Desert Discovery Day is coming soon!

Join us next weekend for Desert Discovery Day on November 14, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm at beautiful Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek. This free family festival features hands-on activities, close encounters with native wildlife, and interactive exhibits celebrating the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust, the all-ages event invites the community to connect with nature and learn about the conservation work that protects our desert home. Come out and bring the whole family!

This event is free, thanks to our generous sponsors, the Town of Cave Creek and Kiwanis of Carefree.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 14th, 10 am - 2 pm

Location: Jewel of the Creek Preserve, 44020 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Details: Learn more on our website

Sonoran Speaker Series: Black Bears

Black bears live closer to home than many Arizonans realize. In our next Sonoran Speaker Series, Jeff Meyers of the Arizona Game and Fish Department will share insights into their natural history and how they're adapting alongside people. Tuesday, November 10th at 6 pm, at Valley of the Sun J in Scottsdale.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, Novemebr 10th, 6 pm

Location: Valley of the Sun J, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Registration: Event is free, register here (click "continue as guest" if prompted)

Make a Difference This Winter

Looking to make a difference? Join DFLT and other local nonprofits at the Get Involved Gathering on Tuesday, November 17th, 12 pm at the Holland Center.

This free event is a great opportunity to connect with organizations in your community, learn about their missions, and find meaningful ways to volunteer. Free lunch will be served. We hope to see you there!

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, November 17th, 12 pm

Location: Holland Center, 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Register: At this link

Business Partner Spotlight: Sue Bickerdyke Interiors

Celebrating our renewing Business Partner, Sue Bickerdyke Interiors!

With over 25 years of interior design experience in Arizona and as an Allied Member of ASID, Sue creates elegant, comfortable spaces that reflect each client's unique vision. Her expertise in fabrics and color brings thoughtful design to every project. Sue's partnership with Desert Foothills Land Trust connects her artistic appreciation for beauty with environmental conservation, helping us protect the desert landscapes that inspire her work. Thank you for your support!

Learn more about our Business Partner Program on our website.

After the Storm

This is what 250 cubic feet per second of water looks like. Drone footage taken Monday, November 2, above DFLT’s PA Seitts Preserve shows Cave Creek running high after this past weekend’s storm, which brought nearly 4 inches of rain to the area, and more further north. At its peak, the creek was flowing at nearly 3,000 cubic feet per second, the strongest flow since 2014!

Please use caution around flowing streams, which can be stronger and more dangerous than they look. And be a good steward of the desert: let the soil dry out before you hike. Walking on saturated trails causes erosion and damage that lasts long after the water is gone.

Desert Foothills Land Trust connects people to nature by working with communities and partners to conserve and steward sensitive lands and species for the survival of our fragile Sonoran Desert.

We're proud to be your local land trust.