Through our recent grant to @mcdowellsonoran, The Parsons Field Institute will continue to provide education to visitors, including the development of a K-12 STEAM curriculum. Read more: https: //bit.ly/394vhfl #mcdowellsonoranpreserve #outdooreducation #STEAM #wedealinhope

The Conservancy has been recognized for the work of our 650+ volunteers in the proclamation of Oct as McDowell Sonoran Preserve Month. #Scottsdale

Today is a special day! Celebration of the “Camino Campana” interpretive trail at Fraesfield. The Conservacy is proud to be an important partner in this opening.

Sam Campana a true visionary steward of the Conservancy. Sam “our most gracious advocate” — thank you.

Mayor Ortega celebrating the opening of Pima Dynamite Trailhead and the dedication of the Art DeCabooter Amphitheater!

Have you ever seen a crested saguaro?! Here is an easy hike to one in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve! McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Don't call me pig! Did you know that “Javelina” is the common name for the collared peccary? Peccaries may resemble pigs, but they are distinctly different. Characteristics like their tail, ears, and tusks separate them from pigs.

Thanks for having us! Arizona Science Center

A great group joined us for our Flora in the Preserve Educational Walk. They learned about the plant life that thrives in our McDowell Sonoran Preserve and how to use the iNaturalist app (inaturalist.org) on their smartphones to identify our diverse flora.

Tortoise News🐢:We are excited to introduce 39! Our tortoise team found a large male tortoise and placed a radio transmitter on him. 39 is the 20th tortoise we are tracking as a part of our Tortoise Movement Study, and the final tortoise we needed to hit our desired sample size

Sonoran desert tortoises are “like little tanks of the Sonoran Desert,” according to Chad Rubke from Arizona Game & Fish olivia, @imsarablue and Emily Mai visited McDowell Sonoran Conservancy to see how they are using telemetry and GPS to track tortoises. ow.ly/2I4t50LoA6N

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is using telemetry and GPS technology to study Sonoran desert tortoises, which are a keystone species in the desert. ✍️: olivia 📹: @imsarablue 📷: Emily Mai ow.ly/uALQ50LoA9M

You don't want to miss out on 🌵Expedition Days Family Day 🌵 THIS WEEKEND. Melanie, our fantastic Director of Science and Education, highlights the exciting FREE family event with Vanessa Ramirez on Arizona Midday. 12news.com/video/entertai…

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 Your contribution today ensures the continued preservation and advancement of natural open spaces. Donate now at ow.ly/v6Mo50QbGLK

𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The Conservancy’s Living Labs program provides students with hands-on environmental education and inspires them to continue conservation efforts. Support youth education programs: ow.ly/fyip50QbH0Z

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲: Stewards greet visitors who leave feeling like Olivia: “On the drive home, you couldn't have wiped the smile off my face if you tried” - Olivia (5) Donate to continue the work of Conservancy stewards: ow.ly/MwhN50QbHlP

Join us for a day of fun interactive experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Expedition Days is a free family STEAM event for kids of all ages! The first 50 families to register will get a free goodie bag. Follow the QR code to register.

Have you ever seen Sonoran Desert critters up-close? You can, at Expedition Days Family Day on March 2! Click below to register and join us for a day of learning and fun! ow.ly/xSKl50QGQqc

It's almost here! Expedition Days Family Day is a great way to get your kids of all ages into the Preserve for a free day of learning and fun.