Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 11th annual Desert Discovery Day: a free, family-friendly, fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Discover the Sonoran Desert, learn about all its dwellers, past and present, and interact with native wildlife. Stations will be set up along the Dragonfly Trail at Jewel of the Creek Preserve/Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area with representatives from the following event partners:

• Desert Foothills Land Trust
• Maricopa County Parks/Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
• Desert Awareness Committee/Foothills Community Foundation
• Town of Cave Creek
• Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
• Wild at Heart
• Rattlesnake Solutions LLC
• Cave Creek Museum
• Desert Foothills Library
• Desert Foothills Family YMCA.

This year’s event sponsor is the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. Parking will be available at the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area’s trailhead parking, with portapotties nearby. Please bring your own water and snacks, wear sturdy footwear, dress in layers, and wear protective clothing or sunscreen.

MEETING LOCATION: Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area trailhead. Event will be on Dragonfly Trail at nearby Jewel of the Creek Preserve. See park map here:

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/spur-cross-8×11.pdf

No registration is needed for this event.  We do ask that groups of 10 or more please reach out to us at info@dflt.org to help make the most of your visit. For questions about Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, please call the Cave Creek Regional Park’s Nature Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 8 or visit our Maricopa County Parks’ webpage for Spur Cross: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/spur-cross-ranch-conservation-area/

Free with Park Fee