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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260202T170000
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CREATED:20260127T235311Z
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council\, Inc. - Seed Ball Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/phoenix-mountains-preservation-council-inc-seed-ball-party/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20260127T233520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T233520Z
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council\, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council\, Inc. (PMPC) monthly meetings of the Board of Directors are open to the public. \nPMPC invites everyone to attend and learn more about the original nonprofit organization that lead the race to save the desert open spaces since its inception in 1970. \nPMPC is dedicated to preserving select desert areas to ensure that natural open space remains in our greater city area.  These Preserves guarantee that our way of life remains connected to nature and a wonderfully fascinating\, yet delicate\, environment is kept easily available to all our citizens.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/phoenix-mountains-preservation-council-inc-board-of-directors-meeting-10/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20260127T224013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T224013Z
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Paloma Park – Ridgeline Loop
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Paloma Park – Ridgeline Loop  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 2/5/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 9:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Wendy Rennert \nLeader Contact: wrennert11@gmail.com    480-206-9042  \nCarpool? (Y/N) No  \nHike Distance (estim): 5 mi miles  \nHike Time (estim): 2 1/2 hours  \nHike Description: Paloma Park is a very nice newer park in Peoria.  This is a great loop trail on Speckled Rattler\, Ridgeline and Crankset trails\, including flat sections\, rocky sections\, a few sets of switchbacks\, and sections of single track.  Nice views \nDrive Instructions: I-17 North to Loop 303 Sonoran Desert Parkway (exit #221).\nLeft onto Loop 303.  Left on N. Lake Pleasant Parkway.\nGo 1 mile\, then turn left onto W. Dixileta Dr. (stop light) into Paloma Park.  At traffic circle\, take the first right and go all the way to the (east) end\, park by the Dog Park.\nThere are restrooms at the trailhead.\nAddress is 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway\, Peoria AZ\n(You can type in “Paloma Dog Park” into Google Maps\, to make sure you end up at the correct end of this fairly large park).  
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-paloma-park-ridgeline-loop-2/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20260106T234011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T234011Z
UID:3630-1770460200-1770465600@northmountainvisitorcenter.org
SUMMARY:Rattlesnake Garage
DESCRIPTION:Rattlesnake Garage is one of the Save Our Mountains Foundation’s signature events.  Learn what to do if you encounter a rattlesnake. Rattlesnake garage is a real-time presentation with live snakes in an enclosed arena and hosted by professional snake handler Mark Hindle. This family-friendly presentation happens once a month\, so please keep checking back for future dates. \nLocation: North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 N. 7th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85022 \n \n \nPROCEEDS GO TO FEEDING THE CREATURES \nFollow them on Facebook & Instagram @rattlesnakegarage
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/rattlesnake-garage-26/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Snake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20260127T224555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T224555Z
UID:3650-1770883200-1770897600@northmountainvisitorcenter.org
SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Cline Creek Site
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Cline Creek Site  \nLocation: New River  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 2/12/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 9:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Maya Coffey  \nLeader Contact: text or voicemail 602-448-7079  \nCarpool? (Y/N) Yes  \nCarpool Time & Location: 8:00 am NMVC\, 9:00 at trailhead  \nHike Distance (estim): 4.2 miles miles  \nHike Time (estim): 3 hr  \nHike Description: Easy to start on FR\, the elevation is at the end to ancient remnants of ruins. Poles are recommended for those that use them. \nDrive Instructions: Car pooling is required due to limited parking. Few spaces at gate with more spaces inside the gate for high clearance vehicles. I-17 North to Carefree Hwy exit. Turn right onto Carefree Hwy and drive 6.2 miles to 7th St. Turn left on 7th St. and follow the road for 3.2 miles. Turn right onto Circle Mtn Rd.and drive for about 1 mile. Turn left onto 12th St. and drive the last mile to the junction with Jenny Lin Rd. Parking at the gate. Trail access is private property so  be respectful.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-cline-creek-site/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20260106T235219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T235219Z
UID:3636-1771063200-1771070400@northmountainvisitorcenter.org
SUMMARY:Phoenix Old Time Music Society
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our open Old-Time Jam Sessions at North Mountain Visitor Center (NMVC). Players of all ages and ability come together in the time-honored tradition of gathering and playing music. \n​We encourage acoustical instruments to share in these traditional tunes. Fiddles\, dulcimers\, banjos\, guitars\, harps\, accordions\, mandolins\, dobros\, zithers\, upright bass\, Irish whistles\, flutes\, bodhrans\, rhythm bones\, spoons\, and more. \nAll are welcome  \nWe have been gathering around the Valley sharing tunes and songs for over 20 years. We play a mix of traditional fiddle tunes\, Appalachian Mountain music\, Canadian\, Irish & Scottish tunes (jigs\, polkas\, reels\, waltzes\, hornpipes) and more.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/phoenix-old-time-music-society-13/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20260127T225129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T225129Z
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Pass Mt. Trail 
