Guided Reptile Hike

Learn about reptiles of Sonoran Desert. Location: Cottonwood day use area. Registration required: eric.hough@maricopa.gov. *Maricopa County Parks event.

Guided Bird Hike

Learn about desert and migratory birds. Location: Beardsley Trailhead. Registration required: eric.hough@maricopa.gov. *Maricopa County Parks event.

Venomous Creatures

Learn about rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions and others, at the Discovery Center.

Water Safety

Tips to stay safe while out on the lake. Location: 10-lane boat ramp area. *Maricopa County Parks event.

Desert 101 Hike

Hike and learn about native plants and animals. Location: Cottonwood Day Use Area. Registration required:

Scorpion Safari

A night night hike to hunt for scorpions! Meet at Cottonwood Day Use Area. Registration required: derik.rodgers@maricopa.gov. *Maricopa County Parks
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International Bat Night

Learn about – and possibly see some – bats at Pipeline Trailhead (south). *Maricopa County Parks event.

Lake and Boater Safety

Tips to stay safe while out on the lake. Location: 10-lane boat ramp area. *Maricopa County Parks event.

Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing cruise around Lake Pleasant, with music and magnificent sunsets.