| Desert Birdwalk at Nursery Tank Pond – ADA Accessible- McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Skip the sleeping in this Saturday, and be rewarded with some of our colorful desert species who are up early, too. No previous birding experience is required! This easy walk is along our less-than-½ mile accessible trail. Meet at Nursery Tank Trailhead. |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Burnett |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyburnett@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173 x201 |
| Location: Nursery Tank Trail -- McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| Free Family Fishing Fun Day - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Come on out to Lake Pleasant on Arizona Game & Fish Department's Free Fishing Day (June 2nd & 9th). There is a $6 per vehicle charge to enter the park, but this day you do not need a fishing license. Follow the signs "Free Family Fishing Fun Day" to an area where the park ranger will have on loan fishing poles, and tackle. Bring some bait and enjoy fishing. On this "Free Fishing Day" you do not need a fishing license. Bring the family, a picnic, bait and some shade and enjoy the morning fishing. |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle + $4 per watercraft park entry |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park - Follow "Free Fishing Day Family Fishing Fun" signs in park |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to event
Peoria, AZ |
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| Las Tortugas! - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| "The County Parks are getting Wet 'n' Wild this summer!" Come to the Nature Center and meet our “girls”. We recently adopted 2 baby Desert Tortoises and are they cute! Ranger Mark will talk about Desert Tortoises and announce the “WINNER” of the naming contest! The winner will receive a 4-pak of “Wet ‘N’ Wild” - Phoenix water-park tickets! If the winner is not present, the tickets will be raffled off to someone in attendance. The winner will be selected 10am June 2nd and you must be present to claim your prize! May the best names win! ? |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Speaker: 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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| The New Babies Are Here! - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| "The County Parks are getting Wet 'n' Wild this Summer!"----- The New Babies Are Here!
We have adopted “2” baby Desert Tortoises here at Estrella Mountain Regional Park!
Our babies need to be named and you can help!
--- Now through 4:00pm Thursday, May 31st,
we will be accepting name recommendations for our “girls”. Try to come up with something creative, unique, famous duos, etc.
- For examples; Salt & Pepper, Shampoo & Conditioner, Laverne & Shirley, Pepsi & Cola, you get the idea!
- Come to the Nature Center, fill out an entry form and drop it into the jar.
---The winner will be announced on
Saturday, June 2nd, at 10:00am,
in the cool, air conditioned, Nature Center!
---The winner will receive “4” tickets to .....
..... “Wet ‘N’ Wild Phoenix”!!!
******* YOU *MUST-BE-PRESENT* TO WIN!!! *******
*Park employees and their families
are not eligible. Sorry. |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 1hr. |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 Park Entry Fee per vehicle |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark 623-932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Feeding Frenzy! - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| It’s time to feed our critters! Watch and learn how these fascinating creatures eat their dinner. Join Ranger Mark at the Nature Center for this compelling consumption of calories! |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM |
| Speaker: 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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| All About Gila Monsters - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| How dangerous are gila monsters? What should you do if you encounter one? How do they survive and thrive in our desert? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about gila monsters, 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 misunderstood monsters. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| All About Monsoons- San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| As the summer heat threatens to evaporate every drop of water from an already arid environment, a sudden shift in wind direction brings in moisture from the south. Soon Arizona’s sky fills with intense lightning storms and water pours down on a thirsty desert. Frogs and Toads appear out of nowhere, plants begin to bloom, and the Sonoran Desert is once again filled with life. Join us in the nature center as we find out why all the creatures make such a big haboob out of a Sonoran Desert Monsoon. |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM 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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| Adult Moonlight HIke at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| Walking into Waterfall Canyon in the moonlight will give you a different perspective on the beauty of the Uplands Desert. We will discuss the unique changes in the desert after the sun sets. Meet at Area 6. Bring a flashlight and bug repellent. No dogs please. – No one under 16 years of age please. FAMILY EVENT-General Interp. |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park Rangers |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee |
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| Location: Area 6 |
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| Full Moon Hike - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Join us for this 2-mile night hike under June’s “Full Strawberry Moon.” The full moon is a great time to experience new sights and sounds of the desert! Bring your sense of adventure for this interpretive hike with our park ranger, Ranger B. Please bring a flashlight, water, and closed-toe shoes. No pets, please. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 7:30 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Full Moon Hike- Strawberry Moon- San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at night, as we hike under the light from the Strawberry Moon. Join us for a pristine 2.2-mile stroll along the Stargazer Trail. Listen for the sounds of wildlife and explore the night-life atmosphere. The pace of the hike will be relatively mild or slow to help enjoy the surroundings. Flashlights are welcomed.
NOTE: This program is part of the “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this summer” series and we will be raffling off a family-four pack at the end of the program. |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Adam |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/ |
| Contact: (480) 655-5554 |
| Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park - Visitor Center |
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Address:
6533 W. Phillips Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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| Moonlight Hike - Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| June 2 Saturday 8:00 pm Moonlight Hike
(moderate) The Conservation Area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. |
| Date: 6/2/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Duration: 2 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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