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  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Bird Walk at Granite Mountain Trailhead

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join our birding experts on this easy 2 hour walk. In addition to seeing our year-round bird residents, we may see some migrants passing through. Possible sightings include: phainopepla, American kestrel, gilded flicker, curve-billed thrasher, Abert’s towhee or various warblers. Water and restrooms available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. Bring...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Ride the Maricopa Trail

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Difficulty Level: This route is best for advanced beginner to intermediate riders. We will ride at a moderate pace – good cardio is necessary as well as the ability to ride up or down steeper pitches. All our rides are “No Drop” meaning no rider will be left behind the group. Distance & Elevation Gain: This will...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Granite Mountain, 136 Express, Hawknest Trails Hike

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    This Very Difficult hike will travel 10.6 miles with 303 feet of elevation gain over about 4.5 hours from the trailhead to the Preserve’s border with the Tonto National Forest and back. Bring plenty of water and snacks or even a trail-appropriate lunch. Experienced hikers suggested. Restrooms are available at the trailhead, but no water....

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Fire in the Desert – Educational Hike

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Frequent, destructive fires in the Sonoran Desert are a recent development. On this 2 hour and 2.2 mile moderate hike, we will discuss why they are occurring, observe their impact...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Geology Along the Campana Trail – Educational Walk

    McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    This two-hour, leisurely-paced guided walk will highlight some of the geologic features visible from the Camino Campana Trail. We’ll discuss the rocks, landscape, and geologic history with reference to how they influence the climate, ecology and human history of the region. No dogs please. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please bring...

    Free
  • McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Hit the Road with Roger Naylor

    The Homestead Community Center at DC Ranch 18600 N. 98th St., Scottsdale, United States

    Join Arizona author Roger Naylor for an evening of backroads, small towns, ghost towns, burger joints, and Route 66 stories. Roger is a born storyteller, and his tales from the road and trail are pure Arizona gold. Author of eight books, including Arizona Boots and Burgers and Route 66 Road Trip, Roger has also written for several newspapers...

    $25 – $35