This is a 6 mile, out and back, moderately difficult hike, starting from the Adero Canyon Trailhead. The trail climbs as it winds through the Adero Canyon to the Sunrise Trail with its hitching post. Those who want an extra challenge may opt to continue another 1/2 mile and climb to the top of Sunrise Peak. Bring two liters of water and snacks, and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

This hike is included in the FH Hiking Challenge. Registration for the Hiking Challenge is encouraged but not required to join this hike. Separate registration for all SCFH hikes is required!

This will be a moderate paced, challenging hike from the Golden Eagle Trailhead to the Adero Canyon Trailhead and return. The total distance is about 9.5 miles round trip. For an extra challenge, some participants may wish to add 1/2 mile by climbing the Western Trail. It is possible to shorten the hike to 5 miles by arranging to be picked up at the Adero Canyon Trailhead. Bring two to three liters of water, lunch or snacks, and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

This hike is included in the FH Hiking Challenge. Registration for the Hiking Challenge is encouraged but not required to join this hike. Separate registration for all SCFH hikes is required!

This is a moderate 5.2 mile round trip hike to a historic mine in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Only trace amounts of valuable minerals were ever found in the mine. $2 park entry fee. Bring two liters of water and snacks, and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

Back by popular demand, the SCFH invites you to join Dan Gruber as he leads you on an informative hike in the FH McDowell Mountain Preserve. Dan will talk about the different rocks, the stories they tell about local geological history and their importance to the area, and some unique features along the way.

We'll have a relaxed pace with numerous stops for a 2-mile round trip on the moderate Andrews-Kinsey Trail. Bring two liters of water and snacks, and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

What better way to get into a festive mood than to enjoy the Avenue of the Fountain holiday lights, learn about some of the town's art installations, and share hot chocolate and cookies! We will meet outside the Community Center entrance for a 2.5 mile walk exploring the outdoor art work in downtown Fountain Hills. We will start in the Centennial Circle then make our way down the Avenue of the Fountains and around Fountain Park. We will wrap up by enjoying hot chocolate, coffee and cookies!

At 150 pieces, Fountain Hills is home to one of the largest public art collections in the state of Arizona. Learn more about the art work and view a map at: https://www.fountainhillsaz.gov/260/Public-Art. Bring a bottle of water, wear your best holiday finery and comfortable walking shoes. No dogs, please.

This is a scenic, 6 mile loop hike with only a small elevation gain that will introduce you to the NE corner of the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. The hike will be at a moderate 2 mph pace and should be enjoyable for anyone comfortable with the Sonoran Loop in the FH Preserve or the Dixie Mine Trail. We will have very limited parking for this hike so a short shuttle may be required. Bring two liters of water and snacks, and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

Are you an early bird looking for an early morning hike that isn't too far, too fast, or too hard? Then this series of hikes is for you and perfect to introduce hikers new to the Preserve. Cathy Pepperd will again lead a nearby hike starting at sunrise. This month she will hike the Ridgeline Trail which starts at the Overlook Trail and continues on the Ridgeline Trail to the Scenic View for a 3.3 mile out and back hike. Bring two liters of water and snacks, and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

This is a 8.5 mile off-trail loop hike at a moderate 2 mph pace for those with a sense of adventure and comfortable with the distance. The hike is more than twice the distance of the Ridgeline Trail in the FH Preserve though the elevation gain is about the same. We will start from the Needle Rock parking area on the Verde River in the Tonto National Forest. We follow informal trails, jeep roads, and find our way through washes that can be quite narrow in places. Hikers should be prepared for a modest amount of scrambling, slippery conditions on jeep road descents, brush, and possible water in the washes. Wet feet are a possibility! This is a surprisingly beautiful area close to home. Bring three liters of water, snacks and lunch and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs please. Tonto Day or Federal Annual or Lifetime Pass required for each vehicle.

The SCFH invites you to join Vicky Derksen on this moonless New Year's Eve to celebrate and observe the night skies with less moonlight interference. You might see a planet or two and locate and identify constellations and their stars while Vicky recounts some myths and stories held by ancient cultures. After the hike, the Star Dudes will point their telescopes at deep space objects that can't be seen with the naked eye. Bring preregistered children age 8+, and wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Bring water and hiking poles if needed. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended to protect everyone's night vision. Be prepared to hike 2 miles on the Promenade Trail, a slightly rocky but relatively flat old jeep road. No dogs, please.

Vicky Derksen is the host of the Night Sky Tourist podcast and serves on the boards of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center and the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association. You can find her online at nightskytourist.com.

