Boojada Adventure Walk at Gateway Trailhead When you think about Halloween, it's normal to think of the most well-known symbols of Halloween, spiders, spider webs and bats as spooky and scary. But, if you look at their existence in the Sonoran Desert, you may discover that sometimes the things you fear the most are creatures

Expedition Days Family Day at Lost Dog Trailhead It is BACK! Expedition Days – Family Day is set to happen at the Lost Dog Wash Trailhead! Stop by anytime for 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

Arthropods of the Sonoran Desert Family Educational Hike at Gateway Trailhead Scorpions, spiders, bees, and wasps are just the beginning. There are more species of arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Come and discover the fascinating and diverse world of arthropods and their role in the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.

Sensing the Desert Family Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead What do you see? Can you smell that? Did you hear something? Use your senses to make the desert come alive on this fun and active family walk. Be ready to really experience so much of what the desert has to offer. This “sensational” and educational