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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241116T090000
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SUMMARY:Walk Like a Tortoise - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/walk-like-a-tortoise-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241116T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
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SUMMARY:Trailside Naturalist - Protecting the Desert Tortoise - Gateway Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:Trailside Naturalist – Protecting the Desert Tortoise – Gateway Trailhead \nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am \nLearn about the Preserve’s desert tortoises who are long living but have a small chance to make it to adulthood.  The Conservancy is tracking these animals with a radio backpack and we will share what has been learned about these slow but mighty animals. \n*Trailside Naturalist is a family-friendly educational offering on many Saturday mornings.  The presentations feature hands-on materials and specimens and cover a variety of topics about the flora and fauna of the Preserve.  The informal setting allows visitors to ask questions and learn interesting information about the amazing biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert.  Sign up is not necessary\, stop by anytime. 
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/trailside-naturalist-protecting-the-desert-tortoise-gateway-trailhead/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trailside Naturalist
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241115T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240730T042827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T233929Z
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SUMMARY:Expedition Days Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Expedition Days Homeschool Day \nJoin us for a day of free\, fun\, and interactive STEAM experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve\, from Scat Bingo to live animal ambassadors. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your daily life affect the future of our environment.  \nThe Kovach Family Nature Trail is stroller-accessible and there are water fountains as well as bathrooms at the Trailhead.  \nView our shareable flyer. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/expedition-days-homeschool-day/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241025T072811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T072811Z
UID:10000572-1731574800-1731582000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Human History of the McDowells - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/human-history-of-the-mcdowells-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241025T070851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T070851Z
UID:10000571-1731402000-1731418200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Granite Mountain to Hawknest Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Very Difficult hike of 10.6 miles over 4.5 hours with 303 feet elevation gain.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/granite-mountain-to-hawknest-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240914T051247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T062556Z
UID:10000543-1731312000-1731321000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/cultural-resources-veterans-day-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241110T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241025T043944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T043944Z
UID:10000570-1731250800-1731254400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Sonoran Sundays - Desert Wildlife and Safety
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/sonoran-sundays-desert-wildlife-and-safety/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sonoran Sundays
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241109T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241023T074700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T062721Z
UID:10000555-1731142800-1731150000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Desert Surfaces - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/desert-surfaces-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241023T074526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T062756Z
UID:10000554-1731056400-1731069000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Ride Granite Mountain Area
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/ride-granite-mountain-area/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Rides
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241023T074322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T062829Z
UID:10000553-1731052800-1731060000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Women's Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/womens-hike/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241023T074122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T235656Z
UID:10000552-1730970000-1730984400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Return to Azatlan - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/return-to-azatlan-educational-hike-2/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241105T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241017T075053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T062905Z
UID:10000550-1730793600-1730802600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Desert Origins - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/desert-origins-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241025T043803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T183315Z
UID:10000569-1730646000-1730649600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Sonoran Sundays - Wings Unfurled: Let’s explore the world of butterflies
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/sonoran-sundays-wings-unfurled-lets-explore-the-world-of-butterflies/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sonoran Sundays
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241103T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241018T012319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T062937Z
UID:10000551-1730624400-1730637000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Resources Educational Hike - Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/cultural-resources-educational-hike-browns-ranch-interpretive-trail-2/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241017T065431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T063116Z
UID:10000548-1730620800-1730628000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/bird-walk-7/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241017T073719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T183420Z
UID:10000549-1730538000-1730545200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Boojada Adventure Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/boojada-adventure-walk/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241025T023639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T183504Z
UID:10000557-1730536200-1730545200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Trailside Naturalist - How to Survive in the Desert if You are a Plant - Gateway Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:Trailside Naturalist – How to Survive in the Desert if you are a Plant – Gateway Trailhead \nSaturday\, November 2\, 2024 from 8:30am to 11:00 am \nDesert plants have adapted to our harsh desert environment. Learn how they do this by holding their breath during the day\, reducing their surface areas and creating their own shade. We will show examples of parasitic and mutualistic relationships where plants steal from each other or help each other. You can learn more about these fascinating adaptations by joining us at the Trailhead\, where we will point out some examples. \n*Trailside Naturalist is a family-friendly educational offering on many Saturday mornings.  The presentations feature hands-on materials and specimens and cover a variety of topics about the flora and fauna of the Preserve.  The informal setting allows visitors to ask questions and learn interesting information about the amazing biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert.  Sign up not necessary\, stop by anytime. 
