| Fitness Challenge Hiking Series (6 of 6) - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Today is the day you have been training for! This is the grand finale hike of our 6-week hike series – the culmination of five previous hikes that have prepared us for this 7.4 mile loop around Pass Mountain. Please bring ample water, snacks, hats, and closed-toe shoes. Location: Trail Staging Area. Note: Participation in the 4th or 5th hike in this series is required to do this final hike. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Bird Walk With Sonoran Audubon-Estrella |
| 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 the folks at Sonoran Audubon. 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 the second Saturday of every month. RAIN CANCELS. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Joe Ford |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entrance fee |
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| More Info: http://maricopa.gov/parks/estrella |
| Contact: Ranger Mark 623/932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Desert Classic Duathlon |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| DCB Extreme Adventures, Inc. is honored to announce the 15th annual TriSports.com Desert Classic Duathlon! McDowell Mountain Regional Park will once again play host to this prestigious event that has attracted professional athletes such as IronMan 70.3 world champions Samantha McGlone & Joanna Zeiger, Olympic Triathlon Gold Medalist Simon Whitfield, Olympic Cycling Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong & Xterra world champion Michael Tobin. - FYI DATE CHANGED TO AVOID RAGNAR - EVENT DATE MARCH 10, 2012
This event offers both road and off-road options for participants. Choose your poison, and come tear it up! |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Speaker: DCBadventures |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle to entry the County Regional Park |
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| More Info: http://www.dcbadventures.com/Event/trisports-com-desert-classic-duathlon |
| Contact: Rand Hubbell, Park Supervisor |
| 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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| Yoga – Connect In Nature! – All Levels Class - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Connect with nature in Usery Park’s Nature Center by exploring your breath before a desert hike. Improve your balance for a bike ride through easy-to-learn, fundamental yoga postures. This all-levels class for both beginners and experienced yogis sets the tone for your day of hiking, riding or…yes, even your workday! Please join Inner Vision Yoga and their certified instructors for inspiring yoga every Monday night at 6pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 9am, and Saturday at 8:30am. Sign up for these fee-based classes at www.innervisionyoga.com or drop into the park. For more information see websites, or call 480-632-7899 or 480-984-0032. Location: Nature Center |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Fee-based program |
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| Location: Nature Center |
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Address:
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207 |
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| 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Be a desert sleuth and find interesting items on an adventure through Cave Creek Regional Park. This is a team event (4-6 people) designed for all ages. A list of items in 3 categories (scavenger photos, riddles and activities) ranging from easy to difficult will be provided. This is a timed event and you will need to be prompt. Registration begins at 9:00 am the day of the event. You will need to bring a digital camera or cell phone that can also take video along with a USB download cord. Pack a picnic basket or a cooler with a yummy lunch to enjoy while celebrating the finale! Please remember to bring water and proper hiking gear -no glass containers or dogs. Meet at Nature Center. ******Teams will need to Pre-Register before the day of the event by contacting Ranger Sarah at 623-465-0431x202.***** |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 4 hours |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Sarah sarahsteele@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at Nature Center |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane85331 |
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| All About Saguaros - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Over 40ft tall, weighing thousands of pounds, and thriving in only 1 desert; the Saguaro Cactus is an iconic marvel of the Sonoran Desert. Join us inside the Nature Center as we explore the wonders of such a fascinating plant as we talk “All about Saguaros.” Stick around for a spectacular hike to our crested saguaro starting at 10a.m. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| 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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| Rock Art of Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| March 10 Saturday 9:00 am Rock Art of Spur Cross
(moderate) The petroglyphs found in Spur Cross were created hundreds of years ago by the Hohokam people. Come and walk in their footsteps as we visit a few of the more impressive sites in the park during this two-hour hike. No dogs on this hike please. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 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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| Saturday Bird Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| How do you tell one brown bird from the next, and what are the first three items to look for as the little rascal flits off? Are you already a novice but interested in keeping a yearly, state or country bird list? Bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker, will talk about bird habitat, behavior, range, etc. as we go in search of the native birds in this area. Please bring binoculars and water. