Backyard Bird Watching- Cave Creek Park - Mar. 12
ave you always wondered what bird is making that pretty sound in the morning or which one is building all those nests around your home? Join us for a basic introduction to desert birds as we have these birds come and visit us. We will visit an area of the park set up to view these amazing little fliers of the desert.
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Meet at the Clay Mine Trailhead/Site #8
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Starts at 9am |
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$6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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Nature Walk at Spur Cross - Mar. 12
Nature Walk (easy) Join interpretive ranger Kevin Smith for a nature walk through the diverse habitats of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Learn about the ecology of the Sonoran desert and spend an enjoyable 2 hours of hiking slowly and enjoying nature. We encourage you to bring binoculars if you have t
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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9am - 11am |
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$3 per person |
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Stargazing For Everyone- Cave Creek Park - Mar. 12
View the night sky and all its wonder with local stargazing experts Stargazing for Everyone . They will be showing you the night sky like you have never seen it before. We will be viewing some images from the Hubble telescope and then looking at the night sky through professional telescopes. Bring the family as we discover the mysteries of the universe.
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Ramada #2 in Cave Creek Regional Park
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Starts at 7:30pm |
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$6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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Exploring the Dragonfly Trail - Spur Cross - Mar. 13
Exploring the Dragonfly Trail (easy) Come along with park ranger Kevin Smith 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.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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9am - 12pm |
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$3 per person |
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Nature and Wildflower Photography 101- Cave Creek Park - Mar. 13
Interested in Photography? Love taking pictures of nature, but not sure where to start or how to get that perfect picture? Join us for this informative program to learn the basics of photography. We will start out in the Nature Center learning techniques and then head out to take some pics of the amazing scenery.There will be plenty of wildflowers to take pictures of! Always bring plenty of water and sturdy shoes
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Meet at the Nature Center |
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Starts at 10am |
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$6.00 per vehicle entry fee. |
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Map and Compass for Beginners- Cave Creek Park - Mar. 13
Have you always wondered how to find your way using a map and compass? What happens when your batteries die on your GPS when in the backcountry? Having a map and compass should be a part of every outdoorsman’s backpack, but it is only as good as the person using it. Join us for this informative session where we will give you the basics in the classroom and then head out on the trail to apply the knowledge. Bring your compass if you have one, park maps will be on hand.
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Meet at the Nature Center |
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Starts at 1:30pm |
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$6.00 per vehicle entry fee. |
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Sunset over Spur Cross - Mar. 13
Sunset over Spur Cross (easy) Come with us on a casual stroll along the Metate Trail as the sun sets over the hills of the conservation area. The twilight is an optimum time to watch for wildlife and take pictures so bring some binoculars and a camera.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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5pm - 7pm |
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$3 per person |
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Teen Movie at Desert Foothills Library - Mar. 14
Hey teens, enjoy a movie for your age group at the Desert Foothills Library. Check their web site to see what movie is being shown this month. Refreshments will be served. Please ages 13 and older.
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Desert Foothills Library |
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1pm - 3:30pm |
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No Charge, but donations are accepted |
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Take Your Walk to the Desert - Spur Cross - Mar. 15
Take Your Walk to the Desert (easy) An innovative, fun, easy 1.5 hr walking experience for health, camaraderie, and the desert’s serenity. This is designed for people who want to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace. Bring sturdy shoes, plenty of water, and a hat. This activity will be led by park docents Coni Grossman and/or Tammy Teegardin.
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Meet in the Spur Cross parking lit |
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9am - 10:30am |
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$3 per person |
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Exploring Spur Cross - Mar. 17
Exploring Spur Cross (easy) Join park docent Coni Grossman for a 2-hour introductory exploration of Spur Cross. From its Hohokam prehistory and historic gold mining to the romantic days when Spur Cross meant vacation from a saddle, we explore the wonders of Spur Cross.
