| 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: 3/24/2012 |
| 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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| CANCELLED In Search of Boulder Creek Ranch History Hike - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| CANCELLED DUE TO PARK CONSTRUCTION |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Duration: 5 hours (6 miles) |
| 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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| Desert Intro - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Are you new to the desert or to the park? Are you wondering what is out there in this beautiful land? We will be taking a hike along one of our newest trails, the QUARTZ Trail, which will be approximately 3.6 miles as a loop. We will explore amazing plants and fascinating animals as well as the history of the area! Once we are done you will never see the desert the same again! Please bring plenty of water and dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at the Go John Trailhead. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Coni Grossman |
| 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 Go John Trailhead. |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| March 24 Saturday 9:00 am Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike (strenuous) Join us for a 7 mile / 5 hour roundtrip trek into the backcountry to one of the premier archaeological sites in the conservation area. Participants need to be in good condition and familiar with what hiking on primitive trails for this distance entails. Participants must bring at least one liter of water. We recommend you have a hat, & dress in layers. No dogs on this hike please. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Duration: 5 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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| 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: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Archery 101 - Intro to Archery - San Tan ***Registration Full*** |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| *****Registration for this class is full. You are welcome to sign up for our archery program on 4/28. If you would like, you can show up the day of the class to fill any empty spots on a first come first serve basis.*****
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and Arizona Game and Fish are excited to get you behind the bow with a fun introduction to archery. Ages 8 and up are welcome to participate in the fun and safe sport of International Target Style Archery. This is a great way to get involved with this amazing sport and best of all, we will provide all the equipment. All you need to do is reserve a spot by calling 480.655.5554 or emailing Ranger Adam at adammartell@mail.maricopa.gov, then show up and let the fun begin. Adults are welcome to participate too. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Adam |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| 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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| Me? Hike? - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Well sure, why not? Ranger Mark will discuss best practices for happy hiking at the Nature Center. Afterwards, you are encouraged to apply what you have learned and “take a hike”! Bring sturdy shoes, a hat, sun block, more water than you think you’ll need, a “PHA”, and a smile. And don’t forget your picnic lunch! |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Park entry $6.00 per vehicle |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark 623 932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park - Nature Center |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Natural History of the Lake Pleasant Area and Flowers - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Come join docent Frank Meyerholtz and learn about the area of Lake Pleasant and look for the color of the desert. 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 mix of spring flowers! Meet Frank at the north pipeline canyon trailhead in the Cottonwood day use area. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| 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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| Tiny Tumbleweed Trekking- Ancient Ones - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Tiny Tumbleweed Treks are geared towards our Valley’s youngest hikers and nature lovers! Come to the Nature Center and learn about past cultures! After a short lesson indoors, we will hit the trail on a short hike in search of clues left behind by the Hohokam. Meet at Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| 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 Nature Center |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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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: 3/24/2012 |
| 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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| All About Raptors - "Brown-Bag It" with the Birding Lady - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| What are the birds of prey that live around here? What makes them so special and unique? 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 raptors, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your sandwich to the “Brown-Bag It” series inside our Nature Center as our birding expert, Sandy Hornbaker, shares some amazing facts about these beautiful birds. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Archery 202 - Skills Development - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Take your archery skills to the next level by fine tuning your technique through a variety of fun games and exciting shooting exercises. Participants must have successfully completed a Maricopa County Parks and Rec Intro to Archery class and present their blue Archer’s card to the Range Master in order to participate in this advanced class. To reserve your spot, call 480.655.5554 or email Ranger Adam at adammartell@mail.maricopa.gov, then show up and let the fun begin. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Adam |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| 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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| "Just for Kids" - G.R.E.E.N. (Get Ready to Explore and Enjoy Nature) - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Why is spending time with nature so important? Kids (and parents) will learn about the importance of connecting with nature through activities, games, and a fun nature walk with Intern Jenn. We’ll explore the idea of protecting the land and then venture out onto the trail to put into practice what we’ve just learned! This program involves a 1-mile hike and is designed for kids ages 7-12. Please bring water, hats, and closed-toe shoes. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the rest of the day to explore on your own. Jennifer is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, majoring in Sustainability, and is also a student intern at Usery Mountain Regional Park. Location: Area 6. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| 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: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 4:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| "Venomous Reptiles" with Reptile Expert, Cale Morris - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Join reptile expert, Cale Morris, from the Phoenix Herpetological Society for this exciting presentation of live venomous reptiles! Cale will be bringing several different rattlesnakes and a gila monster with him. Bring your curiosities and questions to Usery Park and discover lots of cool things about these rockin’ reptiles! Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Cowboy Campfire and Hayride at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| Park staff will be offering an opportunity to go on a mechanical hayride (Ford F-150 horses, pick-up truck and wagon) around the Waterfall Canyon Road Loop. Each ride will be about 20 minutes long. Rides will start about 7:30 pm and go continuously till about 9:00 pm. After the ride you can spend some time around the campfire in Area 4. Bring marshmallows to roast. White Tank will provide the hot chocolate and tea. |
| Date: 3/24/2012 |
| Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park Staff |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee |
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| Location: Area 4 |
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