EVENT CALENDAR
January
February
March
03/14 Jewel of the Creek Hike
03/21 HB Wallace Lone Mountain Preserve
April
04/02 Grand Re-Opening of Gateway Desert Awareness Park
The ceremonies will begin at 2pm and will include a Native American Blessing ceremony, a proclamation by Cave Creek Mayor Vince Francia, and presentations to individuals and organizations who have been instrumental in the original formation of and the current refurbishing of Gateway Park.
Guided hikes will be offered along the Saguaro and Nature trails. Call Fran @ 480-595-5501 or Diane @ 480-488-5477 for more information.
04/25 14th Annual Sonoran Symphony
"A Symphony At Sunset" is the 14th annual signature event presented by Desert Foothills Land Trust. It will be a memorable evening of symphonic western music under the stars. For reservations or information please call 480.659.5133
May
05/02 McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway Dedication
You are invited to the dedication of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway area 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, overflow parking and shuttles will be available between 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the Quartz Trailhead parking, 104th Street and McDowell Mountain Ranch Road.
An open house will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. and include a continental breakfast, demonstrations, educational information, and wildlife animal exhibits. Conservancy stewards will lead short hikes, and equestrian and bicycle rides (bring your own horse and bicycle). The formal dedication begins at 8 a.m. with scheduled speakers Vice Mayor Ron McCullagh and artist and early Preserve Advocate Pete Chasar, and McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission representatives.
The Gateway is the largest and most strategically located access point to the Preserve. It includes an accessible and interpretive trail (opening in September), an amphitheater for public education activities and events, restrooms and parking.
05/07 Native Edibles and Medicinals: How You Can Benefit
Free program presented by Desert Foothills Land Trust and Desert Awareness Committee will provide cooking tips and overview of health benefits of native plants. Thursday May 7th from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, in Cave Creek.
June
July
August
September
09/17-Steward Training
We will start a 6 week Fall Stewardship training program on Thursday 09/17 through 10/22 from 9-12.
It is our goal to train you to assist us in monitoring our conservation properties. The training sessions include in the field seminars on the natural and cultural history of DFLT's preserves and conservation easements. By monitoring and collecting data over time, we can assess changes to the property, help identify problems and preserve this valuable land for future generations.
Each session will meet at the DFLT office, but will be conducted in the field. Please be prepared to hike about a mile each week, wear appropriate clothing and footwear. A training manual will be provided.
We realize that our stewards come to us with a variety of backgrounds. Some of you may be new to the desert and others could be teaching the class, bring that volunteer spirit and join us as stewards.
Please call the office at 480-488-6131 or
Email Stacy to sign up.
October
