Showing posts with label Arizona Outdoors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arizona Outdoors. Show all posts
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Moonlight Masquerade | Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix AZ
September 30, 2011 | 6-10 p.m.
Throughout the Garden
Throughout the Garden
TICKET INFORMATION
Member: $55 | General Public: $60
PRICE INCLUDES:
Welcome “Masquerade Cocktail” upon arrival (guests can request a non-alcoholic version) served in a glowing glass, which guests may take home.
Entertainment
Gourmet food samples from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events"
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Lower Salt River Cleanup - Volunteer Opportunity 9/24 Pebble Beach 8 a.m.
If you have ever spent any of your Arizona summer enjoying the recreation options of the Lower Salt River, especially tubing - then you know how cluttered the river and surrounding areas become. Not only is the litter a terrible eyesore, it can be dangerous to visitors and wildlife in the area.
The Mesa Ranger District of Tonto National Forest, in celebration of National Public Lands Day, is hosting the annual Lower Salt clean-up and I am sure they would love to have some extra hands on deck.
A lot of the LSR clean up is focused on the shore, but the water gets its share of litter and the crew really encourages those that have kayaks and rafts to volunteer. Volunteers are encouraged to use the online sign-up, so the crew can get an idea that you are coming and how to plan.
The weather is beautiful so grab your sunscreen, safe footwear (waterproof, closed toe) , your gloves and sign up. It truly is the perfect opportunity to give back and help preserve our Forest areas for future use. Trash Bags and Parking are free for volunteers - all you really need to bring is yourself, properly attired, and some great energy! Clean up starts after registration and ends around noon. Literally only a few hours of your time and - drum roll - free noms are served afterward. Yep, you heard that right, free food and beverage for volunteers will be served afterward from 11A.M. - 1P.M.
You never know, you might enjoy this LSR clean-up opportunity so much that you will find yourself wanting to become a Forest Service Volunteer. Forest Service Volunteering is encouraged and promises plenty of fun and worthwhile opportunities.
You never know, you might enjoy this LSR clean-up opportunity so much that you will find yourself wanting to become a Forest Service Volunteer. Forest Service Volunteering is encouraged and promises plenty of fun and worthwhile opportunities.
You can register , in person, at Pebble Beach Recreation Site b/t 8-9 A.M. or online @ http://www.mrdvolunteers.org/saltriversignup.html
For more info contact Rocco Minetti @ the Mesa Ranger District via phone 480-610-3332 or via email
lsrcleanup@yahoo.com.
Salt River too far? Check for an opportunity near you!
For more info contact Rocco Minetti @ the Mesa Ranger District via phone 480-610-3332 or via email
lsrcleanup@yahoo.com.
Salt River too far? Check for an opportunity near you!
Lower Salt River Clean-up, Saturday, September 24!
8 AM to 1 PM at the Pebble Beach Recreation Site
For directions go here (Pebble Beach is across the street). Sign-in from 8 - 9 AM,
Free lunch for participants from 11 -1 PM
Please sign up and let us know you're coming so we'll know how to plan!
While you're helping us with this event, we invite you to consider joining us, or one of our partnership organizations, as a regular Forest Service Volunteer. You'll find lots of fun things to do that will make a difference!
For additional information, you can e-mail us at lsrcleanup@mrdvolunteers.org
Thanks for your support!"
We're a family of friends "caring for the land and serving people."
Photos of liter and debris from
previous Lower Salt River Cleanups
previous Lower Salt River Cleanups
Join us for a good time
and some good food!
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
Fall is the Time to Decorate and Feed Our Gardens and Ken Lain has all the info we need!
Fall is the Time to Decorate and Feed Our Gardens: "Yes, it's really fall. Already. Can you believe it? And, it's a super time to garden.
Fall can be a difficult time for gardeners who’ve come from Phoenix or California and are not used to a four season climate. These folks are accustomed to year-round landscapes that are neat and tidy with nothing out of place. However, in the mountains fall is a time of change, and things can be messy with the change of foliage and falling leaves. It’s a natural state of disarray that residents learn to anticipate and welcome."
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Fall can be a difficult time for gardeners who’ve come from Phoenix or California and are not used to a four season climate. These folks are accustomed to year-round landscapes that are neat and tidy with nothing out of place. However, in the mountains fall is a time of change, and things can be messy with the change of foliage and falling leaves. It’s a natural state of disarray that residents learn to anticipate and welcome."
