| CANCELED DUE TO RAIN- Desert Birdwalk at Nursery Tank Pond – ADA Accessible- McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Skip the sleeping in, and be rewarded with some of our colorful desert species who are up early, too. No previous birding experience is required! This easy walk is along our less-than-½ mile accessible trail. Meet at Nursery Tank Trailhead. |
| Date: 12/14/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Duration: 1 1/2 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyburnett@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173 x201 |
| Location: Nursery Tank Trail -- McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| Fridays Fitness Hike – Wagner Trailhead |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Fridays Fitness Hike – Various locations in Park- MOST Fridays
Come to one or all of the Fitness Hiking Series, most Fridays in December. We build up to a longer hike at the end of the month. Please wear sturdy shoes & bring plenty of water. This week's hike starts at the Wagner Trailhead, in the Campground Loop. |
| Date: 12/14/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Duration: 2.5 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy |
| 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 85269
Photo courtesy of www.visitphoenix.com, AZ |
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| Find the Ranger at Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| December 14 Friday 9:00 am Find the Ranger (easy) This open-house style program features the park ranger hiking along the Metate Trail and stopping to talk with park visitors. The ranger will have some photos of desert animals as well as some old photos of the Spur Cross dude ranch from back in its heyday. The ranger will also be available to answer questions about the park, discuss park history, and help identify desert plants and animals. |
| Date: 12/14/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park ranger Kevin Smith |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $3 per person |
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| Contact: Kevin Smith, Park ranger at 480-488-6623 or e-mail kevinsmith@mail.maricopa.gov |
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| Home School Program with the Science Center: "Electricity" - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Electricity – create it, experience it, and explore it! Learn what causes static electricity and observe how it can affect us in our daily lives. Recommended for ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult. NOTE: Pre-registration is required through the Arizona Science Center. To register, please call the Arizona Science Center at 602-716-2000 ext. 229, or email campbellm@azscience.org. Arizona Science Center members: $15 for the first parent and child and $5 for each additional child. Non-members: $20 for the first parent and child and $5 for each additional child. There is also a $6 per vehicle entry fee to enter Usery Mountain Regional Park. Location: Usery Park Nature Center. |
| Date: 12/14/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: See program description |
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| Reptiles of the Lake Pleasant Area - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Come enjoy the visitor center while you learn interesting things about the native reptiles around Lake Pleasant. |
| Date: 12/14/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park Visitor Center 623-780-9857 |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to visitor center
Peoria, AZ |
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| Survival Basics - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| The U.S. Coast Guard’s motto is “Semper Paratus!” (Always Ready!”). Are you ready? The wilderness doesn’t tolerate the unprepared. Join Ranger Mark in the Nature Center for this, need to know - before you go, information. |
| Date: 12/14/2012 |
| Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| 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 in the Classroom |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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