| Wildflower Walk - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| April 10 Wednesday 8:00 am Wildflower Walk
(moderate) Come and see what’s blooming in Spur Cross. This three-hour stroll along the Spur Cross and Tortuga Trails will showcase some of the wildflowers found in the park and explore the beauty of the conservation area. |
| Date: 4/10/2013 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 3 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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| Desert Wildflower Walks- Scenic Trail– McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Join Ranger Amy for one last wildflower walk of the season, to identify the gorgeous desert flowers that are blooming in the desert. Every week, different species will appear as the wildflower season unfolds—it is always a surprise what we find! Call the park for updates. Be sure to bring your camera! Every week will be a new location in the park, based on where the prime blooms are, that week. This week's walk is a longer, 4.8 mile stroll on the Scenic Trail. Please bring plenty of water and a snack. Meet at the Trailhead Staging Area. |
| Date: 4/10/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Burnett |
| 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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| Fire Prevention on the Tonto - "Brown-Bag It" - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Much of Arizona is considered to be a high-hazard fire environment. Within this environment are houses, subdivisions, and entire communities. Join guest speaker, Theresa Mendoza, Fire Prevention Officer from the Tonto National Forest, to learn how to live more safely and become better prepared for a wildfire in this environment. Location: Nature Center |
| Date: 4/10/2013 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Tortoise Talks - McDowell Park Visitor Center |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Tortoise Talks
Come meet our new tortoises, Lily, Lady, and Scarlett. Help Ranger Amy feed them lunch! Find out why you should never pick up a wild tortoise, and learn about tortoises that are looking for homes.
Don’t forget your camera – our tortoises are very photogenic (and they move slowly so you can get great pictures). Meet out back of the Visitor Center. |
| Date: 4/10/2013 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Duration: 1/2 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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