| Exploring the Dragonfly Trail - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| March 28 Wednesday 9:00 am Exploring the Dragonfly Trail
(moderate) Come along with park docent Tammy Teegardin on this exploration of the newest trail in the Spur Cross trail system, the Dragonfly Trail. On this moderate 3.5 mile hike we will visit a prehistoric rock art site and also stroll along a beautiful section of riparian habitat on Cave Creek. |
| Date: 3/28/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM Duration: 3 hours |
| Speaker: Tammy Teegardin, park docent |
| 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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| Exploring Desert Washes - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Have you ever walked inside a wash? What makes them so special and unique? How do washes contribute to the health of the desert itself? Join us for a look at the fascinating world of desert washes as we explore their importance to the desert ecosystem. This walk is 1.5 mile in length. Please bring water and closed-toe shoes. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 3/28/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Home School - The Ancients of San Tan - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| If your kids are ready to go on an educational adventure, then join us for another exciting Home School at the Park. Get involved as we explore the Sonoran Desert, meet animals face to face, and learn about the brave humans who lived in this area before air-conditioning. We will spend a short amount of time in the class, then hit the desert for an archaeological adventure. |
| Date: 3/28/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 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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| Polliwogin’ Storytime - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Storytime is geared towards our youngest nature enthusiasts (ages 2 – 6)! Join us for a themed program set around a children's book. Activities will follow and may include live animals, songs, crafts, a short hike and/or games. Meet at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/28/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Rose Storck |
| 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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| All About Vultures - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| What makes vultures so strange and special? Which vulture species live in Arizona? How do they survive and thrive in the wild? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about vultures, 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 bald birds. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/28/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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