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May 24

Saguaros at Sunrise (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park and learn about the many succulent species that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 24

Discovery Table: Desert Critters

Stop by the nature center after your morning hikes and learn about the many
insects and arachnids found in the park! Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 24

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 25

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 27

Morning Meander

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 27

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 27

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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May 28

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
May 28

Intro to Desert Hiking

Stop by the nature center and learn about how to safely hike in the desert heat with Ranger Derik. ...More details
May 28

Stars and Saguaros (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park as the sun goes down and the stars come out. ...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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