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All About Butterflies - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
What are the different kinds of butterflies that live in our area? How do they survive and thrive in the desert? Where are the best places to find them? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about butterflies, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your sandwich to the “Brown-Bag It” series inside our Nature Center as Ranger B shares some amazing facts about these colorful creatures. Location: Nature Center.

Date: 8/1/2012
Time: 12:00 PM    
Registration Required: No    
Fee: $6.00 per car
 
 
August Summer Full Moon Hike - McDowell
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
There is no better way to experience the desert than on a night hike. Join Ranger Amy to experience the desert come alive by the light of the moon at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Flashlights are not necessary, but permitted. Bring plenty of water and sturdy shoes. Hiking time is 2 1/2 hours, and 3 miles. No pets please. Hikes begin at the Trailhead Staging area. Moonlit hike programs are free with $6/vehicle entry to the Park.

Date: 8/1/2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM    Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Speaker: Ranger Amy
Registration Required: No    
Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee
 
Contact: amyburnett@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201
Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park
 
Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ  
85255
Full Moon Hike - Usery Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Join us for this 2-mile night hike under August’s “Full Red Moon.” The full moon is a great time to experience new sights and sounds of the desert! Bring your sense of adventure for this interpretive hike with our park ranger, Ranger B. Please bring a flashlight, water, and closed-toe shoes. No pets, please. Location: Trail Staging Area.

Date: 8/1/2012
Time: 7:30 PM    
Registration Required: No    
Fee: $6.00 per car