| Sonoran Desert Simplified - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Welcome to the desert! This is a lush, diverse desert with lots of interesting residents. (And we’re not just talking about the animals!) This 1-mile hike will focus on the common plants and animals living here and the adaptations that allow them to thrive. Meet at Go John Trailhead. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 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 Go John Trailhead |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| “Just For Kids” - Toddler Cruise - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| This 1-mile hike is designed for parents and grandparents with small children, ages 3 - 6 years old. Along with Miss Lynn, the kids will howl like coyotes, do the “bobcat crawl” and learn how to hydrate by counting gulps of water on their fingers. We will explore the desert along the scenic Merkle Trail. The hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Please bring water and hats. Location: Area 6. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Exploring Desert Washes - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Have you ever walked inside a wash? What makes them so special and unique? How do washes contribute to the health of the desert itself? Join us for a look at the fascinating world of desert washes as we explore their importance to the desert ecosystem. This walk is 1.5 mile in length. Please bring water and closed-toe shoes. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Super Saguaro Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Why do saguaros grow arms? Can you estimate the age of a saguaro? Can you drink water from one? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about saguaros, then this scenic quarter-mile walk along the Desert Hawk Trail is for you! Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| The Desert Grocery Store – North Trail- McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| The Sonoran Desert is a virtual grocery store… if you know where to look. See(and taste)some of what people used to eat and to treat illness with before grocery stores came to Phoenix, and find out which ones are still consumed today. Meet at the North Trailhead. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 1 1/2 hours |
| 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.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| All About Mule Deer - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Are there really deer around here? Where can you find them? How do they survive and thrive in the desert? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about mule deer, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your sandwich and your dear to the “Brown-Bag It” series inside our Nature Center as Ranger B shares some amazing facts about these majestic muleys. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| All About Lake Pleasant - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Stop by the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center between 2PM and 4PM and learn about the old and new of Lake Pleasant. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Duration: On going program |
| Registration Required: No |
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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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| Full Moon Hike - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at night, as we hike under the light from the full moon. Join us for a pristine 2.2-mile stroll along the Stargazer Trail. Listen for the sounds of wildlife and explore the night-life atmosphere. The pace of the hike will be relatively mild or slow to help enjoy the surroundings. Flashlights are welcomed. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Adam |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://maricopa.gov/parks/santan |
| Contact: (480) 655-5554 ext.201 |
| Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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| Moonlight Hike - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| December 9 Friday 6:00 pm Moonlight Hike
(moderate) The Conservation Area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 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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| Family Moonlight Hike at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| Walking into the Waterfall Canyon in the moonlight will give you a different perspective on the beauty of the Uplands Desert. We will discuss the unique changes in the desert after the sun sets. Bring a flashlight. Meet at Area 6 parking lot before 7:00 pm. No dogs please. |
| Date: 12/9/2011 |
| Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park Staff |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee |
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