Name: Nature’s Medicine Cabinet – Educational Walk
Start: 2026-01-15T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-01-15T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

January 2026
January 4 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Bird Walk

Tom's Thumb Trailhead 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Bird Walk at Tom's Thumb 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, […]

Free
January 5 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Fraesfield North to Balanced Rock Hike

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Fraesfield North to Balanced Rock Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead. This Difficult hike has a moderate rocky uphill portion on the north side of Fraesfield Mountain, but the remainder of the […]

Free
January 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Poisonous Arthropods in the Preserve – Educational Walk

Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Poisonous Arthropods in the Preserve at Gateway Trailhead. Arthropods are the most diverse of all animals, comprising over 85 percent of all living animal species! A variety of arthropods in […]

Free
January 10 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Brown’s Ranch Homestead – Educational Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Brown’s Ranch Interpretative Trail Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. Before the Preserve was a reality, part of this land was a ranch, the historic Brown’s Ranch. Join us to explore […]

Free
January 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 1

Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 1 (Beg.) at Pima Dynamite Trailhead. This program is designed to introduce participants to mountain biking by building foundational riding skills and confidence in a […]

Free
January 10 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Windgate Pass/Bell Pass Loop Hike

Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Windgate Pass/Bell Pass Loop from Gateway Trailhead. Ready for a great workout? Then this Very Difficult hike in the heart of the southern McDowells is for you. We go to […]

Free
January 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Predators and Prey – Educational Walk

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Predators and Prey - Balancing the Ecosystem at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us for a fascinating two-hour leisurely walk exploring the dynamic relationship between predators and prey. Discover how […]

Free
January 10 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Lecture – Linking Plants, Pollinators and You (at Mustang Library)

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Linking Plants, Pollinators and You Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 2:30 pm to 4 pm Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 We will explore the dynamic […]

Free
January 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Ride to the Crested Saguaros and Lifecycle of Saguaros

Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Ride to the Crested Saguaros and Lifecycle of the Saguaro (Int.) from Granite Mountain Trailhead. Ever noticed the Crested Saguaros in the preserve? Come ride with us to see a […]

Free
January 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Women’s Bike Ride

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Women’s Bike Ride (Beg.) from Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This women’s bike ride is a beginner skill level ride and moderate cardio. This ride is perfect for women or those who […]

Free
January 13 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Tom’s Thumb, East End, Regional Park Hike

Tom's Thumb Trailhead 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Tom’s Thumb, East End, Regional Park from Tom's Thumb Trailhead. This very difficult hike from Tom's Thumb trailhead explores the rugged and scenic views of the Preserve. We will go […]

Free
January 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Nature’s Medicine Cabinet – Educational Walk

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Nature's Medicine Cabinet Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. Take a global look of the importance of plants and their physical properties and how they were used throughout the centuries […]

Free

January 2026

Bird Walk

Poisonous Arthropods in the Preserve – Educational Walk

Brown’s Ranch Homestead – Educational Hike

Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 1

Predators and Prey – Educational Walk

Lecture – Linking Plants, Pollinators and You (at Mustang Library)

Ride to the Crested Saguaros and Lifecycle of Saguaros

Nature’s Medicine Cabinet – Educational Walk

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