Wildflower Educational Hike from Granite Mountain Trailhead. Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join our knowledgeable stewards on this Moderate hike to discover the incredible variety of flowers in this area of the Preserve. 3 miles over about 3 hours. Restrooms are available at the […]
Matriarchy in the McDowells at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. In 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. There are restrooms and water at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Plan […]
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, […]
Flora in the Desert/Wildflowers Walk at Tom's Thumb Trailhead. Come 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. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no […]
Tom's Thumb Lookouts Hike at Tom's Thumb Trailhead. This Very Difficult hike starts at the Tom Thumb Trailhead and travels 6.6 miles with a net elevation gain of around 1,600 feet over 3 to 3½ hours. We will initially head up the Tom's Thumb Trail to the TT9 location and have a great view of […]
Bird Migrations – Nature’s Intricately Timed Dance Saturday, March 14, 2026, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 While we enjoy the cheerful presence of local birds at our feeders, each season brings surprise visitors—migratory birds that seem to arrive out of thin air. But their journeys […]
Ride Hawknest and Axle Grease (Int.) from Pima Dynamite Trailhead. Join us on this ride up Axle Grease to West Express, Hawknest, and Basalt Ridge, ending with an exciting flowy downhill on Hawknest back to the trailhead for about a 15-mile ride of moderate cardio and some intermediate technical skills. Make sure your bike is […]
All About Plant Phenology at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This leisurely walk along the Brown's Ranch Jane Rau trail will introduce you to the Conservancy’s ongoing phenology project in the Preserve. WHAT is Phenology? Phenology is the science of studying life cycle events in plants and animals. When does it grow, when is it dormant, when […]
Brown's Mountain Lookout to Interpretive Trail at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This “combo” hike/education event will take us up the Brown's Ranch Trail to the Lookout and then head over to the Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail to be introduced to the history of the Brown's Ranch. For this 4.3-mile Moderate hike with about 450 feet of […]
Women’s Bike Ride (Beg.) from Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This women’s bike ride is a beginner skill level ride and moderate cardio. This ride is perfect for women or those who identify as women. It is a “No Drop” ride, meaning no one will be left behind. Plan on about 3.5 hours to cover approximately 15 […]
Balanced Rock Hike from Granite Mountain Trailhead. This moderate hike to Balanced Rock and back is one of the most popular from this trailhead and is a gradual uphill on rolling terrain. Plan on 2 hours for 4.5 miles with 300 ft. of elevation gain. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please […]
Flora in the Desert/Wildflowers Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. The 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. There […]
