| Exploring the Dragonfly Trail - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| February 29 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: 2/29/2012 |
| 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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| 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: 2/29/2012 |
| 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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| Sonoran Desert Eco-Tour - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| What makes our Sonoran Desert such a special place? What are the close relationships that are shared between our unique plants and animals and the land on which they live? Increase your knowledge of our desert by joining Ranger B on this exciting one-mile walk along a scenic section of the Pass Mountain Trail. Please bring water and closed-toe shoes. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 2/29/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| All About Hiking Safety - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| What are the special challenges that hikers face? What are the things you need to know to make your hikes safe? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about hiking safety, 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 important tips to help you stay safe on your hikes. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 2/29/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Medicinal Plant Walk – McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| The desert is full of plants that have healing properties. Come find out which are considered to have medicinal value. You may be surprised to find that what you thought was a weed in your own backyard, is used even today in 'modern‘ pharmaceuticals! Meet at the North Trail Trailhead for this 1 ½-2 mile walking program. |
| Date: 2/29/2012 |
| Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 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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