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Jun 16

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Join Ranger Shaun for an evening of adventure as we set off in search of
scorpions. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 17

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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Jun 18

Bird Walk

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to look for and identify our desert feathered friends and their homes. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 18

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
Jun 18

Bird ID Basics - Indoor Presentation

Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 18

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
Jun 18

Discovery Station: Meet the Critters

Join Ranger Jacque to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Estrella’s Nature Center! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 18

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants

Look for scorpions and other nocturnal wildlife with Rangers Kevin and Eric! Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 18

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. Click program
title for more details. ...More details
Jun 19

Saguaro Walk

Help commemorate America 250, the initiative to honor our Country’s 250th birthday, by taking an easy hike with Ranger Nikki to learn all about saguaro cactus, the iconic symbol of both our State and of the Southwest. Click program title for more 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.

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