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Posts tagged McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Bajada Nature Trail Opening

What: A formal dedication of the Bajada Nature Trail begins at 8 a.m., hosted by Ruthie Carll, Executive Director of the McDowell
Sonoran Conservancy, speakers include Mayor Jim Lane and representatives from the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission. Various activities will take place throughout the morning.
Why: We constructed the Bajada Trail for the enjoyment of all — [...]

Things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona

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Scottsdale offers a wide range of activities and attractions for the most discerning of visitors. Here are a few of the best things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona. Click on each one to read more information about it.

Old Town Scottsdale
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West
Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
McCormick-Stillman Railroad [...]

Celebrate the Dedication of the Gateway to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve

The City of Scottsdale, along with the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission and the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, will host the Gateway to the Preserve Dedication on Saturday, May 2. The Gateway is at 18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway (east of Thompson Peak Parkway between Bell Road and Union Hills Drive). There is parking on site, however, [...]

Vacations Help Visitors Contribute to the Local Community

Scottsdale’s world-class amenities let travelers relax in unmatched luxury. So why not return the favor to the city that has given so many great memories and experiences?
The Fairmont Scottsdale’s Sonoran Eco-Education package offers visitors a one-night stay with breakfast and a guided private half-day hike that teaches participants how to enjoy nature without leaving a [...]

Celebrate McDowell Sonoran Month

October is McDowell Sonoran Month and you can join the celebration at a host of scheduled events, including guided hikes, educational lectures and discovery walks – all in honor of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Well on its way to becoming one of the largest urban preserves in the nation, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve encompasses mountains, Sonoran [...]