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Apr 26

City Nature Challenge Hike

Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate hike and use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 27

Discovery Station: Be a Citizen Scientist!

Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 27

City Nature Challenge Hike (Registration required, Limit 20 participant

Join Ranger Kevin to learn about and document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27th. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 28

Discovery Station: Native Plants

Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of native plants
that are in not just our parks, but in Arizona. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 29

APS Fishing Line Clean-Up

The Avian and Wildlife Protection Program at APS will be holding a fishing line clean-up at Lake Pleasant. Please join us as we make the shoreline a safer place for all wildlife. ...More details
Apr 29

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
Apr 29

Discovery Station: Become a Junior Ranger

Join Ranger Olivia to learn what being a Junior Ranger means, and how you
can earn your badge today! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 29

Junior Ranger Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Bring your family and join Ranger Olivia on this slow-paced family friendly hike to become a Junior Ranger. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Apr 29

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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Apr 30

Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Look for desert and migratory birds on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for 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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