This Weekend: Family Stargazing Event

Join us on October 5th from 7-9 p.m. at Our Lady of Joy Church parking lot to celebrate our beautiful, starry skies as part of Town of Carefree's 40th Anniversary celebration!

An astronomy expert will present real-time images from their deep space telescope, projected on a large screen for an out-of-this-world experience. Don’t forget to bring your own chair (BYOC) and snacks to enjoy this small intimate show!

Desert Foothills Land Trust will also be there with a booth featuring fun, nature-centric activities.

This is an unforgettable evening for the whole family. Click here for more information. See you under the stars!

An Evening with Photographer Jimmy Fike

We're excited for our upcoming event with botanical photographer Jimmy Fike! Come hear him speak about his passion for plants, photographer, and ecology, all while learning about the delicious plants in your own backyard. Don't miss your chance to pick up a signed copy of his stunning book, "Edible Plants of North America." Complete the evening with gourmet food from Speedy Burger. Join us for a night you won't forget! Seats are limited, get your tickets today!

Raise a Glass For Conservation!

Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a refreshing afternoon of conservation and craft beer at Arizona Wilderness Brewing on Sunday, October 27th, from 12-3 pm! Enjoy the new, locally-inspired Desert Wheat Beer, while meeting the team behind DFLT. For every pint sold, $2 goes directly to DFLT's conservation efforts. Can't wait to contribute? Round up your bill at the brewery all week long. Plus, enter our raffle for a chance to win exclusive DFLT gear! Don't miss this opportunity to sip, socialize, and support Arizona's breathtaking landscapes. See you there!

Foothills Speaker Series: Southwest Rock Imagery

Thank you to everyone who attended our first Foothills Speaker Series event of the year! We learned so much from Dr. Aaron Wright about petroglyphs and pictographs from across the Sonoran Desert region.

Check out our upcoming Speaker Series events, we hope to see you at our November session about Saguaros!

Become a monthly donor

Transform your passion for nature into ongoing action. By becoming a monthly donor to Desert Foothills Land Trust, you provide the steady support we need to safeguard Arizona's unique desert ecosystems. Every dollar counts in our mission to preserve these lands for future generations. Start your monthly giving journey today and be part of something bigger.

Mystery Preserve

This week's mystery preserve was none other than the Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill! This preserve might be small, but it's located in the heart of Cave Creek and offers sweeping views of the entire Foothills region. Check it out this weekend!