Join us for the 2016 SPUR CROSS FAIR
When: Saturday, March 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area*
What: Learn about the archaeology of the Cave Creek/Spur Cross area through hikes, booths, guest speakers and live demonstrations!
There are booths from the Desert Foothills Chapter of AAS, Cave Creek Museum, Desert Awareness Group, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Sonoran Art League, Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Liberty Wildlife, Pottery and Gold Panning demonstrations, and much more. There are other children’s activities and crafts as well as the opportunity to view and hold prehistoric artifacts from the area. Come help celebrate Arizona Archaeology Month. Bring the whole family and have fun while learning about this beautiful state. See you there!
HIKES: Include First Mesa, Jewel of the Creek, and Rock Art.** Our speaker is Scott Wood retired Tonto National Forest Archaeologist.
*From Cave Creek road, turn North on to Spur Cross Road. Spur Cross Conservation Area is 4 ½ miles north. Although the Expo is free, there is a $3/adult park entrance fee. Children under 16 and those with Maricopa County Park or Spur Cross passes are free.
**Hikers should be prepared for desert walking with appropriate footwear, hats, snacks, and an adequate supply of bottled water!
Spur Cross Fair
Hikes
Saturday, March 12th, 2016
At 9:00 am join us for a hike to First Mesa along with archaeologist Mark Hackbarth to prehistoric Hohokam dwellings. This is a moderate 2.5 mile hike with some uphill walking. Allow a minimum of two hours.
At 9:30 am join the Desert Foothills Land Trust staff and docents on a journey through history at the Jewel of the Creek. This is a 1.0 mile hike with a steep trail down to the creek and requires crossing the creek twice. Allow a minimum of 1 ½ hours.
At 10:30 am join us for the Rock Art of Spur Cross hike to see some of the petroglyphs found in Spur Cross. These petroglyphs were created hundreds of years ago by the Hohokam influenced people. This is a moderate hike and allow a minimum of 1 ½ hours.
At 11:00am join the Desert Foothills Land Trust staff and docents on a journey through history at the Jewel of the Creek. This is a 1.0 mile hike with a steep trail down to the creek and requires crossing the creek twice. Allow a minimum of 1 ½ hours.
Spur Cross Fair
Speaker Event
Saturday, March 12th, 2016
SPEAKER OF THE DAY
At 1:30pm join Scott Wood, retired Forest Archaeologist /Heritage Program Manager Tonto National Forest, for his talk on the Prehistory of the foothills areas and how it all relates to both the Salt River Valley and Perry Mesa.
