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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-11/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Top of the world
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Top of the world  \nLocation: South MT  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 3/5/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 8:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Debi Quarry and Rich Hesch  \nLeader Contact: debiquarry@gmail.com. 602 5241433  \nCarpool? (Y/N) Yes  \nCarpool Time & Location: 7 am-Lowes on I-17 /ThBirdSW corner -garden center  \nHike Distance (estim): 5 miles  \nHike Time (estim): 4  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft  \nHike Description: We take the Ranger Tr ( 800 ft in 1.7 miles ) to the National Trail which is called the Top Of The World as it traverses along a ridge line with fantastic views . The trail climbs then drops until we reach Telegraph Pass where we will take a break in a stone structure built by the CCC in 1930 .  Following the Kiwanis Trail down a wash we see saguaros and check dams . We return to our cars via Las Lomitas .  This hike is worth the cardio effort so come along . The group will be split into two group if the turnout is more than 20. Rich will lead the second group at a more relaxed pace .  Let DQ if you are carpooling.  \nDrive Instructions: Arrive at South Mt Park Entrance on Central Avenue. continue pass the second pay station   ( no fee but restrooms .) PassThree Table Picnic Area and take the next left at the faded sign for FIVE TABLE.  No restrooms at this TH.    DO NOT FOLLOW GOGGLE DIRECTIONS. PS if you go uphill you have gone to far – we are hiking uphill. 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-top-of-the-world-2/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T103000
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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-27/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Snake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101930
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Shaw Butte Loop
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Shaw Butte Loop  \nLocation: 12950 N 7th Street Phoenix   \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 3/12/2026  \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 8:00 AM  \nLeader(s): Debi Quarry  \nLeader Contact: debiquarry@gmail.com.  6025241433  \nCarpool? (Y/N) No  \nCarpool Time & Location:  \nHike Distance (estim): 5 miles  \nHike Time (estim): 3 hr  \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft  \nHike Description: Enjoy getting to know some of trails and history around NMVC. We will start at the Visitor center where we had our annual party\, take the Charles Christiansen Tr down the valley to Shaw Butte Trail .  Traveling clockwise on Trail 306 we go up the steep south side of Shaw Butte and stop in at Cloud Nine Restaurant Ruins . Sorry no food served.  At the top of the mt. the views of the valley will delight us and we will take a short break . On the down hill we can stop in at Hohokam ruins and see the petroglyphs replicated in the visitor center . This is a moderately difficult hike due to the steepness of the trail.  \nDrive Instructions: 12950 N 7th St Phoenix 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-shaw-butte-loop/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260321T090000
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SUMMARY:Coffee House Saturdays with live music – Performance by LeeLee Robert
DESCRIPTION:LeeLee uses songwriting and storytelling to inspire people to connect in a deeper way to themselves and their world. \nHer love of the western landscape inspires a lot of creativity.  She developed her “Cowgirl Jazz” style over decades of performing by blending the subtle colors and textures of jazz and blues with the powerful storytelling of traditional western music. \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-leelee-robert-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:20260328T090000
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SUMMARY:Coffee House Saturdays with live music – Performance by Fossil Creek
DESCRIPTION:Fossil Creek is Odie Piker\, Michael Greenleaf\, and Cowboy Wrecks. This acoustic trio blends storytelling and songcraft with deep Americana roots.\nWith a sound that drifts between folk\, country\, and old-timey charm\, Fossil Creek captures the spirit of the open road and the quiet poetry of everyday life. From wry ballads to dusty harmonies and foot-stomping rhythms\, each performer brings their own unique style — and together\, they create something timeless and true. \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. \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-fossil-creed/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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