Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills

09/08/2026

🌵 Hiking season is almost here!

Cooler mornings, beautiful desert trails and a new season of SCFH programs are just around the corner.

Our FREE Fall programs include guided hikes, Desert Discovery programs and Dessert in the Desert seated outdoor presentations — and some are already filling!

🥾 Find your next desert experience and reserve your spot today.

SCFH.org/programs

08/19/2026

Thank you, Town of Fountain Hills, for the wonderful shout-out! We’re proud to partner with the Town to protect, promote and enjoy the special places that make Fountain Hills home. 🌵🥾💚

08/04/2026

Thanks to everyone who has already registered! Several programs are filling, but there are still plenty of opportunities to explore the Sonoran Desert with us this fall.

🥾 Guided Hikes
🔎 Nature Exploration Programs
🌵 Dessert in the Desert Outdoor Presentations

Reserve your spot today!

👉 SCFH.org/events

07/20/2026

🌵 We're excited to announce that the Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills is now on Instagram!

Follow for beautiful Sonoran Desert photography, nature discoveries, volunteer highlights, trail updates, and inspiration to explore, appreciate, and protect the desert we all love.

Whether you're a longtime volunteer, an avid hiker, or simply enjoy the beauty and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert, we'd love to have you join our growing Instagram community.

Please help us get started by following , liking our posts, and sharing our new account with friends and family who love the desert.

We look forward to connecting with you on Instagram! 🌵

07/14/2026

#🌵 Registration for our FREE Fall 2026 programs opens Monday, August 3 at 8:00 AM!
Choose your adventure:
🌵 Dessert in the Desert
Outdoor Presentations
Enjoy engaging one-hour presentations at Adero Canyon Trailhead. Bring a chair and discover a wide variety of fascinating desert topics.
🔎 Desert Discovery
Guided Nature Walks
Explore the Sonoran Desert on fun, stop-and-learn walks led by knowledgeable SCFH volunteers.
🥾 Desert Treks
Guided Hikes
From easy strolls to more challenging adventures, there's a hike for every skill level—and almost every time of day! Many hikes also qualify for the Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge.
✨ All programs are FREE, but many fill quickly!
📅 Registration opens Monday, August 3 at 8:00 AM
➡️ SCFH.org/events
Whether you're new to the desert or a longtime explorer, there's something for everyone this fall!

04/22/2026

🌎💚 Happy Earth Day from Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills! 💚🌎

Today we celebrate the beauty of our desert home and the importance of protecting the natural spaces that make our community so special. As an all-volunteer nonprofit, we are proud to preserve and promote the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve, Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden, and Lake Overlook Trail for everyone to enjoy.

Through free recreational and educational opportunities, we help connect our community with the beauty, wonder, and value of these treasured open spaces.

🌵 Join us in celebrating Earth Day by safely getting outside (in the still cool early mornings!), exploring nature, and helping protect the places we love! 💚

04/20/2026

What an wonderful year we have had! 74 hikes and events supported by almost 9000 hours from our dedicated volunteers! Take a peak at what we have been up to in our 2024-2026 Slideshow.

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04/02/2026

We celebrated the end of our 2025–2026 season with an all-volunteer picnic, sharing stories 🌅 of our volunteer work and adventures 🌄🌵. Fellow volunteers 🤝 become friends 💛, united by a shared love of our Sonoran Desert 🌵🌞🏜️ and a commitment to service 🙌.
We'd love to have you join us! Check us out at https://www.scfh.org/volunteer-groups