Best Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Organisation Scottsdale Near Me

4worldlovers:
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, has been an advocate for and champion of the Sonoran Desert for more than three decades. We have emerged as one of the leading volunteer organizations in the nation, a committed partner in scientific research and an indispensable educational resource for our community.


Explore a living treasure and make memories for a lifetime! Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve includes more than 30,500 contiguous acres. Annually, over one million people visit the Preserve wishing to connect with nature and experience its more than 225 miles of recreational trails.

The Preserve is open from sunrise to sunset, and there is no charge for parking or access.

The Parsons Field Institute at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy uses scientific approaches to inform the management of the Sonoran Desert’s diverse animals, plants, and other natural resources. As leaders in research and citizen science, our team advances regional invasive species control, ecological restoration, conservation of native species, and long-term monitoring and preservation projects.

The Conservancy provides valuable information about the Preserve and the environment to recreationists who use the Preserve, environmental enthusiasts and community leaders. Learning about the Preserve – including its flora, fauna, geology and history – enhances the enjoyment of visiting and reveals the significance of this living treasure.

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy volunteer stewards support ten programs, with activities ranging from patrolling trails to rugged outdoor work to public outreach. As stewards participate in a variety of programs, they have vast opportunities to contribute and learn. Each volunteer brings unique personal contributions, helping to ensure activities are successful in supporting and sustaining the Conservancy’s mission and vision.

4worldlovers: The concept of “play” is one of the most creative and meaningful constructs in the human experience. It is an innate behavior that appears in the earliest stages of childhood to facilitate learning and healthy social engagement.

Jump, spin, and dance through canal-side interactive zones and see your movements mimicked by silhouettes on five giant dice floating above the Arizona Canal. Inspired by games of luck, DICE uses generative software to create living artworks.

These are the artworks that will light up the Scottsdale Waterfront The artists behind these works come from four foreign countries and four U.S. states, and each creative piece emphasizes this year's theme, "The Power of Play," in a unique way.

Scottsdale Public Art partners with Scottsdale Solid Waste Services and local businesses to reduce the amount of waste at Canal Convergence each year.

Canal Convergence is made possible with annual support by the City of Scottsdale. Additional support is provided by numerous partners and sponsors.

Check out our Public Art Archive to view works from the first 10 years of Canal Convergence.