Desert Edge Views: Scottsdale Council Casts Unanimous Vote re: Ballot Initiative

Posted on Apr 1, 2018 | 0 comments

March 14, 2018 This issue of Desert Edge Views newsletter provides information about a recent Scottsdale City vote regarding one of the Desert Edge ballot initiatives.   Desert Edge Advocates Views (PDF)       The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments are reviewed based on The...

MSC’s Junior Citizen Science Festival, Smash Hit with Youth

Posted on Apr 1, 2018 | 0 comments

March 30, 2018   After the outstanding success of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s Junior Citizen Science Festival, there is no doubt that the conservancy is working to keep pace with STEM and other environmental initiatives that are underway in the U.S. and across the Valley of the Sun.  This year’s festival attracted almost 1,000 “junior citizens.’   MSC Junior Science Festival Release (PDF)...

Scottsdale Mayor & Council Breakfast for the Arts, April 19th

Posted on Mar 29, 2018 | 0 comments

New in Carefree – Sites and Sounds in the Garden, Fri. – Sun. thru Memorial Day

Posted on Mar 28, 2018 | 0 comments

March 29, 2018 By Rich Smith Artists and Performers Enrich Enjoyment and Natural Beauty of Carefree Gardens I was only being courteous with my fellow performer when I asked him if I had my amp turned up too loud. He was playing guitar, too, a little further down the meandering path from me. We were both OK with each other’s volumes. We were involved with a new weekend event in Carefree that brings human activity and interaction...

Vineyard Views: The Dog as an Art Form

Posted on Mar 25, 2018 | 0 comments

March 25, 2018 The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for another entertaining post. As many of you already know, there is much more to Vineyard Views Blog. If you would like to review the blog in its entirety, use the sign-up form to the right.   Vineyard Views Blog   The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All...

AZ Game & Fish: Don’t Feed Wildlife

Posted on Mar 22, 2018 | 0 comments

March 2018 ‘Reminder for public to keep wildlife wild after javelinas bite residents in separate Sedona incidents’ Be very careful if there is a baby around.   AZ Game and Fish News (PDF)   The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments are reviewed based on The Peak’s...

Scottsdale Green Building Lecture: Building with Earth & Mass, April 5th

Posted on Mar 20, 2018 | 0 comments

March 20, 2018 Contact: Anthony Floyd, green building manager, 480-312-4202   Learn about “Building with Earth and Mass in the Desert” at free Green Building Lecture   Hear about the timeless technology and simplicity of converting earth into efficient and durable structures at the April Green Building Program. Join world traveler Kirk Higbee as he shares the wonders of adobe, cob, rammed earth, compressed earth...

CNUW @ SCC Holding Spring Plant Sale, March 22 – 23

Posted on Mar 18, 2018 | 0 comments

March 18, 2018 The Center of Urban Wildlife (CNUW) at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is holding its annual Spring Plant Sale on Thursday, March 22 and Friday, March 23. For information, click below.     SCC Plant Sale Announcement

Scottsdale Arts: Broadway Legend Christine Ebersole Performs Mar. 17

Posted on Mar 17, 2018 | 0 comments

March 15, 2018 Broadway legend Christine Ebersole will perform at the Scottsdale Center of the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 17th, 8 p.m. For additional information, select the link below.     Scottsdale Arts News Release   The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments are...

DDC Scottsdale 2018 Nature Film Festival: Wednesday, April 18th

Posted on Mar 17, 2018 | 0 comments

March 17, 2018 The festival, which supports Desert Edge planning and Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale, will be held at Harkins Theatre Shea 14. Click below for information. scottsdale_dddc_fundraiser_april 2018 Nature Film Festival Announcement