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SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/wildflower-walk-3/
LOCATION:Tom’s Thumb Trailhead\, 23015 N 128th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T090000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Desert Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/hidden-desert-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
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SUMMARY:Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/desert-101-educational-walk-9/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T231713Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/bird-walk-10/
LOCATION:Tom’s Thumb Trailhead\, 23015 N 128th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251007T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20250910T195856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T201201Z
UID:10000701-1759824000-1759831200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Quartz Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Quartz Trailhead \nJoin our birding experts on this easy 2 hour walk over a rocky trail. In addition to seeing our year-round bird residents\, we may see some migrants passing through. Possible sightings include: phainopepla\, American kestrel\, gilded flicker\, curve-billed thrasher\, Abert’s towhee or various warblers. \nMeet at the Quartz Trail parking lot (SW corner of McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd. & 104th St.). No bathrooms at trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. Bring your binoculars. 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/bird-walk-at-quartz-trailhead-2/
LOCATION:Quartz Trailhead\, J4GV+Q5R Scottsdale\, Arizona
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
GEO:33°37'37.2"N;111°51'25.6"W
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20250910T202834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T211805Z
UID:10000703-1760774400-1760779800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Desert 101 at Brown’s Ranch 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/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20250910T202832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171131Z
UID:10000706-1761206400-1761211800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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/
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:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20250910T202832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T213420Z
UID:10000708-1761379200-1761386400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Predators and Prey - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Predators and Prey – Balancing the Ecosystem at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead  \nJoin us for a fascinating two-hour leisurely walk exploring the dynamic relationship between predators and prey. Discover how desert animals like coyotes\, bobcats\, mountain lions\, raptors\, and snakes have evolved to hunt\, and how their prey—such as deer and rodents—have adapted to survive. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. 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/predators-and-prey-educational-walk/
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:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20250910T202730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T214705Z
UID:10000712-1761811200-1761818400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Boojada Adventure - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Boojada Adventure Walk at Gateway Trailhead \nWhen you think about Halloween\, it’s normal to think of spooky and scary symbols like spiders\, spider webs\, and bats. But if you learn a little more about these creatures in the Sonoran Desert\, you may discover that there is not much to be afraid of! So\, join us while we turn Halloween on its head and discuss all things related to our spooky Sonoran Desert. \nBathrooms and water are available at the trailhead. No dogs please. Bring water for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before the walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/boojada-adventure-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251010T224305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T224305Z
UID:10000725-1761987600-1761994800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Desert 101 – 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 Trail and reveal the hidden desert. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. 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-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:20251102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251010T225105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T225105Z
UID:10000728-1762070400-1762077600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Granite Mountain 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-11/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251010T225843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T225843Z
UID:10000730-1762419600-1762426800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251010T230151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T230151Z
UID:10000731-1762592400-1762599600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Walk Like a Tortoise - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk Like a Tortoise Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nJoin us as we learn about and look for signs of the Sonoran Desert Tortoise. This leisurely walk of less than 1 mile on the Jane Rau Trail will give us plenty of time to tell stories about the tortoise. We will talk about their history\, how they survive\, how they play host to so many other animals\, and the research that the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is doing to learn more about them. \nWater and restrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. 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/walk-like-a-tortoise-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251010T232148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T232148Z
UID:10000736-1763024400-1763031600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Desert Connections - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nEverything in the desert is connected and always changing. We’ll explore how the environment–the mountains\, the rocks\, the climate\, the washes–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 we see here. \nBring water for the trail. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. 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/desert-connections-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251010T232812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T233920Z
UID:10000739-1763197200-1763204400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Nature's Medicine Cabinet - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Nature’s Medicine Cabinet Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nTake a global look of the importance of plants and their physical properties and how they were used throughout the centuries to aid in man’s wellbeing. We will start globally but then move to look at some of medicinal plants found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. No dogs please. 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/natures-medicine-cabinet-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:20251129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251011T000334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T000414Z
UID:10000748-1764406800-1764414000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Desert 101 at Gateway 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-3/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251011T000848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T000848Z
UID:10000750-1764838800-1764846000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:The World of Arthropods - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:The World of Arthropods at Gateway 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/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251017T180900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180921Z
