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SUMMARY:The World of Arthropods - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:The World of Arthropods at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead \nSpiders\, scorpions\, bees\, and wasps are just the beginning–there are more species of Arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Join us on an easy 2 hour walk to discover the fascinating and diverse world of Arthropods and their role in the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. \nBathrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring water 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/the-world-of-arthropods-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20251219T204203Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Desert - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Hidden Desert at Fraesfield Trailhead.   \nWalking through the Desert gives you half the story. There is a hidden world of nocturnal critters. If you look carefully\, you can see the evidence of their middens\, burrows and holes. What else is concealed around you? Let us unlock those mysteries on the Camino Campana and reveal the Hidden Desert. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead.  Please bring water and snacks for the trail.  Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/hidden-desert-educational-walk-3/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260208T100000
DTSTAMP:20251219T202928Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nJoin our bird experts on this 2-hour walk for a good chance to see some of our year-round bird residents such as: cactus wren\, Gila woodpecker\, ladder-backed woodpecker\, Harris’s hawk\, verdin or Say’s phoebe – as well as some seasonal arrivals. \nRestrooms available at the trailhead\, but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Bring your binoculars. Arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/bird-walk-13/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T120000
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SUMMARY:Lifecycle of the Saguaro - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Fraesfield 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 easy walk covers one mile in about 2 hours over easy paths. \nRestrooms available at the trailhead\, but no water. 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-walk-2/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20251219T223524Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T223524Z
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SUMMARY:Geology of Tom's Thumb - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Geology of Tom’s Thumb at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead.  \nEnjoy a 90-minute walk near the Tom’s Thumb trailhead to learn about the geology we see around us.  Geology basics will be discussed as well as the processes that shaped the McDowells and nearby mountain ranges. We will talk about mineralogy\, weathering processes and volcanism in Arizona as well as geology’s impact on the people\, plants and animals in the area. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to start of the walk. Restrooms at the trailhead but no water. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and 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/geology-of-toms-thumb-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Tom’s Thumb Trailhead\, 23015 N 128th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T103000
DTSTAMP:20251219T224927Z
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SUMMARY:Brown's Ranch Stories - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Brown’s Ranch Stories at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead \nJoin us on a half mile 90-minute walk on the Jane Rau trail where we will talk about the people and events that shaped the history of the Brown’s Ranch area. We will discuss the Indigenous people who lived here\, the role of the military in the region\, the ranching history of the region and some of the people who laid the groundwork for what Brown’s Ranch is today. \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/browns-ranch-stories-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20251219T223654Z
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SUMMARY:Geology Along the Campana Trail - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Geology Along the Campana Trail at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nThis two-hour\, leisurely-paced guided walk will highlight some of the geologic features visible from the Camino Campana Trail. We’ll discuss the rocks\, landscape\, and geologic history with reference to how they influence the climate\, ecology and human history of the region. \nNo dogs please. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/geology-along-the-campana-trail-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20251223T172023Z
CREATED:20251223T172023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172023Z
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SUMMARY:Women of the McDowells - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Women of the McDowells – Doctors\, Lawyers\, and Spies at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead \nThis leisurely two-hour\, half mile walk along the Kovach Family Trail will tell the story of three well educated\, visionary\, bold and brilliant women who challenged and changed the “status quo”! \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/women-of-the-mcdowells-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20251219T210807Z
CREATED:20251219T210807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T210807Z
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SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Desert 101 at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. \nThis walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve\, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. \nRestrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/sonoran-desert-101-educational-walk-8/
LOCATION:Tom’s Thumb Trailhead\, 23015 N 128th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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