| Sunrise Yoga and Hike - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| Yoga warm up with Candace Jordan. Candace will prepare us for our 2.5 mile Sunrise Hike with some basic Yoga instruction. No special equipment required. Come prepared to hike with sturdy shoes, a big hat, more water than you think you’ll need and a smile. Ranger Mark will lead the hike from the Coldwater Trailhead at 6:30am This is a great way to start your day! ? |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 6:00 AM |
| Speaker: Candace Jordan / Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle Park Entry Fee |
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| Contact: 623-932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Desert Edibles - Breakfast at San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Mmmmm! Tasty! What better way to learn about some of the appetizing delicacies of the Sonoran desert than tasting them yourself. Join us inside the cool comfort of the San Tan Visitor Center and be prepared to be amazed, with a delicious sampling of organic foods from your local desert. We will find out what makes a tasty treat in the desert, and what does not. No utensils necessary. Following the class there will be a short (optional) hike to see the edible plants in the wild. |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| 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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| Desert Edibles Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain 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 Ranger B on this quarter-mile stroll along the Desert Hawk Trail as he shares some useful facts about our edible desert plants. Please bring water. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Tortoise Talks - McDowell Park Visitor Center |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Tortoise Talks
Come meet our new tortoises, Lily, Lady, and Scarlett, and baby tortoises, too! Help Ranger Amy feed them lunch! Find out why you should never pick up a wild tortoise, and learn about tortoises that are looking for homes.
Don’t forget your camera – our tortoises are very photogenic (and they move slowly so you can get great pictures). Meet out back of the Visitor Center. |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| 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.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 |
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| Reptile Feeding - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Have you ever seen a reptile eat? Join the staff after your morning hike and see how our cold-blooded residents eat their meals for yourself! Frozen rodent entrees will be served to the critters. Come learn about the important roles these creatures play in our dynamic food web. Feeding takes place at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 1 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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| Summer Movie Day - The Living Desert - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Enjoy the cool comfort of the visitor center and watch this exciting movie on our huge projector screen. But this is no ordinary movie theater. Our resident animals love movie day and will be outstanding company as they watch the movie with you, from inside their enclosures of course. Stay for one movie or watch them both. You are encouraged to bring snacks/lunch, pillows/blankets and make yourself super comfy. |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| 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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| All About Desert Survival - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| What would you do if your car breaks down or you get lost while hiking? Would you know how to survive if you were stranded in the desert? What are the most important things to do to stay alive? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about desert survival, 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 life-saving tips on how to survive in the desert. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Venomous Creatures - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Join us for a presentation about the venomous creatures you may find around the Valley! Enjoy the beauty of these wonderful and misunderstood animals while learning about fascinating facts and the important roles each creature plays in the desert ecosystem. As Marie Curie, French Physicist and two-time Nobel Prize recipient said “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” Meet at Nature Center. |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Duration: 1 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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| Survival Basics - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| You’re in trouble, do you know what to do? You’re cell phone is dead, are you next? The wilderness doesn’t tolerate the unprepared. Ranger Mark will show you some basic things you need to know in order to “make it back, alive”. Join us in the Nature Center for this “need to know, before you go” information. |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 1:00 PM |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Park Entrance Fee is $6.00 per vehicle |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/estrella/ |
| Contact: 623-932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Bug Theater: The Blacklight Chronicles - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Join Ranger Sarah and bug expert, James Waters of ASU, as we light up the night and see what creepy crawlies want to come visit us. This is a hit with the kids and you will be surprised how much you will enjoy it too! First we will start with a presentation on different types of insects and spiders that live in the desert and then we will create our own movie screen of bugs! We will see moths, beetles and even a praying mantis or two. Bring flashlights and go easy on the bug spray!! Bug guides will be on hand. You are more than welcome to enjoy a picnic dinner before hand and then meet with us afterwards. Meet at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: James Waters of ASU |
| 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 Lane85331 |
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| Scorpion Hunt - Spur Cross**CANCELLED** |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| June 16 Saturday 7:30 pm Spur Cross Scorpion Hunt
(easy) Did you know that scorpions glow in the dark under a blacklight? Join Ranger Kevin as he leads us on this fun and safe night walk to find these elusive desert dwellers (using our eyes only). You will learn cool facts about these amazing creatures and sharpen your spotting skills! All ages will enjoy this casual one-hour/one-mile walk. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and a flashlight (blacklights are especially helpful). No pets please. (THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED - CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK IS HOSTING A BUG THEATER PROGRAM THIS EVENING THAT YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK OUT) |
| Date: 6/16/2012 |
| Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Duration: 1 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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