Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike
Join Ranger Eric for an early morning hike to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert before the day heats up! We will meet...
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Estrella Mountain Regional Park
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Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United States
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United StatesLearn about the diversity, behavior, and ecology of snakes of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! We will also discuss safety around venomous snakes and Gila monsters, as well as hopefully dispelling some of the myths that exist about these misunderstood and frequently maligned neighbors of ours. The Nature Center also has some live snakes...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk with Tom Locascio
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United StatesJoin experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through Estrella Mountain Regional Park. After the walk, gather in the Nature Center classroom for an engaging presentation on the park’s feathered residents, from desert dwellers to seasonal visitors. Please wear protective clothing...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United StatesThe Gila River was vital to the incredible success of the Ancestral Sonoran people, or Hohokam, who built a civilization that lasted a thousand years and more. We’ll examine that civilization’s history and celebrate their accomplishments as we move along the river in search of a glimpse of the Gila’s former glory. We’ll also be...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Remembering the Hohokam
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United StatesCome meet Ranger Kevin from 11:00am to 1:00pm and learn about the amazing people who built a civilization right here in the desert that lasted over a thousand years! The Hohokam were extraordinary engineers, farmers, hunters/gatherers, and craftspeople that knew how to survive in the desert by living in harmony with the land. Come find...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Fitness Hike
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, AZ, United StatesStart your day with a cardio kick and learn about our Sonoran Desert with Ranger Nikki. The focus is on exercise but there will be time to stop and observe plants, birds and a lizard or two that may cross our path. The route follows Toothaker, Dysart and Coldwater Trails to make a 3.5-mile loop....
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