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Aug 30

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. ...More details
Aug 30

Desert After Dark Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Avoid the peak of heat and enjoy a guided group hike under the stars on this fun night hike through scenic desert trails. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Aug 30

Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park on the hunt for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call the park home. Click program title for more details.
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Aug 31

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
Sep 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
Sep 2

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Sep 2

Morning Meander

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with
Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details. ...More details
Sep 3

Morning Meander (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come join Ranger Shaun for an early morning walk in the desert! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Sep 3

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
Sep 3

Discovery Station

Come chat about snakes at this Snakes Discovery Station! You might even get to pet one! Click program title for more details. ...More details

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