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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251219T231117Z
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SUMMARY:North and South Diablo Trails Hike
DESCRIPTION:North and South Diablo Hike from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThis hike will visit the unique trails of North and South Diablo north of Cholla Mountain. This Very Difficult hike will take us past the iconic formations of the Amphitheater and Cathedral Rock on the Cholla Loop and return on the Corral Trail near the new Brown’s Ranch Interpretive Trail. The hike will travel about 10 miles with only gradual elevation changes over 4 hours. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Due to the distance\, this hike is suggested for Experienced hikers. \nThere are restrooms and water at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/north-and-south-diablo-trails-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251222T214742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T214742Z
UID:10000834-1771063200-1771072200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251219T202928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T202928Z
UID:10000820-1770537600-1770544800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nJoin 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\, Gila woodpecker\, ladder-backed woodpecker\, Harris’s hawk\, verdin or Say’s phoebe – as well as some seasonal arrivals. \nRestrooms available at the trailhead\, but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Bring your binoculars. Arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/bird-walk-13/
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:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251219T205509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T205509Z
UID:10000823-1770454800-1770465600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Preserve Trailheads and Trails Hike
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Preserve Trailheads and Trails at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead.  \nThis hike will be targeted to visitors or those fairly new to the Preserve trails.  The hike will be about 7 miles\, taking about 3 hours\, and cover a variety of trails to highlight various aspects of the Preserve trails and point out key locations of each trailhead. The hike is labelled as Difficult due to the mileage\, but the pace will be moderate with frequent stops for discussions. \nBathrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please.  Arrive 15 minutes before the start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/introduction-to-preserve-trailheads-and-trails-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20260120T013110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T013110Z
UID:10000868-1770285600-1770294600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251219T202616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T202616Z
UID:10000819-1770282000-1770289200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:The World of Arthropods - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:The World of Arthropods at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead \nSpiders\, scorpions\, bees\, and wasps are just the beginning–there are more species of Arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Join us on an easy 2 hour walk to discover the fascinating and diverse world of Arthropods and their role in the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. \nBathrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring water 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/the-world-of-arthropods-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:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251219T201921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T201921Z
UID:10000818-1769936400-1769949000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Ride to the Crested Saguaros and Lifecycle of Saguaros
DESCRIPTION:Ride to the Crested Saguaros and Lifecycle of the Saguaro (Int.) from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nEver noticed the Crested Saguaros in the preserve?  Come ride with us to see a large number scattered throughout the north. \nThis 3 hour ride will cover 13-15 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-3/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Ride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251204T000542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T000542Z
UID:10000806-1769853600-1769860800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251204T201633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T201633Z
UID:10000813-1769680800-1769688000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251203T235742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T235742Z
UID:10000804-1769086800-1769094000@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:A Meditation Walk
DESCRIPTION:A Meditation Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nStep away from the day to day and discover inner peace as you immerse yourself in the beauty and power of the Sonoran Desert on a mindful ½ mile journey on the gentle and beautiful Jane Rau Trail. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to 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/a-meditation-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:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251204T190234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T190234Z
UID:10000808-1768726800-1768737600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Ride the Four Peaks
DESCRIPTION:Ride the Four Peaks (Int.) from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nExperience all 4 peaks in the Brown’s Ranch area of the Preserve on this 3-hour 16-mile ride. We will ride to Cone Mountain where we will have an exhilarating ride down Cloudburst\, then we will head east to The Divide. From The Divide\, we will have flowy downhill runs on Branding Iron and the west side of Granite Mountain. We will see the beautiful rock formations and wildflower fields on the south side of Granite Mountain then head toward Fraesfield Mountain and back toward the Trailhead. This ride will require moderate cardio and some intermediate technical skills. \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 and even a lunch. There are restrooms and water at the trailhead. Arrive 15 minutes before start of ride. \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-the-four-peaks/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Rides
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251203T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T233103Z
UID:10000800-1768471200-1768478400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251203T232818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T233432Z
UID:10000799-1768136400-1768147200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Women's Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Bike Ride (Beg.) from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThis women’s bike ride is a beginner skill level ride and moderate cardio. This ride is perfect for women or those who identify as women. It is a “No Drop” ride\, meaning no one will be left behind. Plan on about 3 hours to cover approximately 11 miles. \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 for the trail. There are water and restrooms at the trailhead. Arrive 15 minutes before start of ride. \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/womens-bike-ride-10/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251203T231617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T231617Z
UID:10000795-1768035600-1768044600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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-3/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251203T193741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T193741Z
UID:10000789-1767434400-1767448800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Stagecoach\, High Desert\, and Divide Trails Hike
DESCRIPTION:Stagecoach\, High Desert\, The Divide Trails at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThis Very Difficult hike goes to some of the north central trails of Stagecoach\, High Desert\, and The Divide. See several of the iconic granite formations in the preserve. This hike is very difficult because it is 8.5 miles in about 4 hours; the actual terrain is rolling; elevation gain is 250 ft. Experienced hikers suggested. \nBathrooms and water are available at the trailhead. 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/stagecoach-high-desert-and-divide-trails-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251203T190835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T190835Z
UID:10000786-1767430800-1767441600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Trailside Bike Repair Basics
