| “Get Healthy After the Holidays” Fitness Hike for 55+ - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Join us on this 3-mile hike along the Pass Mountain Trail, great for all levels of fitness hiking. This hike will include a slight gain in elevation as we elevate our heart rates and work our muscle groups. Please bring water and closed-toe shoes. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 1/17/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Fitness Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| This is the best place to get going on your New Year's fitness resolution! Who needs a gym membership when you can reap the same benefits in the beautiful outdoors? See how fun exercise can be out in the scenic setting of Cave Creek Regional Park. All levels of fitness are welcome. We will set a moderate, steady pace, based on the fitness level of participants. Beginners are welcome. We will hike about a 3.5 miles in a different part of the park each week. Meet at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 1/17/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Nature Center |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway85331 |
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| Black Rock History Hike at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| On this 1.5 mile hike, on an easy trail (with some climbing) you will get to view evidence left by people who lived in our Valley long before any European visited our shores. Rangers will take you to areas not usually accessible to the public. There is some rock climbing involved so wear good shoes. Meet at Area 4 parking lot at 10:00 am. No dogs please. |
| Date: 1/17/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Joe Weber |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee |
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| Location: Area 4 |
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| Mobile Phone Photography Workshop– McDowell Mtn Regional Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Most of the photos that get posted to McDowell Mountain Park’s Facebook page were taken on Ranger Amy’s iPhone. It’s amazing what you can capture with the camera you are already carrying around in your pocket. Learn how to make the most of your megapixels with just a few lessons in composition and style. And what better setting to learn photographic technique than in a beautiful natural park setting! Wear comfortable walking shoes, dress appropriately, and bring a smartphone with photo-taking abilities and the photo application(s) of your choice for this hands-on workshop. Meet at the North Trail. |
| Date: 1/17/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Duration: 1 1/2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Burnett |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyburnett@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| Thursday Bird Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| How do you tell one brown bird from the next, and what are the first three items to look for as the little rascal flits off? Are you already a novice but interested in keeping a yearly, state or country bird list? Bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker, will talk about bird habitat, behavior, range, etc. as we go in search of the native birds in this area. Please bring binoculars, water, and closed-toe shoes. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 1/17/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Tales from the Sonoran Desert at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| Hear interesting stories and anecdotes of the White Tank Mountain area delivered by master story teller, Dr. Joyce Story. |
| Date: 1/17/2013 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Dr. Joyce Story |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 Park entry fee |
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| Hiking the Grand Canyon - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| The Grand Canyon offers some of the most spectacular walks and hikes in the world! From short walks along the rim to strenuous hikes inside the canyon, you will be awestruck by its beauty! Discover where to walk and where to hike at the Canyon during this one-hour presentation by Ranger B inside our nature center. Feel free to bring a lunch. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 1/17/2013 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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