Chef Christine Leo will show guests how to turn prickly pear, tepary beans, and other native ingredients into nourishing, plant-forward meals CAVE CREEK, Ariz. — Desert Foothills Land Trust is excited to present Desert to Dish: A Sonoran Foods Cooking Demonstration, exploring the flavors and health benefits of Sonoran Desert foods. The event will be held Thursday, October 22, at 4 p.m. at Harmony Hollow, 44316 N Spur Cross Road in Cave Creek. Chef Christine Leo, who serves as

Free public lecture will separate myth from science, and offer practical guidance for coexisting safely with one of the desert's most misunderstood residents SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.: Desert Foothills Land Trust and Valley of the Sun J will present "Rattlesnakes, Fact and Fiction" as part of their Sonoran Speaker Series, a free lecture presented by Bryan Hughes of Rattlesnake Solutions. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 6 p.m. at Valley of the Sun J, 12701 N. Scottsda

Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University to present "Story of Cacti" on October 6 at the Holland Center CAVE CREEK, Ariz. — The Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) and the Holland Center will kick off this year's Foothills Speaker Series with "Story of Cacti," a lecture by Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University. The event takes place Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at the Holland Center, the first of several talks running through April. Covered in spines and thriving in some

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents photographer Bruce Taubert showcasing the incredible diversity of Arizona's wildlife. The Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) will host "Wild Wonders: An Evening of Arizona Wildlife Photography" featuring photographer Bruce Taubert on Thursday, October 30th at 6:00 PM at Carefree Desert Gardens Pavilion. The evening will showcase the incredible diversity of Arizona's wildlife through Taubert's photography. Taubert has spent years documentin

Expert Bryan Hughes of Rattlesnake Solutions to Dispel Myths and Showcase Live Snakes Desert Foothills Land Trust, in partnership with PHX Beer Co, will host an educational presentation titled "Rattlesnakes: Fact and Fiction" on Tuesday, August 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at PHX Beer Co (8300 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258). The free, family-friendly event will feature Bryan Hughes, owner and founder of Rattlesnake Solutions, Arizona's leading rattlesnake removal and education

The Holland Center and Desert Foothills Land Trust are proud to present the next installment of the Foothills Speaker Series, focusing on the medicinal plants of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for an eye-opening evening as we explore the medicinal marvels growing right in our backyard. This fascinating presentation will take place on Monday, March 10, at 6:00 PM at the Holland Center. We're excited to welcome Diane Vaszily from the Desert Awareness Committee as our featured spea

Get ready for the ultimate Sunday afternoon in the park! Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) is throwing its annual fundraiser, Concert for Conservation, where conservation meets celebration under the open desert sky. Join us on Sunday, March 9th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the beautiful Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in Carefree for an unforgettable afternoon of music, food, and fun. Local band Gedalife will turn the pavilion into the Valley's hottest dance spot, serving up an irres

Explore the history and philosophy of astronomy in Arizona and beyond.

Join DFLT for a special screening of "Green Fire," celebrating the legacy of conservation hero Aldo Leopold.

Learn about our canine wildlife neighbors at the latest Speaker Series.