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Jun
5
Welcome to the Sonoran Desert! (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin for a scenic hike and learn more about the amazing Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
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Jun
5
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.
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Jun
5
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.
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Jun
5
America 250 Mine Tour- Striking it Rich! (Registration required, limit 12)
Join Ranger Jacque for a special hike and mine tour to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year while uncovering a fascinating story of the pursuit of the American Dream in the Arizona desert. Click program title for more details.
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Jun
5
Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset.
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Jun
5
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 30 participants)
Join Ranger Nikki on an exploration of the desert from twilight to dark! Click program title for more details.
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Jun
6
National Trails Day Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Celebrate National Trails Day with Ranger Jacque on an early morning fitness hike! We’ll hike a section of the beautiful Pass Mountain trail to reach a stunning desert viewpoint. Click program title for more details.
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Jun
6
Shred Smarter MTB Skills Clinic
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Jun
6
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Join docent Anne Leight for a walk around the preserve to look for and learn about birds. Click on program title for more details.
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Jun
6
White Tank - 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.
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