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May 18

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
May 18

Creatures of the AM (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Ranger Shaun is out for an “early” morning critter hunt! Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 19

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

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May 20

Discovery Station: Saguaros in Bloom

Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening right now all around us! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 20

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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May 21

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
May 21

Plant Hike

Join Ranger Olivia as she explores the beautiful Lyke’s Lookout Trail for all sorts of riparian and desert plants! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 21

Discovery Station: Saguaros in Bloom

Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening right now all around us! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 21

Discovery Station: Reptiles of the Sonoran

Stop by the nature center after your morning hikes and learn about the
reptiles that call the park home! Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 21

Desert After Dark Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Derik on a sunset/ nighttime hike through the park and learn
about the many animals and plants that call the region home! 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.

Requests related to public meetings should be made at least three (3) business days in advance when possible to allow time for coordination. 

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