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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join our bird experts on this 2-hour walk for a good chance to see some of our year-round bird residents such as: cactus wren\, Gila woodpecker\, ladder-backed woodpecker\, Harris’s hawk\, verdin or Say’s phoebe – as well as some seasonal arrivals. \nRestrooms available at the trailhead\, but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Bring your binoculars. Arrive 15 minutes before start of walk.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-bird-walk-6/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260301T025348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T033213Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Geology and Flora – Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:On this hike you’ll see the direct connection between the environment and the desert ecosystem as the plant communities change distinctly when the local geology and terrain changes. The hike is 3 miles long and starts with a moderate climb but then eases into modest ups-and-downs. Expect to spend about 2 hours on the trails. \nThere are restrooms at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-geology-and-flora-educational-hike/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260301T025403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T033228Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Geology Along the Campana Trail – Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo dogs please. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the walk.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-geology-along-the-campana-trail-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260301T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T033144Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: More Noteworthy & Notorious Arizonans – Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a City of Scottsdale historian on anther storytelling hike about influential Arizonans such as Mr. Scottsdale\, a supreme court justice\, the godfather of shock rock\, the snake lady\, the first female state senator and suffragette\, and an Indian/non-Indian artist. \nAll six have interesting tales behind their local or state history. 3 miles over about 2 hours. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-more-noteworthy-notorious-arizonans-educational-hike/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260301T025318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T033143Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Native only to the Sonoran Desert\, these giant cacti are a sight to see! \nJoin us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed\, old Saguaros. This easy walk covers one mile in about 2 hours over easy paths. \nRestrooms available at the trailhead\, but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of walk.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-lifecycle-of-the-saguaro-educational-walk-3/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260301T025321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T033144Z
UID:10033420-1770458400-1770465600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Hidden Desert – Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walking through the Desert gives you half the story. There is a hidden world of nocturnal critters. If you look carefully\, you can see the evidence of their middens\, burrows and holes. What else is concealed around you? Let us unlock those mysteries on the Camino Campana and reveal the Hidden Desert. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead.  Please bring water and snacks for the trail.  Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-hidden-desert-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260415T025508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T025508Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Mammoth Hunters to Canal Builders – Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time in the preserve with our expert and former City of Scottsdale archeologist to learn how historic and ancient peoples survived and thrived in this desert area. This easy hike covers 3 miles over about 2.5 hours. \nRestrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-mammoth-hunters-to-canal-builders-educational-hike/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260204T040629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T170454Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Desert Discovery Ride
DESCRIPTION:This intermediate ride gives access to the splendid sights behind Granite and Cholla Mountains – over 3 hours\, we’ll take in four distinctly different\, yet spectacular views of the Preserve\, with accompanying variations in flora and fauna. At times\, we’ll be stopping to talk about the history of the area\, variations in the land\, cacti and succulents you see\, as well as other routes you could explore when you next venture out. \nA bike with wide knobby tires is required. Please\, no road bikes\, hybrids\, or folding bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required. Bring water and snacks. Restrooms available at the trailhead. Arrive 15 minutes before start of ride. \nNo electric assist bikes. To inquire about an accommodation from the City of Scottsdale\, please call 480-312-4444.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-desert-discovery-ride/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260204T042423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T002552Z
UID:10000662-1765011600-1765018800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Secrets of the Preserve – Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nReady to discover more about what is in the Preserve? Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures\, from the plants and animals to the recent and ancient history in a stunning geological setting. \nThere are restrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water\, snacks and your curiosity. Plan to arrive 15 mins. prior to the start of the walk. No dogs please.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-secrets-of-the-preserve-educational-walk/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260204T053230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T170501Z
UID:10001361-1763024400-1763031600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Desert Connections – Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. \nEverything in the desert is connected and always changing. We’ll explore how the environment–the mountains\, the rocks\, the climate\, the washes–affects the plants and animals that live here\, how living things in turn change the environment\, and how climate change and increasing development may impact what we see here. \nBring water for the trail. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-desert-connections-educational-walk/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260204T055901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T055901Z
