12 events found.
Gateway Trailhead
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Desert 101 – Educational Walk
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States -
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Trailside Naturalist – Protecting the Desert Tortoise – Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesTrailside Naturalist - Protecting the Desert Tortoise - Gateway Trailhead Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am Learn about the Preserve's desert tortoises who are long living but have a small chance to make it to adulthood. The Conservancy is tracking these animals with a radio backpack and we will share what […]
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Sonoran Sundays – Desert Wildlife and Safety
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States -
Sonoran Sundays – Wings Unfurled: Let’s explore the world of butterflies
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States -
Boojada Adventure Walk
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States -
Trailside Naturalist – How to Survive in the Desert if You are a Plant – Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesTrailside Naturalist - How to Survive in the Desert if you are a Plant - Gateway Trailhead Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8:30am to 11:00 am Desert plants have adapted to our harsh desert environment. Learn how they do this by holding their breath during the day, reducing their surface areas and creating their own […]
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Gateway to Windgate Pass Hike
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Trailside Naturalist – Butterfly Abundance, Richness and Diversity – Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesTrailside Naturalist - Butterfly Abundance, Richness, and Diversity - Gateway Trailhead Find out all about the many species of butterflies that live in the Preserve. The Sonoran Desert is a haven for butterflies like Pipevines, Sulphers and Skippers. The Sonoran Desert is home to over 250 species of butterflies and nearly 25% of these can […]
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Trailside Naturalist – Animal Olympics: Bobcats vs Coyotes – Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesTrailside Naturalist - Animal Olympics: Bobcats vs Coyotes - Gateway Trailhead Learn how our medium sized predators, the bobcat and coyote, have evolved while coexisting in our Sonoran Desert. Looking at Bobcat and Coyotes skulls and skins, we will explain how they each evolved to become the Preserve's medium size predators in the cat and […]
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Trailside Naturalist
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesStop by the Trailside Naturalist station at Gateway Trailhead between 9-11:30 A.M. to learn about the diverse plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. Our steward guides will have fascinating displays and lots of fun facts to share. Featuring reptiles, arthropods, packrats, and cacti! Bathrooms and water are available at the trailhead.
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Gateway Loop Fitness Hike
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGateway Loop Fitness Hike from Gateway Trailhead. Finish out our fitness hike season on the Gateway Loop that will take you into the heart of the McDowells. This Moderately difficult hike covers 4.5 miles, gains 700ft and takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. Challenging in the spring heat. Bathrooms available at the trailhead. Bring water […]
