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May 9

Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required Limit 12)

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park. ...More details
May 9

World Migratory Bird Day Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric while celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
May 9

Estrella - Native Seed Harvest

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 9

Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures

Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters,
scorpions, tarantulas, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 9

Ranger-Narrated Lake Cruise Through Time: America 250

Join a Park Ranger and the crew from Scorpion Bay Marina on an informative and relaxing boat cruise around scenic Lake Pleasant with a special deep dive into Americas history with water. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 11

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
May 11

Mother’s Day Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Rattlesnakes are great mothers but not so good at calendars. Ranger Shaun’s doing Mother’s Day again today for them. ...More details
May 13

Animals of the AM (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Search the trails for critters this morning with Ranger Shaun! Click program
title for more details. ...More details
May 13

Scorpion Safari

Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call
McDowell home. Click program title for more details. ...More details
May 13

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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