Desert Discovery offers a guided introduction to the Sonoran Desert, led by experienced, knowledgeable volunteers. Designed for curious minds and easy exploration, these short hikes, with frequent stops in our Preserve and FH Desert Botanical Garden, reveal the many facets of this unique desert. Programs also explore the desert through photography and local art, offering a creative lens on this remarkable environment.
Back by popular demand, Dan Gruber will lead you on an informative hike in the Preserve. Dan will talk about the different rocks, the stories they tell about local geological history and their importance to the area, and reveal some unique features along the way. We'll have a relaxed pace with numerous stops for a 2 mile round-trip on the moderate Andrews-Kinsey Trail.
Bring two liters of water and snacks. Wear a hat & sturdy shoes or boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.
Dan Gruber is a SCFH Steward volunteer and Legacy Steward with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy where he founded the Field Institute. He has written numerous peer-reviewed papers on local geology and ecology and is an adjunct faculty at ASU.
Click here to register for this free event. https://www.scfh.org/programs.