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New trail planned to connect Paloma Park to Westwing …

10/25/2023
Funding has been approved to design and construct a new trail connecting the Westwing Mountain Preserve to Paloma Park.

Paradise Valley mountains preserved through generosity

9/22/2023
Paradise Valley Mountain Preserve Trust is stewards of 260 acres of land, including all of Mummy Mountain, the north side of Camelback Mountain and the east side of Phoenix Mountain Preserve. …

Survey: Arizona’s 3 best fall foliage spots worth …

9/20/2023
The votes are in – these are the three top Arizona fall foliage gems worth checking out.

Saguaros give Dreamy Draw Recreation Area new look

9/20/2023
More than two dozen mature saguaros found a new home at the newly reopened Dreamy Draw Recreation Area, providing “real immediate visual impact” as one landscaper said, especially along …

Scottsdale City Council weighs fate of park tax

9/8/2023
Should Scottsdale residents and visitors be taxed to maintain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and other and parks? Is it worth it? Scottsdale City Council members are continuing to decide whether or …

2,000 seed balls slingshot into Diamond Fire burn scar …

8/16/2023
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and the city of Scottsdale Community Services Department came together Aug. 16 to begin restoration efforts after the …

Diamond Fire: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy concerned …

7/21/2023
The Diamond Fire devastated nearly 2,000 acres of the Sonoran Desert on June 27, which included almost 300 acres in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Unlike many ecosystems that are adapted to …

The Great Wide Open: Valley parks, open spaces enhance …

7/16/2023
On the surface, parks look like “nice to have” items on a municipal budget, but studies and experts say parks — along with hiking trails, open spaces, nature preserves and …

Chandler canal to receive historic landmark …

6/30/2023
There is more than one Goodyear in the Valley. At a recent meeting, the Chandler City Council approved a new designation for the eastern one. At its June 15 meeting, the Chandler City Council …

Tempe recognizes McKemy-Riggs House as historically …

6/26/2023
The McKemy-Riggs House in Tempe has received its historic designation following council approval and the efforts of property owner Patricia Riggs.

Road closures coming to 2 areas of Florence

6/7/2023
The town of Florence will be closing roads later this month in Florence Gardens and areas in Anthem for pavement preservation work. From June 12-16, there will be road closures at Florence …

Chandler makes historic preservation policy changes

5/24/2023
The Chandler City Council approved some major changes to the city’s historic preservation code at a recent meeting. According to Development Services Director Derek Horn, the council …