Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk
Sonoran Desert 101 at Gateway Trailhead. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and […]
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Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Hike The Rocks: Balanced, Amphitheater and Cathedral
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe Rocks: Balanced, Amphitheater and Cathedral at Granite Mountain Trailhead. This Very Difficult hike to visit these iconic rock formations will travel just over 9 miles with minimal elevation changes […]
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Desert Discovery Ride
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRide (Int.) Desert Discovery Ride II at Pima Dynamite Trailhead. Pima Dynamite is very popular with mountain bikers; it provides fun trails designed to climb easily into the northern section […]
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Sonoran Sundays – The World of Arthropods
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe World of Arthropods in the Sonoran Desert Did you know that 84% of all animal species are Arthropods and they have a major role in maintaining ecosystems as pollinators, […]
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Bird Walk
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesBird Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. Join 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 […]
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Wildflowers and Flora of the Desert – Educational Hike
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWildflower Educational Hike from Granite Mountain Trailhead. Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join our knowledgeable stewards on this Moderate […]
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Matriarchy in the McDowells – Educational Walk
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesMatriarchy in the McDowells at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. In honor of International Women's Day, we are celebrating women--both those who are human and those in the animal kingdom--with a leisurely […]
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Tom’s Thumb Lookouts Hike
Tom's Thumb Trailhead 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesTom's Thumb Lookouts Hike at Tom's Thumb Trailhead. This Very Difficult hike starts at the Tom Thumb Trailhead and travels 6.6 miles with a net elevation gain of around 1,600 […]
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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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Wildflowers and Flora of the Desert – Educational Walk
Tom's Thumb Trailhead 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesFlora in the Desert/Wildflowers Walk at Tom's Thumb Trailhead. Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join our knowledgeable stewards on […]
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Lecture – Bird Migrations: Nature’s Intricately Timed Dance
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesBird Migrations – Nature’s Intricately Timed Dance Saturday, March 14, 2026, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 While we enjoy the […]
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Ride Hawknest and Axle Grease Trails
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRide Hawknest and Axle Grease (Int.) from Pima Dynamite Trailhead. Join us on this ride up Axle Grease to West Express, Hawknest, and Basalt Ridge, ending with an exciting flowy […]
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