| FALL TRAIL WORK - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Sauturday, October 20th between 7:00am and 10:00am, work will be done on the Competitive Track. Now that the monsoons seem to be over, we can get out and make some needed repairs. Jeremy Graham, Race Director for the 12/24 Hours of Fury has offered a discount of 25% on your registration fee to anyone who comes out and works the 3 hours on Saturday, 10-20-12. Meet in the Comp Track parking lot before 7 am. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 3 hours |
| Speaker: Rand Hubbell, Park Supervisor |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: park entry fee of $6.00 per car |
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| Contact: Rand Hubbell, Park Supervisor |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
13,600 N. McDowell Mountain Park Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ, AZ 85258 |
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| MUD, SWEAT & BEERS - EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Do you love a good mud bath in the morning? How about a beer as a complete part of your nutritious breakfast? Enlist today for the running of the 2nd Annual Mud, Sweat & Beers and enjoy plenty of both! If you think that you and your fellow recruits can maneuver through four miles of muddy obstacles then toast your accomplishment with a frosty brew at the finish line!
COURSE
Beginning and ending at the Four Peaks Staging area of McDowell Mountain Regional Park recruits can expect a four mile course, with six obstacles to navigate and a mud pit to finish.
RECRUIT AMENITIES
Event t-shirt
Finisher medal to each of the few and the proud who complete their training
Post race frosty brew
WAVE START
Recruits will start in three waves based on their abilities. Each recruit chooses for him or herself the wave to start in.
1) Seal Team Six
The best of the best, these folks are in it to win it. (35 minutes or better for 4 miles without obstacles)
2) Infantry
Battle hardened and proven, these men and women are the backbone of Mud, Sweat and Beers (35 - 45 minutes for 4 miles without obstacles)
3) Doughboys
Fresh meat, these recruits are here for the beer! (45+ minutes for 4 miles without obstacles)
COST: Prior to midnight October 1
Individual $50
Platoon of four $180
Prior to 6:00pm October 18th
Individual $60
Platoon of four $220
AWARDS
Overall awards for will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers. Age group awards will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.
PARK ENTRY
There is a $6 entry fee per vehicle that must be paid at the main entrance to the park. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 1 Day |
| Speaker: 4 Peaks Racing |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://4peaksracing.com/event.php?id=182 |
| Contact: Register at Active.com -OR- call Jeremy Graham at 623.330.0913 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive
MMRP, AZ, AZ 85255 |
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| Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| October 20 Saturday 8:00 am Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike (strenuous) Join us for a 7 mile / 5 hour roundtrip trek into the backcountry to one of the premier archaeological sites in the conservation area. Participants need to be in good condition and familiar with what hiking on primitive trails for this distance entails. Participants must bring at least one liter of water. We recommend you have a hat, & dress in layers. No dogs on this hike please. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Duration: 5 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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| QuickStart Your Canoe -Beginner Flatwater Canoeing |
| Desert Outdoor Center |
| If you've ever wanted to go canoeing but did't have the necessary skills, then QuickStart Your Canoe is the perfect training for you. This American Canoe Association course is designed to introduce the beginning paddler to basic canoe skills & knowledge so that you can enjoy the sport of tandem canoeing on flat water.
Everyone is invited to come to Cabela’s® (in Glendale) on Friday evening for an informational classroom session that is free to everyone. You do NOT neeed to register to attend the classroom session. We will discuss types of canoes, paddles, canoeing gear and safety tips. You will not get wet during the classroom session.
If you wish to participate in the 4-hour on-water paddle session at Lake Pleasant, arrive at 6:00pm on Friday to register for Saturday’s water session. You must attend the classroom session to participate in the on-water session. The registration fee for the on-the-water portion is $40 and class size is limited, so arrive early. Cash or check only please.
PLEASE NOTE: The Desert Outdoor Center is a gated facility, so you must be registered to attend. Gates will be open 30 minutes before each session begins. ***There is no boat ramp access to launch a boat at this facility, so please do not bring your personal watercraft. The boat dock is about a 1/4 mi down from the facility, so please be prepared for a desert hike.
