Mistletoe & Holly Educational Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead What do desert plants and animals have to do with the holidays? Join us and discover the hidden, festive desert connections over minimal elevation gain. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 North Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Distance: ~3 miles Time: ~2.5

Desert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch 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: Brown's Ranch Trailhead - 30301 North Alma School

Ride the Gooseneck at Fraesfield Trailhead A great sequel to the Bike Skills Clinic. It will travel over the flatter areas of the Gooseneck. The first 1/2 mile of the ride requires intermediate skills, but it is smooth sailing for the next 10-12 miles. This is an intermediate skills and moderate cardio ride. Location: Fraesfield

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 North Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ

Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Brown's Ranch 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. Location:

Learn the Line at Pima Dynamite 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

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Nature as Therapy Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Learn why time in nature makes happier, healthier, and more creative. Join us on this walk and learn how to use nature as a prescription to improve your overall well-being. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Skill level: Easy Time: ~1.5 hours Bathrooms are available

Twenty Miler at Pima Dynamite Trailhead This ride is a bit more intense than our normal rides. We will ride in the northern area of the Preserve. This is an intermediate skills and moderate cardio ride. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Intermediate Distance: ~20 miles Time:

Women's Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Come and discover 3 crested saguaros on this hike. Perfect for those that identify as women. Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~7 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Bathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the

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 trails? We begin with a demonstration and presentation by experienced riders covering the basic things you need to know, equipment requirements, and trail etiquette. The

Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Tom's Thumb 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:

Crested Saguaro Ride at Granite Mountain Trailhead Ever noticed the crested saguaros in the Preserve? Come ride with us to see a large number scattered throughout the north. This is an advanced skills and vigorous cardio ride. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Advanced Distance: ~10 miles

Lecture- Geology is Ecology's Destiny at Mustang Library or Virtual Geology is ecosystem destiny. Geologic processes create the climate an area experiences, the shape of the land, and the kind of rock and ultimately soil that develops there. These factors are the literal and figurative foundation of the ecosystem; they create the environment and environmental