| CLASS FULL Having Fun with Archery - Archery 101 (7AM) CLASS FULL Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| *** THIS CLASS IS FULL***Learn to shoot a recurve, compound, and cross bow. This 1.5 hour class is the first step in learning archery. Wear comfortable clothes, closed toe shoes and bring some cold water. All equipment is provided. Call 602-372-7460 x 202 , and leave name, phone number, and how many people wishing to attend. Ranger will call to let you know if thre is room in the class. Follow the "Archery 101" signs from the main contact station to the group campground. You may also drop by just before 7AM to see if there is room in the class. |
| Date: 10/6/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| 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 Group Campground |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to program.
Peoria, AZ |
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| FALL TRAIL WORK - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Sauturday, October 6th between 7:00 am and 10:00 am 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, 10-6-12. Meet in the Comp Track parking lot before 7 am. |
| Date: 10/6/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 3 hours |
| Speaker: Ranad 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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| Exploring the Dragonfly Trail - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| October 6 Saturday 8:00 am Exploring the Dragonfly Trail
(moderate) Come along with park ranger Kevin Smith on this exploration of the newest trail in the Spur Cross trail system, the Dragonfly Trail. On this moderate 3.5 mile hike we will visit a prehistoric rock art site and also stroll along a beautiful section of riparian habitat on Cave Creek. |
| Date: 10/6/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 3 hours |
| Speaker: Kevin Smith, park 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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| CLASS FULL Having Fun with Archery - Archery 101 (9AM) CLASS FULL Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| THIS CLASS IS FULL. Learn to shoot a recurve, compound, and cross bow. This 1.5 hour class is the first step in learning archery. Wear comfortable clothes, closed toe shoes and bring some cold water. All equipment is provided. Call 602-372-7460 x 202 , and leave name, phone number, and how many people wishing to attend. Ranger will call to let you know if thre is room in the class. Follow the "Archery 101" signs from the main contact station to the group campground. You may also drop by just before 9AM to see if there is room in the class. |
| Date: 10/6/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| 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 Group Campground |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to program.
Peoria, AZ |
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| New to the Area Hike |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Are you new to Arizona? Are you curious about cactus and scared of snakes? If so, join us for this introductory experience to the Sonoran Desert. After a brief hiking introduction, we will head out on an enjoyable 2.2mile hike on the Stargazer Trails to learn more about San Tan Mountain Regional Park and the beautiful, Sonoran Desert. Don't forget to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and appropriate hiking attire. |
| Date: 10/6/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Speaker: Ranger Adam |
| 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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| Reptile Feeding - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Have you ever seen a reptile eat? Join the staff after your morning hike and see how our cold-blooded residents eat their meals for yourself! Frozen rodent entrees will be served to the critters. Come learn about the important roles these creatures play in our dynamic food web. Feeding takes place at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 10/6/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Sarah sarahsteele@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Nature Center |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Kids Photo Hike at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| Come to the White Tank Mountain Park Nature Center for a talk about the cold blooded creatures that inhabit our desert. This is not an outdoor event but you are welcome to hike any one of our many trails after the talk. On display will be some venomous creatures and a few other creepy crawlies of the desert. White Tank Park Nature Center classroom at 11:00 am. |
| Date: 10/6/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park Rangers |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per family unit (this will get you a Park pass) |
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| Location: Nature Center |
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| Panning for Gold |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Yeee Haww! There’s gold in these here mountains, and we need your help finding it. Take your chance at panning for real gold and hear the story of San Tan’s RICH history along the way. Guests will be able to find, and take home, our “Family Fun Gold Nuggets” as well as participate in a separate gold panning with a real sample of gold. Come experience the San Tan Gold Rush and see if you have what it takes to be a prospector. |
| Date: 10/6/2012 |
| Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Speaker: Ranger Adam |
| 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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