Lecture- The Backstory of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Conservancy at Mustang Library The McDowell Sonoran Preserve - covering over 30,000 acres - can be described as the ‘crown jewel’ of Scottsdale. Residents and visitors alike may take it for granted, but it is the result of a hard-fought, two-decades-long citizen campaign. The creation of

Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Desert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran

Firewise: How to Protect Your Home from Wildfire A history of Wildfire in the "Mega Fire" era in the United States, and how a comprehensive Firewise program works to protect homes in Scottsdale from ignition. Location: Scottsdale Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Green Buildings at Scale: How Scottsdale Became One of the Top Five Cities in the Country to Adopt and Implement a Green Construction Code Presenter: Anthony Floyd, FAIA Location: Mustang Library: 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Established in 1998, Scottsdale's Green Building Program was the first in the state and fifth in the

Animal Mind Games Have you ever been startled by an animal on the trail or around your house and wondered why you didn’t see it at all until perhaps it moved? We’ll explore animal camouflage – what it is, how it’s used, and why it’s effective – using actual examples including some from the Sonoran