DESCRIPTION:Trailside Bike Repair Basics at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThis class provides a comprehensive guide to essential bike maintenance and repair techniques that can be performed on the trail. It covers a pre-ride checklist\, the necessary tools for trailside repairs\, such as tire levers\, spare chain links\, a chain breaker tool\, and an air pump. Additionally\, it offers step-by-step instructions for repairing chains and tires\, both tubed and tubeless with hands on training. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/trailside-bike-repair-basics-2/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Ride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251017T193445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T193445Z
UID:10000768-1766311200-1766323800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Cathedral Rock\, Amphitheater\, Cholla Mountain Hike
DESCRIPTION:Cathedral Rock\, Amphitheater\, Cholla Loop Hike at Brown’s Ranch. \nThis Difficult hike will take us to several of the iconic granite formations in the preserve. 7.5 miles\, 280 ft. elevation gain in about 3.5 hours. Experienced hikers suggested. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. 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/cathedral-rock-amphitheater-cholla-mountain-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251017T193215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T193215Z
UID:10000769-1766311200-1766320200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Mistletoe and Holly - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Mistletoe and Holly Educational Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nWhat do desert plants and animals have to do with the holidays? Join us on an easy hike and discover the hidden\, festive desert connections. 3 miles over about 2.5 hours with minimal elevation gain. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. 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/mistletoe-and-holly-educational-hike-2/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251017T192256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T192256Z
UID:10000765-1766048400-1766055600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:A Meditation Walk
DESCRIPTION:A Meditation Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nStep away from the day to day and discover inner peace as you immerse yourself in the beauty and power of the Sonoran Desert on a mindful ½ mile journey on the gentle and beautiful Jane Rau Trail. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to 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/a-meditation-walk/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251017T185907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T185907Z
UID:10000758-1765443600-1765450800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Lifecycle of the Saguaro - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nNative only to the Sonoran Desert\, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed\, old Saguaros. This easy walk covers 0.5 miles in about 2 hours over easy paths. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/lifecycle-of-the-saguaro-educational-walk/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251017T184327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T184348Z
UID:10000757-1765357200-1765366200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251011T000035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T000035Z
UID:10000749-1764410400-1764419400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Brown's Mountain Lookout to Interpretive Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Brown’s Mountain Lookout to Interpretive Trail at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThis “combo” hike/education event will take us up the Brown’s Ranch Trail to the Lookout and then head over to the Brown’s Ranch Interpretive Trail to be introduced to the history of the Brown’s Ranch. For this 4.3-mile Moderate hike with about 450 feet of elevation gain up to the Lookout\, we will plan on taking 2 to 2.5 hours. \nBathrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of hike. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/browns-mountain-lookout-to-interpretive-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251010T234152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T234152Z
UID:10000742-1763283600-1763294400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Trailside Bike Repair Basics
DESCRIPTION:Trailside Bike Repair Basics at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nThis class provides a comprehensive guide to essential bike maintenance and repair techniques that can be performed on the trail. It covers a pre-ride checklist\, the necessary tools for trailside repairs\, such as tire levers\, spare chain links\, a chain breaker tool\, and an air pump. Additionally\, it offers step-by-step instructions for repairing chains and tires\, both tubed and tubeless with hands on training. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/trailside-bike-repair-basics/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Ride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251010T233554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T233554Z
UID:10000741-1763197200-1763206200@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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. \nBring 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/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251010T232812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T233920Z
UID:10000739-1763197200-1763204400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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-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:20251111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251010T231819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T231819Z
UID:10000734-1762851600-1762862400@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Brown's Mountain\, Cone Mountain\, Latigo Loop Hike
DESCRIPTION:Brown’s Mountain\, Cone Mountain\, Latigo Loop Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nJoin us for a trip around Brown’s Mountain and Cone Mountain. We travel on Upper Ranch\, Wrangler\, Brown’s Mtn.\, Cone Mt. and finally the scenic Latigo trail. This is a Difficult hike of 6.3 miles with 366 ft. elevation gain over about 3 hours with rolling ups and downs. \nRestrooms and water available at the trailhead. 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/browns-mountain-cone-mountain-latigo-loop-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20251010T230151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T230151Z
UID:10000731-1762592400-1762599600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Walk Like a Tortoise - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk Like a Tortoise Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. \nJoin us as we learn about and look for signs of the Sonoran Desert Tortoise. This leisurely walk of less than 1 mile on the Jane Rau Trail will give us plenty of time to tell stories about the tortoise. We will talk about their history\, how they survive\, how they play host to so many other animals\, and the research that the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is doing to learn more about them. \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/walk-like-a-tortoise-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:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20250910T202831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T213559Z
UID:10000709-1761379200-1761393600@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
SUMMARY:Brown's Mountain\, Corral\, Dry Gulch\, and Stagecoach Trails Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike the Brown’s Mountain\, Corral\, Dry Gulch and Stagecoach Trails at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead \nThis very difficult hike will take you from Brown’s Mountain and Corral trails\, with a stop at Cathedral Rock\, to the Stagecoach trail. 9.8 miles in about 4 hours with rolling hills\, 280 ft. elevation change. \nExperienced hikers suggested. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. 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/browns-mountain-corral-dry-gulch-and-stagecoach-trails-hike/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T093000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20250910T202832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171131Z
UID:10000706-1761206400-1761211800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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/
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:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T093000
DTSTAMP:20260515T104443
CREATED:20250910T202834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T211805Z
UID:10000703-1760774400-1760779800@www.mcdowellsonoran.org
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/
LOCATION:Brown’s Ranch Trailhead\, 30301 N. Alma School Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Walk
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