Maricopa County, Arizona All Parks & Recreation Events Feed Update

On 3/23/2012 12:00:00 PM: How dangerous are scorpions? How can we protect ourselves from them? 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 scorpions, 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 desert dwellers. Location: Nature Center.

On 3/23/2012 2:00:00 PM: Come find out what is in the desert and experience a desert hike. Meet the Ranger at the South Pipeline Canyon Trailhead. Follow the "Hike" signs to the trailhead from the main contact station entry gate. This hike is moderate with some scenic views. Bathrooms and water at trailhead and at the turn around.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park at S. Pipeline Canyon Trailhead
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right to park, drive to South Pipeline Canyon Trailhead
Peoria

On 3/23/2012 11:00:00 AM: Since Rattlesnakes should be on the move now, you might want to soak up some information about them, so come learn a bit about these very interesting reptiles. Talk will focus on rattlesnake species in the U.S. and in Arizona. Captive rattlesnake feeding afterward to those who wish to observe.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park Visitor Center Amphitheater 623-780-9857
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to visitor center.
Peoria

On 3/23/2012 2:00:00 PM: They’re creepy! They’re crawly! They’re crunchy! Wait. What? Come out to the Nature Center and join Ranger Mark as he talks about these durable desert denizens. Are they poisonous? Do they really glow in the dark? Can they eat my dog? Find the answers to these questions and more. My dog, really? Hmmmmm
Estrella Mountain Regional Park - Nature Center
14805 W. Vineyard Ave
Goodyear 85338

On 3/23/2012 4:00:00 PM: Does your dog have behavioral issues that keep you from doing things you only wish you could do? Well, THERE'S HOPE! Dog Whisperers and Co-Authors of "There's Hope!"© Mark German and Janice Wolfe, and student Sarah Moesbergen (http://americascanineacademy.com/about) will be joining Ranger Mark as he takes his dogs for a walk on the Baseline Trail to watch the city light up as the sun sets. You and your dog (s) are invited to join them. If you want to join in, but are worried that your dog is going to drag you or "make a scene", come anyway! Before the walk, the Dog Whisperers will be giving away free leashes and teaching dogs to walk properly. They will teach YOU how to have the well-behaved dog you wanted, but might not have!. Take sturdy shoes, flashlights, and water for you and your pets. Dogs must be leashed at all times. The Dog Whisperers will teach YOU and your dog at the Turf Picnic Area starting at 4 p.m. Ranger Mark will begin his walk at the Gila Trailhead at 6 p.m. Don’t forget that you will be required to clean up after your pet, so come prepared. (this hike is approximately 1.75 miles)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park - Southeast Turf Area
14805 W. Vineyard Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338

On 3/23/2012 4:00:00 PM: What has no legs, 2 fangs and launches a strike in less than half a second? Come find out as we feed our venomous creatures and snakes in a jaw dropping display of predator meets prey.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek 85142