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October |
| 18 |
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Birding Hike with
Mike Rigney
Jewel of the Creek Preserve
This fairly easy walk will lead you through three distinct
plant communities; Sonoran Desert Upland, Mesquite Bosque
and Riparian. This property holds one of the last perennial
streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence
of water supports a myriad of plants and animals. |
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November |
| 01 |
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon
This moderate hike starts and the end of Surrey Road in
Cave Creek and follows Legacy Trail through the saddle of
the mountains and into PA Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon.
The trek continues up the Louis Menk Nature Trail to enjoy a
vista from north to south along Cave Creek. |
| 08 |
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Karin Epps &
Paulette White
H.B. Wallace Preserve on Lone Mountain
This hike will lead you up the Eastern slope to the top of
what is known by locals as Lone Mountain in Scottsdale. This
78 acre property is protected through a conservation
easement which was a gift from H.B. and Jocelyn Wallace. |
| 15 |
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Rita Jury
Jewel of the Creek Preserve
This fairly easy walk will lead you through three distinct
plant communities; Sonoran Desert Upland, Mesquite Bosque
and Riparian. This property holds one of the last perennial
streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence
of water supports a myriad of plants and animals. |
| 22 |
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Meet at the Roadrunner Restaurant
see map
New River Nature Preserve
This is a birding hike led by local bird enthusiast, Mike
Rigney. Please join us for a spring migration birding hike
along New River. Birders and non-birders are welcome |
| 29 |
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon
This moderate hike starts and the end of Surrey Road in
Cave Creek and follows Legacy Trail through the saddle of
the mountains and into PA Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon.
The trek continues up the Louis Menk Nature Trail to enjoy a
vista from north to south along Cave Creek. |
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December |
| 13 |
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Meet at the Roadrunner Restaurant
see map
New River Nature Preserve
This is a birding hike led by local bird enthusiast, Mike
Rigney. Please join us for a spring migration birding hike
along New River. Birders and non-birders are welcome |
| 20 |
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Jewel of the Creek Preserve
This fairly easy walk will lead you through three distinct
plant communities; Sonoran Desert Upland, Mesquite Bosque
and Riparian. This property holds one of the last perennial
streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence
of water supports a myriad of plants and animals. |
| 27 |
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Karin Epps &
Paulette White
H.B. Wallace Preserve on Lone Mountain
This hike will lead you up the Eastern slope to the top of
what is known by locals as Lone Mountain in Scottsdale. This
78 acre property is protected through a conservation
easement which was a gift from H.B. and Jocelyn Wallace. |
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Important Details
Descriptions of hikes are current as of January 2008 and are
subject to adjustment because of weather and other unforeseen
circumstances.
Meet: Desert Foothills Land Trust parking lot bordering
Cave Creek Road at Elbow Bend Road. DFLT, 7518 E. Elbow
Bend Rd.
Time: Varies. See schedule or call the office at
480-488-6131.
Duration: Arrive 15 minutes prior for sign in. Carpool to trailhead
is usually under 30 minutes with return to DFLT parking lot by
noon.
Gear: Hat, sunscreen, water and sturdy shoes/boots (no
sandals)
Children: These hikes are not suitable for children
under 12 years.
Pets: In consideration of all hike participants and
for the safety of pets and wildlife, no pets are allowed on
organized hikes.
Reservations: Hikes are limited to 20 hikers and are
cancelled for rain. Email us
or call 480-488-6131 for reservations. |
