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Your Home and Wildfire Prevention

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Free

Perhaps the biggest myth is that nothing can be done to reduce the risk of loss or damage. But individuals living in wildfire-prone areas are not only responsible for reducing the risk on their property, they also have an important role to play in their community's preparedness strategy. Please join us for a wealth of information presented by the Arizona Department of Forestry & Fire Management Prevention Division.

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Wild Wings: Owls and Hawks – Desert Foothills Land Trust Speaker Series

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Free

Get up close with rescued hawks, owls, and eagles! Join Wild at Heart's Bob Fox for an engaging evening featuring live raptor ambassadors as he shares fascinating stories from 30+ years of wildlife rescue, and their innovative work relocating displaced burrowing owls in the Arizona desert.

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The Majestic Saguaro and How You Can Help

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Free

The majestic saguaro cactus, a symbol of the American Southwest, is facing an existential crisis. Urban sprawl is encroaching on its habitat and, as cities expand, the saguaro population dwindles. Join us in learning about how Friends of Tonto National Forest (FOTNF) is stepping up to help, and how you can join in their efforts.

Prickly Pear Fest
Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee

Prickly Pear Festival

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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You won't want to miss this annual FREE event! Hosted by our Desert Awareness Committee and held on the patio, the Prickly Pear Fest is a treasured event in our Sonoran Desert. Come learn about the many things you can do with this abundant fruit including harvesting, juicing and flour processing. There will be delicious samples of smoothies, salsa, bread and more!  

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Your Community Parks

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Nature and Desert Education

Jennifer Waller (Maricopa County Parks), and Claire Miller (City of Phoenix Parks) share insights about the different types of parks available and what makes parks and nature preserves unique. You'll learn about hidden gems and familiar favorites while getting your questions answered by the people who know these systems best.

Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee

Desert Awareness Park Tour

Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States
Nature and Desert Education

Join us for a leisurely stroll through a native desert park with a Desert Awareness Naturalist. Learn the plants of the Sonoran desert upland and how they survive. Walks last for 90 minutes and begin at 10am.  The Nature Trail is relatively flat and a slightly uphill Saguaro Trail.  Tours are the 1st Saturday of the month, December through April and begin at 10am. Please sign up below to let [...]

Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee

Desert Awareness Park Tour

Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States
Nature and Desert Education

Join us for a leisurely stroll through a native desert park with a Desert Awareness Naturalist. Learn the plants of the Sonoran desert upland and how they survive. Walks last for 90 minutes and begin at 10am.  The Nature Trail is relatively flat and a slightly uphill Saguaro Trail.  Tours are the 1st Saturday of the month, December through April and begin at 10am. Please sign up below to let [...]

Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee

Desert Awareness Park Tour

Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States
Nature and Desert Education

Join us for a leisurely stroll through a native desert park with a Desert Awareness Naturalist. Learn the plants of the Sonoran desert upland and how they survive. Walks last for 90 minutes and begin at 10am.  The Nature Trail is relatively flat and a slightly uphill Saguaro Trail.  Tours are the 1st Saturday of the month, December through April and begin at 10am. Please sign up below to let [...]

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Walk in Harmony at the Hollow

Harmony Hollow 44316 N Spur Cross Road, Cave Creek, az
Health and Wellness

Embrace your wellness journey and build a harmonious relationship with yourself and the world around you using all your senses, surrounded by nature, at this very special holistic & natural healing event -- hosted by our signature program Desert Awareness Committee in the breathtaking Harmony Hollow conservation area in north Cave Creek. This one-of-a-kind event offers an unparalleled chance to explore the synergy between mind, body, and spirit in a [...]

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Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee

Desert Awareness Park Tour

Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States
Nature and Desert Education

Join us for a leisurely stroll through a native desert park with a Desert Awareness Naturalist. Learn the plants of the Sonoran desert upland and how they survive. Walks last for 90 minutes and begin at 10am.  The Nature Trail is relatively flat and a slightly uphill Saguaro Trail.  Tours are the 1st Saturday of the month, December through April and begin at 10am. Please sign up below to let [...]

Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee

Desert Awareness Park Tour

Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States
Nature and Desert Education

Join us for a leisurely stroll through a native desert park with a Desert Awareness Naturalist. Learn the plants of the Sonoran desert upland and how they survive. Walks last for 90 minutes and begin at 10am.  The Nature Trail is relatively flat and a slightly uphill Saguaro Trail.  Tours are the 1st Saturday of the month, December through April and begin at 10am. Please sign up below to let [...]

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