– Electric Desert at the Desert Botanical Garden – (So, technically, this takes place in Phoenix, but it is a quick drive from Scottsdale and the surrounding areas…) If you have not had a chance to experience the Electric Desert exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden, we highly suggest you do so before it ends […]
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Things To Do in Scottsdale – Early April 2019
– Scottsdale Events in Early April – Things are still in full swing in and around Scottsdale. Since there are so many to cover, I am splitting this post into two. Electric Desert – Now – April 12th – Watch the desert come alive during this stunning light and sound installation at the Desert Botanical […]
Protecting Scottsdale’s Saguaros During Development
Saguaros in Scottsdale and Their Protection When people think of Arizona, the iconic Saguaro cactus often comes to mind. The Saguaro cactus, known more formally as Carnegiea gigantea, was named for Andrew Carnegie. Did you know that they only grow in the Sonoran Desert and nowhere else? Their habitat can be found in Arizona and down […]
This Made Us Laugh – A Little Scottsdale Humor
– Scottsdale Saguaro Humor – If you have ever driven up the Scottsdale scenic corridor in North Scottsdale, you have likely seen the markers that indicate what type of plant or tree you are seeing. These markers are a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with the local desert plants. As we were coming down Scottsdale […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale – September 2017
– Scottsdale Events September 2017 – September is around the corner and with it comes many new events and happenings in and around Scottsdale. Here are a few of the ones we wanted to highlight: Phoenix Cooks – September 2nd – Head on over to the Westin Kierland resort for this fun day of food […]
