Hell in a Very Small Place: A Short Military History of Fort McDowell This talk covers the military history of Camp (later Fort) McDowell from its inception in 1865 to […]
Lecture – The Urbanization of Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona has grown from a small rural town to become America’s 5th largest city. Its roots from the late 1800s in agriculture, […]
Ride the Gooseneck and Discuss Preserve Fire Restoration Moderate ride for 10 – 12 miles over 3 hours in the Northern Preserve. Find complete event details and signup in advance […]
Linking Plants, Pollinators and You We will explore the dynamic and varied world of Sonoran Desert Pollinators who coexist with us in every season and landscape. These pollinators, while offering our […]
Lecture – A City Comes of Age: The Design, Construction and Significance of Scottsdale City Hall This talk will outline the planning, construction, and significance of Scottsdale’s 1968 Bennie Gonzales-designed […]
Trailside Naturalist - Animal Olympics: Bobcats vs Coyotes - Gateway Trailhead Learn how our medium sized predators, the bobcat and coyote, have evolved while coexisting in our Sonoran Desert. Looking […]
Trailside Naturalist - Animal Olympics: Bobcats vs Coyotes - Brown's Ranch Trailhead Learn how our medium sized predators, the bobcat and coyote, have evolved while coexisting in our Sonoran Desert. […]
Mountain Bike Skills Clinic at Pima Dynamite Trailhead New to mountain biking? Looking to refresh your skills, improve your technique, enhance safety awareness and increase your overall enjoyment on the […]
Bird Walk at Quartz Trailhead Join Kathe Anderson and Rick Pearce on this easy 2 hour walk over a rocky trail. In addition to seeing our year-round bird residents, we […]
Trailside Naturalist - Butterfly Abundance, Richness, and Diversity - Gateway Trailhead Find out all about the many species of butterflies that live in the Preserve. The Sonoran Desert is a […]
Igniting Hope: Community-Driven Wildfire Restoration in the Sonoran Desert Discover how the Parsons Field Institute and dedicated volunteers are spearheading restoration efforts, replanting saguaros, and engaging students in the aftermath of […]
Taliesin, Old Jeep and Ringtail Hike from Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Come hike some of the original trails in the preserve with great views of Scottsdale and the desert. This […]
