Arizona
Cave Creek Regional Park - July Programs
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Jun 27, 2009, 23:55

July 2nd - Work Off the Hot Dogs Fitness Hike 7:00am-8:30am
(Meet at the Nature Center)

National Hot Dog day is this month and even though we are going to enjoy those dogs during our July barbeques, we still have to work them off!

We will enjoy the amazing views of Cave Creek Regional Park while we keep our legs moving and hearts pumping on this 3.5 mile hike. Along the way, you’ll also receive some great tips on general fitness and hiking gear from Ranger Jim. Remember, always bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes or boots.


July 3rd - I Have Been Bit!! 10:00am– 11:30am
(Meet at the Nature Center)
Time to get all your questions answered on what to do if you happen to run into one of our desert’s venomous creatures. We will have some of them on hand and will cover the dos and don’ts of first aid and living with these amazing animals.
This Program will be indoors at our new Nature Center.


July 4th - Ancient Eateries 9:00am—11:00am
(Meet at the Nature Center)
Have you ever wondered how the Native Americans of the past could have possibly survived in the desert? We are going to take a flash back to their time and see how they did it. We will learn what they ate as well as how they ate it. Think it was easy back then? The Ranger will let you try some of the methods yourself to put your skills to the test. Bring EXTRA water and sturdy shoes. A portion of this program will be indoors at our new Nature Center.







July 7th - Work Off the Hot Dogs Fitness Hike 7:00am-8:30am
(Meet at the Nature Center)
National Hot Dog day is this month and even though we are going to enjoy those dogs during our July barbeques, we still have to work them off!
We will enjoy the amazing views of Cave Creek Regional Park while we keep our legs moving and hearts pumping on this 3.5 mile hike. Along the way, you’ll also receive some great tips on general fitness and hiking gear from Ranger Jim. Remember, always bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes or boots.

July 11th - “Who Needs the Moon Anyway?!” Night Hike 7:00pm-9:00pm
(Meet at the Slate Trailhead)
We are into the longest days of sunlight and the moon decides to hide but that won’t keep us from heading out on the trail in hopes of a surprise!
The sun doesn’t set until 8:41 pm and we are going to enjoy a night hike in the daylight!! Join the Ranger on an easy 2 mile hike as we watch the sun set over the hills of Cave Creek Park. We will look for animals and discover the wonders of the Sonoran Desert at the perfect time. Always bring EXTRA water and sturdy shoes.

July 18th - Did you say SNAKE!!! 10:00 AM– 11:30 AM
(Meet at the Nature Center)
Don't run! Just walk on over to Cave Creek Park to learn about our legless wonders. We will have live snakes on hand and cover some facts and myths about these amazing creatures. This program will be indoors at our Nature Center.


July 23rd - Work Off the Hot Dogs Fitness Hike 7:00am-8:30am
(Meet at the Nature Center)
National Hot Dog day is this month and even though we are going to enjoy those dogs during our July barbeques, we still have to work them off!
We will enjoy the amazing views of Cave Creek Regional Park while we keep our legs moving and hearts pumping on this 3.5 mile hike. Along the way, you’ll also receive some great tips on general fitness and hiking gear from Ranger Jim. Remember, always bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes or boots.










July 24th - Bug Theatre Introduces The “Bug Jug”! 8:00pm-9:30pm
(Meet at the Nature Center)
This is a hit with the kids and you will be surprised how much you will enjoy it too!
We will be creating our own movie screen and lighting up the night to see what creepy crawlies want to visit us. We will see moths, beetles and even a praying mantis or two.
This will be at our new outdoor amphitheatre. Bring a blanket to sit on, flashlights and go easy on the bug spray!! We will also be introducing our “Bug Jug” which can be a great at home activity. Bug guides will be on hand.





July 25th - Critters of Cave Creek 10:00am– 11:30pm
(Meet at the Nature Center)
Bring the kids along and come and meet some of the animals that call Cave Creek Park home! We will meet Charlie the Kingsnake, Mr. Spiny, Rick the Scorpion and some other creepy crawlies. We will learn some fun facts on how they live in the desert.
This Program will be indoors at our new Nature Center.




July 30th - Work Off the Hot Dogs Fitness Hike 7:00am-8:30am
(Meet at the Nature Center)
National Hot Dog day is this month and even though we are going to enjoy those dogs during our July barbeques, we still have to work them off!

We will enjoy the amazing views of Cave Creek Regional Park while we keep our legs moving and hearts pumping on this 3.5 mile hike. Along the way, you’ll also receive some great tips on general fitness and hiking gear from Ranger Jim. Remember, always bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes or boots.




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