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Meet at the parking lot |
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9am - 11am |
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$3 per person |
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Hiking is for the Birds- Cave Creek Park - Mar. 17
This bird watching hike will teach you the basics on what birds you can find in Cave Creek Park. We will be identifying these beautiful birds by sight and sound as they go about their daily routines. You don’t have to be an expert for this bird adventure. This will be an easy 2 mile roundtrip hike. Bring binoculars, water and some sturdy shoes.
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Meet at the Nature Center |
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Starts at 9am |
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$6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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Spring into Wildflowers-Cave Creek Park - Mar. 19
Spring is upon us and so are the wildflowers! This hike will take you on our 3.5 mile Overton/Go John loop trail and bring you past some of the most beautiful displays of flowers in the park. Bring plenty of water and sturdy closed toed shoes.
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Meet at the Go John Trailhead |
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Starts at 9am |
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$6.00 per vehicle entry fee. |
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Sunset over Spur Cross - Mar. 19
Sunset over Spur Cross (easy) Come with us on a casual stroll along the Metate Trail as the sun sets over the hills of the conservation area. The twilight is an optimum time to watch for wildlife and take pictures so bring some binoculars and a camera.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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5pm - 7pm |
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$3 per person |
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Thieves Market - Mar. 20
An outdoor flea market with plenty of free parking for a wonderful shopping experience featuring old, funky hand crafted items you can’t find anywhere else. Everything you want, nothing you need.
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West side of Schoolhouse Road behind the Post Office. |
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8am - 3pm |
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No Charge |
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Wildflower Walk - Spur Cross - Mar. 20
Wildflower Walk (easy) Spur Cross has received generous amounts of precipitation this winter and this may bring a wonderful wildflower display. This easy two-hour stroll along the Spur Cross Trail will showcase some of the wildflowers found in the park and explore the beauty of the conservation area.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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9am - 11am |
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$3 per person |
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Wildflower Walk - Spur Cross - Mar. 21
Wildflower Walk (easy) Spur Cross has received generous amounts of precipitation this winter and this may bring a wonderful wildflower display. This easy two-hour stroll along the Spur Cross Trail will showcase some of the wildflowers found in the park and explore the beauty of the conservation area.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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9am - 11am |
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$3 per person |
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Rock Art of Spur Cross - Mar. 21
Rock Art of Spur Cross (moderate) The petroglyphs found in Spur Cross were created hundreds of years ago by the Hohokam people. Come and walk in their footsteps as we visit a few of the more impressive sites in the park during this two-hour hike. No dogs on this hike please!
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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3pm - 5pm |
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$3 per person |
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Take Your Walk to the Desert - Spur Cross - Mar. 22
Take Your Walk to the Desert (easy) An innovative, fun, easy 1.5 hr walking experience for health, camaraderie, and the desert’s serenity. This is designed for people who want to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace. Bring sturdy shoes, plenty of water, and a hat. This activity will be led by park docents Coni Grossman and/or Tammy Teegardin.
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Meet in the Spur Cross parking lit |
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9am - 10:30am |
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$3 per person |
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Wildflower Walk - Spur Cross - Mar. 24
Wildflower Walk (easy) Spur Cross has received generous amounts of precipitation this winter and this may bring a wonderful wildflower display. This easy two-hour stroll along the Spur Cross Trail will showcase some of the wildflowers found in the park and explore the beauty of the conservation area.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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9am - 11am |
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$3 per person |
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That Flower Was Used For What!?-Cave Creek Park - Mar. 24
This amazing land has much to offer and when the flowers are in bloom it offers even more. This amazing hike will show you how the wildflowers were used for medicinal purposes in the past. From poppies to penstemon everything out here had a use. This will be an easy 2 mile hike on our Slate Trail.
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Meet at the Go John Trailhead |
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Starts at 10am |
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$6.00 per vehicle entry fee. |
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Go John Fitness Hike - Cave Creek Park - Mar. 25
We are going to get out on our Go John Trail and enjoy this 6 mile moderate to difficult loop while getting a work out. If you have just finished the fitness series or weren’t able to make it last week here is your chance to get out there and stay consistent. It is getting warm out there so bring plenty of EXTRA water and sturdy closed toed shoes.
