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Jun 30

Desert Dawn: Sit Spots and Bird Song (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Join naturalist Rich Fuhrmann Jr. for a mindful sunrise walk where you will practice "sit spot" techniques, discover how birds and people adapt to summer heat, and listen to the desert wake up. ...More details
Jul 1

Cactus Hike

Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to learn about a variety of cacti in our Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 1

Plant Hike

Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 1

Discovery Station: Heat Safety

Stop by an indoor information table where Ranger Nikki will share helpful tips on how to stay safe in our summer heat. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 1

Discovery Station: Skins and Skulls

Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Join Ranger Olivia to find out, click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 1

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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Jul 1

Creatures of the Night (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)  

Join Ranger Shaun in the light of a waning full moon to look for critters in the dark! Click program title for more details.  ...More details
Jul 2

Sunrise Hike

Join Ranger Nikki for an early morning hike to watch the desert start the day. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 2

Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden

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
Jul 2

Discovery Station: Monsoon Safety

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about our summer monsoon and how to stay safe when Mother Nature livens things up with downpours, dust and thunderstorms. Click program title for more details. ...More details

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