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April 5, 2025
@ 7:00 am
- 10:30 am

Free with Park Fee

Event Information

Date:
April 5, 2025
Time:
7:00 am - 10:30 am
Cost:
Free with Park Fee
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/events/mcdowell---invasive-species-removal04052025/

Venue:

McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 United States

Host Organization:

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Phone:
602-506-2930
Email:
maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov
Website:
View Organizer Website

Other

Date Custom:
4/5/2025
Allowed Ages:
13
Audience:
Teens (13 - 18 years),Adults
Genre:
Conservation and Sustainability
Type:
Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Volunteer Opportunity
Labels:
East Valley

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: McDowell – Invasive Species Removal

Meet at the park’s Nature Center.

Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks.

Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants.

The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk.  To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click here:  http://Desert Defenders – About Us | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation

Please bring work gloves, water, and a snack.  Wear long-sleeved shirt, pants, and closed-toed shoes.

Participants must be 13 years or older to participate in these events, if you are 13-17, you will need to be accompanied by an adult, or waiver and transportation provided by an adult.

Note:  If less than three people register for each event, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before.  If Canceled, email notification will go to the registrants.

To register, please click on the link https://signup.com/go/QeDycUa