UID:10001615-1762419600-1762426800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Geology Along the Campana Trail – Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo dogs please. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the walk. \nSpace is limited! Please save your spot with the RSVP below.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-geology-along-the-campana-trail-educational-walk/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260204T060908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T060908Z
UID:10001726-1762074000-1762084800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Patrol the Stoneman Road – Educational Ride
DESCRIPTION:atrol the Stoneman Road Educational Ride from Fraesfield Trailhead. \nThe Stoneman Road was a military road created in 1870\, connecting Fort McDowell and Fort Whipple. Join us to patrol some of the historical remnants of this road and listen to the story of the people who made it. This is an Intermediate biker skill with moderate cardio level on about 13 miles over 3 hours. \nA bike with wide knobby tires is required. Please\, no road bikes\, hybrids\, or folding bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required. Bring water and snacks for the trail. Restrooms at the trailhead but no water. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start. \nNo electric assist bikes. To inquire about an accommodation from the City of Scottsdale\, please call 480-312-4444.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-patrol-the-stoneman-road-educational-ride/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260204T061039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T170504Z
UID:10001757-1761987600-1761994800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walking through the desert gives you half the story. There is a hidden world of nocturnal critters. If you look carefully\, you can see the evidence of their middens\, burrows\, and holes. What else is concealed around you? Let us unlock those mysteries on the Camino Campana Trail and reveal the hidden desert. \nRestrooms are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-sonoran-desert-101-educational-walk-4/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260204T125538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T125538Z
UID:10002011-1761292800-1761303600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Missions\, Massacres & Plagues – Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:Moderate level hike. Revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts\, from Coronado to the Alamo (1540-1850). Join an expert Archaeologist and Historic Preservationist for about 3 hours covering 4 miles. \nRestrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-missions-massacres-plagues-educational-hike-at-fraesfield-trailhead/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
GEO:33.7464997;-111.7953923
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260204T131724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T131724Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Ride the Gooseneck and Discuss Preserve Fire Restoration from Fraesfield Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:This easier ride is smooth sailing for 10 – 12 miles over 3 hours. We will ride out Gooseneck Trail to Saguaro Nest Trail with a stop to talk about the fire restoration project that the Conservancy has developed in conjunction with the City of Scottsdale and Scottsdale Community College. This project is to helping develop best practices for restoring burned areas in the Sonoran Desert. This ride will require moderate cardio and some beginner plus technical skills. \nThis is a “No Drop” ride which means we will not leave you. Please\, no road bikes\, hybrids\, or folding bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets and a bike with knobby tires are required. Make sure your bike is in good operational order. Bring sufficient water and snacks for the trail. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Arrive 15 minutes before start of ride.\nNo electric assist bikes. \nTo inquire about an accommodation from the City of Scottsdale\, please call 480-312-4444.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-ride-the-gooseneck-and-discuss-preserve-fire-restoration-from-fraesfield-trailhead/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Conservation and Sustainability,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260209T030652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T030652Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Hidden Desert - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species\, restore burned areas\, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate\, we suggest a minimum donation of $10 per person\, but feel free to give what you feel is appropriate. Your donation directly supports the protection of the Preserve and is tax-deductible. Read below for important details and then sign up! \nDescription \nWalking through the desert gives you half the story. There is a hidden world of nocturnal critters all around you! If you look carefully\, you can see the evidence of their middens\, burrows and holes. What else is concealed around you? Let us unlock those mysteries on the Camino Campana and reveal the hidden desert. \nOur walks are usually short (around one mile in length) and easy. They often explore the interpretive trails of the Preserve\, which are very accessible and near the trailheads. Activities begin promptly at the start time\, please arrive 15 minutes before the start to prepare and check-in.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-hidden-desert-educational-walk/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260210T003211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T003211Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species\, restore burned areas\, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate\, we suggest a minimum donation of $10 per person\, but feel free to give what you feel is appropriate. Your donation directly supports the protection of the Preserve and is tax-deductible. Read below for important details and then sign up! \nDescription \nJoin our birding guides on these easy 2-hour walks. We will look for whatever bird activity is happening at the time of year. Bring your binoculars. Arrive 15 minutes before start of the event. Birds you might see: \nYear-round bird residents: cactus wren\, canyon towhee\, Gila woodpecker\, ladder-backed woodpecker\, Harris’s hawk\, verdin\, or Say’s phoebe. \nDuring migration\, we can see a large variety: phainopepla\, American kestrel\, gilded flicker\, curve-billed thrasher\, Abert’s towhee\, or various warblers (Wilson’s\, Lucy’s\, Townsend’s\, or yellow warbler). \nThose that spend the winter in our area: phainopepla\, black-throated sparrow\, white-crowned sparrow\, black-tailed gnatcatcher\, or northern mockingbird. \nEarly-arriving summer residents: white-winged dove\, turkey vulture\, or ash-throated flycatcher.