| Basic Birding - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| November 25 Wednesday 8:00 am Basic Birding (easy) Spur Cross Ranch provides habitat to a wide variety of birdlife. Come join us for a bird identification walk through the riparian zone of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Bring your birding field guide and binoculars. |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park Staff |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $3 per person |
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| Contact: Kevin Smith, Park Ranger at 480-488-6623 |
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| Hiking is for the Birds- Cave Creek Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| This bird watching hike will teach you the basics on what birds you can find in Cave Creek Park. We will be identifying these beautiful birds by sight and sound as they go about their daily routines. You don’t have to be an expert for this bird adventure. This will be an easy 2 mile roundtrip hike. Bring binoculars, water and some sturdy shoes. |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park Ranger Jim Terrell |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Jim Terrell, Park Ranger (623)465-0431 jamesterrell@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Nature Center |
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Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Fitness Hike along North Trail- McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Break up the routine of the week with a brisk, non-interpretive hike around the North Trail. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. Meet at the North Trail Trailhead. |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle entry |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell/ |
| Contact: Interpretive Ranger Jenny Work |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85255 |
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| Foods Of The Southwestern Desert-Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| We'll explore the fascinating history of the culinary feast Native Americans introduced to the "Old" World when the Conquistadores first landed in the "New" World. You couldn't have turkey without them! Tasty treats to try, you can add them to your thanksgiving dinner for an authentic southwestern flavor. Harvest the desert-it's full of food. Meet at the Nature Center and bon apetit! |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://maricopa.gov/parks/estrella |
| Contact: Park Ranger Patricia Armstrong 623/932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Hiking 101 at White Tank Park |
| Green Government |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park
For those who are new to the desert environment - this ia good introductory session. Ranger will give a demonstration on equipment and some of the things that desert users should be aware of. This is not a hiking event but you are more than welcome to hike any one of the trails after the presentation. Meet in Area 3 at 9:00 am. |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: 6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/EventsDetailPublishers.aspx?date=11/19/2009&EventID=9928 |
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| Hiking 101 at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| For those who are new to the desert environment - this ia good introductory session. Ranger will give a demonstration on equipment and some of the things that desert users should be aware of. This is not a hiking event but you are more than welcome to hike any one of the trails after the presentation. Meet in Area 3 at 9:00 am. |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Park Ranger |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee |
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| Wildlife Safari - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| We all love to see wild animals, but where are they hiding this time of year? Join Ranger B on this exciting 1.5-mile wildlife safari as we sneak to the secret places where the park’s wildlife is often seen. Feel free to bring your camera and binoculars. Please bring water and appropriate footwear. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per car |
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| "Just for Kids" - Story Time in the Desert - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Kids (including parents and grandparents) will learn about our desert through fun stories, games, and a short nature walk. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program. Please bring water and hats. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Butterfield Short Hike-Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| We'll take a medium hard hike on this 3 mile loop trail. some elevation so be sure you are ready. We'll return on a trail that was a stagecoach route to the Butterfield Overland Stage that ran just south of the Estrella Mountains. Follow signs to trail east of the Rodeo Arena. |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Duration: 3 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entrance fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/estrella |
| Contact: Park Ranger Patricia Armstrong 623/932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| All About Desert Tortoises - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| How do tortoises survive and thrive in our desert? What should you do if you encounter one? Are they endangered? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about desert tortoises, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your sandwich to the “Brown-Bag It” series as Ranger B shares some amazing facts about these reclusive reptiles. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 11/25/2009 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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