Join the Desert Foothills Land Trust for a friendly, beginner-focused hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (located at Desert Foothills Library)! This easy one-mile walk is perfect for newcomers, offering a chance to explore the beauty of our local desert, native plants, and wildlife while learning basic hiking tips. 🥾🌞 Details: Meeting [...]
Did you know Arizona is home to 29 amazing bat species? These incredible animals do far more than flutter through the night sky—they protect our crops, pollinate desert plants, and help keep our ecosystems healthy and thriving. Whether you’re a lifelong bat enthusiast or someone who’s still a little unsure about our nocturnal neighbors, this [...]
Did you know the Sonoran Desert is home to some of the most unique and resilient plants in the world? From towering saguaros to colorful desert wildflowers, each plant has special adaptations that help it survive and thrive in our arid environment. Join us for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation where we’ll explore these fascinating [...]
Delve into the cryptic kingdom of mushrooms and fungi with Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society. This indoor presentation will be for those with incidental knowledge and curiosity about fungi. Mike explains what fungi are and why they are important. He will also discuss basic mushroom anatomy and identification of wild mushrooms. For the [...]
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