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Ride Geology Educational Ride at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Ride Geology Educational Ride at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Ride Geology Educational Ride at Brown's Ranch Trailhead When, how and why did all those different rocks get into the Preserve? How about our own earthquake fault? This is an intermediate skills and moderate cardio ride and will take us through the various geological formations of the area. Get the big picture on a bike. […]
High Desert & Stagecoach Trails Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
High Desert & Stagecoach Trails Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
High Desert & Stagecoach Trails Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead This hike will take you into the High Desert Trail area with a stop at Cathedral Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~7.4 miles Time: ~4 hours Pets are not […]
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Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours 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 […]
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Granite Mountain Loop and Balanced Rock at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Granite Mountain Loop and Balanced Rock at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Granite Mountain Loop and Balanced Rock at Granite Mountain Trailhead Join us and hike on one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.8 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Pets […]
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Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed, old saguaros. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill […]
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Trailside Naturalist – Big Cats in the Preserve at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Trailside Naturalist – Big Cats in the Preserve at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Trailside Naturalist – Big Cats in the Preserve at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 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 […]
Desert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Desert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Desert 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 […]
Ride Thirty Miler at Pima Dynamite Trailhead
Ride Thirty Miler at Pima Dynamite Trailhead
Ride Thirty Miler at Pima Dynamite Trailhead This ride is longer and more intense than our other rides, tracking the perimeter of the northern Preserve. This is a difficult skill and a vigorous cardio ride. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~30 miles Time: ~5 […]
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Flora in the Preserve Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Flora in the Preserve Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Flora in the Preserve 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 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: […]
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Taliesin, Old Jeep and Ringtail Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Taliesin, Old Jeep and Ringtail Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Taliesin, Old Jeep and Ringtail Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Come hike some of the original trails in the Preserve with great views of Scottsdale and the desert. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - 12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~5.5 miles Time: ~3 hours Pets […]
Lecture- Architectural Design Principles for the Sonoran Desert at Mustang Library
Lecture- Architectural Design Principles for the Sonoran Desert at Mustang Library
Lecture- Architectural Design Principles for the Sonoran Desert at Mustang Library Doug Sydnor had an architectural practice in Scottsdale for many years. His presentation will explore the Sonoran Desert and the environmental conditions that suggest how an appropriate architecture should respond to these conditions. Such responses will include a series of passive energy saving concepts […]
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Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Walk 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 […]
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Expedition Days Homeschool Day at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Expedition Days Homeschool Day at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Expedition Days Homeschool Day at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us for a day of fun interactive experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your daily life affect the future of our environment. Location: Lost Dog Trailhead - 12601 N. […]
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Expedition Days Family Day at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Expedition Days Family Day at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Expedition Days Family Day at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us for a day of fun interactive experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your daily life affect the future of our environment. Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead – 12601 […]