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This is only a sampling of what Maricopa County Parks & Recreation have in store for March.

A perfect spring outing to celebrate Arizona’s blooming beauties: the Wildflower Discovery Walks at McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Join Ranger Amy to identify the gorgeous desert flowers that are blooming in the desert. Every week, different species will appear as the wildflower season unfolds — it is always a surprise what we find!

Call the park for updates and be sure to bring your camera. Every week will be a new location in the park, based on where the prime blooms are, that week. Meet at the Trailhead Staging Area.

Poppies

• Date: Wednesday, March 27

• Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

• Duration: 1 1/2 hours

• Speaker: Ranger Amy Burnett

• Registration Required

• Fees: No fee for tour; $6 vehicle park entry fee

• Address: McDowell Mountain Regional Park: 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Scottsdale, Ariz., 85255

For more information, contact amyburnett@mail.maricopa.gov or call (480) 471-0173 x201 or visit http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/