| Bird Walk With the Sonoran Audubon Society - Estrella - “The County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild t |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| This is one of the best places to see birds in the Phoenix area. It's fun to become a bird brain as you increase your knowledge of our feathered friends with Joe Ford of the Sonoran Audubon Society. You can easily see roadrunners and maybe juvenile bald eagles, so get down here for the fantastic bird life at Estrella Park! Between the river habitat and the mesquite Bosque on the turf area, it's possible to see well over 160 different species. When you think about it, everyone is a birdwatcher-you can do it wherever or whoever you are-but it's more fun if you know what you are looking at. Meet at the Nature Center. Bring your own binoculars and books if you have them, a limited number will be available if you don't. This hike will be every second Saturday. RAIN CANCELS Afterwards, stay for “Canaries in the Coal Mine!” |
| Date: 7/14/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM |
| Speaker: Joe Ford |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle Park entry fee |
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| Contact: 623-932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Fruits of the Desert - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| July 14 Saturday 7:00 am Fruits of the Desert
(easy) Come join us on a quest to find and taste some of the edible plants that have sustained the native peoples of this region. We will harvest and taste one of the most important foods, the fruit of the saguaro cactus, as well as look to see what else is available this time of the year. Bring plenty of water. |
| Date: 7/14/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 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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| Canaries in the Coal Mine! - Estrella - “The County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer!” |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| “The County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer!” Come out to today’s program for a chance to win 4 tickets to “Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix”. Tickets will be raffled to those in attendance!
***Our resident bird expert, Joe Ford, of the Sonoran Audubon Society, will discuss declining bird populations. The program details why birds are important, why we are losing bird populations, ways to mitigate and help stem the tide of population loss, and lists birds of concern on the Agua Fria National Monument and the list presented by Arizona Partner's in Flight. |
| Date: 7/14/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Speaker: Joe Ford |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle Park entry fee |
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| Contact: 623-932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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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. NOTE: This program is part of the “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this summer” series and we will be raffling off a family-four pack at the end of the program. |
| Date: 7/14/2012 |
| 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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| Useful and Edible Plants of the Desert Southwest |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| This class will start in the Nature Center and then move to the Mule Deer Trail. Learn about the many uses of native plants of the desert southwest. There are medicinal and consumable plants all around. Learn what they are. The short walk will show off the plants in the wild. |
| Date: 7/14/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Aleta Knight |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee. |
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| All About Gila Monsters- San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Monsters in the desert? Yes it’s true; Arizona is home to a bumpy, scaly, venomous monster with sharp teeth called the Gila Monster. Join Ranger Adam inside the cool nature center for an exciting talk on these reptiles with a monstrous reputation. Find out where they live, what they like to eat, and how their venom is being used in the medical world as we learn “All about Gila Monsters.” |
| Date: 7/14/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| 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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| Scorpion Scavenger Hunt***CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*** |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| ***This program has been cancelled due to weather conditions, and will be rescheduled for a later date.***
What has 8 legs, 2 pincers, and glows under a black light? SCORPIONS! Set out on a desert exploration at night as we search for these fascinating creatures and find out just how cool these amazing arachnids really are. We will be hiking 1 mile, round trip, on the Goldmine Trail; bring plenty of water, proper hiking attire, and a flashlight (black lights also encouraged, but are optional). Black lights will be available to rent for $3.00 at the visitor center through the Friends of San Tan.
NOTE: This program is part of the “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this summer” series and we will be raffling off a family-four pack at the end of the program. |
| Date: 7/14/2012 |
| Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 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 Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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