UID:10000752-1765011600-1765018800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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-4/
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:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251017T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T181125Z
UID:10000753-1765011600-1765018800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Secrets of the Preserve - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nReady to discover more about what is in the Preserve? Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures\, from the plants and animals to the recent and ancient history in a stunning geological setting. \nThere are restrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water\, snacks and your curiosity. Plan to arrive 15 mins. prior to the start of the walk. No dogs please. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/secrets-of-the-preserve-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251017T185907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T185907Z
UID:10000758-1765443600-1765450800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Lifecycle of the Saguaro - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch 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 0.5 miles in about 2 hours over easy paths. \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-walk/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251017T190552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T190552Z
UID:10000759-1765616400-1765623600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Hunter/Gatherers - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hunters and Gatherers Educational Hike from Lost Dog Trailhead. \nJoin our expert Archaeologist as we explore the challenges of the Archaic hunter and gatherer to survive and thrive in the Sonoran Desert of 2\,000 years ago. See important desert flora and fauna\, hunting sites and their importance to the survival of an Archaic band. This Moderate hike covers 3 miles over about 2.5 hours with some elevation gain. \nRestrooms 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/hunter-gatherers-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251017T192049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T192049Z
UID:10000764-1765965600-1765972800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Noteworthy & Notorious Arizonans - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Noteworthy and Notorious Arizonans Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nJoin a former City of Scottsdale archeologist for an easy hike of discovery and hear tales – some taller than others – of some of our lesser known Arizona heroes\, heroines and villains. Not so notables include a woman prospector (The Miner’s Angel)\, Arizona Rangers\, a lady bandit\, a local ranch foreman\, a woman freed from Mohave captivity\, and a southwestern-modern architect (think City Hall). 3 miles over about 2.5 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/noteworthy-notorious-arizonans-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251017T192256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T192256Z
UID:10000765-1766048400-1766055600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:A Meditation Walk
DESCRIPTION:A Meditation Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nStep away from the day to day and discover inner peace as you immerse yourself in the beauty and power of the Sonoran Desert on a mindful ½ mile journey on the gentle and beautiful Jane Rau Trail. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to 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/a-meditation-walk/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251017T192546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T192546Z
UID:10000766-1766221200-1766228400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:True Grit - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:True Grit at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nJoin us on a leisurely one mile\, two hour walk and we will talk about what life was like for women who settled in the McDowells in the 19th and early 20th centuries making their lives with the military\, working the land\, ranching and in the office. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the walk. No dogs please. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/true-grit-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251017T194608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T171702Z
UID:10000771-1766829600-1766836800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Desert 101 at Fraesfield 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-5/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251203T192405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T192405Z
UID:10000788-1767434400-1767441600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Desert 101 at Gateway 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-6/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260104T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251203T191156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T191156Z
UID:10000787-1767513600-1767520800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Tom’s Thumb 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-12/
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:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251203T230127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T230127Z
UID:10000792-1767866400-1767873600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Poisonous Arthropods in the Preserve - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Poisonous Arthropods in the Preserve at Gateway Trailhead. \nArthropods are the most diverse of all animals\, comprising over 85 percent of all living animal species! A variety of arthropods in the Sonoran Desert use poisons for defense against predators or to kill or immobilize prey. Some of these animals are also venomous\, like scorpions\, but others produce poisonous chemicals\, like blister beetles. Join us to learn how these amazing creatures thrive in our own backyard. \nRestrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring snacks and water for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of the walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/poisonous-arthropods-in-the-preserve-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251203T231353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T231353Z
UID:10000794-1768039200-1768046400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Predators and Prey - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Predators and Prey – Balancing the Ecosystem at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead  \nJoin us for a fascinating two-hour leisurely walk exploring the dynamic relationship between predators and prey. Discover how desert animals like coyotes\, bobcats\, mountain lions\, raptors\, and snakes have evolved to hunt\, and how their prey—such as deer and rodents—have adapted to survive. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. 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/predators-and-prey-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:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215851
CREATED:20251203T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T233103Z
UID:10000800-1768471200-1768478400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Nature's Medicine Cabinet - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Nature’s Medicine Cabinet Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nTake a global look of the importance of plants and their physical properties and how they were used throughout the centuries to aid in man’s wellbeing. We will start globally but then move to look at some of medicinal plants found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. No dogs please. 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/natures-medicine-cabinet-educational-walk-3/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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