Nature's Medicine Cabinet Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Take a global look at the importance of plants and their physical properties and how they were used throughout the centuries to aid human well-being. We will start globally but then move to look at some of the medicinal plants found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

Sonoran Sundays - Raptor Rehabilitation at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Wild at Heart, a local raptor rescue organization, will provide an up-close encounter with several rescued birds of prey. Learn why these remarkable birds are rescued, how they can be rehabilitated and released back into the wild, and what can be done to protect their natural

Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various topics are discussed during the walk in the desert. The material will depend on the season, animals, plants, and will cover whatever is happening in this beautiful environment. Location: Granite

Secrets of the Preserve Educational Ride at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve, besides the excitement of trail riding? This is the ride for you! Join our stewards in exploring the Preserve's recent ranching history and the ancient way of life of the Native Americans in a stunning

Lecture- FIREWISE: How to Protect Your Home From Wildfire at Appaloosa Library or Virtual 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. Presenter: Captain Steve Hunter, Scottsdale Fire Department. Captain Hunter is a 35 year veteran

Biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead The Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world, and the closer you look, the more there is to see! Join us for a biodiversity walk along Camino Campana, where we will discover the incredible diversity of the Preserve and learn to see

Missions, Massacres & Plagues Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Join the expert archaeologist and historic preservationist and revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts, from Coronado to Alamo (1540-1850). Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~3 hours Bathrooms are

Flora in the Preserve Educational 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 iNaturalist app on your phone, it would be a helpful tool to identify different flora.

Wildlife Monitoring in the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead Join us for an easy walk to learn what it takes to do wildlife research in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Citizen scientists will discuss locating wildlife corridors, camera placement, and everything needed, including lots of patience, to produce research data. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400

Bike/Hike the South from Quartz Trailhead Join us on this ride and hike from the Quartz Trailhead. We will ride the Quartz Trail west to the Westworld Trail, go around the golf course and head uphill east on the Taliesin Trail to its intersection with the Quartz Trail. This will take us to the next

Preserve Origins Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is the largest continuous urban preserve in North America. It is part of the Sonoran Desert, the most biodiverse desert in the world. It encompasses over a third of the City of Scottsdale. How did all this happen? How did the people of Scottsdale

Giving Tuesday Support the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and our mission to preserve and advance natural open space through science, education, and stewardship on Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity.

Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various pertinent topics are discussed during the walk in the desert. The material will depend on the season, animals, plants, and will cover whatever is happening in this beautiful environment.

Women's Bike Ride at Fraesfield Trailhead This bike ride is a beginner skills and moderate cardio ride. Perfect for those that identify as women. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill Level: Easy Distance: ~9 miles Time: ~3.5 hours A bike with wide knobby tires is required. Please, no