| Like to Hike - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Impress your friends! Update your status with pictures from your morning hike. Join Ranger Amy for this morning hike and see how many things there are to “like” about Estrella Park! This moderately-paced social hike will be approximately 4-miles. This will not be an interpretative hike, but we will take breaks for photos so you can “share” with your friends! Please make sure to bring a camera, plenty of water and wear appropriate footwear. Meet at the Rainbow Trailhead. |
| Date: 4/6/2013 |
| Time: 8:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle entry fee |
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| Contact: amyroberts@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Rainbow Trailhead - Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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| Wildflower Walk - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| April 6 Saturday 8:00 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: 4/6/2013 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 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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| "Tails on Trails" - Dog Fitness Hike (Beginners Level) - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Fit dogs are happier, healthier, and display fewer behavioral problems. Tails on Trails will provide the opportunity to meet other dog hikers, learn safe hiking practices and dog trail etiquette. The fun, 1-mile hike along the level Merkle Trail is great for beginner hiker dogs. Please bring a short non-extendable leash, a small cleanup bag, and water for you and your dog. One dog per hiker, please. After completing this hike, you and your dog will be ready for our “Experienced Level” Dog Fitness Hike! Location: Area 6. |
| Date: 4/6/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| DAM GOOD RUN / WALK / HIKE EVENT - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Save this morning for a fun healthy event! This day is the only day of the year you can cross over the Waddell Dam at Lake Pleasant. Registration is coming soon, and will be posted sometime in February. There will again be a 2 mile "Dam Fun" road course (does not go on dam, but strollers are allowed on this course only), a 4 mile "Dam Challenging" course (crosses over the dam twice, and has a steep hill and an off road portion), and the 8 mile "Dam Tough" course that crosses over the dam and has many miles of diverse trails with steep hills. This year we may be adding an all-access course as well. So stay tuned and start training for the Lake Pleasant Dam Good Run / Walk / Hike / and possibly Roll event! |
| Date: 4/6/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: Fees and registration pending - will have up sometime in February |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park near the 10 - lane boat launch area |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to event
Peoria, AZ |
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| Flower Power! - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| This will be a short hike to observe and photograph seasonal wildflowers! We’ve had a bit of rain over the winter so we are optimistic we’ll have a good crop of wildflowers to observe and enjoy. Meet at the Nature Center. Bring a hat, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water! And don't forget your camera! |
| Date: 4/6/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| 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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| New to the Area Hike - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Are you new to Arizona? Are you curious about cactus and scared of snakes? If so, join us for this introductory experience to the Sonoran Desert. After a brief hiking introduction, we will head out on an enjoyable 2.2mile hike on the Stargazer Trails to learn more about San Tan Mountain Regional Park and the beautiful, Sonoran Desert. Don't forget to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and appropriate hiking attire. |
| Date: 4/6/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Duration: 1.5 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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| Venomous Creature Feeding - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| What has no legs, 2 fangs and launches a strike in less than half a second? Come find out as we feed our venomous creatures and snakes in a jaw dropping display of predator meets prey. |
| Date: 4/6/2013 |
| Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| 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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| Venomous Creatures - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Join Ranger Mark at Nature Center for a presentation about the venomous creatures you may find in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy the beauty of these wonderful, misunderstood, and often maligned animals while learning fascinating facts and the important roles each creature plays in the desert ecosystem. As Marie Curie, French Physicist and two-time Nobel Prize recipient said “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” Afterwards, Ranger Mark will be feeding all the critters! |
| Date: 4/6/2013 |
| Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 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 |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Feeding Frenzy! - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| It’s time to feed our critters! Come out and see how these fascinating creatures munch on lunch! Witness the different techniques each animal employs to consume its prey. Meet Ranger Mark in the Nature Center for this compelling consumption of calories! |
| Date: 4/6/2013 |
| Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| 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 |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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