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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari Hike
October 20, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free with Park Fee
Come join Ranger Kevin as we hike roughly 2 miles on the Spur Cross and Metate trails. We will be looking for all three kinds of scorpion native to our neck of the Sonoran Desert: Striped-tail, Bark, and, of course, the Giant Desert Hairy. Who knows what else we may see? Trails are rated easy, with little loose rock, uneven terrain and a modest amount of elevation change. Be sure to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, bring plenty of water, and a flashlight (UV/black light optional). Restrooms are available near the trailhead. Please no pets.
MEETING LOCATION: We’ll meet at the picnic tables adjacent to the restrooms at the Spur Cross Trailhead. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation area has an entry fee of $3 per person. Please bring cash and use a self-pay envelope as you enter the Park.
Limit 12 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 8 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 10/18.
Free with Park Fee