nation's founding. ...More details
Jun 11

America 250 Sunset and Saguaros: Hiking the American Desert (Registration Required, Limit 20)

Join Ranger Jacque for a special sunset hike to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year while exploring the ancient, iconic saguaros that have stood as sentinels over the American desert since before our country's founding. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 11

Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Derik on a nighttime hike through the park through washes and
below mountains in search of nocturnal creatures. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 11

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Join Ranger Shaun on a night hike to search for creepy-crawlies. Click program title for more details. ...More details

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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.

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