Sunday, Dec. 17
08:00 AM – 09:30 AM
Cave Creek Regional Park
37900 E. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek
(623) 465-0431
Interested in archery? Why not give it a try? Participants will experience a fun and safe basic introduction to recreational and international-style target archery. Equipment is provided. This program is open to anyone ages 10 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult! Please bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. ***Advance registration is required! To register, contact Ranger Mark at: [email protected] ***Space is limited so register early! When registering for this program please indicate which time slot you’d like. This class is FREE with your paid admission to the Park ($6 per vehicle).
Saturday, Dec. 16
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Cave Creek Regional Park
37900 E. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek
(623) 465-0431
Bring the kids to the Nature Center where a Librarian from the North Valley Regional Library will be presenting “Story Time in the Park!”. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some time at our playground and then stop in and listen to a story, or two. We’ll also have songs and a craft.
Saturday, Dec.16
10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Cave Creek Regional Park
37900 E. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek
(623) 465-0431
It’s always nice to go hiking with a buddy. One that is enthusiastic and reliable can be difficult to find….. until now! We’re teaming up with Maricopa County Animal Care & Control to help match you with the perfect hiking buddy who is ready, willing, and able whenever you are! These dogs need hiking buddies, too, right? Meet your new best friend at Ramada #1 and go for a short hike to see how well suited you are for each other while learning a bit about trail etiquette and safety. You say you already have a hiking buddy? No problem! Bring ‘em along! The more the merrier! They must be friendly and on a leash no longer than 6 feet, older than 6 months, and be current on their vaccinations and license. Please be sure to bring water for you and your pets, wear sturdy shoes, and don’t forget your smile! (*Please be a responsible pet owner. There is no such thing as a “poop fairy”.)
Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017
09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek
Join us for a 7-mile/5 hour roundtrip trek into the backcountry to one of the premier archaeological sites on the conservation area. Participants need to be in good condition and familiar with what hiking on primitive trails for this distance entails. Bring at least two liters of water. We recommend you wear a hat and dress in layers. No dogs on this hike please.
Dragonfly Trail Exploration Hike
Friday, Dec. 15, 2017
09:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek
Join park ranger Kevin Smith on this exploration of the Dragonfly Trail. On this moderate 3.5 mile hike we will visit a prehistoric rock art site and also stroll along a beautiful section of riparian habitat on Cave Creek. Bring plenty of water. (moderate)