Ages 12 & up. Call 602-372-7470 for more information. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 4 hours on-water paddle session |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: Classroom session- FREE; water session-$40.00 (cash or check, please) |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/doc/pdf/2012/QuickStart.pdf |
| Contact: Natalie Harper, natalieharper@mail.maricopa.gov or 602-372-7470 ext.209 |
| Location: Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant |
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Address:
41402 N. 87th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85383 |
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| Archery 101 - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Interested in archery? Curious as to how it feels to shoot a compound or recurve bow? Sign up for this fun “Archery 101" program. Participants experience a fun and safe basic introduction to recreational and international-style target archery. Equipment is provided. This archery program is open to anyone ages 8 and older. Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. ******Advanced registration is required. Limited to 20 participants. Please contact Ranger Sarah at 623-465-0431x202 to register. Ranger will return call to confirm. ***** |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane85331 |
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| Archery 101 9:00 AM ***REGISTRATION FULL*** |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| *****Registration for this class is full. If you would like, you can show up the day of the class to fill any empty spots on a first come first serve basis.*****
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and Arizona Game and Fish are excited to get you behind the bow with a fun introduction to archery. Ages 8 and up are welcome to participate in the fun and safe sport of International Target Style Archery. This is a great way to get involved with this amazing sport and best of all; we will provide all the equipment. All you need to do is reserve a spot by calling 480.655.5554 or emailing Ranger Adam at adammartell@mail.maricopa.gov, then show up and let the fun begin. Adults are welcome to participate too. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR CLOSED-TOED SHOES. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| 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 Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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| Rocks and Streams Walk - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| October 20 Saturday 9:00 am Rocks and Streams Walk
(moderate) Learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on a 2-hour walk with nationally-known earth science author, Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock and a Hohokam rock art site along Cottonwood Wash. Bring water and your natural curiosity. Meet in the Spur Cross parking area. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Tom McGuire, Park Docent |
| 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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| Reptile and Live Animal Feeding at McDowell- McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Have you ever seen a snake eat? Bring your questions for Ranger Amy to our toasty Visitor Center to watch our exhibit animals being fed. Meet our baby tortoises, desert blonde tarantula and giant desert hairy scorpion. One lucky family will win a four pack of Wet 'n' Wild Tickets! Feeding takes place at the Visitor Center. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 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 |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 |
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| Archery – Open Range at Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Are you ready to practice and further develop your archery skills? If you have had an Archery 101 class then sign up and present your card in order to come on out and practice your archery, with your own equipment or ours. No high powered hunting bows or broadhead arrows allowed. Target bows and target arrows only. You must have already gone through the Archery 101 class. Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. ******Advanced registration is required. Limited to 30 participants. Please contact Ranger Sarah at 623-465-0431x202 to register. Ranger will return call to confirm. ***** |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Archery 101 11:00AM ***REGISTRATION FULL*** |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| *****Registration for this class is full. If you would like, you can show up the day of the class to fill any empty spots on a first come first serve basis.*****
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and Arizona Game and Fish are excited to get you behind the bow with a fun introduction to archery. Ages 8 and up are welcome to participate in the fun and safe sport of International Target Style Archery. This is a great way to get involved with this amazing sport and best of all; we will provide all the equipment. All you need to do is reserve a spot by calling 480.655.5554 or emailing Ranger Adam at adammartell@mail.maricopa.gov, then show up and let the fun begin. Adults are welcome to participate too. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR CLOSED-TOED SHOES. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| 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 Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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| CANCELLED - Hiking 101 for Newcomers at White Tank Park - CANCELLED |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| This class will be moved to December. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Park Rangers |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per family unit (this weill get you into the Park after the program) |
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| Location: Nature Center Classroom |
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| Snake Feeding |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| It’s dinner time at San Tan and our snakes have an appetite that can only be described as “striking.” Watch as the Snakes and Gila Monster, inside the visitor center, stretch their jaws and swallow their prey whole. Feel free to ask the ranger questions and learn some “rattling” new facts about reptiles. (Please note that this event will feature snakes eating pre-killed mice and may not be suitable for all ages.) |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| 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 Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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| Goofy Ghost Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Ghosts of all ages are invited to kick off the Halloween season with this fun night walk! Decorate a bed sheet at home and wear it for this quarter-mile journey through the dark desert. Our “Ghost Rangers” will judge the best child, teen, and adult homemade bed sheet costumes. We will also enjoy free snacks and drinks, play some fun games, then listen to Ranger B’s funny-spooky stories around the bonfire in our amphitheater. Please bring a flashlight and closed-toe shoes. Groups call ahead, and no pets please. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 10/20/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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