McDowell Sonoran Preserve

06/20/2025

day is June 21st. It’s not legal in AZ so find a less traveled side trail to enjoy yourself.

11/02/2024

08/07/2023

I posted this 2 years ago. Even then I could tell something wasn’t right. Today it’s 10x worse than it was 2 years ago. There are large areas in the Preserve that don’t have any saguaros over 4 feet. All the big ones are gone.

I use to see 1-2 saguaros each year that had fallen due to environmental damage/natural causes. This year I’ve seen 40+. Some in the Preserve, some in desert green belts, and some that were part of landscaping. If you look closely this photo has 3.

07/20/2023

When it’s this hot, you need to get up early.

06/28/2023

The entire Conservancy team would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the agencies and first responders bravely battling the Diamond Fire City of Scottsdale - Government , Scottsdale Fire Department , Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management .

Our hearts are with the evacuees and first responders on the front lines risking their lives fighting this dangerous brush fire to protect lives, property, and the environment.

📸: Conservancy Steward Mary

04/20/2023

There are many great ways to get involved and learn more about the Sonoran desert and local conservation organizations like us during the City of Scottsdale - Government Earth Week 2023 from April 22nd - 28th.

Check out all the fun coming up this Earth Week here: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/news/scottsdale-earth-week-celebrates-commitment-to-sustainable-future

04/03/2023

Great time of the year in

03/23/2023

Even better than the Honey Badger.

01/02/2023

I’m not sure there’s a more terrifying plant in the world. But they are cool to look at.