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Florence’s Creepy Crawlers hike explores desert wildlife October 23

Main Street in historic Florence
Main Street in historic Florence. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine ( talk ) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Pinal County staff lead a Creepy Crawlers hike on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the CAP Florence Trailhead, 17408 Salazar St. The evening walk looks for bugs, spiders, lizards and other small desert creatures while explaining their role in the desert. The county listing does not specify fees or registration requirements; check its event page for updates before going.

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