Parks and Rec schedules

Spur Cross Archaeology Expo

Sunday, March 04

09:00 AM – 02:00 PM

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road, Cave Creek

Join the park staff as well as members of the Arizona Archaeological Society and the Cave Creek Museum for this day of fun and learning. Guided hikes to archaeological sites, booths, crafts, lectures, pottery and flint-knapping demonstrations, plus hands-on children’s activities will be featured throughout the day. Hikes require water and appropriate hiking shoes.

Bat Crazy!

Saturday, March 03

07:00 PM – 08:30 PM

Cave Creek Regional Park
37900 E. Cave Creek Parkway, Cave Creek
(623) 465-0431

Bats: Truth or Tales?  Presented by Brian Buttazoni!  Join us for this evening program to learn about the wide variety of bats around the world and here in Arizona!  You will hear the sounds that bats make, see images of unique species and the places they live.  We’ll discuss why it’s important to conserve these nocturnal flying mammals.  Meet in the Amphitheater behind the Nature Center. In case of weather issues, this program will be moved inside the Nature Center.

No pets, please.

Feeding Frenzy!

Saturday, March 03

02:00 PM – 03:30 PM

Cave Creek Regional Park
37900 E. Cave Creek Parkway, Cave Creek
(623) 465-0431

No fork, knife, or spoon necessary for these cool customers.  See snakes swallow, scorpions sting, and spiders….. wow!  Come on in to the Nature Center to see one of the largest Rattlesnakes in Arizona and our collection of captivating and creepy carnivores consume their copious cuisine!