Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk
Sonoran Desert 101 at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive […]
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Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 1
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIntroduction to Mountain Biking: Session 1 at Pima Dynamite Trailhead This program is designed to introduce participants to mountain biking by building foundational riding skills and confidence in a safe, […]
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Ride the Gooseneck and Discuss Preserve Fire Restoration
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRide the Gooseneck and Discuss Preserve Fire Restoration from Fraesfield Trailhead This easier ride is smooth sailing for 10 – 12 miles over 3 hours. We will ride out Gooseneck […]
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Taliesin, Old Jeep, and Ringtail Trails Hike
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesTaliesin, 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 […]
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Brown’s Ranch Stories – Educational Walk
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesBrown's Ranch Stories at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Join us on a half mile 90-minute walk on the Jane Rau trail where we will talk about the people and events that […]
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Missions, Massacres, and Plagues – Educational Hike
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesMissions, Massacres & Plagues - Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Moderate level hike. Revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts, from Coronado to the Alamo (1540-1850). Join […]
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Predators and Prey – Educational Walk
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesPredators and Prey - Balancing the Ecosystem at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us for a fascinating two-hour leisurely walk exploring the dynamic relationship between predators and prey. Discover how […]
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Brown’s Mountain, Corral, Dry Gulch, and Stagecoach Trails Hike
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesHike the Brown's Mountain, Corral, Dry Gulch and Stagecoach Trails at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead This very difficult hike will take you from Brown's Mountain and Corral trails, with a stop […]
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Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 2
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIntroduction 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 […]
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Ride Granite Mountain – 15 Mile Training Ride
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRide Granite Mountain - 15 Mile Intermediate Training Ride from Granite Mountain Trailhead This ride will focus on the northeast and southeast trails of the Preserve. The ride is intended […]
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Lecture – A Story of the Indian Bend Wash
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesCultural Resources Lecture: A Story of the Indian Bend Wash Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Presenter: […]
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Boojada Adventure – Educational Walk
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesBoojada Adventure Walk at Gateway Trailhead When you think about Halloween, it's normal to think of spooky and scary symbols like spiders, spider webs, and bats. But if you learn […]
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