Saguaro Groups Hikes and Outings!

Saguaro Group general information:
mlodzikm@hotmail.com

March 11 - Wildlife of Lake Pleasant Slide Show
Thursday @ 3 PM. Location: Operations Building. Duration: 1 hour. Come join the park ranger for a look at which animals make their homes around Lake Pleasant. Directions to the Operations Building can be obtained from the entry station. (602) 372-7460 (Lake Pleasant Regional Park)

March 12 - Fitness with a View
Friday at 9:30 AM: Fitness with a view. Join the ranger for a 4.2 mile fitness hike on a moderate trail. The hike will meet in the Trailhead Staging Area and will take place on the breathtaking Scenic Trail. Non-interpretive hike, exercise oriented. Please make sure to bring plenty of water. (480) 471-0173 (McDowell Mountain Regional Park)

March 12 - Stargazing for Everyone: Lunar Eclipse
Friday at 7:00 PM: STARGAZING FOR EVERYONE by Tony and Carol LaConte will bring their "star studded" show to the Trailhead area. Slides, telescopes and a wealth of experience will be shared. Seating is very limited, so please bring your own chair. (480) 471-0173 (McDowell Mountain Regional Park)

March 12 - Clay Mine Hike
Friday, 3/12 @ 10am Come and explore the legend of INDIOL, Cave Creek's cure-all Clay Mine. This 2-mile hike is rated moderate. We meet at Cave Creek Regional Park (32 St & Carefree Hwy), Overton Trailhead. Call 623-465-0431 for information. Leashed pets are invited. (Cave Creek Regional park)

March 12 - The Old Roads for Beginners & Mobility Impaired Friday 10:00 am Easy Is your footing a bit wobbly on hiking trails and would you rather walk on a dirt road? This is a great opportunity to casually stroll the old roads of Spur Cross. The outing will include discussions about the Sonoran Desert and a visit the old dude ranch site. This walk is perfect for seniors and beginning hikers. For more information call Ranger Jennifer Johnston at 480-488-6623. (Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area)

March 13 - Elephant Butte Fortress Hike **FULL**
Saturday 7:30 am Very Difficult Hike up, up, up to the spectacular Hohokam archaeology site called the Elephant Fortress. For advanced hikers only, this hike is a 7-mile, 5-hour round trip trek. Bring a lunch, 2 liters of water (minimum), long pants, walking stick and hiking boots. Limited to 30 people, reservations required. Call Ranger Jen for information and to get on the waiting list: 480-488-6623. (Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area)

March 13 - Geology Walk
Saturday 10:00 am Easy We invite you for a morning of fun exploring the geology of Spur Cross and to visit Hohokam rock art. Tom McGuire, geologist, author and nationally known educator, guides this 2-mile hike. The route includes walking on a road and in a desert wash. For more information call Ranger Jennifer Johnston at 480-488-6623.(Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area)

Saturday, March 13, 8:30-12:00 —Taliesin Overlook via Lost Dog Wash. A 5.2-mile hike with mild inclines to a scenic saddle overlooking Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West.For reservations and meeting locations, call 480-998-7971 #2. (McDowell Sonoran Land Trust)

Sunday, March 14, 8:30-11:30 —Cactus Trail.A 3-mile hike past one of the finest stands of saguaro cactus anywhere. Not strenuous, but with some steep and slippery inclines.For reservations and meeting locations, call 480-998-7971 #2.(McDowell Sonoran Land Trust)

SIGN-UP EARLY FOR THESE 2 GREAT INFORMATIVE HIKES:

19 March - SEVEN SPRINGS ROAD PETROGLYPHS
8:00 a.m. Moderate Experience this riparian area and its wildlife along a little known trail while in search of petroglyphs. Meet: Desert Foothills Land Trust parking lot bordering Cave Creek Road at Elbow Bend Road. Time: Varies, see schedule or call the office 480-488-6131. (Desert Foothills LandTrust)

20 Mar The Cave in Cave Creek

The DFLT is offering opportunities to see the Preserve at the Cave in Cave Creek. This usually moderatewalk to Cave Creek's famous namesake is an informative tour led by knowledgeable Desert Foothills Land Trust volunteers. Participants will learn how DFLT preserved a rare riparian habitat including a cottonwood and willow forest and permanently protected a fragile archaeological treasure. Space is limited and DFLT members are given first priority. Please bring a hat, sun protection, water, sturdy shoes and binoculars, if you have them. The hike will begin at 9:45 am at the Desert Foothills Land Trust office (7518 E. Elbow Bend Rd. #4B, Carefree) and conclude by 1:00 pm. If you would like to participate, we extend a warm welcome. Please call 480-488-6131

Saguaro Group general information:
mlodzikm@hotmail.com

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