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Aug 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
Aug 29

Discovery Station

Join Ranger Olivia to examine the life that lives in the water here in our wildlife pond under microscope with this Aquatic Life Discovery Station. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 29

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
Aug 29

America 250: Striking it Rich! Claymine Tour (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

***Cancelled due to excessive heat warning***
Join Ranger Jacque for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 29

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 29

Full Moon Walk (Registration required, Limit 30 participants)

Join Ranger Shaun on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the Sonoran Desert. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 29

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 30 participants)

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters under an almost-full moon. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 30

Guided Dragonfly Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Learn about the dragonflies and damselflies of this desert oasis on a guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 30

Desert After Dark Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Avoid the peak of heat and enjoy a guided group hike under the stars on this fun night hike through scenic desert trails. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 30

Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park on the hunt for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call the park home. Click program title for more details.
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