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May 23

Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! ...More details
May 23

Waterfall AM Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Temps are climbing. Ranger Shaun’s still heading to the waterfall, but the odds of seeing water are getting smaller and smaller. Better come quick! Click program title for more
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May 23

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
May 23

Discovery Station: Bald Eagles of Lake Pleasant

Help commemorate America 250, the initiative to honor our Country’s 250th birthday, by learning all about our iconic national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Ranger Nikki hosts a drop-in information table to share fun facts and data on these unique creatures and the efforts to keep them protected. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 23

America 250 From Sea to Shining Desert: Birding 101

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year by taking a beginner’s look into the world of desert birds and the migratory journeys that connect our nation from sea to shining desert.
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May 23

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Join Ranger Shaun in the desert after dark for a scorpion round-up! Click program title for more details.
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May 24

Saguaros at Sunrise (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park and learn about the many succulent species that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 24

Discovery Table: Desert Critters

Stop by the nature center after your morning hikes and learn about the many
insects and arachnids found in the park! Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 24

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 25

Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. ...More details

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