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Pass Mt. Trail  \nLocation: Usery Mt. Regional Park  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 2/19/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 9:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Gene  \nLeader Contact: Gene  (310) 266-1648 text/call  \nCarpool? (Y/N) No  \nCarpool Time & Location: arrange carpool on your own  \nHike Distance (estim): 7.4 mi. miles  \nHike Time (estim): 3 to4 hrs \nHike Description: This is an out & back hike with possible sightings of multiple species of cacti\, Palo Verde trees & JoJoba. Maybe Mule Deer\, Javelina and Gila Monsters.  No water at TH. Toilets avail.\nvehicle entry $10.00 \nDrive Instructions: Usery Mt. Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.  Mesa\, AZ\nfrom central Phoenix\, I-10 east. exit Ellsworth Road N. to the Usery Mt .Park entrance.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-pass-mt-trail-2/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20251230T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T000220Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee House Saturdays with live music – Performance by Poor Lazarus
DESCRIPTION:Poor Lazarus is a Phoenix-based hard times and gospel group led by Jason Jonker. He is partnered with Odie Piker & Bea Graves; the result is soaring harmonies & inspirational tunes played on a variety of instruments. They have been together for over a decade\, and it shows. Sad songs have never been so much fun! \n \nCoffee House Saturdays occurs every third and fourth Saturday of the month at the North Mountain Visitor Center (NMVC) located at 12950 North 7th Street in Phoenix. \nFree hot coffee\, refreshments and live music offered from 9 AM to 11 AM. \nAdmission is always free. \nCall 602-343-5125 with any questions. \n\nDonations to Save Our Mountains Foundation (501c3) are always welcome. Any purchases made at our gift shop go toward supporting facility operations and our nonprofit’s mission of protecting the preserve for future generations.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/coffee-house-saturdays-with-live-music-performance-by-poor-lazarus-2/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20260127T230036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200946Z
UID:3657-1772094600-1772109000@northmountainvisitorcenter.org
SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Trail 100 Christensen Trail through hike
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Trail 100 Christensen Trail through hike   \nLocation: North Mt. Preserve  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 2/26/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 8:30 AM  \nLeader(s): Billie & Neil  \nLeader Contact: Billie   shakemat4@yahoo.com or text 602-361-0276  \nCarpool? (Y/N) Yes  \nCarpool Time & Location:  40th Street TH. We will leave some cars here and ride share over to NMVC to begin hiking at 9:00 \nHike Distance (estim): 9 to 9.5  with an option of 11.5 miles \nHike Time (estim): 3 to 4 hrs with lunch break \nHike Description: This is a through hike to experience the entire Christensen Trail. Contact Billie if you are interested in starting at Mountain View Park (the actual trail head) which will add 2-ish miles.\nBring a lunch and plenty of water. We will break at Dreamy Draw at about the 5 mile point.  \nDrive Instructions: Take Shea to 40th Street. Go South on 40th to the TH.  Restroom available.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-trail-100-christensen-trail-through-hike/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20251230T202918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T000601Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee House Saturdays with live music – Performance by Doug Metzger
DESCRIPTION:Doug plays multiple Native American flutes. Inspired by Native American flutists like Carlos Nakai\, Tree Cody\, and Mary Youngblood\, Doug will cover songs\nfrom these artists\, but he has also created his own collection musical portraits\, often relating to nature and natural surroundings\, and often painting musical images of one of Arizona’s treasures—the Mogollon Rim—the forest\, streams\, birds\, … Come and enjoy the journey. \nCoffee House Saturdays occurs every third and fourth Saturday of the month at the North Mountain Visitor Center (NMVC) located at 12950 North 7th Street in Phoenix. \nFree hot coffee\, refreshments and live music offered from 9 AM to 11 AM. \nAdmission is always free. \n  \nDonations to Save Our Mountains Foundation (501c3) are always welcome. Any purchases made at our gift shop go toward supporting facility operations and our nonprofit’s mission of protecting the preserve for future generations.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/coffee-house-saturdays-with-live-music-performance-by-doug-metzger/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T001314
CREATED:20260127T232309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T232309Z
UID:3662-1772278200-1772281800@northmountainvisitorcenter.org
SUMMARY:BROWN BAG WORKSHOP - THE JOURNEY OF THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
DESCRIPTION:SAVE OUR MOUNTAINS FOUNDATION presents\nBROWN BAG WORKSHOP\nat NORTH MOUNTAIN VISITOR CENTER \n“THE JOURNEY OF THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL” \npresented by Bridgette Sotelo \n \nFor thousands around the world\, the experience of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail represents a life well-lived. Each year\, for 6 months\, hundreds of hikers trek through arid desert\, frozen high sierras\, thick\, lush forest\, and sweeping vistas\, all in pursuit of completing a “thru-hike” of one of America’s most picturesque national scenic trails.\nTag along with Bridgette\, aka “ZipLoc”\, for a journey from Mexico to Canada over thousands of miles as she brings you along her own thru-hike of the PCT in 2023. As you follow along in her journey north\, you can expect to learn how someone prepares for a multi-month trip to be self-sufficient in the back country\, and hear stories of trail culture and personal experiences of life on the trail. \nJoin us for fascinating presentation at The North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 N. 7th Street on Saturday\, February 28th\, 2026\, at 11:30 A.M. Please bring your lunch and enjoy the presentation. This presentation is free to the public. Donations made to Save Our Mountains Foundation are much appreciated. The funds help run the North Mountain Visitor Center. \nMark your calendars and bring your lunches! You won’t want to miss this!
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/brown-bag-workshop-the-journey-of-the-pacific-crest-trail/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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