Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
Join us to explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve! This trail leads through diverse Sonoran Desert habitats - from cholla fields to the riverbed of Cave Creek with...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
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...
Join Yavapai County Master Gardener Rashawn Gilmer for an information-packed talk about topics such as: • Importance of soil structure, nutrient content, and pH levels in understanding how roots interact with soil • Valuable insights into the dynamic partnership between roots and soil • Practical strategies for: • Enhancing soil health in your unique region...