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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. \nJoin our bird experts on this 2-hour walk for a good chance to see some of our year-round bird residents such as: cactus wren\, Gila woodpecker\, ladder-backed woodpecker\, Harris’s hawk\, verdin or Say’s phoebe – as well as some seasonal arrivals. \nRestrooms available at the trailhead\, but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Bring your binoculars. Arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/bird-walk-15/
LOCATION:Tom’s Thumb Trailhead\, 23015 N 128th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260428T170000
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SUMMARY:Lecture - The Desert is a Dotted Line: Connecting Taliesin West and Early Scottsdale
DESCRIPTION:The Desert is a Dotted Line: Connecting Taliesin West and Early Scottsdale  \nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026\, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nBeginning in 1938\, the architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices built a winter camp (a home and professional studio) at the foot of the McDowell Mountains. In this presentation\, we’ll explore how vital the surrounding area\, especially the young City of Scottsdale\, was to the development and subsistence of Taliesin West. Untold stories will be shared through primary source material. \nPlease join Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archivist Nicole Richard on April 28th for this presentation at Scottsdale’s Mustang Library \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming! \nPhoto Credit: Aerial view of Taliesin West\, November 24\, 1949. Photograph courtesy Herb and Dorothy McLaughlin Photograph Collection\, Greater Arizona Collection\, Arizona State University Library.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-the-desert-is-a-dotted-line-connecting-taliesin-west-and-early-scottsdale/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona \nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nArizona is home to a diverse array of poisonous and venomous creatures. More species of venomous reptiles are found here than in any other U.S. state. Many of these are little more than a painful inconvenience while the bite or sting of others can be a life-threatening event. Learn about these misunderstood animals and the actual threat they present. \nRandy Babb is a biologist and an Arizona native. Randy started with the U.S. Forest Service as a biological field technician before joining AZGFD in 1986 as the Aquatic Education Program\nManager. He worked on numerous studies and projects in Arizona\, New Mexico\, southeastern U.S.\, Mexico\, Central America\, Vietnam\, and southern Africa on small mammals\, fish\, reptiles\nand amphibians. He was installed in the Arizona Wildlife Hall of Fame in 2021. Has over 31 publications including “Reptiles and Amphibians of the Sonoran Desert” and “Snakes of\nSoutheast Arizona.” Since retiring from Game and Fish\, Randy hasn’t slowed down. Throughout his career\, he served as a biological consultant for National Geographic Television\, Discovery\nChannel\, and BBC programs on desert wildlife. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-poisonous-and-venomous-animals-of-arizona/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260526T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T165056
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Scottsdale’s Lost and Saved Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Lecture: Scottsdale’s Lost and Saved Architecture \nTuesday\, May 26\, 2026\, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nPresenter: Doug Sydnor\, FAIA\, Architect \nSince 1888 Scottsdale has been evolving from a small farming community into a 21st century city of 240\,000 residents. Douglas Sydnor\, FAIA will share some realities of what our community has been losing\, balanced with success stories of saving significant architecture. The movement to save the best of the past includes historic preservation programs\, adaptive reuse\, ordinance incentives and committed property owners. Some properties have included up to six uses over the 130 years. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming! \nPhoto Credit – Lost: 1949 Louis C. Upton Residence by Paul Schweikler\, FAIA; photo by Julius Shulman
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-scottsdales-lost-and-saved-architecture/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260623T183000
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SUMMARY:Lecture - The First Farmers of the Desert
DESCRIPTION:Lecture: The First Farmers of the Desert \nTuesday\, June 23\, 2026\, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nJoin our speaker from the S’edav Va’aki Museum (previously Pueblo Grande Museum) for a presentation\, followed by an up-close look of artifacts. Learn about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People\, known to archaeologists as the Hohokam\, who lived in Phoenix and the surrounding areas over a thousand years ago. Find out how they not only survived\, but thrived in the desert by utilizing the landscape\, building irrigation canals\, and growing a variety of crops. \nPlease join Adriana Zavalza on June 23rd for this presentation at Scottsdale’s Mustang Library located at 10101 N 90th St\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-the-first-farmers-of-the-desert/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260728T183000
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Keeping Arizona Wild: The People\, Partnerships\, and Purpose Behind Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Lecture- Keeping Arizona Wild: The People\, Partnerships\, and Purpose Behind Conservation \nTuesday\, July 28\, 2026\, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nJoin Arizona Game and Fish Commission Chair Marsha Petrie Sue for an inside look at how Arizona conserves and protects more than 800 wildlife species across our state. Learn how the Arizona Game and Fish Department operates without state tax dollars—relying instead on conservation funding\, partnerships\, and dedicated citizens—to support its $152 million wildlife conservation mission. Marsha will also share how collaborative efforts with organizations like the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy help protect the habitats and wildlife that make Arizona\nsuch an extraordinary place. \nPlease join us on July 28th for Marsha’s presentation at Scottsdale’s Mustang Library located at 10101 N 90th St\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-keeping-arizona-wild-the-people-partnerships-and-purpose-behind-conservation/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260825T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T165056