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-bird-walk/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260210T012457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T012457Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Geology of the McDowells - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species\, restore burned areas\, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate\, we suggest a minimum donation of $10 per person\, but feel free to give what you feel is appropriate. Your donation directly supports the protection of the Preserve and is tax-deductible. Read below for important details and then sign up! \nDescription \nThis walk will focus on highlighting some of the geologic features visible from the Camino Campana trail.  We will discuss the rocks\, landscape and geologic history with reference to how they influence the ecology and human history of the region. \nOur walks are usually short (around one mile in length) and easy. They often explore the interpretive trails of the Preserve\, which are very accessible and near the trailheads. Activities begin promptly at the start time\, please arrive 15 minutes before the start to prepare and check-in.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-geology-of-the-mcdowells-educational-walk/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260210T024011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T170744Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species\, restore burned areas\, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate\, we suggest a minimum donation of $10 per person\, but feel free to give what you feel is appropriate. Your donation directly supports the protection of the Preserve and is tax-deductible. Read below for important details and then sign up! \nDescription \nThe Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world\, and the closer you look\, the more there is to see! Join us for a Biodiversity Walk along Camino Campana\, where we will discover the incredible diversity of the Preserve and learn to see it in an entirely new way. \nOur walks are usually short (around one mile in length) and easy. They often explore the interpretive trails of the Preserve\, which are very accessible and near the trailheads. Activities begin promptly at the start time\, please arrive 15 minutes before the start to prepare and check-in.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-biodiversity-in-the-sonoran-desert-educational-walk/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260210T125443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T125443Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Romance in the McDowells - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species\, restore burned areas\, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate\, we suggest a minimum donation of $10 per person\, but feel free to give what you feel is appropriate. Your donation directly supports the protection of the Preserve and is tax-deductible. Read below for important details and then sign up! \nDescription \nEnjoy a pleasant two hour\, one mile walk around the Campana Trail and imagine love and passion for the Women of the McDowells in the 1800-1900s. \nOur walks are usually short (around one mile in length) and easy. They often explore the interpretive trails of the Preserve\, which are very accessible and near the trailheads. Activities begin promptly at the start time\, please arrive 15 minutes before the start to prepare and check-in.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-romance-in-the-mcdowells-educational-walk/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260210T131817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T170750Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Desert Connections - Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species\, restore burned areas\, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate\, we suggest a minimum donation of $10 per person\, but feel free to give what you feel is appropriate. Your donation directly supports the protection of the Preserve and is tax-deductible. Read below for important details and then sign up! \nDescription \nEverything in the desert is connected and always changing. We’ll explore how the environment–the mountains\, the rocks\, the climate\, the washes\, and more–affects the plants and animals that live here\, how living things in turn change the environment\, and how climate change and increasing development may impact what we see here.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-desert-connections-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260225T024726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T024726Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Missions\, Massacres & Plagues - Educational Hike
DESCRIPTION:Moderate level hike. Revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts\, from Coronado to the Alamo (1540-1850). Join an expert Archaeologist and Historic Preservationist for about 3 hours covering 4 miles. \nOur hikes explore the more remote areas of the Preserve. The difficulty of the hikes varies. Please come prepared and choose hikes that match your fitness level. Activities begin promptly at the start time\, please arrive 15 minutes before the start to prepare and check-in.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-missions-massacres-plagues-educational-hike/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260224T004100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T004100Z
UID:10024227-1711198800-1711206000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead \nLocation: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85262 \nSkill level: Easy \nTime: ~2 hours \nReady to discover more about what is in the Preserve? This is an experience for you! Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures\, from the plants and animals to the recent and ancient history in a stunning geological setting. \nPets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal\, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan to attend. \nThe difficulty of hikes varies. Please choose hikes that match your fitness level. Restrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring Water and snacks for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-secrets-of-the-preserve-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mcdowellsonoran.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240320T100000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260224T004247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T004247Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Whiskey Bottle\, Turpentine & Black Hill Hik
