JOIN US AT THE DFLT ANNUAL MEETING!
Thursday, February 18, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
9205 E. Cave Creek Rd.
Carefree, AZ 85377

Please join us to celebrate Desert Foothills Land Trust's 2015 conservation successes, and take a look ahead at 2016 plans. The evening will include a presentation by Stacie Beute, from the Desert Botanical Garden's Central Arizona Conservation Alliance, regarding regional collaborative efforts and plans underway for a regional conservation strategy. We will also celebrate the winners of our 2015 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest. 

Light refreshments will be served. 
CALL FOR ENTRIES: IT'S ART FOR LAND'S SAKE SHOW AND SALE 
Entry deadline: February 24 at 4:00 pm
2015 first place winner by artist Charlotte Moore. 
Desert Foothills Land Trust preserves serve as wonderful conservation and recreational resources - as well as inspiration for artists. Artists are invited to share their talent in celebration of local land conservation by entering the 2016 It's Art for Land's Sake exhibition and sale.
 
This juried exhibit and sale is intended to increase awareness of the Land Trust's work and to inspire land and wildlife conservation through traditional and representational art works. It is also meant to promote our incredible artists and artwork inspired by local conserved lands!
 
The 2016 show juror will be renowned artist Charles H. Pabst, who will select the artworks to be included in the exhibit and sale. All art must depict a specific Desert Foothills Land Trust conservation property, and must reflect the Land Trust's conservation mission.
 
Selected pieces will be exhibited at Desert Foothills Library beginning on March 8, 2016. The sale will open with an exclusive reception for artists and Land Trust Sonoran Guardians on March 11, and the sale will be open to the public on March 12. The exhibition and sale will conclude on March 12. In 2015, nearly half the exhibited artworks were sold, benefiting both the artists and the Land Trust - Desert Foothills Land Trust receives 25% of the sale price to support their land conservation mission.

The deadline for entries is 4:00 pm on February 24, 2016. The entry fee is $20 per submitted piece, which will also support the Land Trust's land conservation work. Visit our website for the complete rules and entry form. Thank you to our local artists for sharing their talent to inspire local land conservation!
  APRIL 23, 2016 
at LOS CEDROS USA 
in SCOTTSDALE


Photos by Jon Klas.  

Join us at the spectacular Los Cedros Equestrian Facility on Saturday, April 23,2016 for our annual fundraising gala, Sonoran Stars!

Guests will enjoy an open bar, appetizers, tours of the stables with costumed horses and riders, the opportunity to purchase "mystery" bags of fabulous items, an outstanding gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Tony Rea, Wild At Heart's dramatic release of a rehabilitated owl, a fast-paced live auction with auctioneer Brett Higgins, and smooth jazz music by the Jerry Donato Trio. 
  
Los Cedros USA is a stunning equestrian facility designed to replicate an authentic Moroccan citadel. Located just off Pima Road, north of Westland drive in North Scottsdale, Los Cedros features immaculate stables and landscaped grounds - a beautiful and exotic treasure in our community!

Tickets are $250 per person, or gather your friends together to host your own table of 10! Business and individual sponsorships are available and appreciated. Online reservations will be available later this month, or reserve your seats or sponsorship by contacting Sonia Perillo at 480-488-6131 or sperillo@dflt.org.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION
Thursday, February 25, 5:30 pm
We need your help! If you are interested in volunteering with Desert Foothills Land Trust, please join us on Thursday, February 25 at the DFLT office from 5:30-6:30 pm for a brief volunteer information session. 

Because spring is our busiest time of year for information booths and guided hikes, we'll focus on providing information for volunteers helping out with these activities. However, it will also be a good overview for anyone interested in learning more about DFLT and our volunteer opportunities! Please RSVP to Mary Warren at mwarren@dflt.org or 480-488-6131

We are also looking for volunteers for information booth events on March 5, March 12, and April 2-3. Please contact Mary for details or to sign up to help. Thank you! 
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 weather is fantastic and it's a perfect time to hit the trails! Join DFLT staff and docents on guided tours to DFLT-protected properties throughout the winter and spring. 
 
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.

Many preserves are also open to the public for exploration - check out the map on our website for details. We'll see you on the trails! 
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