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Jun 23

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants

Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger
Shaun! Click on program title for more details.
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Jun 24

Aquatic Life on the Hassayampa

Learn about aquatic and riparian life on this short hike with Ranger Derik,
followed by looking at some live examples of organisms under a microscope. Click on program title
for more details.
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Jun 24

"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

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Jun 24

America 250: “Stars and Stripe”-Gazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a very special evening of early summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jun 25

Desert Dawn: Sit Spots and Bird Song (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Join naturalist Rich Fuhrmann Jr. for a mindful sunrise walk where you will practice "sit spot" techniques, discover how birds and people adapt to summer heat, and listen to the desert wake up. ...More details
Jun 25

Kayak 101(Registration Required, Limit 8 Participants)

Interested in learning the basics of kayaking? This introductory class will give you the knowledge you need to get started with confidence. Class includes time practicing on the water at Lake Pleasant. Click for more information. ...More details
Jun 25

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. ...More details
Jun 25

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 25

Discovery Station: Desert Mammals

Stop by the Discovery Center and learn about the many animals that call the
park home. Click program title for more details.
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Jun 25

America 250 Sunset and Saguaros: Hiking the American Desert (Registration Required, Limit 25)

Join Ranger Jacque for a special sunset hike to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year while exploring the iconic saguaros that have stood as sentinels over the American desert since before our country's founding. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Phone: 602-506-2930

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