PHOTO CONTEST DEADLINE 
NOVEMBER 6, 2015 at 4 PM!
Black Mountain photo by 2011 finalist Richard M. Coda. 

We've had some incredible skies recently - double rainbows, storm clouds, sunsets and more. We just know you have terrific photos to enter in the Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest!  

Celebrate Black Mountain and Daisy Mountain by entering your best photos of these iconic mountains at the center of our Desert Foothills communities! Contest entry is free, and easy - just submit your photos online on our photo contest site. 

But don't delay - the entry deadline is November 6, 2015 at 4 pm!    
DESERT DISCOVERY DAY! 

Saturday, November 21, 2015
10 am - 2 pm, Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek
Desert Discovery Day participants practice their gold panning skills in Cave Creek at Jewel of the Creek Preserve. Don't miss the fun this year - join us for Desert Discovery Day on Nov. 21!
Join us for our 4th annual Desert Discovery Day - a day of free outdoor experiences and hands-on education at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek! 

Children will receive a stamp at each station along the Harry Dalton Trail, and a goody bag for collecting stamps. Stations include live animals, crafts, information and activities from DFLT and partners. There will even be free refreshments!

Other participating organizations include:
  • AZ Archaeological Society, Desert Foothills Chapter
  • Cave Creek Museum
  • Desert Awareness Committee of Foothills Community Foundation
  • Rural/Metro Fire Department
  • Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
  • Wild At Heart
Don't miss the fun! Details and directions are available on our website. 

Thank you to our sponsors:




   and David Crozier and an anonymous donor!

Volunteers and sponsors are needed! Please contact our office at info@dflt.org or 480-488-6131 for more information! 
  
SAGUARO HILL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
The new entry sign at the Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill celebrates the partnership between DFLT, the Town of Cave Creek and Desert Foothills Library in protecting this special place. 
We've been sprucing up Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill, and we hope you enjoy the results! A new railing and some trail re-alignment near the preserve entry will make the short climb up the hill easier on the knees. We also installed a new entry sign, as well as trail markers along the trail. 

This little gem is one of the Land Trust's smallest preserves, at just over 6 acres. However, it offers spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape, including Black Mountain, the Town of Cave Creek and Tonto National Forest. It also supports a beautiful stand of saguaros and puts on quite a show with spring wildflowers. 

We're not done with our work out there - we have a few more tricks up our sleeve! In the meantime, you can learn more about the preserve on our website - and come check out this hidden gem for yourself! The preserve is open to the public for hiking and exploration. Parking is available at Desert Foothills Library, 38433 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331.   
JOIN US ON A GUIDED PRESERVE TOUR!
Visitors enjoy a tour of the Preserve at the Cave. These tours often fill up well in advance - register for this and other guided hikes on our website.
The temperatures have dropped and it's a perfect time to hit the trails! Join DFLT staff and docents on guided tours to DFLT-protected properties throughout the fall and winter. We have eight hikes scheduled through early January, but keep an eye on our website - we add hikes throughout the season. 

All guided tours are free and open to the public, but registration is required - just visit our website for complete hike descriptions and online registration. We'll see you on the trails! 
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