Cave Creek (11/6) - Join Ranger Jim as he explores the magic of the desert at night.	McDowell (11/6)- Come learn how the plants and animals of the desert make this thei rone and only home sweet home.	Estrella (11/6) - Learn about bites, stings,how to prepare for hiking in the desert, how to keep pets safe and anything else a new Zonie needs to know about our great state.
Usery (11/7) - Interested about getting into bird watching but don’t know where to start?	McDowell (11/7) - Are you ready for the 12 and 24 Hours of Fury?	San Tan (11/7) - Explore the magical and mysterious desert through this captivating movie presentation on our big screen in the comfort of the visitor center.
Spur Cross (11/7) - Interested in taking a rountrip trek into the backcountry of one of the premier archeological sites in the conservation area?	Usery (11/7) - In the cool of the nature center connect with nature by exploring your breath before a desert hike.	Estrella (11/8) - Join Ranger Pat as she shows you how to catch, halter, lead, tie, groom, bridle, saddle a horse.

Additional video clips may be viewed on YouTube™ by searching for Maricopa County Parks.

Birdwatchers Bonanza	Bustling with activity	Rockin' Reptiles	The tortoise and the hare
Spring Wildflowers

Park News

County parks honor Veterans with gesture of appreciation 11/5/2009 (Maricopa County) – As a small token of appreciation for the freedoms afforded to all Americans, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will be honoring all veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day on Wednesday, November 11. ....More Details Lake Pleasant four-lane boat ramp temporarily closed 10/1/2009 (Peoria) Lake Pleasant Regional Park will host the Amica Championship Triathlon on Sunday, November 1. The event will close the four-lane boat ramp on Saturday, October 31 at 12 p.m.; however, it will reopen to the public at noon on Sunday. Park visitors are encouraged to use the ten-lane boat ramp on South Park Road accessed through the main entr ....More Details County Parks Offer Free Camping 9/22/2009 (Phoenix) - With more families opting to vacation closer to home this year due to a sluggish economy, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to enjoy a night of free camping at a County park. Beginning Thursday, October 1, visitors who pay the camping fee for one night at a desert mountain County park will receiv ....More Details

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Basics of Bird Watching - Usery Park

Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike - Spur Cross

Yoga – Connect In Nature! – All Levels Class - Usery Park

"Frontier Tour" - Cave Creek Park

Find the Ranger - Wind Cave Trail - Usery Park

Desert Survival 101-Estrella

24-Hours of Fury

The Living Desert (Feature Presentation) - San Tan

Where The Wild Things Are Tracking Hike-Estrella

Desert Hiking 101

Map Reading 101 And Hike-Estrella

CANCELLED Marshall Trimble's NEW DATE COMING

Birding vs. Bird Watching - Usery Park - 11/8/2009

Rock Art of Spur Cross - 11/8/2009

Horses 101-Estrella - 11/8/2009

BYOH (Bring Your Own Horse) Ride-Estrella - 11/8/2009

Take Your Walk to the Desert - Spur Cross - 11/9/2009

Yoga – Connect In Nature! – All Levels Class - Usery Park - 11/10/2009

Military Service Appreciation Day-FREE ENTRY-Estrella - 11/11/2009

Exploring Desert Washes - Usery Park - 11/11/2009

Monsters vs. Aliens (with Craft Activity) - San Tan - 11/11/2009

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (with Craft Activity) - San Tan - 11/11/2009

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- 365 days a year 

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