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/trailside-naturalist-how-to-survive-in-the-desert-if-you-are-a-plant-gateway-trailhead/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trailside Naturalist
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241031T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240910T052203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T063147Z
UID:10000539-1730365200-1730374200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Marcus Landslide Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/marcus-landslide-hike-at-toms-thumb-trailhead/
LOCATION:Tom’s Thumb Trailhead\, 23015 N 128th St.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241030T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240910T051633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T063237Z
UID:10000538-1730275200-1730287800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Gateway to Windgate Pass Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/gateway-to-windgate-pass-hike-from-gateway-trailhead/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241009T024808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T034426Z
UID:10000546-1730019600-1730030400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/mountain-bike-skills-clinic-8/
LOCATION:AZ
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20241009T022513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T043305Z
UID:10000545-1729929600-1729945800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Stagecoach\, West Express\, Malpais Hike
DESCRIPTION:Very Difficult hike of 10.4 miles over 4.5 hours with 190 feet elevation gain.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/stagecoach-west-express-malpais-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241026T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240910T051325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T042127Z
UID:10000537-1729929600-1729938600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Resources Educational Hike -Hunter/Gatherers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/cultural-resources-educational-hike-hunter-gatherers-lost-dog-wash-trailhead/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240910T044821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T033557Z
UID:10000536-1729756800-1729767600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Resources Educational Hike - Missions\, Massacres & Plagues
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/cultural-resources-educational-hike-missions-massacres-plagues-fraesfield-trailhead/
LOCATION:AZ
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241022T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240718T060524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T035807Z
UID:10000524-1729616400-1729621800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Lecture - The Stones of Taliesin West (at Mustang Library)
DESCRIPTION:Lecture: The Stones of Taliesin West \nTaliesin West\, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter camp and studio in Scottsdale\, is a 20th Century Architecture World Heritage Site. It is also home to many ancient petroglyphs on stone. Noted archaeologist Aaron Wright did a comprehensive study of these Native American images and observed how Wright had incorporated a number of stones containing petroglyphs into his original site plan while leaving several stones in their original locations. 
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-the-stones-of-taliesin-west/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240910T044334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T032925Z
UID:10000535-1729326600-1729335600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Ride Granite Mountain Loop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/ride-granite-mt-int-from-granite-mountain-trailhead/
LOCATION:AZ
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240823T053715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T033212Z
UID:10000526-1729321200-1729333800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/browns-ranch-interpretive-trail-guided-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240928T090632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T033256Z
UID:10000544-1729245600-1729249200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/browns-ranch-interpretive-trail-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240910T044000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T032120Z
UID:10000534-1728892800-1728903600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Taliesin\, Old Jeep\, and Ringtail Hike
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/taliesin-old-jeep-and-ringtail-hike-from-lost-dog-wash-trailhead/
LOCATION:AZ
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241012T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133913
CREATED:20240910T024935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T035800Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Igniting Hope: Community-Driven Wildfire Restoration in the Sonoran Desert (at Mustang Library)
DESCRIPTION:Igniting Hope: Community-Driven Wildfire Restoration in the Sonoran Desert \nDiscover how the Parsons Field Institute and dedicated volunteers are spearheading restoration efforts\, replanting saguaros\, and engaging students in the aftermath of the Scottsdale Diamond Fire. You’ll learn about the changing dynamics of wildfires in the Sonoran Desert\, how invasive plant species impact the ecosystem\, and what you can do to support the preservation and restoration of our desert ecosystem. \nMary Fastiggi is the Parsons Field Institute Restoration Manager at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. She has an interdisciplinary background\, with research experience in both natural science and social science focused on environmental resource management and protection. She has an M.S. degree from the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University\, where she focused on urban resilience strategies to mitigate climate change impacts and to address urban stressors at the city scale. Additionally\, she received a B.A. degree from the Natural Science department at University of Michigan in 2013. She has 15 years of experience designing and implementing both citizen science and environmental education programs\, including working with volunteers on habitat restoration projects\, fauna monitoring\, phenology observations\, invasive species removal\, and urban green infrastructure projects. She has published in peer-reviewed journal articles on invasive species\, restoration\, urban resilience governance\, and sustainability practices. At the Conservancy\, she manages restoration and invasive plant species projects and experiments\, contributes to regional communication and community engagement\, and works closely with our citizen science program leadership and volunteer teams to implement our projects.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/igniting-hope-community-driven-wildfire-restoration-in-the-sonoran-desert-lecture-at-mustang-library/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241012T083000
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SUMMARY:Trailside Naturalist - Butterfly Abundance\, Richness and Diversity - Gateway Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:Trailside Naturalist – Butterfly Abundance\, Richness\, and Diversity – Gateway Trailhead \nFind out all about the many species of butterflies that live in the Preserve. The Sonoran Desert is a haven for butterflies like Pipevines\, Sulphers and Skippers. The Sonoran Desert is home to over 250 species of butterflies and nearly 25% of these can be found in the Preserve.  The  Conservancy has documented 59 of these species in the Preserve during annual spring and fall butterfly counts. Butterflies are important pollinators and good indicators of the ecological quality of the desert in which we live.  They are also beautiful bursts of color that miraculously metamorphize from egg to caterpillar to pupa to flying adult.  Stop by and learn all about these spectacular winged insects and see mounted examples. \n*Trailside Naturalist is a family-friendly educational offering on many Saturday mornings.  The presentations feature hands-on materials and specimens and cover a variety of topics about the flora and fauna of the Preserve.  The informal setting allows visitors to ask questions and learn interesting information about the amazing biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert.  Stop by anytime
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/trailside-naturalist-butterfly-abundance-richness-and-diversity-gateway-trailhead/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
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