This will be an moderate paced hike from the Tom’s Thumb Trailhead to the Golden Eagle Trailhead. It is a challenging hike due to the 9.5 mile distance and faster pace. However, elevation gain will be modest since we will avoid the climb up to Tom’s Thumb and follow fairly flat trails into the McDowell Regional Park. Plan for a longer day as we will meet at the Golden Eagle Trailhead and shuttle hikers to the Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. Bring 3 liters of water and lunch. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please. $2 entrance fee into McDowell Regional Park.

Do you know we have a natural Desert Botanical Garden gem of an oasis in Fountain Hills? Established in 1975, the 8-acre site is located on Fountain Hills Blvd just north of Kingstree Blvd. Join us on this easy, 1-mile trail which winds through lichen-covered granite boulders to the historic P-Bar Ranch dam. With views of the McDowell Mountains, you’ll learn about the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert. The introductory morning hike will also feature the history of the P-Bar ranch, up close sightings of unusual saguaros, and wildlife habitats. If you are interested in learning to identify plants and birds using iNaturalist and Merlin apps, download the free apps before coming to the Garden. Bring water, a snack, a hat, and binoculars if possible. Wear shoes or boots with grippy soles. Hiking poles recommended. Parking available at the trailhead and on the westside of Fountain Hills Blvd as marked. No dogs, please.

Join Kathe Anderson (assisted by Peter Herstein) to identify and learn about the birds that frequent Fountain Park, particularly through the cooler months. Kathe Anderson is a lifelong birder who will have much information to share. She has led hundreds of field trips all over Arizona and teaches birding classes for ASU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, the Desert Botanical Garden and others. Bring water, snacks, and wear sturdy walking shoes. You may wish to bring binoculars and something to take notes. Meet at the Performance Pad at the corner of Saguaro and Panorama Drive. No dogs please.

Cathy Pepperd will again lead monthly hikes for those who enjoy an early morning hike that isn't too far, too fast or too hard. This month she will hike the 2 mile Lake Overlook Trail. If those participating wish to go further, an additional mile can be added by hiking the circumference of the park. Bring 1 liter of water and snacks. Wear sturdy boots and hiking poles are recommended. Meet at the Performance Pad at the corner of Saguaro and Panorama Drive. No dogs, please.

This is a moderately difficult 5.4 mile hike for folks who don't mind a bit of scrambling. It is comparable in difficulty to hiking the Andrews Kinsey Trail to the hitching post and back. We will shuttle to the little used 136th Street trailhead in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We hike up through a wash on a narrow trail working our way around and over some boulders. When we reach the Sunrise trail, we will follow it to the Andrews Kinsey Trail and hike back to the Adero Canyon Trailhead. Bring 2-3 liters of water and snacks or lunch. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs please.

We will carpool to Usery Mountain Regional Park for this 7.7 mile moderate pace hike around Pass Mountain. The back side of the mountain, in particular, has incredible views. The hike does not have much more elevation gain than doing the full Sonoran Loop in the McDowell Mountain Preserve. However, it is rated moderately difficult to difficult as it is 2 miles longer. Portions of the trail are narrow so hiking poles are recommended. Bring 2-3 liters of water and snacks or lunch. Wear sturdy boots. 30 minute drive to the Park. $7 fee per car to enter the park. Please reimburse the driver for gas. No dogs, please.

Need help to kick-off those New Year’s resolutions? Not feeling as creative or grounded as you used to? Lost your mojo or have a feeling of general malaise? Join us on a 90 minute walk in the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve where you will learn to use nature and your senses to improve your physical and mental well-being and boost your creative energy. Wear boots with grippy soles, be prepared to stop occasionally, bring water, and hiking poles if needed. No dogs, please.

Join Vicky Derksen on this moonless evening to observe the night skies with less moonlight interference. You might see a planet or two and locate and identify constellations and their stars while Vicky recounts some myths and stories held by ancient cultures. After the hike, the Star Dudes will point their telescopes at deep space objects that can't be seen with the naked eye. Bring preregistered children age 8+, and wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Bring water and hiking poles if needed. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended to protect everyone's night vision. Be prepared to hike 2 miles on the Promenade Trail, a slightly rocky but relatively flat old jeep road. No dogs, please.

Vicky Derksen is the host of the Night Sky Tourist podcast and serves on the boards of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center and the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association. You can find her online at nightskytourist.com.

People report seeing a rabbit, a hog, a hippo and even an enormous standing bear! The marvels of nature continue to intrigue and amaze us. One captivating phenomenon is the existence of rocks that appear to take on the shape of animals. These natural formations have long been a subject of fascination, inspiring tales of mythology, spirituality and human curiosity. Join this 5 mile easy to moderate hike in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve and enjoy finding rocks that resemble animals. Wear hiking boots, a hat and bring water, snacks and hiking poles if needed. No dogs, please.

