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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Sonoran Desert

Ring in the new year with Ranger Kevin on a fun, family-friendly hike.  

Make it your New Year’s resolution to get connected with nature! This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. We’ll be walking 2.9-miles on the North Trail while talking about what makes our desert quite possibly the most biodiverse desert on Earth. We’ll also be stopping to observe various plants and animals along the way, and dive into the amazing adaptations these desert dwellers have developed that allow them to thrive here. Trail is rated easy, with very little loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. Hats and sunscreen are also recommended. Restrooms are available near the trailhead. NO pets, please.

MEETING LOCATION:  North Trailhead

Limit 20 participants. To register, please email Ranger Kevin at Kevin.Thorson@maricopa.gov with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email back ASAP so those on the waiting list may be contacted. Registration for this program will close on 12/31/23.

Free with Park Fee

  • Audience Adult, Teens (14 - 18 years), Tweens (9 - 13 years)
  • Genre Field Sciences
  • Type Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Tour/Walk

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Date

Jan 01 2024
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Time

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Cost

Free with Park Fee

Labels

East Valley

Location

McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, AZ, 85268
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/

Organizer

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Phone
602-506-2930
Email
maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/
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