Ride the Heart of the North at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZRide the Heart of the North at Granite Mountain Trailhead Skill level: Intermediate Distance: ~12 miles Time: ~3.5 hours This woman’s bike ride is an intermediate skill level ride and moderate cardio. This ride is perfect for women or those who identify as women. It is a step up in intensity from the previous Woman’s
Desert 101 South Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZDesert 101 South Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead - 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and
Trailside Naturalist – Big Cats in the Preserve at Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZTrailside Naturalist – Big Cats in the Preserve at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to learn about mountain lions that live in the Preserve. Mountain Lions, also known in North America as the puma, cougar, catamount or panther live in the Preserve. They are
Gateway Loop Hike at Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZGateway Loop Hike at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead - 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4.5 miles | Time: ~2.5 hours Finish out our hike season on the Gateway Loop that will take you into the heart of the McDowells. Challenging in the spring heat. Elevation gain of
Ride the Divide at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZRide the Divide at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Intermediate Distance: ~16 miles Time: ~3 hours Ride to the trails from the east side of Cholla Mountain to the Divide Trail on the north. We will travel to Hawknest Trail where we start
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZWalk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Lecture- Photographing Nature in the Desert at Mustang Library
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZLecture- Photographing Nature in the Desert at Mustang Library Location: Mustang Library - 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Join award-winning photographer Kathryn Dannay to learn how to improve your desert photography. Focusing on photographing nature, Kathryn will review composition guidelines, and then walk through the different nuances of photographing landscapes, versus flora versus
Tour de Scottsdale Packet Pickup at WestWorld of Scottsdale
Tour de Scottsdale Packet Pickup and Kickoff Event at WestWorld of Scottsdale The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is bringing back the Tour de Scottsdale. After a short hiatus due to COVID, this prestigious annual event, originally developed by DC Ranch, will host cyclists from all over the globe as they embark on a thrilling journey through
Tour de Scottsdale at WestWorld of Scottsdale
Tour de Scottsdale at WestWorld of Scottsdale The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is bringing back the Tour de Scottsdale. After a short hiatus due to COVID, this prestigious annual event, originally developed by DC Ranch, will host cyclists from all over the globe as they embark on a thrilling journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Scottsdale,
Bird Walk at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead
Tom’s Thumb Trailhead 23015 N. 128th Street, Scottsdale, AZBird Walk at Tom's Thumb Trailhead Location: Tom's Thumb Trailhead - 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Join us to see some of our cool weather resident birds such as phainopepla, white-crowned sparrow, black-throated sparrow, Brewer's sparrow, and ruby-crowned kinglet, in addition to year-round birds such as thrashers,
Wildflower Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZWildflower Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown's Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Distance: ~1 mile Time: ~2 hours Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join us to discover the incredible variety of flowers on
Mountain Bike Skills Clinic at Pima Dynamite Trailhead
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZMountain Bike Skills Clinic at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Beginner Distance: ~3 to 5 miles Time: ~3 hours New to mountain biking? Looking to refresh your skills, improve your technique, enhance safety awareness, and increase your overall enjoyment on the trails? Then
Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZLifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown's Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Distance: ~0.5 mile Time: ~2 hours Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro
Nature as Therapy Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZNature as Therapy Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Learn why time in nature makes you happier, healthier, and more creative. Join us on this easy walk where you will learn how to use nature as a
Phenology: Introduction to Plant Phenology Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZPhenology: Introduction to Plant Phenology Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown's Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours This leisurely walk along the Brown's Ranch Jane Rau Trail will introduce the study of the phases of plant life cycles, how and why the
Lecture- The Backstory of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Conservancy at Mustang Library
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZLecture- The Backstory of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Conservancy at Mustang Library The McDowell Sonoran Preserve - covering over 30,000 acres - can be described as the ‘crown jewel’ of Scottsdale. Residents and visitors alike may take it for granted, but it is the result of a hard-fought, two-decades-long citizen campaign. The creation of
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZWalk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Desert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZDesert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran
Lecture- Firewise: How to Protect Your Home from Wildfire at Mustang Library
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZFirewise: How to Protect Your Home from Wildfire 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. Location: Scottsdale Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Lecture- Green Buildings at Scale at Mustang Library
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZGreen Buildings at Scale: How Scottsdale Became One of the Top Five Cities in the Country to Adopt and Implement a Green Construction Code Presenter: Anthony Floyd, FAIA Location: Mustang Library: 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Established in 1998, Scottsdale's Green Building Program was the first in the state and fifth in the