| A Walk in the Park - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Are you interested in joining others for some easy walking? This basic fitness walk will be good for anyone who is looking to become more active. We will start with the basics and walk the 0.5-mile barrier free trail and enjoy a beautiful morning in the desert. Meet at the Gila Trailhead. |
| Date: 4/7/2013 |
| Time: 8:00 AM Duration: 1/2 hour |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle entry fee |
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| Contact: amyroberts@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Gila Trailhead - Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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| New to Arizona? - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Are you new to Arizona? Are you curious about cactus and scared of snakes? If so, join us for an introductory experience to the Sonoran Desert. After a question-and-answer session, we will take an enjoyable quarter-mile walk on our scenic Desert Hawk Trail. Please bring water and closed-toe shoes. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 4/7/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Rocks and Streams Walk - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| April 7 Sunday 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: 4/7/2013 |
| 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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| Archery 101 a - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Interested in archery? Now is your chance to "check it out"! Participants who sign up for this program will 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult! Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. ***Advanced registration is required.*** Limited to 10 participants per session. Please contact us at 623-465-0431 to register. Space is limited, so please call to cancel, if need be. Thank you! |
| Date: 4/7/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Stop at Park Entrance for Directions |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Guided Pipeline Canyon Wildflower Hike - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Join the ranger as he guides you along one of the parks most spectacular trails during wildflower season. This four mile out and back hike is slow, moderate and will last about three hours. Bring your water bottle and wear good hiking shoes. Bathrooms and water are located at the trailheads. Follow the "Hike" signs to the South Pipeline Canyon Trailhead, once inside the main gate of Lake Pleasant Regional Park. |
| Date: 4/7/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Duration: 3 hours (4 miles) |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park at S. Pipeline Canyon Trailhead |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow "Hike" signs to program
Peoria, AZ |
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| Wildflower Wandering - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Meander about the desert with our wildflower guide as you enjoy the splendid beauty of the wildflowers at San Tan and embark on a moderate 2.2 mile hike along the Stargazer Trail. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, proper hiking attire, and a camera for this captivating trek to explore the colorful side of the Sonoran Desert. |
| Date: 4/7/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| 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 Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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| Un-Nature Trail - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Test your observation skills on this 0.5-mile walk. Ranger Amy will guide you on this barrier-free trail. You may be surprised how much “stuff” you can overlook. This program will teach the basics of critter camouflage in our natural environment. Come out for the program and stay for a picnic! Meet at the Gila Trailhead. |
| Date: 4/7/2013 |
| Time: 11:00 AM Duration: up to one hour |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle entry fee |
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| Contact: amyroberts@mail.maricopa.gov |
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| Archery 101 b - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Interested in archery? Now is your chance to "check it out"! Participants who sign up for this program will 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult! Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. ***Advanced registration is required.*** Limited to 10 participants per session. Please contact us at 623-465-0431 to register. Space is limited, so please call to cancel, if need be. Thank you! |
| Date: 4/7/2013 |
| Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Stop at Park Entrance for Directions |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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