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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
Jul 2

America 250: Lunch and Learn - Bald Eagles (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)

Bring a lunch and join Ranger Kevin for a fascinating look at our national symbol as we commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 2

America 250: Discovery Station - Bald Eagles

Drop in to learn about our national bird, the Bald Eagle, as we commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 2

Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 2

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 3

Lunch and Learn: Desert Snakes

Pack a lunch and come out to the park and learn about the amazing snakes that call the desert home with Ranger Derik! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 3

America 250: Pemberton Pond Hike- Echoes of the Past (Registration required, limit 25)

Join Ranger Jacque to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary by discovering how the past is shaping our future on this enlightening history hike to Pemberton Pond. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 3

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

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on program title for more details. ...More details

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