| Fitness Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Who needs a gym membership when you can reap the same benefits in the beautiful outdoors—for much less than the cost of the gym? See how fun exercise can be out in the scenic setting of Cave Creek Regional Park. Come to one or all of the Fitness Hikes from now until December. 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 bring you throughout a different part of the park each week and total 2.5 to 3.5 miles each week. Meet at the Overton Trailhead. |
| Date: 10/18/2012 |
| Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 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 Overton Trailhead |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane85331 |
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| Introduction to Desert Plants at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| This is great for those new to the valley. Come on a short (1/2 mile) hike on the Blackrock Short Loop and pick up a few pointers about native plants and how they survive the harsh desert climate. This is a flat, well groomed trail. The hike focuses on science so it may not be interesting to younger children. Meet in the Area 4 parking lot. Make sure you have water. No dogs please |
| Date: 10/18/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Roger Wilson |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehcile - Park entry fee |
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| Location: Area 4 |
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| All About Reptiles - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| What makes reptiles different from other animals? How do they survive and thrive in the wild? How dangerous are they? How many different reptiles are there around here? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about reptiles, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your sandwich to the “Brown-Bag It” series inside our Nature Center as Ranger B shares some amazing facts about these crawling creatures. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 10/18/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Little Critters Storytime w/ Ranger Amy -McDowell Park Nature Center |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Little Critters Storytime with Ranger Amy - (Geared toward preschool and older children) Join us every Thursday for a themed program set around a children's book read aloud by Ranger Amy. Activities vary and may include live animals, songs, crafts, and/or puppet plays. This program takes place in our air-conditioned Visitor Center. |
| Date: 10/18/2012 |
| Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Ford |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyford@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park Nature Center |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| Howl-o-ween Moonlit Hike - NORTH Trail- McDowell |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Join Ranger Amy as we celebrate Halloween a bit early by listening for the howls of coyotes on this easy Moonlit Hike on the North Trail. Learn about these furry tricksters of lore as we take an easy 3-mile loop on the North Trail.
Since the moon won't be completely full this night, feel free to bring a flashlight. As always, bring plenty of water and sturdy shoes. Hiking time is 2 hours, and 3 miles. No pets please. Hike begins at the North Trail Trailhead. Moonlit hike programs are free with $6/vehicle entry to the Park. |
| Date: 10/18/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| 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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