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Jul 27

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
Jul 27

America 250: Full Buck Moon over the Desert (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Ranger Jacque under the glow of the Full Buck Moon! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 28

America 250: Scales of the Southwest

Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! Explore the complex history and symbolism of desert reptiles in the American story, from revolutionary flags to Hollywood legends. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 28

America 250: Full Buck Moon over the Desert (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Ranger Jacque under the glow of the Full Buck Moon! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 28

Full Moon Hike (Registration Required. Limit 25 participants)

Enjoy the colors of sunset and the glow of the Full Moon on a moderate-terrain hike with Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 29

America 250: Full Buck Moon over the Desert (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

***Program cancelled due to excessive heat warning***
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Ranger Jacque under the glow of the Full Buck Moon! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 29

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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Jul 29

Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 30 participants)

Enjoy the glow of the Full Moon on an easy hike with Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 29

Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. ...More details
Jul 29

Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come hike under the light of the full moon with Ranger Shaun. Click program title for more details.  ...More details

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