South Diablo Trail Explorer Fitness Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead This hike will head to the South Diablo Trail where you will experience several interesting boulder formations. There will be stops at Cathedral Rock and the Amphitheater along the way. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

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 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 wonderful environment. Location:

Noteworthy and Notorious Arizonans Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Join a former City of Scottsdale archaeologist in a hike of discovery and hear tales, some taller than others and some of our lesser known Arizona heroes, heroines, and villains. Not so notables include a woman prospector (The Miner’s Angel), Arizona Rangers, a lady bandit, a

Learn the Line at Granite Mountain Trailhead Have you felt nervous or unsure about how to ride over that rock or around that technical corner?  Come out and ‘learn the line’ to gain confidence on technical pieces, both up and down hills, speed control, body position, and moving your weight around. This is an intermediate

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

Arthropods at Gateway Trailhead Did you know that 84% of all animal species are Arthropods and they have a major role in maintaining ecosystems as pollinators, recyclers of nutrients, scavengers and food for other animals? Join Legacy Steward Rich Cochran, an expert on arthropods, for an in-depth talk on some of the fascinating insects and

Women's Bike Ride at Brown's Ranch Trailhead This all women’s bike ride is an intermediate skills and moderate cardio ride. This is a step up in intensity from the previous women’s ride. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Intermediate Distance: ~12 miles Time: ~3 hours Please,

Intermediate Ride at Granite Mountain Trailhead Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Distance: 12-15 miles Time: 2-2.5 hours Join us for a beautiful single-track ride from Granite Mountain. This is an intermediate skill level ride with some climbing and fun winding downhills. If there is a short technical section

Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Pima Dynamite 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 wonderful environment. Location:

Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Hike at Granite Mountain 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, over some rolling hills. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St.,

Desert 101 Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead 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 Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Location: Gateway Trailhead - 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ

Mammoth Hunters to Canal Builders Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Travel back in time in the Preserve with our PastFinders expert and former City of Scottsdale archaeologist to learn how historic and ancient peoples survived and thrived in this desert area. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 East Rio Verde Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level:

Taliesin, Old Jeep and Ringtail Fitness Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Come hike some of the original trails in the Preserve with great views of Scottsdale and the desert. Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - 12601 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~5.5 miles Time: ~3 hours Bathrooms are available

Pastfinders Lecture – Listening to the History of the Preserve & Conservancy at Mustang Library or Virtual Explore the history of the Preserve through the voices of the citizens, stewards, scientists, and political leaders who collaboratively built the movement that led to the Conservancy. The presentation will share short curated clips of oral histories collected

Expedition Days Live: Family Day at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us for a day of 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 daily life affect the future of our environment. Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead -

Lecture- Flora of the MSP Part 2, Wildflowers and Shrubs at Mustang Library or Virtual An exploration of the plant life found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We live in the most diverse desert in the world. Learn more about the vegetation found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This lecture will focus on Wildflowers and

Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve? This is an experience for you! Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures, from the plants and animals to the recent and ancient history in a stunning geological setting. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 East

Sonoran Sundays- Raptors of the Southwest with Liberty Wildlife at Gateway Trailhead Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Liberty Wildlife. Their education team will bring a variety of native birds of prey to educate your family about their natural histories, their individual stories and what you can do to keep their habitats safe. It’s a great