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April 10, 2025
@ 7:00 am
- 8:00 am

Free with Park Fee

Event Information

Date:
April 10, 2025
Time:
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Cost:
Free with Park Fee
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/events/discovery-station-be-a-citizen-scientist410/

Venue:

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 United States

Host Organization:

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Phone:
602-506-2930
Email:
maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov
Website:
View Organizer Website

Other

Date Custom:
4/10/2025
Allowed Ages:
6
Audience:
Kids (6 - 8 years),Tweens (9 - 12 years),Teens (13 - 18 years),Adults
Genre:
Conservation and Sustainability,Field Sciences
Type:
Exhibit/Presentation
Labels:
East Valley

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Be a Citizen Scientist!

Stop by an information table where Ranger Shaun will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community.  

: Ranger Shaun will host a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies and documents nature photos that you take with your phone. Learn about flowers, trees, birds, bugs and even fungi around you while creating a log of all the cool nature specimens you’ve seen on your adventures, along with their locations and dates seen. At the same time, you will create an online biodiversity record for the scientific community to use in studying populations, occurrence ranges, seasonal changes and more!

Due to limited connectivity in parks, it is advised to download the iNaturalist app while on wi-fi before arriving at the park. Wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen if you are hiking afterwards and bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center.

MEETING LOCATION: Shaded tables