| Basics of Bird Watching - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Interested about getting into bird watching but don’t know where to start? Want to know which bird is which and how to spot them? Join bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker, for this introduction to bird watching as she guides you on a quarter-mile stroll along our Desert Hawk Trail. Bring binoculars if you have them, otherwise, Sandy has some to loan. Please bring water and closed-toe shoes. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/20/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| First Day of Spring Wildflower Walk- North Trail – McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| It's the first day of SPRING! Join Ranger Amy to identify the gorgeous desert flowers that are blooming in the desert. Every week, different species will appear as the wildflower season unfolds—it is always a surprise what we find! Call the park for updates. Be sure to bring your camera! Every week will be a new location in the park, based on where the prime blooms are, that week. This week's walk is on the North Trail. Meet at the North Trail Trailhead. |
| Date: 3/20/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 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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| Creature Feature - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Sit back, relax and enjoy a cinematic adventure on San Tan’s very own HUGE projector screen. Watch this exciting movie in the cool the nature center surrounded by a friendly collection of desert wildlife. Before the movie starts, be prepared for an amazing animal presentation and chance to meet the cool critters of San Tan. Bring your lunch, snacks, blankets and pillows to watch this exciting movie in style. |
| Date: 3/20/2013 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration: 2 Hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/ |
| Contact: (480) 655-5554 |
| Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park - Visitor Center |
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Address: 6533 W Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85242 |
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