Lecture- FIREWISE: How to Protect Your Home From Wildfire at Appaloosa Library or Virtual
Appaloosa Library 7377 E Silverstone Dr, ScottsdaleLecture- FIREWISE: How to Protect Your Home From Wildfire at Appaloosa Library or Virtual A history of Wildfire in the "Mega Fire" era in the United States, and how a comprehensive Firewise program works to protect homes in Scottsdale from ignition. Presenter: Captain Steve Hunter, Scottsdale Fire Department. Captain Hunter is a 35 year veteran
Women’s Fitness Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZWomen's Fitness Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Join us for a hike to Cathedral Rock where we will discuss early inhabitant women and how they may have spent their time in this lovely place. We will also discuss hiking safety tips and ways to make hiking more enjoyable. This hike is perfect for those who
Biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZBiodiversity in the Sonoran Desert Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead The Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world, and the closer you look, the more there is to see! Join us for a biodiversity walk along Camino Campana, where we will discover the incredible diversity of the Preserve and learn to see
Missions, Massacres & Plagues Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZMissions, Massacres & Plagues Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Join the expert archaeologist and historic preservationist and revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts, from Coronado to Alamo (1540-1850). Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~3 hours Bathrooms are
Flora in the Preserve Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZFlora in the Preserve Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead The Preserve is located in one of the most biodiverse areas of the Sonoran Desert. Learn about the plant life that thrives in this area. Note: If you have the iNaturalist app on your phone, it would be a helpful tool to identify different flora.
Tom’s Thumb Trailhead to Lookout Mt. Fitness Hike
Tom’s Thumb Trailhead 23015 N. 128th Street, Scottsdale, AZTom’s Thumb Trailhead to Lookout Mt. Fitness Hike This difficult hike has a steep trail with amazing rock formations. 1,200 ft. elevation gain. This is for experienced hikers. Location: Tom's Thumb Trailhead - 23015 North 128th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~5.8 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the trailheads.
Wildlife Monitoring in the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZWildlife Monitoring in the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead Join us for an easy walk to learn what it takes to do wildlife research in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Citizen scientists will discuss locating wildlife corridors, camera placement, and everything needed, including lots of patience, to produce research data. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400
Virtual Lecture – The Full Story of Pueblo Grande (or at Least a Few Chapters)
Online OnlyVirtual Lecture - The Full Story of Pueblo Grande (or at Least a Few Chapters) The Hohokam are a remarkable civilization that inhabited the Valley of the Sun for over 1,000 years. They built an extensive canal system throughout the Salt, Gila, and Rio Verde valleys. Pueblo Grande is one of the last remaining pre-contact
More Pie Please Fitness Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZMore Pie Please Fitness Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us on this hike to burn off some calories with family and friends. You won’t feel a bit guilty about having that second piece of pie! Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - 12601 North 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~2.5
Bike/Hike the South from Quartz Trailhead
Quartz Trailhead (undeveloped, no services) N 104th St &, N 102nd St, Scottsdale, AZBike/Hike the South from Quartz Trailhead Join us on this ride and hike from the Quartz Trailhead. We will ride the Quartz Trail west to the Westworld Trail, go around the golf course and head uphill east on the Taliesin Trail to its intersection with the Quartz Trail. This will take us to the next
Preserve Origins Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZPreserve Origins Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is the largest continuous urban preserve in North America. It is part of the Sonoran Desert, the most biodiverse desert in the world. It encompasses over a third of the City of Scottsdale. How did all this happen? How did the people of Scottsdale
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday Support the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and our mission to preserve and advance natural open space through science, education, and stewardship on Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity.
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZWalk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various pertinent topics are discussed during the walk in the desert. The material will depend on the season, animals, plants, and will cover whatever is happening in this beautiful environment.
Women’s Bike Ride at Fraesfield Trailhead
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZWomen's Bike Ride at Fraesfield Trailhead This bike ride is a beginner skills and moderate cardio ride. Perfect for those that identify as women. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill Level: Easy Distance: ~9 miles Time: ~3.5 hours A bike with wide knobby tires is required. Please, no
Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZDesert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead Everything in the desert is connected and always changing. We'll explore how the environment--the mountains, the rocks, the climate, the washes, and more--affects the plants and animals that live here, how living things in turn change the environment, and how climate change and increasing development may impact what
Sonoran Sundays- Geology of the McDowell Mountains at Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZSonoran Sundays- Geology of the McDowell Mountains at Gateway Trailhead One of the geologists who was instrumental in the discovery of the Marcus Landslide in the McDowell Mountains will be sharing information on the unique rock forms and geology of the region. This educational presentation will offer interesting insights on the geological history and evolution
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead
Tom’s Thumb Trailhead 23015 N. 128th Street, Scottsdale, AZWalk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Tom's Thumb Trailhead Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various pertinent topics are discussed during the walk in the desert. The material will depend on the season, animals, plants, and will cover whatever is happening in this beautiful environment. Location:
Desert Origins and Adaptations Educational Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZDesert Origins and Adaptations Educational Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Why is the Sonoran Desert here? Join us as we examine how climate and geomorphology interact to create a desert. The presenter will compare and contrast North American deserts, then focus on our Sonoran home and some adaptations necessary to survive this harsh environment. Location:
Lecture- Flora of the MSP, Part 1 (Cacti, Trees, and Large Shrubs) at Mustang Library OR Virtual
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZLecture- Flora of the MSP, Part 1 (Cacti, Trees, and Large Shrubs) at Mustang Library OR Virtual An exploration of the plant life found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We live in the most diverse desert in the world. Learn more about the vegetation found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This lecture will focus on
High Desert, Broken Spoke, Hawknest Trails Fitness Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZHigh Desert, Broken Spoke, Hawknest Trails Fitness Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead This difficult hike will allow you to explore some of the remote trails in the northwest area of the Preserve. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 North Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~7.9 miles Time: