| Fitness Focused - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Join us for every Thursday in April as we get out on the trail to get our feet moving and heart pumping. We will bring you throughout a different part of the park each week and total 2.5 to 3.5 miles each week. It is getting warm out there so bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Meet at the Overton Trailhead. |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Sarah sarahsteele@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Overton Trailhead. |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Desert Wildflower Walks- Wagner Trailhead– McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| 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! Meet at the Trailhead Staging Area. |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Duration: 1 1/2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Ford |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyford@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 and water. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Yoga – Connect In Nature! – All Levels Class - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Connect with nature in Usery Park’s Nature Center by exploring your breath before a desert hike. Improve your balance for a bike ride through easy-to-learn, fundamental yoga postures. This all-levels class for both beginners and experienced yogis sets the tone for your day of hiking, riding or…yes, even your workday! Please join Inner Vision Yoga and their certified instructors for inspiring yoga every Monday night at 6pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 9am, and Saturday at 8:30am. Sign up for these fee-based classes at www.innervisionyoga.com or drop into the park. For more information see websites, or call 480-632-7899 or 480-984-0032. Location: Nature Center |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Fee-based program |
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| Location: Nature Center |
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Address:
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207 |
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| Thursday Theater - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Join Ranger Mark at the Nature Center for a fun movie, “A Bug’s Life” (rated G). The Praying Mantis is one of Ranger Mark’s favorite insects! What’s yours?
Bring a smile and a picnic lunch to munch on afterward. Yum! |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 2hrs. |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 Park Entrance Fee per car |
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| Contact: Call Ranger Mark for more info at 623-932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| All About Cactuses - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| What makes cactuses different from other plants? What are the species of cactus that are found in this area? How do they survive and thrive in our desert? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about cactuses, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your sandwich to the “Brown-Bag It” series inside our Nature Center as Ranger B shares some amazing facts about these botanical delights. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Little Critters Storytime w/ Ranger Amy -McDowell Park Nature Center |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Little Critters Storytime with Ranger Amy - (Geared toward preschool and older children) Join us every Thursday for a themed program set around a children's book read aloud by Ranger Amy. Activities vary and may include live animals, songs, crafts, and/or puppet plays. This program takes place in our air-conditioned Visitor Center. |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Ford |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyford@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park Nature Center |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| Sonoran Desert 101 - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Join us for this introduction to some of the fascinating plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert as we enjoy a scenic stroll along the one-mile Merkle Trail. The Merkle Trail offers universal access and the hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Please bring water. Location: Area 6 |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 1:30 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Ride with the Ranger- Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Join the Ranger and Cave Creek Trailrides as we introduce you to the amazing wonders of Cave Creek Park and the Sonoran Desert on horseback! This will be a 1 hour ride where we will introduce you to the nature and landscape as you have never seen it before. Registration is required for this fee based program. ***Please call Cave Creek Trailrides at 623-742-6700 to sign up**** |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Cave Creek Trailrides and Ranger Sarah |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: Trail Ride Standard Fee and $6.00 per vehicle park entry |
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| More Info: http://www.cavecreektrailrides.com/ |
| Contact: Cave Creek Trailrides 623-742-6700 |
| Location: Cave Creek Trailrides |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Moonlight Hike - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| April 5 Thursday 7:00 pm Moonlight Hike
(moderate) The Conservation Area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. |
| Date: 4/5/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Duration: 2 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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