| Hohokam Houses - the Ruins of Spur Cross**CANCELLED** |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| May 4 Saturday 7:00 am Ruins of Spur Cross
(moderate) Join us for this 2.5 mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek on up to one of their mesa-top compounds. (This hike has been cancelled - the next Ruins of Spur Cross hike will be on Friday June 28 at 7am) |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM 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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| Pemberton Trail will be CLOSED |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| On Saturday, May 4, 2013 the Pemberton Trail will be closed for a special event. All other park trails will be open and available for use. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Duration: One day, 10 hours |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle to entry the County Regional Park |
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| Contact: Contact the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16,300 N. McDowell Mountain Park Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ, AZ 85268 |
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| The Secret life of Saguaros – *Location changed to Lousley Hill Trail*- McDowell |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Want a longer hike, while learning all about the secret life of saguaros? We will look for the first saguaro blooms of the season as we walk Lousley Hill Trail-- a 1.5 mile loop with great views and wildlife. Take in the desert as we walk this moderate, 2 1/2 hour walk. Please wear hiking shoes and bring water and snacks. Meet at the North Trail. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM Duration: 2 1/2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy |
| 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 85269
Photo courtesy of www.visitphoenix.com, AZ |
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| Basic Map and Compass Orienteering - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Call and sign up! If you have ever wanted to learn how to use a map and compass together, here is your chance. Call 602-372-7460 x 202 and leave your name, phone number, and how many people in your group will be attending. There is no cost except for the park entry fee. This class is one hour inside and two hours outside hiking. Wear good hiking shoes and bring your water bottle. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 3 hours |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| 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 - Operations Building |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, go past Scorpion Bay to Operations Bld.
Peoria, AZ |
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| Quail Trail Hike - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Join Ranger Amy on a hike on the newest trail in the park, the Quail Trail. Aptly named, we will look for Gambel’s quail and other desert critters as we set off on this 2-mile out and back hike. This is a great walk for out of town visitors and/or beginner hikers. Meet at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 8:00 AM Duration: approximately 2 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle entry fee |
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| Contact: amyroberts@mail.maricopa.gov |
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| Eco Tour - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Get to know the Sonoran Desert in your backyard on this exciting Eco Tour through the park. From animals to plants, history and more; on this 2.2mile hike we are exploring everything under the Sonoran Desert sun. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 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 Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242 |
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| Talk and Walk with Frank the Naturalist - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| This hike will be a general nature talk and walk at a slower pace with Frank our naturalist. Come join him as you explore nature and have some great views of the lake too. Starts inside the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours (1.5 miles) |
| Speaker: Naturalist Frank Meyerholtz |
| 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 Visitor Center 623-780-9857 |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd.(MP19), turn right to park, follow signs toward visitor center
Peoria, AZ |
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| Snake Feeding - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Stop by the Nature Center and watch our reptiles eat their dinner. Have you ever wondered how a snake eats without hands? This is your chance to see it happen! Join us at the Nature Center for the fun. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle entry fee |
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| Contact: amyroberts@mail.maricopa.gov |
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| Venomous Creature Feeding - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| What has no legs, 2 fangs and launches a strike in less than half a second? Come find out as we feed our venomous creatures and snakes in a jaw dropping display of predator meets prey. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| 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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| Talking Shore Fishing with Frank the Naturalist - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| This talk with Frank our naturalist will focus on shoreline fishing. Come join Frank as he shares his fishing tips and knowledge of the lake with you. Talk is inside the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours (1.5 miles) |
| Speaker: Naturalist Frank Meyerholtz |
| 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 Visitor Center 623-780-9857 |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd.(MP19), turn right to park, follow signs toward visitor center
Peoria, AZ |
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| Venomous Creatures - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Join Ranger Mark at Nature Center for a presentation about the venomous creatures you may find in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy the beauty of these wonderful, misunderstood, and often maligned animals while learning fascinating facts and the important roles each creature plays in the desert ecosystem. As Marie Curie, French Physicist and two-time Nobel Prize recipient said “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” Afterwards, Ranger Mark will be feeding all the critters! |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Nature Center |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Feeding Frenzy! - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| It’s time to feed our critters! Come out and see how these fascinating creatures munch on lunch! Witness the different techniques each animal employs to consume its prey. Meet Ranger Mark in the Nature Center for this compelling consumption of calories! |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Nature Center |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Stargazing for Everyone! - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Enjoy a night under the stars with Tony & Carole La Conte, professional stargazers! Learn star names, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. View the moon, planets, star clusters, nebula, galaxies and more through their telescopes. We encourage you to bring your digital camera and binoculars to enjoy the views from this great location. The stargazing program is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately and bring chairs or blankets for your seating comfort. |
| Date: 5/4/2013 |
| Time: 7:30 PM |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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