| Pleasant Paddlers Program - Exploring the Northern Bays - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| If you have your own kayak or canoe come join us for a tour of these interesting bays. There is a good chance of seeing wildlife in this area. We will meet for the put-in just past the 4-lane launch area, where the gate is open (look for all the kayaks). You must wear your life vest, and have your own gear. Bring water and a snack. There are no rentals available at this location. Distance will be about 6 miles and we will be out about 3 hours. Call if you have questions. |
| Date: 8/23/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 3 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle and $2 per paddlecraft park entry fee |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park - North end of Lake Pleasant, near 4-lane launch area |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., go 5 miles and turn right into the park to the 4-lane ramp.
Peoria, AZ |
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| Little Critters Storytime w/ Ranger Amy - *Note new summer time*- McDowell |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Little Critters Storytime with Ranger Amy - (Geared toward preschool and older children) Join us most Thursdays in August (except for 8/30) for a themed program set around a children's book read aloud by Ranger Amy. Activities vary and may include live animals, songs, crafts, and/or puppet plays. This program takes place in our air-conditioned Visitor Center. |
| Date: 8/23/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Burnett |
| 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 Nature Center |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| Living with Urban Wildlife - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| How dangerous are the wild animals that live in our communities? How can we live with them and still be safe? How do they survive and thrive around people? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about urban wildlife, 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 fascinating creatures. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 8/23/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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