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Panel wants volunteer’s name on preserve’s amphitheater and trailhead - Arizona News from The Arizona Republic
Panel wants volunteer’s name on preserve’s amphitheater and trailhead - Arizona News from The Arizona Republic: "When Chester “Chet” Andrews set out to join the McDowell Sonoran Land Trust in 1992, he wanted to do more than just preserve views of the McDowell Mountains.
Andrews, an avid hiker and co-organizer of the group’s steward program, said the land was meant to be explored and, at the same time, respected.
“We knew there were a lot of people who were interested in having the land preserved so they could go and hike in it,” Andrews said.
Scottsdale has set aside nearly 17,000 acres for its McDowell Sonoran Preserve, with plans to acquire another 4,500 acres this winter."
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Andrews, an avid hiker and co-organizer of the group’s steward program, said the land was meant to be explored and, at the same time, respected.
“We knew there were a lot of people who were interested in having the land preserved so they could go and hike in it,” Andrews said.
Scottsdale has set aside nearly 17,000 acres for its McDowell Sonoran Preserve, with plans to acquire another 4,500 acres this winter."
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Explore Arizona Tours Suggest Three Top Alternatives to Visiting the Grand Canyon
Explore Arizona Tours is in the business of directing people toward Arizona hot spots.
There's no arguing the "hottest" spot in Arizona: the Grand Canyon. It's one of the natural wonders of the world and definitely worthy of its share of attention. People come from all over the world to go on tours of the Grand Canyon. But it's not the only thing the state of Arizona has to offer the tourism industry.
Explore Arizona Tours suggests that tourists (and area residents who haven't had the pleasure) enjoy the Grand Canyon, but make sure to check out the alternative "hot spots" throughout the state:
1. Sedona, AZ: hiking, camping and jeep trips focused on photography, astronomy or archeology.
2. Phoenix, AZ: hiking day trips, desert tours, rock climbing and rafting/kayaking trips on the Salt River.
3. Page, AZ: river rafting or rowing.
Tyson Bailey of Explore Arizona Tours suggested, "Arizona is one of those regions that offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation. People can choose from a wide variety of tours in Sedona and even head north to go rafting in Page. It's a shame when people come to see and don't realize that they can actually get out there and do something in the amazing desert landscape."
The Grand Canyon is 277 river miles long, a mile deep and up to 18 miles across in some places so it's no wonder that it's one of the "natural wonders of the world" and that it continues to attract more tourists each year. But tourists coming to Arizona to see the awesome size and beauty of the canyon are looking further and experiencing more of Arizona in recent years as they discover additional landmarks and activities that are exclusive to the Arizona landscape.
For further information on Explore Arizona Tours or the Arizona tourism industry get in touch with Tyson Bailey at 888-399-3531. Or you can visit Explore Arizona Tours online at http://www.explorearizonatours.com.
Contact: Tyson Bailey
Company: Explore Arizona Tours
http://www.explorearizonatours.com
Phone: 1-888-399-3531
Email: Tyson (at) web-op (dot) com
There's no arguing the "hottest" spot in Arizona: the Grand Canyon. It's one of the natural wonders of the world and definitely worthy of its share of attention. People come from all over the world to go on tours of the Grand Canyon. But it's not the only thing the state of Arizona has to offer the tourism industry.
Explore Arizona Tours suggests that tourists (and area residents who haven't had the pleasure) enjoy the Grand Canyon, but make sure to check out the alternative "hot spots" throughout the state:
1. Sedona, AZ: hiking, camping and jeep trips focused on photography, astronomy or archeology.
2. Phoenix, AZ: hiking day trips, desert tours, rock climbing and rafting/kayaking trips on the Salt River.
3. Page, AZ: river rafting or rowing.
Tyson Bailey of Explore Arizona Tours suggested, "Arizona is one of those regions that offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation. People can choose from a wide variety of tours in Sedona and even head north to go rafting in Page. It's a shame when people come to see and don't realize that they can actually get out there and do something in the amazing desert landscape."
The Grand Canyon is 277 river miles long, a mile deep and up to 18 miles across in some places so it's no wonder that it's one of the "natural wonders of the world" and that it continues to attract more tourists each year. But tourists coming to Arizona to see the awesome size and beauty of the canyon are looking further and experiencing more of Arizona in recent years as they discover additional landmarks and activities that are exclusive to the Arizona landscape.
For further information on Explore Arizona Tours or the Arizona tourism industry get in touch with Tyson Bailey at 888-399-3531. Or you can visit Explore Arizona Tours online at http://www.explorearizonatours.com.
Contact: Tyson Bailey
Company: Explore Arizona Tours
http://www.explorearizonatours.com
Phone: 1-888-399-3531
Email: Tyson (at) web-op (dot) com
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