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Meet at the Go John Trailhead |
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Starts at 9am |
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$6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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"Frontier Tour" - Cave Creek Park - Mar. 26
We are going to flashback to the past and visit the days of the Old West. We will be visiting Cave Creek’s history and make you feel like you are riding the stagecoach. This easy 2 mile hike will bring you down our historic Slate Trail and visit an old mining site. Bring EXTRA water and some sturdy shoes.
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Meet at the Slate Trailhead |
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Starts at 9am |
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$6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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Wildflower Walk - Spur Cross - Mar. 26
Wildflower Walk (easy) Spur Cross has received generous amounts of precipitation this winter and this may bring a wonderful wildflower display. This easy two-hour stroll along the Spur Cross Trail will showcase some of the wildflowers found in the park and explore the beauty of the conservation area.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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9am - 11am |
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$3 per person |
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Wigglin and Walking in the Moonlight-Cave Creek Park - Mar. 26
We will wiggle our way down the trail as we approach the Full Worm Moon. All the animals are out and about with spring here. Get ready to hear Owls, Coyotes and some of our other desert dwellers. This will be an easy 2 mile hike along our Slate trail. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. Please bring a flashlight in case you need it.
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Meet at the Slate Trailhead |
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Starts at 7pm |
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$6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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Archaeology Expo - Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area - Mar. 27
ARCHAEOLOGY EXPO AT SPUR CROSS Join the park staff as well as the Arizona Archaeology Society for this day of fun and learning. Activities will include a ceramics demonstration, photo & artifact exhibits plus children's activities including coloring and more. Guided hikes will be offered that range from short-easy hikes to a moderate 3 mile/3 hour hike to some of the petroglyphs and ruins found in the area.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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9am - 4pm |
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$3 per person |
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Elephant Mountain Fortress-Spur Cross - Mar. 27
This hike will be strenuous and participants for this hike need to be in good physical condition and familiar with what hiking on primitive trails for this distance entails. Bring at least one liter of water, a hat, and appropriate hiking shoes.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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9am - 2pm |
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$3 per person |
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Spring into Wildflowers-Cave Creek Park - Mar. 27
Spring is upon us and so are the wildflowers! This hike will take you on our 3.5 mile Overton/Go John loop trail and bring you past some of the most beautiful displays of flowers in the park. Bring plenty of water and sturdy closed toed shoes.
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Meet at the Go John Trailhead |
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Starts at 9am |
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$6.00 per vehicle entry fee. |
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Take Your Walk to the Desert - Spur Cross - Mar. 29
Take Your Walk to the Desert (easy) An innovative, fun, easy 1.5 hr walking experience for health, camaraderie, and the desert’s serenity. This is designed for people who want to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace. Bring sturdy shoes, plenty of water, and a hat. This activity will be led by park docents Coni Grossman and/or Tammy Teegardin.
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Meet at the parking lot. |
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9am - 10:30am |
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$3 per person |
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Take Your Walk to the Desert - Spur Cross - Mar. 29
Take Your Walk to the Desert (easy) An innovative, fun, easy 1.5 hr walking experience for health, camaraderie, and the desert’s serenity. This is designed for people who want to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace. Bring sturdy shoes, plenty of water, and a hat. This activity will be led by park docents Coni Grossman and/or Tammy Teegardin.
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Meet in the Spur Cross parking lit |
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9am - 10:30am |
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$3 per person |
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Flowers, Flowers, and More Flowers!!- Cave Creek Park - Mar. 31
There is nothing more beautiful than wildflowers in the desert! We will be taking an easy 2 mile hike on a portion of the Go John Trail. We will be talking about the colorful flowers of the desert and their uses today and years past. It is heating up so bring plenty of water and comfortable clothing.
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Meet at the Go John Trailhead Parking Lot |
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Starts at 9am |
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$6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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