We ask that all Park Stewards interested in participating in any of the projects/programs or events below make contact with the Park Steward Liaison first. This is important, as items may be cancelled or areas changed with little notice beforehand – and we’d like a way to keep you up-to-date on what’s going on.
Current Events
February
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Name of Program or Project: Dreamy Draw Revitalization (ongoing project)
Day and Date: Sunday, March 1, continuing every other Sunday through May
Time to Meet: 7:45 a.m.
Exact location to meet: South ramada at Dreamy Draw Park, 2421 E. Northern Ave.
Actual time of project or program: 8 to 11 a.m.
What is the project or program: Erosion control, trimming, & other projects in park & on trails
Park Steward Liaison to contact for more information:
Vicki Engbrecht
602-262-7901
vicki.engbrecht@phoenix.gov
Name of Program or Project: Dreamy Draw Revitalization
Day and Date: Sunday, March 15, continuing every other Sunday through May (ongoing project)
Time to Meet: 7:45 a.m.
Exact location to meet: South ramada at Dreamy Draw Park, 2421 E. Northern Ave.
Actual time of project or program: 8 to 11 a.m.
What is the project or program: Erosion control, trimming, & other projects in park & on trails
Park Steward Liaison to contact for more information:
Vicki Engbrecht
602-262-7901
vicki.engbrecht@phoenix.gov
Name of Program or Project: Dreamy Draw Revitalization
Day and Date: Sunday, March 29, continuing every other Sunday through May (ongoing project)
Time to Meet: 7:45 a.m.
Exact location to meet: South ramada at Dreamy Draw Park, 2421 E. Northern Ave.
Actual time of project or program: 8 to 11 a.m.
What is the project or program: Erosion control, trimming, & other projects in park & on trails
Park Steward Liaison to contact for more information:
Vicki Engbrecht
602-262-7901
vicki.engbrecht@phoenix.gov
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Name of Program or Project: South Mountain Park trail repair/maintenance
Day and Date: Wed, April 22nd, and then every wednesday until May 20th (ongoing project)
Time to Meet: 7:00 am
Exact location to meet: Will be stated to Stewards once they have contacted the liason and confirmed.
Actual time of project or program: 7 to 11 a.m.
What is the project or program: trail repair and erosion control of trails. We will be moving large boulders, moving dirt and rocks, placing boulders and fixing water bars on various trail sections. be ready to hike in with tools, wearing close toed shoes, sun protection, and carry water.
Park Steward Liaison to contact for more information:
Allyson Brennan, Park Ranger II
602-262-7393
allyson.brennan@phoenix.gov
Name of Program or Project: Dreamy Draw Revitalization (ongoing project)
Day and Date: Sunday, April 26, continuing every other Sunday through May
Time to Meet: 7:45 a.m.
Exact location to meet: South ramada at Dreamy Draw Park, 2421 E. Northern Ave.
Actual time of project or program: 8 to 11 a.m.
What is the project or program: Erosion control, trimming, & other projects in park & on trails
Park Steward Liaison to contact for more information:
Vicki Engbrecht
602-262-7901
vicki.engbrecht@phoenix.gov
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Name of The Program or Project: Judith Tunnell Barrier-Free Trail Repair & Maintence Project
Day and Date: Sat., May 30th, 2009
Exact location to meet: South Mountain Environmental Education Center, 10409 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Actual time of project or program: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
What is the project or program: You will be working with teenagers that are working towards hours for City of Phoenix River Rampage trip. We will be sweeping off dirt and soil on the barrier free trail, filling in small holes on the trail, cleaning signs, closing off undesignated trails, trimming bushes and trees. We will be placing rip rap where needed for erosion problem areas. If time permits, placing wood fencing in.
Park Steward Liason to contact for more information:
Allyson Brennan, Park Ranger II
(602) 262-7393
allyson.brennan@phoenix.gov
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June
Name of the Program or Project: Judith Tunnel Barrier - Free Trail Repair & Maintenance Project
Day and Date: Friday, June 5th, 2009
Exact location to meet: South Mountain Environmental Education Center, 10409 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Actual time of project or program: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
What is the project or program: You will be working with teenagers that are working towards hours for City of Phoenix River Rampage trip. We will be sweeping off dirt and soil of the barrier free trail, filling in small holes on the trail, cleaning signs, closing off undesignated trails, trimming bushes and trees. We will be placing rip rap where needed for erosion problem areas. If time permits, placing wood fencing in.
Park Steward Liason to contact for more information:
Allyson Brennan, Park Ranger II
602-262-7393
allyson.brennan@phoenix.gov
Name of Program or Project: Meet Your Ranger and Steward Day, in celebration of National Trails Day
Day and Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Exact locations(s) to meet: One is at the Pima Canyon Trailhead (east entrance), Desert Foothills Trailhead (south entrance), and Holbert Trailhead (central entrance)
Actual time of project or program: 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
What is the project or program: Meet and greet the park users with the park rangers at each trailhead. Answer questions related to the park and hand out pertinet information regarding trails, trail use, regulations, and park user information. Good chance to gather helpful information from the rangers and from the public, as well as give helpful information to all park user groups.
Park Steward Liason to contact for more information:
Allyson Brennan, Park Ranger II
602-262-7393
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July
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August
Name of Program or Project: Full Moon Sunset Hike
Day and Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009
Time to Meet: 7:20 p.m.
Actual time of project or program:
7:30-9:30 p.m.
What is the project or program:
Interpretive Hike
Park Steward Liaison to contact for more information:
Allyson Brennan
602-262-7393
allyson.brennan@phoenix.gov
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September
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October
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November
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December
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