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SUMMARY:Brown's Ranch Homestead - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Brown’s Ranch Interpretative Trail Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nBefore the Preserve was a reality\, part of this land was a ranch\, the historic Brown’s Ranch. Join us to explore this historical place\, full of memories of a different way of life and hear the stories of the people who lived here not long ago. The hike is about 3.0-mile round trip on a comfortable trail with moderate elevations over about 2.5 hours. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/browns-ranch-homestead-educational-hike-4/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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SUMMARY:More Noteworthy & Notorious Arizonans - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:More Noteworthy and Notorious Arizonans Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nJoin a City of Scottsdale historian on anther storytelling hike about influential Arizonans such as Mr. Scottsdale\, a supreme court justice\, the godfather of shock rock\, the snake lady\, the first female state senator and suffragette\, and an Indian/non-Indian artist. All six have interesting tales behind their local or state history. 3 miles over about 2 hours. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/more-noteworthy-notorious-arizonans-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T123000
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SUMMARY:Love is a Many-Splendored Thing - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Love is a Many-Splendored Thing at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead  \nEnjoy a pleasant 2.5 hour\, 3 mile walk and imagine love and passion for the Women of the McDowells in the 1800-1900s. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs\, please. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/love-is-a-many-splendored-thing-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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SUMMARY:Brown's Ranch Stories - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Brown’s Ranch Stories at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead \nJoin us on a half mile 90-minute walk on the Jane Rau trail where we will talk about the people and events that shaped the history of the Brown’s Ranch area. We will discuss the Indigenous people who lived here\, the role of the military in the region\, the ranching history of the region and some of the people who laid the groundwork for what Brown’s Ranch is today. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs\, please. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/browns-ranch-stories-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260224T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260515T082644
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Designing With Nature: Architecture of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Designing With Nature: Architecture of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Beyond \nTuesday\, February 24\, 2026\, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nPhilip Weddle of Scottsdale based Weddle Gilmore Architects has developed a deep portfolio of community-based projects that connect people to the places in which they live\, work\, and recreate. His work illustrates architectural designs that are integrated into the natural world in a way that promotes ecological and environmental responsibility. He strives to craft seamless\, boundary-blending connections between architecture and landscape which gives rise to harmonious environments and enriching experiences. Philip will share designs from over 25 years of working within the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and other wildland settings. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-designing-with-nature-architecture-of-the-mcdowell-sonoran-preserve-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Women of the McDowells - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Women of the McDowells – Doctors\, Lawyers\, and Spies at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead \nThis leisurely two-hour\, half mile walk along the Kovach Family Trail will tell the story of three well educated\, visionary\, bold and brilliant women who challenged and changed the “status quo”! \nPlease arrive 15 minutes start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs\, please. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/women-of-the-mcdowells-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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