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We offer hike and mountain bike tours lead by experienced, knowledgeable stewards at no charge. We would love for you to join us while we discover the Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the largest urban preserve in the United States at over 30,000 acres and 225 miles of trails.
Did you know the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is owned by the City of Scottsdale but cared for by over 600 stewards? Not only do we care for the Preserve, we have a blast enjoying the recreation that it provides. If you would like to join us, visit McdowellSonoran.org.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Expedition Days Homeschool Day at the Lost Dog Wash TrailheadNeeds location
Expedition Days Homeschool Day at the Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 9 am to 12 pmJoin us for a day of free, fun, and interactive STEAM experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve, from Scat Bingo to live animal ambassadors. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your daily life affect the future of our environment.
The Kovach Family Nature Trail is stroller-accessible and there are water fountains as well as bathrooms at the Trailhead.Click here to register for this exciting homeschool event and for more event information:
https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/.../expedition-days.../ - Trailside Naturalist – Protecting the Desert Tortoise – Gateway TrailheadMcDowell Sonoran Conservancy - Gateway Trailhead, Scottsdale, AZ
Trailside Naturalist – Protecting the Desert Tortoise – Gateway Trailhead
November 16 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 amLearn 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 has been learned about these slow but mighty animals.
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https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/.../trailside-naturalist.../ - Walk Like a Tortoise - Educational WalkNeeds location
Walk Like a Tortoise - Educational Walk
November 16 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amJoin for an easy educational walk on one of our beautiful northern McDowell Sonoran Preserve accessible trails. We will look for signs of the Sonoran Desert Tortoise on this leisurely walk of less than 1 mile. We will have plenty of time to share stories about the Tortoise.
Click here for complete event details and to sign up in advance:
https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/.../walk-like-a-tortoise.../By signing up, you will agree to our event waivers saving time at the trailhead. You will also receive notices of event cancelations.
- Living with Wildlife: How to Let Wildlife Be WildScottsdale Public Library System: Mustang Library, Scottsdale, AZ
Living with Wildlife: How to Let Wildlife Be Wild
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library
11/16/2024 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00pmWith increasing urbanization, humans and wildlife face increasing challenges to coexist in the same space. Although human-wildlife interactions occur daily, we tend to take more notice when the interaction is particularly positive or negative. What are the ways that humans and wildlife interact and is coexistence possible? Join us in understanding wildlife in an ever-changing world, discussing best practices when interacting with wildlife, and learning what we can do to promote human-wildlife coexistence, for the health and wellbeing of us all.
Presented by Jessie Dwyer, Biodiversity Manager, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
We encourage you to sign up in advance for each of our Mustang Library events.
Click here for event details: https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/.../living-with-wildlife.../
