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SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Desert 101 at Gateway Trailhead. \nThis walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve\, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. \nRestrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/sonoran-desert-101-educational-walk-6/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260108T120000
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SUMMARY:Poisonous Arthropods in the Preserve - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Poisonous Arthropods in the Preserve at Gateway Trailhead. \nArthropods are the most diverse of all animals\, comprising over 85 percent of all living animal species! A variety of arthropods in the Sonoran Desert use poisons for defense against predators or to kill or immobilize prey. Some of these animals are also venomous\, like scorpions\, but others produce poisonous chemicals\, like blister beetles. Join us to learn how these amazing creatures thrive in our own backyard. \nRestrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring snacks and water for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of the walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/poisonous-arthropods-in-the-preserve-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100028
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SUMMARY:Predators and Prey - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Predators and Prey – Balancing the Ecosystem at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead  \nJoin us for a fascinating two-hour leisurely walk exploring the dynamic relationship between predators and prey. Discover how desert animals like coyotes\, bobcats\, mountain lions\, raptors\, and snakes have evolved to hunt\, and how their prey—such as deer and rodents—have adapted to survive. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. 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/predators-and-prey-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:Lost Dog Wash Trailhead\, 12601 N. 124th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100028
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Linking Plants\, Pollinators and You (at Mustang Library)
DESCRIPTION:Linking Plants\, Pollinators and You \nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026 from 2:30 pm to 4 pm \nLocation: Mustang Library\, 10101 N 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 \nWe will explore the dynamic and varied world of Sonoran Desert Pollinators who coexist with us in every season and landscape. These pollinators\, while offering our desert great beauty\, also serve an important role in keeping the Sonoran Desert healthy. We will discuss the birds and the bees and cover other desert pollinators including butterflies\, beetles\, flies\, and bats. Importantly\, you will learn what you can do to improve and sustain pollinator habitats at home with native plants and seeds. \nDr. John Weser is the Life Sciences Department Chair and Executive Director and cofounder of the Center for Native & Urban Wildlife at Scottsdale Community College (SCC). He received his Ph.D. in Biology from Arizona State University with an emphasis in Behavioral Ecology. Dr. Weser is involved in desert habitat restoration including enhancing pollinator habitats in natural and urban environments. He has partnered with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy since 1999 in a range of programs including restoration and bird and butterfly monitoring. Dr. Weser is also involved with the Southwest Monarch Study monarch tagging project along with studying SCC’s desert burrowing owls and native solitary bees. \nRSVP below to let us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lecture-linking-plants-pollinators-and-you-at-mustang-library/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 N. 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100028
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SUMMARY:Ride to the Crested Saguaros and Lifecycle of Saguaros
DESCRIPTION:Ride to the Crested Saguaros and Lifecycle of the Saguaro (Int.) from Granite Mountain Trailhead. \nEver noticed the Crested Saguaros in the preserve? Come ride with us to see a large number scattered throughout the north. This 3.5 hour ride will cover 10 miles and is rated Advanced Skill and Vigorous Cardio. \nA bike with wide knobby tires is required. Please\, no road bikes\, hybrids\, or folding bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required. Bring water and snacks. There are restrooms at the trailhead. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start. \nNo electric assist bikes. To inquire about an accommodation from the City of Scottsdale\, please call 480-312-4444. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/ride-to-the-crested-saguaros-and-lifecycle-of-saguaros-2/
LOCATION:Granite Mountain Trailhead\, 31402 N. 136th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Ride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100028
CREATED:20251203T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T233103Z
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SUMMARY:Nature's Medicine Cabinet - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Nature’s Medicine Cabinet Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nTake a global look of the importance of plants and their physical properties and how they were used throughout the centuries to aid in man’s wellbeing. We will start globally but then move to look at some of medicinal plants found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/natures-medicine-cabinet-educational-walk-3/
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:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100028
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SUMMARY:Mammoth Hunters to Canal Builders - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Mammoth Hunters to Canal Builders Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nTravel back in time in the preserve with our expert and former City of Scottsdale archeologist to learn how historic and ancient peoples survived and thrived in this desert area. This easy hike covers 3 miles over about 2.5 hours. \nRestrooms 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/mammoth-hunters-to-canal-builders-educational-hike/
LOCATION:Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100028
CREATED:20251010T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T193606Z
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SUMMARY:Sonoran Sundays - Mammals of the Sonoran Desert (Guest Presenter: Maricopa Parks and Recreation)
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Sundays – Mammals of the Sonoran Desert  (Guest Presenter: Maricopa Parks and Recreation) \nWant to learn more about the Sonoran Desert’s amazing mammals? Would you like some tips to increase your chances of seeing wildlife while hiking? Then you’re going to want to join Ranger Kevin of Maricopa Parks and Recreation for a closer look at our native mammals. Whether it’s the diminutive Kangaroo Rat\, the elusive Mountain Lion\, or the majestic Desert Bighorn Sheep\, we’ll look at some ways mammals manage not just to survive\, but to thrive in the desert. We’ll also have a variety of skulls\, bones\, pelts and more to examine up close.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/sonoran-sundays-mammals-of-the-sonoran-desert-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sonoran Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100028
CREATED:20251204T200837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T200837Z
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SUMMARY:Venom in the Desert - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Venom in the Desert from Gateway Trailhead. \nSome reptiles and arthropods in the Sonoran Desert use venom or other poisons to defend themselves or subdue their prey. Learn how to recognize these animals that bite and sting and the effect of their venom. Join us on an easy 1.5 hour walk. \nRestrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/venom-in-the-desert-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Gateway Trailhead\, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100028
CREATED:20251204T201633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T201633Z
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SUMMARY:Desert Surfaces - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Desert Surfaces at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nWhat really covers the desert – little organisms can make a big difference! Some of the most common sights in the desert – and indeed the living things that probably cover more of the desert than any single kind of plant – are lichen\, desert varnish\, and soil crust. These organisms actually have much in common. Among other things\, they’re all alive (yes\, even varnish)\, they have some components that are neither plants nor animals\, and living filaments are crucial to their existence. Come learn more in this introduction to what really covers the desert. \nWater and restrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/desert-surfaces-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:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100028
CREATED:20251204T000542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T000542Z
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SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert 101 - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sonoran Desert 101 at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead  \nThis walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve\, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. \nRestrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/sonoran-desert-101-educational-walk-7/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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