Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead staging area Limit 10 participants. m. Operating hours. Event Details. White Tank Mountain Road. 5 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. m. Come into the Nature Center anytime between 10:00am to 12:00pm. Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 401:00 PM - 02:00 PM. Since you can’t visit us, we can now visit you with pre-recorded videos! Currently, we are giving exclusive access to school groups, releasing one episode at a time, all for free when you. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. . m. Limit 20 participants. Click program title for more details. Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. The approximate 2-mile is an out-and-back hike on Mule Deer Trail. - 4 p. ) Desert Foothills Park - Lower Field - 1010 Marketplace Southwest (Chandler Blvd. The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is located at 41402 N. San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Frequently Asked Questions Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant - Education, Recreation, and Inspiration Friday, December 15, 2023. m. 41835 N. MEETING LOCATION: Nature CenterMcDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. 00: ALL OTHER GROUPS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : 1/2 day: $13. 41835 N. 41835 N. 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. except holidaysScorpion Safari. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. Castle Hot Springs Rd. 209:00 AM - 02:00 PM. Export to Outlook. Stop by the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center to see Ranger Steve’s interactive display of rocks, crystals, and other neat. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. The following are three major hot and dry deserts in North America, all located in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Situated on the rocky bajadas of Lake Pleasant just 20 minutes outside of Phoenix, we offer a unique and tranquil location. m. This class is designed as an interpretive and recreational hike. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. Maricopa County Parks and Recreation is hosting its first-ever Seed Bomb Workshop on July 27, 2023, from 8:00 am until 11:30 am at Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail next to the center. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 506-2930 ext 3The trail winds through cacti and washes so it is encouraged that you wear sturdy close toed shoes. 2Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. (REI). (27th Pl. Skip to main content . 87th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85383 (602) 372-7470. Nov. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Lake Pleasant - Roadrunner Campground Temporarily Closed July 10 - Dec 31, 2023. 00: Overnight Use - Includes use of dormitories: $25. m. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Hwy. DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER at LAKE PLEASANT: PRICE: Reservation Fee - Non-refundable reservation fee: $75. Join Ranger Steve for an interactive table display of various rocks and minerals found in the Sonoran Desert. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature. (602) 506-2930 ext. Close. except holidaysFriends of the Desert Outdoor Center; Friends of Hassayampa; Partners. 00: Overnight Use. Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4MEETING LOCATION: Rock Peak Wash Trailhead Limit 25 participants. 8), the hike up to Lykes Lookout hill is a short, but steep climb that can be good. 6 Location . (602) 506-2930 ext. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to search for flowering saguaros and. Corporate or community groups: Corporate or community groups that are interested in scheduling a clean-up or trail maintenance day are asked to work directly with the volunteer coordinator. Enjoy an evening under the Sonoran Desert stars with Ranger Steve! Click program title for more details. Lava Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8 24. except holidaysUsery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. We were looking for a venue unique to Arizona and that is exactly what we got!! We used the outdoor patio for both cocktail hour and dancing after dinner. m. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. If you elected to not rent the kitchen, you will only have access to a grill. (602) 506-2930 ext. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. Kitchen: Kitchen. Join Rangers Steve and Kevin for an evening under the Sonoran Desert stars! Click program title for more details. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. 2Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Hassayampa River Preserve. 8897°N 117. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 [email protected]. 7470 Fax 602. The dry desert air will do that job in quick order. 5. Export to Outlook. Join Ranger Steve for an interactive table display of various rocks and minerals found in the Sonoran Desert. The Joe Foss public range is located in the Buckeye Hills Regional Park, located 10. Desert Outdoor Center Amenities Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant - Education, Recreation, and InspirationGrades: K-12. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7Join Ranger Nikki on a 5. Export to Outlook. 87th Avenue Peoria, AZ , 85383 (602) 372-7470. Estrella Mountain Regional Park. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center. Grades: K - 8 Handouts: Click here to download the Ecosystem Bingo handout. Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Reservations must be made to visit the Desert Outdoor Center. Registration for this program will close on 7/6/23. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. The route uses Yavapai Point Trail for an out-and-back trek of 3 miles total. 37019 N. Limit 12 participants. including the story of Mr. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Make sure you register for the Saturday, 4/1/23, 2pm Desert Trees hike at Spur Cross. Aravaipa Running; Arizona Master Naturalist-Maricopa County Chapter; Leave No Trace; Recreational Equipment, Inc. Join Ranger Steve in the Nature Center. Welcome to the Desert Outdoor Center, where every event is elevated from the predictable to the extraordinary! Your perfect wedding awaits here at the scenic Desert Outdoor center. 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. Lava Lane. Phone: (602) 372-7470 Get Directions | Show on Map. m. Usery Pass Rd. To. 49614 U. Desert Discovery Day. The meeting will occur at the Fountain Hills Community Center at 13001 N. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85144 (602) 506-2930 ext 7 Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to support the services provided at the Desert Outdoor Center. 41835 N. except holidaysRanger Derik will be present to answer any of your Sonoran Desert questions and discuss efforts to catalog plant species in the County Parks using the iNaturalist citizen science app. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization established to support t The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant 41402 North 87th Avenue . Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant, 41402 North 87th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85383, Phone: (602) 372-7470, Fax: (602) 372-7475, info@desertoutdoorcenter. 00: Overnight Use - Includes use of dormitories: $25. The Sonoran is a large desert located in Mexico and parts. except holidaysFriends of the Desert Outdoor Center is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to support the services provided at the Desert Outdoor Center. Take a right onto 87th Ave and follow the road north 2 miles to the Desert Outdoor Center entrance gate (do not turn into Pleasant Harbor Marina entrance). m. White Tank Mountain Road. Wood-burning chimineas and outdoor pits. m. Thursday, December 07, 2023. m. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. 5. m. Lava Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Best of all, meet some of our amazing Animal Ambassadors! Come into the Nature Center anytime between 10:00am to 11:30am. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342; Phone: 602-506-2930. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. Queen Creek, AZ 85144. Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4Discovery Station Rattlesnakes. Lava Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. The Desert Outdoor Center at lake Pleasant is excited to announce the limited release of six episodes based on our favorite park programs for school groups. What is it? What causes it? What impact does it have on the Sonoran Desert? Find these answers and more! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center classroom. 87th Avenue in Peoria. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Paddlefit Activity - See Desert Lotus Paddle Boards: 2PM: Locomotion Race #3 – Last chance! - Details see Outdoor Adventure Centers: 2PM: Paddleboard Yoga - See Desert Lotus Paddle Boards: 2PM: Kayak Paddle Tour around Helm Island - First 10 people, see Desert Breeze Tours: 2:30PM: Kayak Paddle Tour around Helm Island - Desert Breeze:. Usery Pass Rd. Stop by the Nature Center to see. Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to support the services provided at the Desert Outdoor Center. Usery Pass Rd. 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Teachers. Along the most popular feature. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 [email protected] Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. 41835 N. Check Out Time (Day of Departure): 12:00 p. " Desert washes may seem empty at first glance, but these ever-changing ecosystems are teeming with life. and Beardsley Rd. Wood-burning chimineas and outdoor pits. Join Ranger Nikki on a 4. Scorpion and Sky Hike. San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. 6MEETING LOCATION: In front of Visitor Center. For those with a GPS, the Lat and Lon are 112. 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM. 9. They are specialists in engaging people, especially children, in an assortment of cultural and natural history topics as well as fun and recreational endeavors. Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Ranger Derik will be available to explain the nature history of the desert and answer your burning questions. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM. 7 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Learn about the various uses and roles of mesquites in our Southwest culture at this free, family-friendly event at Coffinger Park in Wickenburg!This week’s topic will be the North American Monsoon. Please bring exact change or your Annual Parks Pass. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Hwy. The trail starts out easy and becomes moderate on a rocky and steeper climb to the Lookout point. 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM. except holidaysSan Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. 41835 N. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Lava Lane. For grades K-2 this class will consist of a shorter hike that emphasizes the shapes, sounds, and colors of the desert. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. Beardsley Rd. The Desert Outdoor Center is open Monday thru Sunday BY RESERVATION ONLY. To. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Castle Hot Springs Rd. What is an invasive species?San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Buckeye Hills Regional Park. Wood-burning chimineas and outdoor pits. Programs Schedule a date for your group to enjoy a half-day, full-day, or overnight visit. Goodyear, AZ 85338 (602) 506-2930 ext. - 4 p. Find out what a rattlesnake's rattle is made of and how it works. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. The camp is located at Maricopa County’s Desert Outdoor Center on the east shore of Lake Pleasant. - 4 p. Phone: (602) 506-2930 Location . 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. Ranger Derik will be available to answer any questions about the snakes. Click on program title for more details. Waddell, AZ 85355. NO pets, please. (602) 506-2930 ext 8. 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. Nov 18, 2023 - (10:00 AM - 02:00 PM) Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Usery Pass Rd. m. This includes: Warmth for human beings. Peoria, Arizona 85383 . every Thursday in October, these concerts are. Hassayampa River Preserve. Please contact the park directly at (602) 506-2930 to reserve your ramada. m. Coloring pages will be available for the kids along with. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85383. This class is designed as an interpretive and recreational hike. Whether it is sailing, wakeboarding, kayaking, cooking, archery or fishing, Scouts have a lot to do and learn at Lake Pleasant Camp. m. Friday, September 02, 2022. (602) 506-2930 ext 4. Lava Lane. Event Details. Waddell, AZ 85355. Queen Creek, AZ 85144. Maricopa County's Regional Parks Recognize Veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day. Friday, June 09, 2023. Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. 20304 W. 206:00 PM - 08:00 PM. Friday, June 09, 2023. 5-mile hike to learn about desert plants, shrubs and legume trees. Usery Pass Rd. Saturday, April 4. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. Goodyear, AZ 85338. Located at 18 Main Street in Seal Harbor, the brand. Welcome to the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant. 189 likes. Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. back to top. except holidays41835 N. Export to Outlook. 2. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. Head to the critter area in the back of the Nature Center and stop by a discovery table featuring living and preserved reptile species that can be found throughout the park and the Sonoran Desert as a whole. If you find you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please call. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. Wickenburg, AZ 85390. Please, NO pets. The Phoenix-based company claims. (602) 506-2930 ext 3. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. 6533 W. 00: ALL OTHER GROUPS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : 1/2 day: $13. Get hands on and hold items like basalt, quartz, obsidian, and malpais! Learn how volcanism, plate tectonics, and erosion shaped our landscape. Castle Hot Springs Rd. (602) 506-2930 ext 7. San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. About Us. Hwy. 00: SCHOOLS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : Day Session: $10. Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional parks systems in the nation with over 120,000 acres of open space parks that include hundreds of miles of trails, campgrounds, nature centers and the Desert Outdoor Environmental Learning Center at Lake Pleasant. m. 20304 W. Usery Mountain Regional Park. Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 7475 . We even provide the telescope. Waddell, AZ 85355. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Old Woman meteorite. At the Desert Outdoor Center at the southeastern corner of the lake near Pleasant Harbor. 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM. Lava Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8Event Details. 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. Using hands-on and inquiry based lesson plans students become actively engaged in environmental education classes taught by highly qualified Interpretive. Check-in will be at the Nature Center Parking Lot. Join Ranger Steve for an evening of stargazing and astronomy education!CLICK HERE to view the calendar and register for an event. If you are not contacted within five (5) business days, please call (602) 506-9500. Cave Creek, AZ , 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8. 1,249 likes · 2 talking about this. We were looking for a venue unique to Arizona and that is exactly what we got!! We used the outdoor patio for both cocktail hour and dancing after dinner. 5-mile easy to moderate terrain hike at sunrise to observe various plants of the desert and watch for birds, mammals and reptiles starting their day. Located South of US60. The Desert Outdoor Center is nestled in the hills of the Sonoran Desert overlooking the watersWelcome to the Desert Outdoor Center, where every event is elevated from the predictable to the extraordinary! Situated on a rocky bajadas of Lake Pleasant just 20 minutes outside of Phoenix, the Desert Outdoor Center offers a unique and tranquil location for your special occasion. Unit Operations Center Morristown, AZ 85342 Phone: 602-506-2930 maricopacountyparks@maricopa. Usery Pass Rd. 00: ALL OTHER GROUPS - Rates are per person, 25 person minimum : 1/2 day: $13. The native seed harvested. (602) 506-2930 ext. 1-Feb. Park Hosts must. Spur Cross Road Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (602) 506-2930 ext 8Learn about the adaptations and life cycles of plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert on an easy/moderate hike with Ranger Nikki. gov Headquarters Admin Hours Mon - Fri: 8 a. (REI). White Tank Mountain Road. [2] The Chihuahuan Desert is the. Usery Pass Rd. Desert Outdoor Center - Weddings. Welcome to the. Mall operator Vestar is putting an unusual spin on holiday gatherings with a pop-up party dome at Desert Ridge Marketplace. - 4 p. Thank you for your interest in using the facilities at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant, 41402 North 87th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85383, Phone: (602) 372-7470, Fax: (602) 372-7475, info@desertoutdoorcenter. McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Castle Hot Springs Rd. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is available to host your group’s meeting, Multipurpose Room conference, retreat, training, family reunion, special event, or wedding. 41835 N. m. m. Branding of animals. To register, please call the Cave Creek Nature Center (602) 506-2930 ext. Learn about our fascinating desert cacti on an easy to moderate hike with Ranger Nikki. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 506-2930 ext 3Stop by the visitor center and journey through the many displays and learn about Lake Pleasant. (602) 506-2930 ext. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Seasonal. 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. Please wear comfortable closed toed shoes, bring plenty of water, and dress in layers as the temperature can vary over the course of several hours in the desert, especially nearing sunset. Join Ranger Steve in the lobby of the Nature Center for an interactive display of various rocks, gems, and minerals native to our Sonoran Desert. The Desert Outdoor Center provides a fun, hands-on, and inquiry-based learning experience to: Encourage a curiosity about nature; Create an interest in scientific. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike focused on scorpions native to the Sonoran Desert. On stage at the Civic Center Park amphitheater from 6 to 7:30 p. McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Friends of the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to support the services provided at the Desert Outdoor Center. Phone 602. - 4 p. 0. No registration required. except holidaysCave Creek Regional Park 37019 N. Nov. 4 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) Nov 18, 2023 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM) White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext.