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• Night Bike Rides First Fridays-Estrella

  04/15/2011 05:42 AM MST

  On 6/3/2011 7:30:00 PM: Estrella Mountain Cyclery and Estrella Trails Club are collaborating to present this series. Night riding is totally different and not just because it’s cooler! This self-guided ride is meant to be fun, but it's not for beginners. Do laps on the easier Jr. Loop (1.6 mi) and keep it close to the parking lot or challenge yourself with the more lengthy and difficult Long Loop (9.5 mi). Be smart, check the trail out in daylight before riding it at night. Start between 6:30-8pm and finish no later than 8:30pm. Bring bike, shoes, helmet, 2 hrs of water, night light (bikes, lights, etc for rent at www.estrellamountaincyclery.com 623-925-1352) The light should have at least a 3 hour power source...hiking back to the car is a possibility! Check in and out but ride on your own. Both tracks will be swept at 9:30pm to be sure all have finished safely. SKILL LEVEL: Night riding is a bit more difficult than daytime when you can see where you are going. The Jr. Loop is fairly easy but the Long Loop does have some technical features and involves some climbs. It's really not a ride for beginners. Bike Track near PIR. Entertainment/Social Activities
  Estrella Mountain Regional Park
  14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
  Goodyear 85338

• Hohokam Houses - the Ruins of Spur Cross

  03/31/2011 08:28 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 7:00:00 AM: June 4 Saturday 7:00 am Ruins of Spur Cross (moderate) Join us for this 2.5 mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek on up to one of their mesa compounds.
  
  
  

• Yoga – Connect In Nature! – All Levels Class - Usery Park

  03/23/2011 04:44 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 8:30:00 AM: 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
  Nature Center
  3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
  Mesa 85207

• Desert Survival 101 - San Tan

  04/01/2011 03:33 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 9:00:00 AM: Join us at San Tan as the secrets to survival in the Sonoran Desert are revealed. Enjoy a quick run through on basic survival techniques, then see if you have what it takes to make it through your own survival scenario. As always, the key to survival is being prepared, so be prepared for a short half-mile hike and fun activities outdoors. Water, sunscreen and appropriate footwear/hiking attire are necessary for this program.
  San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  6533 W. Phillips Road
  Queen Creek 85142

• Desert Survival 101-Estrella

  03/18/2011 09:24 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 9:00:00 AM: Join the Ranger for a discussion of basic techniques for staying alive in the desert. We'll discuss safety, hydration, "staying found", orienting, venomous creatures, etc. We have added a few words on surviving wildfires too. Meet at the Nature Center. Outdoor Skills
  Estrella Mountain Regional Park
  14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
  Goodyear 85338

• Creepy Crawly Creatures at White Tank Park

  03/28/2011 01:00 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 10:00:00 AM: Come to the White Tank Nature Centerfor a talk about cold blooded creatures that inhabit our desert. This is not a hiking event but you are welcome to hike any one of our many trails after the talk. On display will be some venomous creatures and a few other creepy crawlies of the desert.
  
  
  

• Reptile Feeding - Cave Creek Regional Park

  03/12/2011 03:14 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 10:00:00 AM: 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.
  Meet at the Nature Center
  37019 N. Lava Lane
  Cave Creek 85331

• What To Do If You Find A Wild Animal-Estrella

  03/18/2011 09:23 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 10:30:00 AM: People come across wild things in the park and elsewhere that may or may NOT be injured. Should you take it home? If you do, what then? How to tell, what to do, who to call. The impulse to help a wild animal is noble, here is some practical information about it. Meet at the air-conditioned Nature Center. Animals
  Estrella Mountain Regional Park
  14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
  Goodyear 85338

• Fishing with Frank Talk - Lake Pleasant

  05/12/2011 03:31 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 12:00:00 PM: Stop by between Noon and three and hear the great stories of Frank's fishing experience and learn how to actually catch those elusive fish. Talk will be in the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center near the large fish display.
  Lake Pleasant Regional Park Visitor Center 623-780-9857
  Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to visitor center.
  Peoria

• Snake Feeding-Estrella

  03/18/2011 09:24 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 12:00:00 PM: Join us at the Nature Center to meet our 6 foot long gopher snake (Persephone). She is very friendly and will be glad to greet the everyone. Learn all about the gopher snake's secret weapon and other fun snake facts. Also meet our King snake (Elvis). He may live up to his name and dance for you. We will show you how to recognize a venomous snake, how to avoid them and what to do if you are bitten which is quite rare. We will feed both during this program-not for the squeamish. Program includes crafts and other hands-on activities. Animals
  Estrella Mountain Regional Park
  14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
  Goodyear 85338

• Venomous Creatures - Cave Creek Regional Park

  03/12/2011 03:14 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 2:00:00 PM: 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.
  Meet at the Nature Center
  37019 N. Lava Lane
  Cave Creek 85331

• Bug Theater - Cave Creek Regional Park

  05/13/2011 03:44 AM MST

  On 6/4/2011 7:30:00 PM: 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.
  Meet at the Nature Center
  37019 N. Lava Lane
  85331

• Take Your Walk to the Desert - Spur Cross

  05/12/2011 04:06 AM MST

  On 6/6/2011 7:00:00 AM: June 6 Monday 7:00 am 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 docent Tammy Teegardin.
  
  
  

• Boy Scouts of America Lake Pleasant Camp- Session 1

  04/05/2011 09:42 AM MST

  On 6/6/2011 8:30:00 AM: Where in the Valley of the Sun can you learn to canoe, kayak, row, motorboat, water ski, wake board, sail and fish all in one place? The Lake Pleasant Aquatics and Nature Camp, that’s where! The Boy Scouts of America has teamed up with Maricopa County’s Desert Outdoor Center to host an annual summer camp for boy scouts from all over the Phoenix- Metro Valley area. It may be hot on land, but scouts can stay cool while they earn aquatic merit badges, some of which are not offered anywhere else in Arizona. When it’s time to get off the lake, scouts can retreat from the blistering summer sun into an air-conditioned education center and continue to earn nature merit badges, such as Reptile & Amphibian Study, Insect Study, Environmental Study, Archeology, Geology, or even First Aid or Cooking! This provisional day camp runs Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Cost for camp is $???.00, with bus pickup available around the Valley for an additional fee. For more information, please call Natalie Harper at (602)372-7470 x209, or register online at www.grandcanyonbsa.com.
  Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant
  41402 N 87th Ave
  Peoria 85383