Events

One of the geologists who was instrumental in the discovery of the Marcus Landslide in the McDowell Mountains, Brian Gottee will be sharing on the unique rock forms and geology […]

Hike with Natural Resources Coordinator at Pima Dynamite Trailhead  Spend about 2 hours on an easy hike with Madison Barasha, the Natural Resources Coordinator, as she discusses various pertinent topics […]

High Desert Explorer East  Fitness Hike from Granite Mt Trailhead.  This Very Difficult hike explores some of the trails in the remote northeast section of the preserve such as Bootlegger, […]

Lifecycle of the Saguaro Education Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join PastFinders Don Brockway and Chris […]

Nature as Therapy Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead    Learn why time in nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative.  An easy 1.5 hour walk at Brown's Trailhead where […]

Spiders, scorpions, and bugs!  Did you know that about 84% of all animals are arthropods?  Stop by the Trailside Naturalist station at the Gateway Trailhead between 9-11 A.M. to learn […]

Crested Saguaro Ride from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead.   Ever noticed the Crested Saguaros in the preserve?  Come ride with us to see a large number scattered throughout the north.  This 3.5 […]

Bird Walk From Brown’s Ranch Trailhead  Join Kathe Anderson and Rick Pearce to view our year-round resident birds, we may see some that spend the winter in our area. Possible […]

All About Arizona Educational Hike from Lost Dog Trailhead  This hike is a celebration of Arizona.  The state flower, state tree, state mineral, and more.  Join BJ Tatro on this […]

Crested Saguaro Fitness Hike from Granite Mt Trailhead  Join us on this Very Difficult hike as we cruise by a large number of crested saguaro cactus.  This hike is for […]

Diablo Trails Explorer Fitness Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. This Very Difficult hike will head to the North and South Diablo trails. There will be stops at Cathedral Rock and […]

Noteworthy and Notorious Arizonans Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Join PastFinder Don Meserve, Scottsdale Archeologist in a Moderate hike of discovery and hear tales – some taller than others – […]