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  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: America 250 – Scales of the Southwest

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United States

    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.  Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! From the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Meet the Critters

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United States

    Have you ever dreamed of touching a tarantula? Or snuggling with a snake? Join us for an opportunity to do just that at this casual drop-in program where you'll meet our resident rattlesnake, gopher snake, scorpion, tarantula, and we'll look for Tierra the tortoise too!  This experience will give visitors the chance to get to...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella – Native Seed Harvest

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United States

    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. Participants will learn to identify native...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: America 250 – “Stars and Stripe”-Gazing

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United States

    Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. We will be focusing on stars and searching for the stripe that marks the path of the Milky Way across the summer sky. We’ll also seek out things like planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! In honor of America250, we’ll be hearing about the important contributions made through our history...

    Free with Park Fee