DESCRIPTION:Whiskey Bottle\, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead \nLocation: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85262 \nSkill level: Moderate \nDistance: ~4.5 miles \nTime: ~2 hours \nThis hike has a moderate uphill portion on the north side of Fraesfield Mountain with nice views of Granite Mountain and beyond\, but the remainder of the hike covers relatively level terrain. \nPets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal\, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan to attend. \nThe difficulty of hikes varies. Please choose hikes that match your fitness level. Restrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring Water and snacks for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-whiskey-bottle-turpentine-black-hill-hik/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260224T004417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T004417Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead \nLocation: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85262 \nSkill level: Easy \nTime: ~2 hours \nJoin us to see some of our area’s full-time resident birds. It also gives us a chance to see spring migrants\, for example: Wilson’s\, Lucy’s\, Townsend’s\, or yellow warbler\, or early-arriving summer residents white-winged dove\, turkey vulture or ash-throated flycatcher. Bring your binoculars. \nPets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal\, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan to attend. \nThe difficulty of hikes varies. Please choose hikes that match your fitness level. Restrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring Water and snacks for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-bird-walk-4/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260223T033033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T033033Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85262 \nSkill level: Easy \nTime: ~2 hours \nEverything in the desert is connected and always changing. We’ll explore how the environment – the mountains\, the rocks\, the climate\, the washes\, and more – affects the plants and animals that live here\, how living things in turn change the environment\, and how climate change and increasing development may impact what we see here. \nPets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal\, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan to attend. \nThe difficulty of hikes varies. Please choose hikes that match your fitness level. Restrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring Water and snacks for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-desert-connections-educational-walk-at-fraesfield-trailhead/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T023115Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Desert Connections Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead \nLocation: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85262 \nSkill level: Easy \nTime: ~2 hours \nEverything in the desert is connected and always changing. We’ll explore how the environment – the mountains\, the rocks\, the climate\, the washes\, and more – affects the plants and animals that live here\, how living things in turn change the environment\, and how climate change and increasing development may impact what we see here. \nPets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal\, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan to attend. \nThe difficulty of hikes varies. Please choose hikes that match your fitness level. Restrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring Water and snacks for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-desert-connections-educational-walk-3/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
CREATED:20260223T033803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T033803Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85262 \nSkill level: Easy \nTime: ~2 hours \nThe Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world\, and the closer you look\, the more there is to see! Join us for a biodiversity walk along Camino Campana\, where we will discover the incredible diversity of the Preserve and learn to see it in an entirely new way. \nPets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal\, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan to attend. \nThe difficulty of hikes varies. Please choose hikes that match your fitness level. Restrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring Water and snacks for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-biodiversity-in-the-sonoran-desert-educational-walk-at-fraesfield-trailhead/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert Educational Walk
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead \nLocation: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85262 \nSkill level: Easy \nTime: ~2 hours \nThe Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world\, and the closer you look\, the more there is to see! Join us for a biodiversity walk along Camino Campana\, where we will discover the incredible diversity of the Preserve and learn to see it in an entirely new way. \nPets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal\, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan to attend. \nThe difficulty of hikes varies. Please choose hikes that match your fitness level. Restrooms are available at the trailheads. Bring Water and snacks for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-biodiversity-in-the-sonoran-desert-educational-walk-2/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T025618
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Fraesfield Trailhead \nSpend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. \nLocation: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85262 \nBathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water for the trail. Arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. \nPets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal\, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan to attend.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-walk-with-natural-resources-coordinator-2/
LOCATION:McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Fraesfield Trailhead\, 13400 East Rio Verde Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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