The Southwest Wildlife Rehabilitation and Educational Foundation is a really special local non-profit located in Scottsdale, AZ. Southwest Wildlife’s mission is to rescue, care for and rehabilitate injured or orphaned wildlife native to the Southwest. At any time, it could be helping coyotes, javelinas, bobcats, bears, skunks, coatis, foxes, ringtails and more. Recently, they took in several bear […]
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Highlights from the SRP 2010 Economic Forecast – Phoenix AZ
Last week, I attended the annual SRP Economic Forecast at the Arizona Biltmore resort in Phoenix. There were two keynote speakers – Lee McPheters, who looked at the forecast from an Arizona perspective and Don Reynolds who came at it from a national and international perspective. There were a lot of great points made and […]
Things to Do in Phoenix: Desert Botanical Garden
If you have not had the opportunity to visit the Desert Botanical Garden, I highly recommend going soon. There are currently two wonderful exhibits in place until the May 31, 2009. Chihuly: The Nature of Glass Exhibit – Dale Chihuly is a phenomenally talented artist who works with glass as his medium. His glass sculptures are beautiful, elegant and whimsical […]
Things to Do in Greater Scottsdale: Children’s Museum of Phoenix
If you are looking for something to do with your children or grandchildren, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is the perfect place. Designed for children ages 1-10, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is an interactive, hands-on learning experience for children and adults alike. Located in the former Monroe School building, built in 1913, the museum sits […]
Things to Do in Greater Scottsdale – Downtown Phoenix Public Market
A couple of weekends ago, I was able to to visit the Downtown Phoenix Public Market for the first time. It was definitely a treat. Open on Saturdays from 8AM to noon and Wednesdays 4-8PM, the non-profit Downtown Phoenix Public Market is a great place to go to get fresh, local produce and products. Plus, with the addition […]