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Aug 8

Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required, Limit 12)

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park. ...More details
Aug 8

Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Spend the morning outside to learn all about the different cacti of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 8

Discovery Station

Join Ranger Olivia to Meet the Critters at this Discovery Station with some of the animal ambassadors that reside at the McDowell Nature Center! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 8

Nature Story Hour (Registration required. Limit 30 Participants) 

Join Ranger Kevin for a story and an introduction to some of the desert’s most amazing animals. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 8

Discovery Station

BUGS!
Ready for Bug Theater? No? Come for a refresher! Ranger Shaun will be in the Nature Center showing off some bugs and answering questions about creepy crawlies to get everyone pumped up for tonight! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 8

Discovery Station: Desert Critters

Come by and visit Ranger Kevin to learn about some of the animals native to the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.  ...More details
Aug 8

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 40 Participants)

Join Rangers Nikki & Jacque on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters, following an indoor session to get to know the scorpions we’ll find. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 8

Bug Theatre/Scorpion Safari

Would you like to meet some scorpions and other “creepy-crawly” critters? Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of summer insect improv! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 8

Bug Theater Season Kickoff!

Monsoon rains in June started cycles of breeding and egg laying that should hopefully be resulting in the stars of this year’s Bug Theater! Ranger Shaun is drawing the curtain once again to see who he can entice to the stage of lights! Come see for yourself! Click program title for more details.  ...More details
Aug 9

Walk with Saguaros (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Spend the morning hiking through pristine Sonoran Desert and learn about the plants and animals that call the park 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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