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SUMMARY:Brown's Ranch Homestead - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Brown’s Ranch Interpretative Trail Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nBefore the Preserve was a reality\, part of this land was a ranch\, the historic Brown’s Ranch. Join us to explore this historical place\, full of memories of a different way of life and hear the stories of the people who lived here not long ago. The hike is about 3.0-mile round trip on a comfortable trail with moderate elevations over about 2.5 hours. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/browns-ranch-homestead-educational-hike-4/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114425
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SUMMARY:More Noteworthy & Notorious Arizonans - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:More Noteworthy and Notorious Arizonans Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nJoin a City of Scottsdale historian on anther storytelling hike about influential Arizonans such as Mr. Scottsdale\, a supreme court justice\, the godfather of shock rock\, the snake lady\, the first female state senator and suffragette\, and an Indian/non-Indian artist. All six have interesting tales behind their local or state history. 3 miles over about 2 hours. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/more-noteworthy-notorious-arizonans-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114425
CREATED:20251219T230409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T230409Z
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SUMMARY:All About Arizona - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:All About Arizona Educational Hike from Lost Dog Trailhead. \nThis hike is a celebration of Arizona; the state flower\, state tree\, state mineral\, and more. Join us on this Moderate hike with beautiful views and some uphill sections with rocky terrain. 3 miles over about 3 hours. \nBathrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/all-about-arizona-educational-hike-2/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114425
CREATED:20251222T214742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T214742Z
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SUMMARY:Love is a Many-Splendored Thing - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Love is a Many-Splendored Thing at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead  \nEnjoy a pleasant 2.5 hour\, 3 mile walk and imagine love and passion for the Women of the McDowells in the 1800-1900s. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs\, please. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/love-is-a-many-splendored-thing-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114425
CREATED:20251219T200738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T200738Z
UID:10000814-1771664400-1771678800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Crested Saguaro -Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Crested Saguaro Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead   \nJoin us on this Difficult hike as we pass by several crested saguaro cacti.  This hike is for experienced hikers and will cover 7.8 miles in about 4 hours. \nRestrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please.  Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/crested-saguaro-educational-hike-2/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114425
CREATED:20251219T225633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T225633Z
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SUMMARY:Lifecycle of the Saguaro - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Granite Mountain Trailhead. \nNative 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. This Moderate hike covers 4 miles in about 3 hours over some rolling hills. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lifecycle-of-the-saguaro-educational-hike-2/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114425
CREATED:20251223T173052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T185652Z
UID:10000839-1772269200-1772276400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Geology and Flora - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Geology and Flora–Whiskey Bottle and Black Hill at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nOn this hike you’ll see the direct connection between the environment and the desert ecosystem as the plant communities change distinctly when the local geology and terrain changes. The hike is 3 miles long and starts with a moderate climb but then eases into modest ups-and-downs. Expect to spend about 2 hours on the trails. \nThere are restrooms at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/geology-and-flora-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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