As the hiking season kicks off, and in time for this year's Fountain Hills Hiking Challenge, join us for really fun, eye-opening review of What's in My Pack. Whether you're new to hiking or have had the same contents in your backpack for years, it's time to refresh. In addition, your introduction to desert safety will include an overview of CPR and hands-on use of an AED. This information can be life saving in the desert, at home, and in public spaces. You will also receive a link to a 20 minute video on our YouTube channel with basic first aid practices for hiking in desert conditions.

You'll learn from two professionals who have been managing first aid and saving lives in the Sonoran Desert - Yvonne Massman, Natural Resources Coordinator, McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Lori Stauffer, Public Information Officer, Community Relations, Scottsdale Fire Department.

Note: SCFH volunteers will find this useful, but not as in depth as the Desert First Aid classes offered exclusively for volunteers.

We have about a 1 hour drive to this trailhead where we will hike into the Superstition Mountains. This is a 3.5 mile round trip hike. Don't let the short distance fool you! It is a fairly steep and rocky trail and there will be a bit of scrambling at the end. The hike ends at a pool of water with walls lined with petroglyphs on the west side. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. Please reimburse the driver for gas. No dogs, please. This hike is in an area that was temporarily closed by the Siphon Fire this summer. You will receive an email should this hike have to be changed or canceled.

The Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden presents a microcosm of the interesting geology of Fountain Hills. Dan Gruber will talk about the rocks in the garden, what they are, how they frame the stories they tell, and their importance to the ecosystem of Fountain Hills and the surrounding area. Wear shoes or boots with grippy soles. Hiking poles recommended. Bring a bottle of water and snacks. No dogs, please.

We will carpool to the Gateway Trailhead in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve for this 4.4 mile loop hike. This is a moderate hike that is similar in difficulty to the Dixie Mine hike. It is also a great introductory hike to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

Join Vicky Derksen on this first quarter moon evening to observe the night skies. You might see a planet or two and locate and identify constellations and their stars while Vicky recounts some myths and stories held by ancient cultures. After the hike, the Star Dudes will point their telescopes at deep space objects that can't be seen with the naked eye. Bring preregistered children age 8+, and wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Bring water and hiking poles if needed. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended to protect everyone's night vision. Be prepared to hike 2 miles on the Promenade Trail, a slightly rocky but relatively flat old jeep road. No dogs, please.

Vicky Derksen is the host of the Night Sky Tourist podcast and serves on the boards of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center and the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association. You can find her online at nightskytourist.com.

Learn how to capture the unique beauty of water in the desert using your iPhone. Join Paul Stark and learn to work with light to capture what you see in the foreground and background to get better pictures with your phone. We will travel to a spot by Lake Saguaro. If you would like to experiment with taking time-lapse photographs, bring a tri-pod or small support for your phone. Bring a fully charged cell phone, water, and wear closed toed shoes and a hat. Parking on Tonto National Forest land requires each car have an America the Beautiful pass or day pass. For info contact www.FS.USDA.GOV. No dogs, please.

This moderate 5 mile hike will introduce you to some of the mountain bike trails near Usery Mountain Park. The trails are not usually busy with cyclists during the week so that's a perfect time to explore. The trails are mostly wide and sandy. We will, however, head off trail into a sandy wash for a short distance and then scramble up a steep hill to see an amazing double crested saguaro. If you are uncomfortable with scrambling, bring binoculars so you can view the crested saguaro from the wash. We will stop for a snack before returning the same way to the trailhead. Except for the scrambling, this hike is similar in difficulty to the Dixie Mine hike. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

During this walk through the Fountain Hill Desert Botanical Garden, Bernie Finkel will introduce and explain how certain plants found in the Garden and elsewhere in the Sonoran Desert have been used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans. He will also touch on the history of medicinal plants and what makes a plant medicinal. Wear shoes or boots with grippy soles. Hiking poles recommended. Bring a bottle of water and snacks. No dogs please.

Join Nancy Whitton and Kaye Baumgartner for this 9 mile moderate paced but challenging hike in the Superstition Wilderness. We will have an early start since we have about an hour drive to the trailhead; the last portion is on a dirt road that can be rough. This is a very scenic loop hike which is roughly equivalent in difficulty to hiking round trip from the Golden Eagle Trailhead to the Adero Canyon Trailhead. Bring 3 liters of water, snacks and lunch. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. Please reimburse the driver for gas. No dogs, please. This hike is in an area that was temporarily closed by the Siphon Fire this summer. You will receive an email if this hike is changed or canceled.

