Courtesy of Desert Foothills Land Trust
Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a day of free family fun at Jewel of the Creek Preserve!
(North Valley Communities, AZ) – The temperatures are dropping and many of us are turning our thoughts to outdoor adventures in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. One of the local organizations working to conserve these landscapes is Desert Foothills Land Trust. Founded in 1991, the nonprofit Land Trust has protected 680 acres on 23 preserves in the North Valley, many of which are open to the public for recreation and exploration.
The Land Trust connects people to nature through land acquisition and long-term stewardship, as well as events and activities that allow the community to experience these special places. Our children and grandchildren will benefit from this incredible legacy of conserved land!
One of the Land Trust’s most important community events will be held on November 21, 2015 at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek. The fourth annual Desert Discovery Day will include a “scavenger hunt” of informational stations along the Harry Dalton Trail. Children will receive a stamp at each station, and they’ll receive a goody bag for collecting all the stamps. There will be live animals, crafts, rehabilitated raptor releases and refreshments!
Other participating organizations include the Arizona Archaeological Society, Cave Creek Museum, Desert Awareness Committee, Rural/Metro Fire Department, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area and Wild At Heart.
“This has become an incredibly popular event for our community because it’s just so much fun! We love to get families and kids of all ages out on the land,” says Land Trust executive director Sonia Perillo. “This is also a great way to encourage support for conservation and healthy outdoor activities.”
Join Desert Foothills Land Trust and other nonprofit partners for this incredible day of free learning and exploration. As many as 400-500 people typically attend the event, so you won’t want to miss the fun! Wear your hiking shoes and come prepared for fun, hands-on desert adventures. Details about the Land Trust and Desert Discovery Day are available at www.dflt.org.
Desert Discovery Day Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2015
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek, AZ
Cost: FREE!
Directions: The Jewel is located on Spur Cross Road, 3.9 miles north of Cave Creek Road. Parking is available at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
Registration: None required, but groups of 10+ should contact DFLT for the best arrival time
More information is available at www.dflt.org.
About Desert Foothills Land Trust:
Desert Foothills Land Trust works with landowners, communities and partners to protect the most special and important natural areas in the Arizona communities of Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Anthem, Desert Hills and New River. The Land Trust has permanently protected more than 680 acres on 23 preserves, many of which are open to the public for exploration and passive recreation. In 2010, the Land Trust was awarded accredited status by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission – a mark of distinction in the land trust community. More information is available at www.dflt.org or 480‐488‐6131.
Photo credit: All photos by Jon Klas.
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