| Desert Birdwalk to Nursery Tank Pond- ADA Accessible- McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Desert Birdwalk to Nursery Tank Pond.
Bring your binocs and come on out. No previous birding experience is required, only an interest in birds! We’ll look for winter sparrows, phainopeplas (often called ‘black cardinals’) and signs of our resident owls on this level, easy walk. Meet at the Nursery Tank Trailhead. |
| Date: 1/31/2013 |
| Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyburnett@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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| Fitness Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| This is the best place to get going on your New Year's fitness resolution! Who needs a gym membership when you can reap the same benefits in the beautiful outdoors? See how fun exercise can be out in the scenic setting of Cave Creek Regional Park. All levels of fitness are welcome. We will set a moderate, steady pace, based on the fitness level of participants. Beginners are welcome. We will hike about a 3.5 miles in a different part of the park each week. Meet at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 1/31/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| 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 Parkway85331 |
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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, water, and closed-toe shoes. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 1/31/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 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 a fun story, game, and a short nature walk. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program as we have three shaded playgrounds in our park. Please bring water, hats, and closed-toe shoes. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 1/31/2013 |
| Time: 11:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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