Trail Ambassador Program
Event Description
Join us at the Desert Botanical Garden on 10/4 for a Trail Ambassadors Recruiting Event! Learn more about the Trail Ambassador Program in collaboration with Maricopa Parks & Rec and Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation! During the event you will:
- Learn about the Ambassador Program
- On-site registration
- Meet the team and ask questions
- Presentation on Sonoran Desert native and invasive plants
- Guided plant walk around the Garden
Upcoming Training Sessions
- October 26: Usery Mountain Regional Park Visitor Center (9 AM–12 PM)
- November 8: White Tank Mountain Regional Park Visitor Center (9 AM–12 PM)
- November 9: Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant (9 AM–12 PM)
- November 22: Cave Creek Regional Park Visitor Center (9 AM–12 PM)
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accessibility
CAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org.
Do I need to Register?
No need to register for the recruiting event on 10/4 at Desert Botanical Garden. You can register for the other upcoming trainings using our partners website:
Event Partners
CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.
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