| Competitive Track will be CLOSED - Saturday |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Due to a special event being held on the Competitive Track on Saturday, January 19th the track will be closed to non-competitors. It is expected that the racing will be over and the track will re-open by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Duration: 5 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle to entry the County Regional Park |
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| Contact: Rand Hubbell, Park Supervisor |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
19.700 N. McDowell Road
Fountain Hills, AZ, AZ 85268 |
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| Survival Basics - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| The U.S. Coast Guard’s motto is “Semper Paratus!” (Always Ready!”). Are you ready? The wilderness doesn’t tolerate the unprepared. Join Ranger Mark in the Nature Center for this, need to know - before you go, information. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 8:30 AM 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 in the Classroom |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Flora of Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| January Saturday 9:00 am Flora of Spur Cross
(easy) Spur Cross ranges in elevation from 2400' in the Cave Creek drainage to over 3900' at the top of Elephant Mountain and contains a broad diversity of plantlife. Join us on this easy 2 hour hike through the Jewel of the Creek and lower Dragonfly Trail as we take a look at some of the common plants of the conservation area. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 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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| Pleasant Paddlers Program - Humbug Bay Paddle Tour |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| If you have your own paddlecraft (no rentals at launch site), come explore with the Ranger on this eight mile paddle into one of the fun bays of Lake Pleasant. Chances of seeing wildlife is very good here. You must wear your life vest at all times on the water. Bring water and a snack. We will meet near the 4 - lane launch ramp, north park entrance. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Duration: 6 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle and $2 per paddlecraft park entry fee |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 x 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park at the 4 - lane boat launch area |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., go 5 miles and turn right into the park to the 4-lane ramp.
Peoria, AZ |
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| Backyard Birding - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Do you drink coffee on your back porch Saturday mornings wondering about the names of the little birds flittering about? Bring your coffee to Usery Park and explore the endless possibilities of backyard birding with bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker. Learn how to attract different birds to your own backyard and what you must provide to your feathered friends. Ask Sandy what your responsibilities are as a backyard birdwatcher and what you can expect. Please bring binoculars and water. Location: Campsite 21 in the Buckhorn Campground. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Clay Mine Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| 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 1pm. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 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: the Nature Center parking lot |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Geology of the East Valley with Professor, AJ Lombard - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Ever wonder about the fascinating mountains and rock formations in our area? Join geology professor, A. J. Lombard, as he shares a wealth of information about the geology of the East Valley on this 1-mile interactive walk. Bring your curiosities and questions to Usery Park and discover lots of amazing things about our local geology! The well-manicured Merkle Trail offers universal access and the hard-smooth surface of this trail accommodates wheelchairs and strollers. Location: Area 6. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Welcome to Arizona Hike - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| New to Arizona? Come hike with Naturalist Frank Meyerholtz and learn a few things about the Arizona desert. Bring water, a snack, and good hiking shoes. Meet Frank at the South Pipeline Canyon Traihead. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Duration: 3 hours (4 miles) |
| Speaker: Naturalist Frank Meyerholtz |
| 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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| What's in that Hole? - McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| What’s In That Hole?
Ever wonder what makes all those holes in the ground? Who’s living in there? Join Ranger Amy for a look into the subterranean world of the desert. You may be surprised at who’s lurking underground. Meet at the North Trail. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Duration: 1 1/2 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Ford |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyburnett@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| "Snakes of Arizona" - Cave Creek |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Head for the Nature Center to meet Bryan Hughes, owner of “Phoenix Rattlesnake Solutions”. Bryan is an accomplished photographer and will be showing some of his best work on his favorite subjects, …snakes! He is very knowledgable in this field of study and will happily talk about snakes, all day, ….if you let him! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from an expert! Live specimens will be on display. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 2:00 PM |
| Speaker: ***SPECIAL GUEST - BRYAN HUGHES*** |
| 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 classroom |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Hummingbirds of Arizona, Live! - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Learn about these fast flyers from the volunteers at
Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center, from 2PM to 4PM. They will have several live hummers on display and answer all your hummingbird questions.
(THIS PROGRAM HAD BEEN MOVED FROM 1/12/2013). |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center Volunteers |
| 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 Visitor Center 623-780-9857 |
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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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| 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: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 4:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Hiking Off Into the Sunset - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Come enjoy this easy 1.5 mile hike during the sunset overlooking scenic Lake Pleasant. Bring a flashlight for backup and some water. Meet the Ranger at the Visitor Center. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours (1 mile) |
| 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 Visitor Center 623-780-9857 |
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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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| Movie Night in the Park: “Grand Canyon Adventure” - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| This exciting movie follows the great Colorado River as it reveals one of the most pressing issues of our time – the world’s growing shortage of water. Join three parents and their daughters as they travel deep into the Grand Canyon on a thrilling ride through raging rapids and breathtaking canyons. With stunning photography and sweeping aerial shots, this movie captures the majesty of one of the seven natural wonders of the world. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 7:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Stargazing for Everyone - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Come watch the sky with us! Look through telescopes (setup for your viewing pleasure) and enjoy a slide presentation under the stars. Learn the names of stars, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. When visible, view the craters of the moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and the rings of Saturn. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your comfort. Information about the Challenger Learning Center of Arizona will be provided. This is a fun night out! Come alone or bring your entire family or group. We encourage you to bring your binoculars or family telescope and enjoy the views from San Tan Mountain Regional Park. |
| Date: 1/19/2013 |
| Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Speaker: Tony LaConte - Stargazing for Everyone |
| 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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