Name: Geology – Educational Ride
Start: 2026-02-15T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-15T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

February 2026
February 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to Preserve Trailheads and Trails Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Introduction to Preserve Trailheads and Trails at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This hike will be targeted to visitors or those fairly new to the Preserve trails. The hike will be about 7 miles, taking about 3 hours, and cover a variety of trails to highlight various aspects of the Preserve trails and point out key locations […]

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February 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hidden Desert – Educational Walk

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

The Hidden Desert at Fraesfield Trailhead. Walking 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 […]

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February 8 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Bird Walk

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Bird Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. Join 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. Restrooms available at the trailhead, but no water. […]

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February 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

More Noteworthy & Notorious Arizonans – Educational Hike

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

More Noteworthy and Notorious Arizonans Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead. Join a City of Scottsdale historian on anther storytelling hike about influential Arizonans such as Mr. Scottsdale, a supreme court justice, the godfather of shock rock, the snake lady, the first female state senator and suffragette, and an Indian/non-Indian artist. All six have interesting tales […]

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February 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Walk

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. Native 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. Restrooms […]

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February 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

All About Arizona – Educational Hike

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

All About Arizona Educational Hike from Lost Dog Trailhead. This hike is a celebration of Arizona; the state flower, state tree, state mineral, and more. Join us on this Moderate hike with beautiful views and some uphill sections with rocky terrain. 3 miles over about 3 hours. Bathrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring […]

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February 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 2

Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 2 at Pima Dynamite Trailhead. This program is aimed at helping riders build confidence and control across beginner-level terrain, reinforcing foundational skills while introducing essential techniques for handling small obstacles, climbs, descents, and corners. By the end, riders are expected to demonstrate improved balance, control, and maneuverability, effectively apply braking, […]

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February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Geology of Tom’s Thumb – Educational Walk

Tom's Thumb Trailhead 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Geology of Tom's Thumb at Tom's Thumb Trailhead. Enjoy 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 […]

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February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Love is a Many-Splendored Thing – Educational Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Love is a Many-Splendored Thing at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Enjoy a pleasant 2.5 hour, 3 mile walk and imagine love and passion for the Women of the McDowells in the 1800-1900s. Please arrive 15 minutes start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs, […]

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February 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

North and South Diablo Trails Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

North and South Diablo Hike from Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This hike will visit the unique trails of North and South Diablo north of Cholla Mountain. This Very Difficult hike will take us past the iconic formations of the Amphitheater and Cathedral Rock on the Cholla Loop and return on the Corral Trail near the new […]

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February 14 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Lecture – Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Arizona is home to a diverse array of poisonous and venomous creatures. More species of venomous reptiles are found here than in any other U.S. state. Many of these are […]

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February 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Geology – Educational Ride

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Ride (Int.) Geology Educational Ride from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. When, how and why did all those different rocks get into the Preserve? How about our own earthquake fault? This Intermediate Skills and Moderate Cardio Ride for about 3 hours over 11-12 miles will take us thru the various geological formations of the area. Get the […]

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February 2026

Hidden Desert – Educational Walk

Bird Walk

More Noteworthy & Notorious Arizonans – Educational Hike

Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Walk

All About Arizona – Educational Hike

Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 2

Geology of Tom’s Thumb – Educational Walk

Love is a Many-Splendored Thing – Educational Hike

Lecture – Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona

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