It was not long ago that Arizona was known as the Wild West. This was mostly due to the beauty, mystery and ruggedness of our Sonoran Desert. Now construction and expansion threaten the beauty of our desert and all it has to offer. Our children see more shopping malls than Sagauro cactus. We spend more time in front of the television or Xbox than we do hiking in the outdoors. We forgot why nature and nurture go hand in hand! Desert Foothills Land Trust works with local land

In 1991 Desert Foothills Land Trust (Land Trust) became an incorporated nonprofit organization. From that moment on the Land Trust has worked diligently to protect the natural beauty and wonder of the Sonoran Desert. The efforts of the Land Trust gained financial support from both the Cave Creek Improvement Association and the Foothills Community Foundation. These funds helped jump start the preservation the Land Trust is now known for. It was not even a year later when DF