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Jun 27

Beginner's Bird Walk with Rich Fuhrmann Jr. (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Join park volunteer Rich Fuhrmann Jr. on a beginner's bird walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! ...More details
Jun 27

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
Jun 27

America 250: History of Pemberton Pond (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset.
Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 27

Tortoise Feeding

Join Ranger Nikki to meet the Park’s resident tortoises and watch them eat their leafy green breakfast. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 27

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
Jun 27

Discovery Station: Tortoise Talk

Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises love the
desert so much! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 27

America 250: Strawberry Moon over the Desert (Registration Required, Limit 25 )

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year with Ranger Jacque under the glow of the full moon! Embark on a nighttime journey through Spur Cross to discover how this celestial beacon has guided generations of Americans through the rugged desert landscape. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 27

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 27

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Look for scorpions and nocturnal animals during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 28

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

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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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