Are you an early bird looking for an early morning hike that isn't too far, too fast, or too hard? Then this series of hikes is for you and perfect to introduce new hikers to the Preserve. Cathy Pepperd will again lead a nearby hike starting at sunrise. This hike will follow the Sonoran Trail to the first crossover to the Lower Sonoran for a 3.3 mile lollipop loop. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

Looking to stretch your creative horizons? Join Jennifer Ramm, 1st place winner in this year's FH photography contest for the category of Digitally Altered Artistic Photography, as we explore how to turn your desert landscape photos into stunning works of art, worthy of hanging on your living room walls. We will use the free Prisma app on our iphones, ipads, or android phones to explore tips and techniques in this workshop format class.

Join Cheryl Piccirilli for a slower pace discovery hike of the Ridgeline trails in the Preserve. This loop hike is 4 miles and moderately difficult. Along the way we will be stopping as we see different types of plants and flowers for all to try to identify. Bring your phone and perhaps a small plant and flower book and we shall see what we can all learn. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

While it’s uncommon to encounter a mule deer or bobcat on the trail, signs of these and other desert wildlife are all around us. You just need to know how and where to look! Join us as we search for signs left behind by animals and learn what the evidence reveals about their adaptations and behaviors. The short hike will be led by Lisa Miller, Naturalist and Master Steward, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, and FH Dark Sky Association Board Member. Bring 1 liter of water, snacks and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs please.

This is an 11 mile moderate-paced difficult hike. This challenging loop goes through both the McDowell Mountain Regional Park and the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. $2 entrance fee to the regional park. Bring 3 liters of water, snacks and lunch. Wear sturdy boots and hiking poles are recommended. No dogs, please.

Do you know we have a natural Desert Botanical Garden gem of an oasis in Fountain Hills? Established in 1975, the 8-acre site is located on Fountain Hills Blvd just north of Kingstree Blvd. Join us on this easy, 1-mile trail which winds through lichen-covered granite boulders to the historic P-Bar Ranch dam. With views of the McDowell Mountains, you’ll learn about the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert. The introductory morning hike will also feature the history of the P-Bar ranch, up close sitings of unusual saguaros, and wildlife habitats. If you are interested in learning to identify plants and birds using iNaturalist and Merlin apps, download the free apps before coming to the Garden. Bring water, a snack, a hat, and binoculars if possible. Wear shoes or boots with grippy soles. Hiking poles recommended. Parking available on the westside of Fountain Hills Blvd as marked. No dogs, please.

This is a one-way 5 mile hike with considerable elevation gain from the Sunrise Trailhead to the Adero Canyon Trailhead. We will meet at the Adero Canyon Trailhead and carpool for a shuttle to the Sunrise Trailhead. The hike begins with a steady and strenuous climb to Sunrise Peak. The climb up to the peak is optional. There will be several scenic views to enjoy whether or not you climb to the peak. The hike then connects to the Andrews-Kinsey trail and, with some ups and downs along the way, gradually descends to the Adero Canyon Trailhead. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please.

During this walk through the Desert Botanical Garden with birder Peter Herstein you will be searching for birds, not only by sight but by sound. November is an excellent time for birding here, with viewing of over 15 different species a distinct possibility. Highlights could include Rock Wren, Gilded Flicker, Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, White-crowned Sparrow and Lincoln's Sparrow. Peter will also demonstrate the use of the ebird, Merlin and birdNET apps. Bring water, a hat, and binoculars if possible. Wear shoes or boots with grippy soles. Hiking poles recommended. Bring a bottle of water and snacks. No dogs, please.

Who knew that Phoenix has countless murals all for us to explore on a wonderful walking tour! We will carpool to Central Phoenix where Cathy Pepperd and Bev Fisher will lead us along this walk of about 3 miles with a stop for lunch afterwards. Check out these websites for more information: https://www.phoenixmurals.com/phoenix-mural-map and https://www.visitphoenix.com/stories/post/mural-walls-in-phoenix/. Bring water and snacks. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes. No dogs, please.

Pam Cissik and Larry Mills will lead this beautiful 8 mile hike exploring more of the horse trails in the Goldfields. The first half of the hike will be challenging with most of the elevation gain. Some climbs and descents will be steep and slippery. We will then descend into a wash, have snacks or lunch in a grotto, and follow less demanding trails back to the parked cars. We will have about an hour drive to the trailhead. Bring 3 liters of water, snacks and lunch. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs, please. Please reimburse driver for gas.

