Before 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...
The CyberTracker Track and Sign Certification is an internationally applied, professional-level certification used to promote wildlife tracking and knowledge. This two-day field experience is both an assessment and a training, with an emphasis on open dialogue and real learning. Questions about the tracks and sign of any and all species encountered in the field may...
Take 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. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. No dogs...
Our Breastfeeding Basics class helps improve families' chances for breastfeeding success. Through step-by-step instructions and 3D animation, class participants learn the benefits of breastfeeding, how to achieve a deep latch,...
Join us for a day to prepare for caring for baby! This class combines our Baby Care ABCs and Infant CPR courses. Register under mom's name and feel free to bring a support person...
Trash bin full of yard waste? Turn that waste into a valuable resource for your landscape by composting it. Discover how compost improves soil, retains moisture, and supports plant health - helping you create a more sustainable landscape. Ages 13+
In this workshop you will learn several techniques on how to take incredible photos with your camera. You don't need a fancy camera to take better photos. These techniques are...
Join Ryan Wood, a Water Conservation Specialist with the City of Tempe, to learn about rainwater harvesting techniques that you can implement in your landscape. A select number of plants will be raffled off at this event, courtesy of Smiling Dog Cacti and Succulent Nursery, and rainwater harvesting guides by Brad Lancaster. Register HERE
Unplug and join us for a day of digital detox, fresh air, fun, and adventure! Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 13th annual Desert Discovery Day, a fun-filled day of...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and...
Celeste loves dinosaurs. With the wise Moon as her guide, she embarks on a magical journey through time to witness their rise, their incredible transformations and the cataclysm that ended their reign. But in the end, Celeste discovers that dinosaurs never truly disappeared. This program will last for approximately 30 minutes. Please remember to arrive...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold...
This self-paced studio class is perfect for students looking to finish a project or get started on something new with guidance. Open to those with basic sewing skills, the class...
A special weekend class designed for busy expectant parents. Begin the class on Saturday and complete the second session on Sunday. This class will provide parents with an overview of...
Discover the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most remarkable dogs. Narrated by Chris Evans, this program showcases dogs trained in dangerous jobs, including water and avalanche rescue. Superpower dogs doing superhero jobs can get pretty busy, but if their schedules allow, some real-life dogs from the Prescott K-9 unit and...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
Water is a scarce resource especially in the desert environment we encounter in Arizona. Come learn about how the Colorado River Water Rights shared between seven states in the west not only affect Arizona but Scottsdale specifically. You will learn about where our water comes from, how it’s used, and what is needed to secure...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...