Desert Awareness
Learn about the Sonoran Desert's WILDLIFE, GEOLOGY, PLANTS, and WATER and how to safely enjoy it WHILE LEAVING NO TRACE! Registration required.
Desert Safety
Learn how to stay safe while exploring the desert and what to do when trouble arises. Class is taught by Marylee Brown, retired San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy and search and rescue expert.
Sophie’s Flat Trail Hike
Meet at the trailhead on Blue Tank Rd., 1 1/4 mile from Constellation Rd. Explore our beautiful Sonoran Desert with an experienced trail guide. Registration appreciated.
Sophie’s Flat Trail Hike
Come join us! We’ll meet at the trailhead on Blue Tank Rd., 1-1/4 mile from Constellation Rd. Explore our beautiful Sonoran Desert with an experienced trail guide. Registration appreciated.
Glendale Recharge Ponds with Kathe Anderson
Come join us! The recharge ponds should be full of waterfowl, shorebirds, and waders, with an assortment of songbirds and raptors to fill out a varied list of birds. We’ll meet at the recharge ponds about 7:45am. We’ll prowl the wetlands for 90 min. – 2 hours. Perhaps we’ll get lucky with some unusual species [...]
Desert Awareness
Join Wickenburg Conservation Foundation and Friends of the Hassayampa for an insightful exploration of the desert's plants, animals, and geology while learning how to safely enjoy the desert and keep it clean. This free event for the whole family will be in the interpretive garden. Standard admission fee is required for trail access.
Recreational Area Cleanup
Come help us keep the desert clean and safe. Event is free unless we say otherwise. You can join us every month (except December)! Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river [...]
Desert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation [...]
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead
Spend 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. Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Bathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water for [...]
Flora in the Preserve Educational Walk
Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Preserve is located in one of the most biodiverse areas of the Sonoran Desert. Learn about the plant life that thrives in this area. Note: If you have the iNaturalist application on your phone, it [...]