Bernie Finkel will lead an interpretive walk through the Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden demonstrating how the Native Americans of the Sonoran Desert used and related to their plants to survive. Wear shoes or boots with grippy soles. Hiking poles recommended. Bring a bottle of water and snacks. No dogs please.

The SCFH invites you to join Vicky Derksen on this moonless evening to observe the night skies with less moonlight interference. You might see a planet or two and locate and identify constellations and their stars while Vicky recounts some myths and stories held by ancient cultures. After the hike, the Star Dudes will point their telescopes at deep space objects that can't be seen with the naked eye. Bring preregistered children age 8+, and wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Bring water and hiking poles if needed. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended to protect everyone's night vision. Be prepared to hike 2 miles on the Promenade Trail, a slightly rocky but relatively flat old jeep road. No dogs, please.

Vicky Derksen is the host of the Night Sky Tourist podcast and serves on the boards of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center and the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association. You can find her online at nightskytourist.com.

Are you an early bird looking for an early morning hike that isn't too far, too fast, or too hard? Then this series of hikes is for you and perfect to introduce new hikers to the Preserve. Cathy Pepperd will again lead a nearby hike starting at sunrise. This hike will follow the Andrew-Kinsey trail for about 2 miles, for an out and back hike of 3.5 to 4 miles. Bring 2 liters of water and snacks. Wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles recommended. No dogs please.

Join us for a fascinating, easy-paced hike with several stops in the Fountain Hills Preserve. Learn to identify the beautiful wildflowers our desert plants put out and to appreciate the pollination ecology, including tactics on the part of the flowers. And, of course, the important role the birds, the bees and the butterflies play in this amazing part of nature. Wear grippy soled shoes and a hat. Bring water and snacks; hiking poles if needed. No dogs, please!

Learn how to capture the beauty of the wild horses using your iPhone. Join Paul Stark and learn to work with light to capture what you see in the foreground and background to get better pictures with your phone. We will travel to a spot where horses may be by the Salt River or the Bush Highway. Bring a fully charged cell phone, water, and wear closed toed shoes and a hat. Parking on Tonto National Forest land requires each car have an America the Beautiful pass or day pass. For info contact www.FS.USDA.GOV. No dogs, please.

The Barnhardt is often thought of as a gateway to the Mazatzal Wilderness. The 7 mile moderately challenging trail is harder than Dixie Mine, rocky and steadily climbs along the edge of a canyon with a 1500ft elevation gain starting at an elevation of 4100ft. We will see incredible geologic folds on the canyon walls as we hike to a seasonal waterfall. The trail is narrow in spots and a long ways down if you slip. Sturdy boots and hiking poles recommended. Bring lunch and 2-3 liters of water. No dogs please.

Join Vicky Derksen on this first quarter moon evening to observe the night skies. You might see a planet or two and locate and identify constellations and their stars while Vicky recounts some myths and stories held by ancient cultures. After the hike, the Star Dudes will point their telescopes at deep space objects that can't be seen with the naked eye. Bring preregistered children age 8+, and wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Bring water and hiking poles if needed. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended to protect everyone's night vision. Be prepared to hike 2 miles on the Promenade Trail, a slightly rocky but relatively flat old jeep road. No dogs, please.

Vicky Derksen is the host of the Night Sky Tourist podcast and serves on the boards of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center and the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association. You can find her online at nightskytourist.com.

The Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden should be in full bloom in early April and an excellent time to learn about the plants in the Garden. Bernie Finkel will discuss the strategies that plants have adopted in the harsh environment of the Sonoran Desert. We will look at some of the special properties of these plants and how they were utilized by the early people of the desert. Bring water and wear a hat. Wear shoes or boots with grippy soles. Hiking poles recommended. Bring a bottle of water and snacks. No dogs, please.

Looking to stretch your creative horizons? Join Jennifer Ramm, 1st place winner in this year's FH photography contest for the category of Digitally Altered Artistic Photography, as we explore how to turn your desert landscape photos into stunning works of art, worthy of hanging on your living room walls. We will use the free Prisma app on our iphones, ipads, or android phones to explore tips and techniques in this workshop format class.

During this walk through the Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden with Birder Peter Herstein, you will be looking for birds before they roost for the evening. The garden in the late afternoon at this time of year has quite a bit of shade. It is an excellent time for a late afternoon walk, with over 15 different species sightings is a distinct possibility. We will be specifically looking and listening for Lesser Nighthawks and Ash throated Flycatchers. We will be identifying birds both by sight and song. Peter will also demonstrate the use of ebird, Merlin and birdNET apps. Wear shoes or boots with grippy soles. Hiking poles recommended. Bring a bottle of water and snacks. No dogs please.