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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T100000
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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:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251219T224927Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251219T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T172023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T172023Z
UID:10000838-1772100000-1772107200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251219T210807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T210807Z
UID:10000824-1772272800-1772280000@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-8/
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:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T183910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T183910Z
UID:10000851-1772701200-1772708400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Wildflowers and Flora of the Desert - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Flora in the Desert/Wildflowers Walk at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. \nCome celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join our knowledgeable stewards on this 2 hour walk to discover the incredible variety of flowers in this area of the preserve. \nRestrooms are available 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 walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/wildflowers-and-flora-of-the-desert-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:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T175346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T175346Z
UID:10000842-1772874000-1772881200@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-9/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260310T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164501Z
UID:10000840-1773129600-1773136800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Fraesfield 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-14/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T192434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192434Z
UID:10000858-1773306000-1773313200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Matriarchy in the McDowells - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Matriarchy in the McDowells at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nIn honor of International Women’s Day\, we are celebrating women–both those who are human and those in the animal kingdom–with a leisurely walk on the Jane Rau trail. \nThere are restrooms and water 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/matriarchy-in-the-mcdowells-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:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T184338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184338Z
UID:10000852-1773478800-1773486000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Wildflowers and Flora of the Desert - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Flora in the Desert/Wildflowers Walk at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. \nCome celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join our knowledgeable stewards on this 2 hour walk to discover the incredible variety of flowers in this area of the preserve. \nRestrooms are available 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 walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/wildflowers-and-flora-of-the-desert-educational-walk-2/
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:20260315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T194405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T194429Z
UID:10000860-1773565200-1773572400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:All About Plant Phenology - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:All About Plant Phenology at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThis leisurely walk along the Brown’s Ranch Jane Rau trail will introduce you to the Conservancy’s ongoing phenology project in the Preserve. \nWHAT is Phenology? Phenology is the science of studying life cycle events in plants and animals. When does it grow\, when is it dormant\, when does it reproduce? \nWHY Phenology? The data we collect on each year’s new leaves\, flowers and fruit is vital information to help scientists better understand how changing climate conditions are affecting all living organisms worldwide. \nPhenology data helps us to make adaptive management decisions as to how we might be able to help mitigate adverse effects. \nThere are restrooms and water 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/wildflowers-and-flora-of-the-desert-educational-walk-6/
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:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T185107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T162329Z
UID:10000853-1773910800-1773918000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Wildflowers and Flora of the Desert - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Flora in the Desert/Wildflowers Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThe 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: If you have the i-Naturalist application on your phone\, it would be a helpful tool to identify different flora. \nThere are restrooms and water 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/wildflowers-and-flora-of-the-desert-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T162443Z
UID:10000854-1774083600-1774090800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Wildflowers and Flora of the Desert - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Flora in the Desert/Wildflowers Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThe 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: If you have the i-Naturalist application on your phone\, it would be a helpful tool to identify different flora. \nThere are restrooms and water 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/wildflowers-and-flora-of-the-desert-educational-walk-4/
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:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T185722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185722Z
UID:10000855-1774515600-1774522800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Wildflowers and Flora of the Desert - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Flora in the Desert/Wildflowers Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThe 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: If you have the i-Naturalist application on your phone\, it would be a helpful tool to identify different flora. \nThere are restrooms and water 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/wildflowers-and-flora-of-the-desert-educational-walk-5/
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:20260412T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260412T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041514
CREATED:20251223T174224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T174224Z
UID:10000841-1775979000-1775986200@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-15/
LOCATION:Tom’s Thumb Trailhead\, 23015 N 128th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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