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| The Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival is more than an opportunity for adults to celebrate the rich heritage of the Gila, Salt and Agua Fria rivers. It is an outdoor wonderland for the kids. A perfect opportunity to get them out of the house and into the outdoors. And how can you miss with such great opportunities on tap during the two-day event set for March 10-11 at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Think about paddling a canoe, hiking, watching birds, free fishing and a great Kid's Zone where they can take a short nature trail, view wildlife artifacts, make crafts and do other fun stuff. And don't forget about some great food, so bring an appetite, and enjoy some wonderful music. Entertainment/Social Activities . The event will be held in the northeast turf area. For additional information go to http://www.tresriosnaturefestival.com Ranger Mark will lead a 1.5 mile hike along the Baseline Trail at 10:00am on Saturday and Sunday |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Duration: 7 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $3.00 parking |
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| More Info: http://tresriosnaturefestival.com |
| Contact: Ranger Mark 623 932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| "Scene It" at San Tan - Crested Saguaro Hike |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park showcases some of the most beautiful scenery in the area. After this hike, you can tell everyone that you’ve “Scene it” at San Tan! On this exploration we will seek out our showcase “crested saguaro” on this moderate 5-mile hike. Please come prepared to hike! Wear appropriate hiking boots; bring water, snacks, and your camera! |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| 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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| Archery 202 - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| For those who completed our “Archery 101” class, this class will take you to the next level! Participants will learn about field target archery, learn how to improve their accuracy, and enjoy some friendly competition. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be graduates of our “Archery 101” class (Introduction to Archery). This class is open to anyone ages 8 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration is required. Please call the park at 480-984-0032 to register. Limited to 20 participants. Please bring water, hats, and closed-toe shoes. Meet at the Archery Range. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Day Hiking and Flowers - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Come join docent Frank Meyerholtz and learn about day hiking and look for the desert splash of spring. Be sure to bring a lunch and some water. Frank has been hiking the area for years and will share his many stores and knowledge. Cross your fingers for a good wildflower season! Meet Frank at the north pipeline canyon trailhead in the Cottonwood day use area. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Duration: 3 hours |
| Speaker: 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 - Cottonwood Day Use Area |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., go 5 miles and turn right, pay, take next right (Cottonwood)
Peoria, AZ |
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| Kids Photo Hike at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| We will do a learning photo scavenger hunt (we won’t be collecting anything except memories) on the Mule Deer Trail. Limited to 15 children (each must be accompanied by at least one well behaved adult). No dogs please. Call ahead for reservations. Meet at the Nature Center at 11:00 a.m. You must pay the $6.00 park fee at the gate or at the Nature Center to join the hike. You can use the ticket to enter the Park proper after the event. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: PArk Rangers |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee - paid at Nature Center |
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| Location: Nature Center |
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| Desert Wildflower Walks- North Trail – McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Join Ranger Amy to identify the gorgeous desert flowers that are blooming in the desert. Every week, different species will appear as the wildflower season unfolds—it is always a surprise what we find! Call the park for updates. Be sure to bring your camera! Every week will be a new location in the park, based on where the prime blooms are, that week. This week's walk is on the North Trail. Meet at the North Trail Trailhead. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Duration: 1 1/2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Ford |
| 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 |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| Wild for Wildflowers! Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Wild for wildflowers? This spring should reward us with an explosion of colorful wildflowers! Join us for this casual stroll along the 1-mile Merkle Trail in search of these desert delights. Not only will you learn about our desert wildflowers, but you will bring home some beautiful souvenirs with the photos you take. The Merkle Trail offers universal access and the hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Location: Area 6. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 1:30 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Late Afternoon Campground Nature Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Join park host, Sandy Hornbaker, for a late afternoon sojourn through our campground and nature trail on a quest to spot desert wildlife and plants. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but bring binoculars, your afternoon tea, and a little patience. Be prepared to walk one to two miles. Please bring water. Location: Campsite 21 in the Buckhorn Campground. |
| Date: 3/10/2012 |
| Time: 4:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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