February 1      Monday   9:00 am   Take your walk to the Desert   Easy     An innovative, fun, easy 1.5 hr walking experience for health, camaraderie, and   the desert’s serenity. This is designed for people who want to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace.  Bring sturdy shoes, a water bottle and a hat.  This activity will be led by park docents Coni Grossman and/or Tammy Teegardin.

February 3   Wednesday  9:00 am   Exploring Spur Cross  Easy  Join us for a 2-hour introductory exploration of Spur Cross.  From its Hohokam prehistory and historic gold mining to the romantic days when Spur Cross meant vacation from a saddle, we explore the wonders of Spur Cross.

February 4th–  Reach Your Goal Fitness Series #3  9:00am– 11:00am(Meet at the Slate Trailhead)  Week 3- Slate/Jasper/Go John portions-3 miles/moderate

Carefree Town Center in the Amphitheater at 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377. Click here or call 480-488-3686 for more information.

February 6  Saturday 9:00 am  Rock Art of Spur Cross  Moderate  The petrogyphs found in Spur Cross were created hundreds of years ago by the Hohokam people. Come and walk in their footsteps as we visit a few of the more impressive sites in the park during this moderate two-hour hike.

February 8  Monday   9:00 am   Take your walk to the Desert Easy An innovative, fun, easy 1.5 hr walking experience for health, camaraderie, and   the desert’s serenity. This is designed for people who want to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace.  Bring sturdy shoes, a water bottle and a hat.  This activity will be led by park docents Coni Grossman and/or Tammy Teegardin.

Second in Series.   Mrs. Henderson Presents   starring Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins.  A wealthy widow who needs something to do with her time and money fixes up a neglected theater.  It goes from plays to nude reviews and becomes the only theater to stay open during WWII.  34250 N 60th St. Bldg. B, Scottsdale, AZ 85266.  Call 480-488-1090 for more information.  Tickets $ 9 at door. 

February 10  Wednesday  9:00 am  Exploring Spur Cross  Easy  Join park docent Tammy Teegardin for a 2-hour introductory exploration of Spur Cross.  From its Hohokam prehistory and historic gold mining to the romantic days when Spur Cross meant vacation from a saddle, we explore the wonders of Spur Cross.

Carefree Town Center in the Amphitheater at 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377. Click here or call 480-488-3686 for more information.

February 13th - “Howling with Love!” Sunset Hike 5:00pm-7:00pm (Meet at the Picnic Ramadas Parking Lot) The Coyotes are Calling! It is cooling down and the local wildlife is out and about. Join us on a 1.5 mile hike on our Overton Trail as we visit one of the areas of the park we often see coyotes. We will learn the call of love heard from our furry neighbors as the setting sun sets the backdrop. Bring water, sturdy shoes and binoculars.

February 14  Sunday   9:00 am  Ruins of Spur Cross Moderate  Join us for this 2.5 mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area.  See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek on up to one of their mesa compounds.

February 15  Monday   9:00 am   Take your walk to the Desert Easy  An innovative, fun, easy 1.5 hr walking experience for health, camaraderie, and   the desert’s serenity. This is designed for people who want to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace.  Bring sturdy shoes, a water bottle and a hat.  This activity will be led by park docents Coni Grossman and/or Tammy Teegardin.

February 19  Friday  9:00 am   Exploring Spur Cross  Easy  Join park docent Coni Grossman for a 2-hour introductory exploration of Spur Cross.  From its Hohokam prehistory and historic gold mining to the romantic days when Spur Cross meant vacation from a saddle, we explore the wonders of Spur Cross.

Carefree Town Center in the Amphitheater at 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377. Click here or call 480-488-3686 for more information.

February 20  Saturday  2:00 pm  Rocks and Streams Walk  Moderate  Learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on an easy two mile walk with nationally-known earth science author, Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock and a Hohokam rock art site along CottonwoodWash.  Bring some water and your natural curiosity.

February 21st – Gila Monster Happennings 10:00am– 11:30am (Meet at the NatureCenter). Time to learn about one of our deserts most amazing creatures, the Gila Monster.  Come loaded with your questions you have always wanted answered about this venomous reptile. We will bust some myths and give you some little known facts about our desert dwelling neighbor. A live Gila Monster will be present during this presentation to give you a glimpse of this secretive animal.

February 22  Monday 9:00 am  Take your walk to the Desert  Easy   An innovative, fun, easy 1.5 hr walking experience for health, camaraderie, and   the desert’s serenity. This is designed for people who want to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace.  Bring sturdy shoes, a water bottle and a hat.  This activity will be led by park docents Coni Grossman and/or Tammy Teegardin.

February 26  Friday 9:00 am Sonoran Desert 101Moderate   Join interpretive ranger Kevin Smith on a hike through the beautiful upland desert vegetation in Spur Cross.  Learn about the ecology of the Sonoran Desert and spend an enjoyable 2 hours of hiking slowly and enjoying nature. We encourage you to bring binoculars if you have them.

Carefree Town Center in the Amphitheater at 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377. Click here or call 480-488-3686 for more information.

Orchestra Fireworks!  Robert Moody conducts the Arizona Musicfest All-Star Orchestra. This blowout concert begins with selections from Bernstein and ends with the most amazing performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue you’ll ever hear, with piano soloist, Larry Loeber. In between are the not-to-be-missed Widor Toccata for Organ and Orchestra, James Jones, organist; and The B-Sides by Bates.   Venue:  Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255.  Tickets: $35; Premium Seating $50; Student (K-College) free; Active Military and one guest, free.   Box office & information: (480) 488-0806, toll free (866) 488-0806 or azmusicfest.org

February 27 Saturday 9:00 am  Find the Ranger Easy This open-house style program features the park ranger hiking along the Metate Trail and stopping to talk with park visitors. The ranger will have some photos of desert animals as well as some old photos of the Spur Cross dude ranch from back in its heyday. The ranger will also be available to answer questions about the park, discuss park history, and  help identify desert plants & animals. 

 February 27  Saturday 6:00 pm  Moonlight HikeModerate  The Conservation Area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by   the silver moon.  While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it.