Venom in the Desert – Educational Walk
Venom in the Desert from Gateway Trailhead. Some reptiles and arthropods in the Sonoran Desert use venom or other poisons to defend themselves or subdue their prey. Learn how to […]
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Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Latigo, Scorpion, Snake Eyes, Dare A Sarah Trails Hike
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesLatigo, Scorpion, Snake Eyes, Dare A Sarah Trails from Pima Dynamite Trailhead. This Difficult hike winds through many boulder formations in the northwest Preserve in an area mostly seen only […]
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Lecture – The Story of Historic Brown’s Ranch and the Creation of the Brown’s Ranch Interpretive Trail
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe Story of Historic Brown’s Ranch and the Creation of the Brown’s Ranch Interpretive Trail Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, […]
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Desert Surfaces – Educational Walk
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesDesert Surfaces at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. What really covers the desert - little organisms can make a big difference! Some of the most common sights in the desert - and […]
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Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesSonoran Desert 101 at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive […]
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Ride to the Crested Saguaros and Lifecycle of Saguaros
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesRide to the Crested Saguaros and Lifecycle of the Saguaro (Int.) from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. Ever noticed the Crested Saguaros in the preserve? Come ride with us to see a […]
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Marcus Landslide and Feldspar Trails Hike
Tom's Thumb Trailhead 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesMarcus Landslide, Feldspar Trails at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. This Moderate hike visits the giant boulders on the Feldspar trail and continues to the Marcus Landslide geological site, second largest landslide […]
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The World of Arthropods – Educational Walk
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe World of Arthropods at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Spiders, scorpions, bees, and wasps are just the beginning--there are more species of Arthropods in the world than any other group of […]
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Brown’s Ranch Homestead – Educational Hike
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesBrown’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 […]
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Introduction To Mountain Biking: Session 1
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIntroduction 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 […]
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Introduction to Preserve Trailheads and Trails Hike
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesIntroduction to Preserve Trailheads and Trails at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This hike will be targeted to visitors or those fairly new to the Preserve trails. The hike will be about […]
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Hidden Desert – Educational Walk
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe Hidden Desert at Fraesfield Trailhead. Walking through the Desert gives you half the story. There is a hidden world of nocturnal critters. If you look carefully, you can see […]
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