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Gila River Indian Community: Innovation in Water Management
DESCRIPTION:Lecture- Gila River Indian Community: Innovation in Water Management \nTuesday\, August 25\, 2026\, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nThe Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) was once the “bread basket” of Arizona. Then 19th century upstream diversions deprived the Akimel O’otham (Pima) and Pee Posh (Maricopa) of their water\, ushering in forty years of famine. Despite a 1935 Federal court degree on Gila River water rights\, the Community struggled to put river water to use. In the 1950s\, it inaugurated its legal fight to restore water. Since the enforceable water settlement of 2004 the Community is rebuilding its agricultural economy. Hear about how the GRIC is using holistic\, resilient\, and innovative strategies to protect and conserve its water resources. \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, August 25th for a presentation by David H DeJong\, Ph.D. at Scottsdale’s Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th St\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-gila-river-indian-community-innovation-in-water-management/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260912T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260912T160000
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Owls of the McDowells
DESCRIPTION:Lecture- Owls of the McDowells \nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nDescription: Discover the incredible adaptations that make owls the ultimate nocturnal predators. In this presentation\, we’ll explore the specific species that call the McDowell Sonoran Preserve home and learn about the research being done by the Conservancy’s Field Institute’s nocturnal bird survey. Lisa Miller is a Legacy Steward with the McDowell Sonoran Preserve\, who has\ndedicated 15 years to citizen science\, education\, and conservation. She has served as Chair\, Assistant Chair\, and Bird Survey Lead for the Conservancy’s Citizen Science\nProgram\, frequently sharing her love for birding through classes\, presentations\, and guided walks. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming! \nPhoto by Lynne Russell
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-owls-of-the-mcdowells/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Patriot Skies: The RAF in Arizona During World War II
DESCRIPTION:Lecture- Patriot Skies: The RAF in Arizona During World War II \nTuesday\, September 22\, 2026\, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nDid you know the Royal Air Force trained pilots in Arizona during World War II? Discover this little-known history as Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Kelly Sallaway presents the remarkable story of the RAF’s training operation at Falcon Field. Arizona skies became critical for training young pilots for combat at a time when Britain’s survival depended on air power. Kelly is currently developing her new documentary film\, Patriot Skies and will share film excerpts and insights on the project. \nPlease join Kelly on Tuesday\, September 22nd at Scottsdale’s Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th St\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-patriot-skies-the-raf-in-arizona-during-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261010T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261010T160000
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Backyard Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Lecture- Backyard Wildlife \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2026\, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nDescription: This will be a fun presentation on wildlife you may encounter in your Sonoran Desert backyard. You will learn about your neighborhood wildlife and how to create a wildlife friendly yard that is safe\, ethical\, and enjoyable. \nJessie Dwyer is the Senior Scientific Program Manager at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. In this capacity\, they manage wildlife research projects on key species groups and collaborates with regional partners. Their research is focused on long-term monitoring\, population health\, and habitat connectivity. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-backyard-wildlife/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261114T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T165056
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Scottsdale Water's Future
DESCRIPTION:Lecture- Scottsdale Water’s Future \nSaturday\, November 14\, 2026\, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nDescription: Water is a scarce resource especially in the desert environment we encounter in Arizona. Come learn about how the Colorado River Water Rights shared between seven states in the west not only affect Arizona but Scottsdale specifically. You will learn about where our water comes from\, how it’s used\, and what is needed to secure adequate water resources into the future. \nSarah Porter is Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy and Professor in ASU’s College of Global Futures. Established in 2014\, the Kyl Center promotes research\, analysis\, collaboration\, and open dialogue to build consensus in support of sound water stewardship solutions in Arizona and the West. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-scottsdale-waters-future/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261124T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261124T183000
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Master Planned Developments in Scottsdale
DESCRIPTION:Lecture- Master Planned Developments in Scottsdale \nTuesday\, November 24\, 2026\, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nPresenter: Don Hadder\, Scottsdale City Planner (retired after 38 years) \nA large portion of Scottsdale residents live in master planned developments. Most of the later development in Scottsdale was contained in such developments\, but few know that some of the earliest pioneers who helped create Scottsdale had similar visions to create grand developments but never achieved their dreams. This presentation by Don Hadder profiles over 30 such developments in Scottsdale and reviews their evolution over 40 years of time. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-master-planned-developments-in-scottsdale-2/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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