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  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Discover some of the fascinating plants that can be found in both desert and riparian areas of the park with Ranger Nikki. We will see a variety of trees, shrubs,...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along the Dragonfly Trail at Jewel of the Creek Preserve and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The hike will be about 1 mile roundtrip on moderate grade, with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces....

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    The Hunter’s Moon hangs high in the sky. Let’s see what we can find in the park as the cooler evening temps slip back in! As the month winds down, the desert is finishing up its summer routine and finally breaking into the fall patterns as temperatures come down and precipitation gets whispered about hopefully...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Walk

    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Learn about the Sonoran Desert in this special area that showcases not only the “greatest hits” of a desert habitat but also life that is unique to a riparian environment. Learn about cacti, legume trees, cottonwoods, willows, birds, insects, reptiles and more. We will walk from the parking lot to Dragonfly Trail and explore the...

    Free with Park Fee