| Sonoran (Snorin') Sunrise Hike-Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Join us on a fun, relaxing hike in our beautiful desert. The 2.5 mile Baseline loop trail has it all-slight elevation for health, great views to enjoy, historical small mines and a special green bioregion. This is one of our favorite trails lead by Sandy Kehs, supervolunteer. Meet at the Gila/Baseline Trailhead south of the picnic area. |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Sandy Kehs |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entrance fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/estrella |
| Contact: Mark Paulat 623/932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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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 ospreys, 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 150 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 they are. Meet at east side of turf in dirt parking lot. 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 fourth Sunday ending in April. RAIN CANCELS. Animals |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: www.sonoranaudubon.org 623/939-6181 |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entrance fee |
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| More Info: http://maricopa.gov/parks/estrella |
| Contact: Park Ranger Mark Paulat623/932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Desert Wildflower Walks- Lousley Hill– 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 Lousley Hill Trail. Meet at the Lousley Hill Trail kiosk. |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 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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| Find the Ranger - Wind Cave Trail - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| This open-house style program features our ranger hiking along the Wind Cave Trail and stopping to talk to park visitors. Our ranger will show off his “Backpack of Knowledge” and be available to answer questions about the park, discuss park history, identify desert plants, or even explain which animals call Usery Park "home". Carry ample water. |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Incredible Edibles - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| How have people survived off the land for thousands of years? Which desert plants are edible and when are they edible? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about desert edibles, then this walk is for you! Join us on a 1-mile hike as we talk about some useful facts about our edible desert plants. Meet at Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Duration: 1.5 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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| Wild About Wildflowers - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| We are hoping to see lots of wildflowers by now. Come join the Ranger to scout out the desert which hopefully is painted with the splashes of color we all enjoy. Learn their names, but mostly just take in the color of spring. This wildflower hike starts at the South Pipeline Canyon Trailhead, look for the "Hike" signs. |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 1 hour (1 mile) |
| Speaker: Ranger Terry Gerber |
| 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 at S. Pipeline Canyon Trailhead |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow "Hike" signs to program
Peoria, AZ |
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| Wildflower Walk - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| March 25 Sunday 9:00 am Wildflower Walk
(moderate) Come and see what’s blooming in Spur Cross. This three-hour stroll along the Spur Cross Trail will showcase some of the wildflowers found in the park and explore the beauty of the conservation area. |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM Duration: 3 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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| Park Opens for 2012 Season for Spring Break |
| Adobe Dam Regional Park |
| On Saturday March 17th, Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix, Arizona’s largest water park will open for the Park's 4th Season. Wet ‘n’ Wild will operate for nine consecutive dates March 17th through 25th for Spring Break before moving to weekend only operations. We encourage you to bring your family, friends and out-of-town guests to celebrate Spring Break at Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix. Don't forget prices on Season Pass and Gold Passes go up on May 26th! Spring Break is a great time to visit the park and get your 2012 Pass at the best price of the year. |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Duration: March 17 - March 25, 2012 |
| Registration Required: No |
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| More Info: http://www.wetnwildphoenix.com/Events/Upcoming-Events-.htm |
| Location: Adobe Dam Regional Park |
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Address:
23280 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310 |
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| Painting Animals on Rocks! - McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of painting on rocks in our comfy Visitor Center. Ranger Amy will show you some easy techniques to create keepsakes out of river rocks, using the popular book series, Painting Animals on Rocks. Prickly pear punch will be provided, free of charge. This program is suitable for ages 4 through teens. Meet in the Visitor Center. |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy |
| 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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| Sonoran Desert 101 - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Join us for this introduction to some of the fascinating plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert as we enjoy a scenic stroll along the quarter-mile Desert Hawk Trail. Please bring water. Location: Nature Center |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 1:30 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| The Desert Past - Ask the Ranger - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Stop by the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center anytime between 2PM and 4PM and talk with the Ranger about the ancient native Indians of the area. There are a number of ruins in the park and examples are on display in the visitor center. |
| Date: 3/25/2012 |
| Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Duration: On going program |
| Speaker: Ranger Terry Gerber |
| 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 Visitor Center 623-780-9857 |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to visitor center.
Peoria, AZ |
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