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Jul 17

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
Jul 17

Discovery Station: Monsoon Safety

Stop by the Discovery 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
Jul 17

America 250 Mine Tour- Striking it Rich! (Registration required, limit 12)

Join Ranger Jacque for a special hike and mine tour to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year while uncovering a fascinating story of the pursuit of the American Dream in the Arizona desert. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 17

America 250: “Stars and Stripe”-Gazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Rangers Kevin and Eric for a very special evening of summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 18

MTB Shift into the Weekend

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Jul 18

Cactus Hike

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
Jul 18

Discovery Station: Heat Safety

Tired of hiding inside from the summer heat? Learn how to recreate safely throughout the rest of the summer at this Ranger table. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 18

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

Dodge the heat and look for critters in the dark! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 18

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 18

America 250: Starry Night and Striped Scorpions (Registration Required, Limit 20)

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year under the stars with Ranger Jacque! Search for glowing scorpions along the Amigos Wash trail and discover why these ancient survivors have been an essential part of the American desert for centuries. ...More details

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