| ***CANCELLED***Clay Mine Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| ***CANCELLED***Due to circumstances beyond our control, this program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.*** Join us for adventure as we explore the Clay Mine! This will be an easy 2 mile hike (round trip). Once inside, we'll discuss the history of this mine and learn how its contents were used to "cure what ailed ya"! We'll supply the hard hats. You bring water, a flashlight, & sturdy shoes. Meet at the Nature Center parking lot and follow the signs to the mine. This is an "open house" format, so you may come and go at your convenience during the designated time slot. The mine will be closed promptly at 12pm. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 3 hours |
| 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: the Nature Center parking lot |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Brown Bag Historic Pemberton Ranch Hike - McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Brown Bag Historic Pemberton Ranch Hike- Hike begins at the Trailhead Staging area.
Join Ranger Amy on an interpretive hike to historic Pemberton Ranch. Children should have some previous hiking experience, as hiking time is 2 1/2 hours, and 3 miles. Bring a bag lunch for a picnic out at the ranch site, and of course, plenty of water and sturdy shoes for the hike. No pets please. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 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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| Eco Tour - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Who ate all of the plants in my front yard? And what is that tall spiky thing shooting out of the ground? If it’s your first time to the desert, or you are curious about the creatures and plants that call this area home then join Ranger Adam as we explore the Sonoran Desert’s unique sights, sounds and smell on the Littleleaf Trail. The hike will be approximately 1.3-miles, round trip, at a relatively mild or slow pace. Please wear proper hiking attire and bring plenty of water. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| 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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| Petroglyph Hike - Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| On this 1.5-mile hike, you will see evidence of a past civilization, the Hohokam. The Park Ranger will take you to areas not usually accessible to the public. The trail is easy, but there will be some climbing involved, so be prepared. Meet at the Horseshoe Trailhead. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle entry fee |
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| Location: Horseshoe Trailhead - Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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| Saturday 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: Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Wildflower Photography - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Spring is in the air and this is the time our desert brightens up with the wildflowers! Join Nature Photographer, Dori Lewis, for a presentation on photographic techniques and composition to improve wildflower photographs. Following the indoor presentation, the group will head out on our quarter-mile Desert Hawk Trail to apply some of these techniques. Bring your camera. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Wildflower Walk - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| March 23 Saturday 9:00 am Wildflower Walk
(moderate) Come and see what’s blooming in Spur Cross. This three-hour stroll along the Spur Cross and Tortuga Trails will showcase some of the wildflowers found in the park and explore the beauty of the conservation area. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM Duration: 3 hours |
| Speaker: Kevin Smith, Interpretive Ranger |
| 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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| ***SPECIAL EVENT***Polliwogin’ Storytime - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Don’t miss an extra-special “Polliwogin’ Storytime” with award winning author, Conrad Storad, as he reads his children’s book, “Rattlesnake Rules”.
This will be a fun, interactive reading, with a craft project afterwards. A short hike will be included, as well. Copies of his books will be available for purchase and he will happily autograph your personal copy.
Be sure to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy, afterwards, as we have a picnic area and playground for your enjoyment.
This special event will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 10 AM in the Nature Center at Cave Creek Regional Park.
Please be sure to bring a bottle of water and wear a hat and sturdy shoes. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Speaker: ***SPECIAL GUEST - CONRAD STORAD!*** |
| 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 Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Find the Naturalist on the Pipeline Canyon Trail - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Come on out and hike the Pipeline Canyon Trail at Lake Pleasant and see if you can find Frank the Naturalist. Frank loves to answer questions about the desert and surrounding areas. Frank will be on the trail from 10AM to 11:30AM. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| 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 at South Pipeline Canyon Trailhead |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right to park, drive to South Pipeline Canyon Trailhead
Peoria, AZ |
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| Wildflower Wandering - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Meander about the desert with our wildflower guide as you enjoy the splendid beauty of the wildflowers at San Tan and embark on a moderate 1.3-mile hike along the Little Leaf Trail. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, proper hiking attire, and a camera for this captivating trek to explore the colorful side of the Sonoran Desert. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Adam |
| 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 Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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| Talk Hiking with Frank - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Stop by the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center and find out where there are good hiking trails north of Phoenix. Naturalist Frank has been hiking the northern areas around Lake Pleasant for many years. Frank can also answer many of your other questions about the lake and park, including plants and wildlife. Frank will be at the Visitor Center from Noon to 1:30PM to address hiking and a lot more, so stop by anytime between these times. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Duration: On-going talk |
| Speaker: Naturalist Frank Meyerholtz |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Lake Pleasant Regional Park Visitor Center - 623-780-9857 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park Visitor Center |
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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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| ***CANCELLED*** Quartz Trail Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| ***CANCELLED***Due to circumstances beyond our control,this program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.*** Join us for adventure as we explore the Quartz Trail! This will be a moderate 3.5 mile hike. Ranger Mark will be your guide. Bring water, a hat, & sturdy shoes. Meet at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| 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 Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Campground Nature Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Join park host, Sandy Hornbaker, for a late afternoon sojourn through our campground and nature trail on a quest to spot desert wildlife and plants. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but bring binoculars, your afternoon tea, and a little patience. Be prepared to walk one to two miles. Please bring water, hats, and closed-toe shoes. Location: Campsite 21 in the Buckhorn Campground. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 4:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Adults Only Moonlight Walk |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| Enjoy the moonlight and the desert night in a hike along the Waddell Trail. This is a two mile walk. Meet at Area 7 at 7:00 pm. Children under 15 can come to the family hike on the 22nd. No dogs please. |
| Date: 3/23/2013 |
| Time: 7:00 PM |
| Speaker: Park Rangers |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee |
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