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                <title>Full Moon Hike - Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:14:29 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/22/2013 8:00:00 PM: June 22  Saturday   8:00 pm   Full Moon 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.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Hohokam Houses - the Ruins of Spur Cross</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/28/2013 7:00:00 AM: June 28   Friday   7:00 am   Ruins of Spur Cross
(moderate)	Join us for this 2.5 mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area.  See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek on up to one of their mesa-top compounds.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Scorpion Hunt - Spur Cross</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 6/29/2013 8:00:00 PM: June 29  Saturday   8:00 pm   Spur Cross Scorpion Hunt
(easy)  Did you know that scorpions glow in the dark under a blacklight? Join Ranger Kevin as he leads us on this fun and safe night walk to find these elusive desert dwellers (using our eyes only). You will learn cool facts about these amazing creatures and sharpen your spotting skills! All ages will enjoy this casual one-hour/one-mile walk. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and a flashlight (blacklights are especially helpful). No pets please. NOTE: This program is part of the “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer” promotion. At the end of the program, we will give away a free family four-pack (4 free tickets to the Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park)<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Fruits of the Desert - Spur Cross</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 7/6/2013 7:00:00 AM: July 6  Saturday   7:00 am    Fruits of the Desert
(easy)   Come join us on a quest to find and taste some of the edible plants that have sustained the native peoples of this region. We will harvest and taste one of the most important foods, the fruit of the saguaro cactus, as well as look to see what else is available this time of the year. Bring plenty of water. NOTE: This program is part of the “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer” promotion. At the end of the program, we will give away a free family four-pack (4 free tickets to the Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park)<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Fruits of the Desert - Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:56:04 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 7/12/2013 7:00:00 AM: July 12  Friday   7:00 am    Fruits of the Desert
(easy)   Come join us on a quest to find and taste some of the edible plants that have sustained the native peoples of this region. We will harvest and taste one of the most important foods, the fruit of the saguaro cactus, as well as look to see what else is available this time of the year. Bring plenty of water.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Fruits of the Desert - Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:56:23 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 7/13/2013 7:00:00 AM: July 13  Saturday   7:00 am    Fruits of the Desert
(easy)   Come join us on a quest to find and taste some of the edible plants that have sustained the native peoples of this region. We will harvest and taste one of the most important foods, the fruit of the saguaro cactus, as well as look to see what else is available this time of the year. Bring plenty of water. NOTE: This program is part of the “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer” promotion. At the end of the program, we will give away a free family four-pack (4 free tickets to the Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park)<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Moonlight Hike - Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:57:17 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 7/20/2013 8:00:00 PM: July 20  Saturday   8:00 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.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Sunset Over Spur Cross</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ On 7/27/2013 6:00:00 PM: July 27  Saturday   6:00 pm   Sunset Over Spur Cross
(easy)   Come with us on a casual stroll along the Metate Trail as the sun sets over the hills of the conservation area. The twilight is a prime time to watch for wildlife and take pictures so bring some binoculars and a camera.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Rock Art of Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:09:16 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 8/3/2013 8:00:00 AM: August 3  Saturday  8:00 am   Rock Art of Spur Cross
(moderate) The petroglyphs found in Spur Cross were created hundreds of years ago by the Hohokam people. Come and walk in their footsteps as we visit a few of the more impressive sites in the park during this two-hour hike. No dogs on this hike please.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Fitness Friday at Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:11:50 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 8/9/2013 7:00:00 AM: August 9     Friday   7:00 am   Fitness Friday
(moderate)	Get your day started with a two-mile brisk, non-interpretive walk along the Metate Trail.  Participants need not be tri-athletes, just ordinary folks who would like to begin or add diversity to their existing walking program. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Scorpion Hunt - Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:13:26 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 8/10/2013 7:30:00 PM: August 10  Saturday   7:30 pm   Spur Cross Scorpion Hunt
(easy)  Did you know that scorpions glow in the dark under a blacklight? Join Ranger Kevin as he leads us on this fun and safe night walk to find these elusive desert dwellers (using our eyes only). You will learn cool facts about these amazing creatures and sharpen your spotting skills! All ages will enjoy this casual one-hour/one-mile walk. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and a flashlight (blacklights are especially helpful). No pets please. NOTE: This program is part of the “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer” promotion. At the end of the program, we will give away a free family four-pack (4 free tickets to the Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park)<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Sonoran Desert 101 - Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:14:10 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 8/17/2013 8:00:00 AM: August 17  Saturday  8:00 am    Sonoran Desert 101 (easy)  Join interpretive ranger Kevin Smith on a hike through the beautiful upland vegetation in Spur Cross. Learn about the ecology of the Sonoran desert and spend an enjoyable 2 hours of hiking slowly and enjoying nature. We encourage you to bring binoculars if you have them.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Full Moon Hike - Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:15:10 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 8/21/2013 7:30:00 PM: August 21  Wednesday   7:30 pm   Full Moon 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.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Fitness Friday at Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:16:15 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 8/23/2013 7:00:00 AM: August 23     Friday   7:00 am   Fitness Friday
(moderate)	Get your day started with a two-mile brisk, non-interpretive walk along the Metate Trail.  Participants need not be tri-athletes, just ordinary folks who would like to begin or add diversity to their existing walking program. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Life along the Creek - Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:17:06 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 8/24/2013 8:00:00 AM: August 24  Saturday   8:00 am   Life along the Creek
(moderate) Join interpretive ranger Kevin Smith as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek and along the lower section of the Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Some rock-hopping may be required.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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                <title>Hohokam Houses - the Ruins of Spur Cross</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:17:49 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[ On 8/31/2013 8:00:00 AM: August 31   Saturday   8:00 am   Ruins of Spur Cross
(moderate)	Join us for this 2.5 mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area.  See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek on up to one of their mesa-top compounds.<br/><br/><br/> ]]></description>
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