It's such a beautiful calendar! I hope everyone buys at least one to enjoy! (They will make great stocking stuffers or holiday greeting cards to send out!)

Patti Meese

PDF Research Advocate

Parkinson's Disease Foundation

602 690-0291

www.pdf.org / (800) 457-6676

 

 

 

Luckily I bought calendars and am giving them as presents. Beautiful. Got for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts. Keep them in my car. Great for "I love you" gifts. The Gardens are fantastic.

Hugs,

Loraine

 

Beautiful photos of our beautiful botanical garden. Thanks for sharing them with us………………. Mary Kay Thurston

 

 

Thanks. I will stop by and get one Monday.

Anna Marsolo

 

 

 

You live in heaven!

Laurie Palace

(Lyn's note: I agree!)

 

 

 

You guys sure have cool stuff going on!!

Laurie Palace

(Lyn's note: Laurie's first one references the Gardens and this one is in response to the non-profit upcoming events. Again, I agree!)

 

 

 

I just want to mention that I'm very impressed with the way the roads are being cared for. They're really doing a great job! I've wanted to tell someone, so I told YOU! Pass on the good news! :)

Jakki Brooks

 

 

 

Volunteer Training Opportunities with Desert Foothills Land Trust

(Cave Creek/Carefree/Scottsdale) – Americans dedicated 8.1 billion hours of volunteer service in 2010! Like most nonprofits, Desert Foothills Land Trust relies on the time and talent of volunteers who support the land conservation work of the organization. Volunteers are offered the satisfaction of contributing to a cause they love and the opportunity to better their community.

 

The Land Trust is pleased to offer an opportunity for North Valley community members to become personally involved in protecting the landscape they love through volunteer activity. The organization is hosting a volunteer orientation session on October 4th , which will provide a great overview for those considering volunteering.

 

Desert Foothills Land Trust representatives will share information about the organization and their volunteer opportunities, including assistance with special events and office activities, as well as workdays on beautiful preserved lands. Executive Director Sonia Perillo explains, “Volunteers are crucial to the Land Trust’s work. This is a great opportunity for folks to participate directly in land conservation.”

 

Additionally, for those particularly interested in land stewardship and management activities, the Land Trust is offering six in-depth Steward and Docent Training classes, which will cover natural history, geology, invasive species and other topics related to preserve management and land conservation activities. Stewards and Docents must complete all six courses, plus the volunteer orientation session.

 

Upon completion of the training, Stewards and Docents have the opportunity to "adopt" a preserve to assist the Land Trust with monitoring and management activities, leading guided hikes and providing preserve visitors with information.

Event Details:

Volunteer Orientation Session

Thursday, October 4th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Desert Foothills Land Trust Office

7518 E. Elbow Bend, Ste. B-6

Carefree, AZ 85377

Please RSVP to Mary Warren at 480-488-6131 or mwarren@dflt.org by October 2nd.

Steward and Docent Training

every Thursday, 9:00 am - Noon

from October 11th through November 15th

Space is limited and reservations are required

Please RSVP to Vicki Domonkos at 480-488-6131 or vdomonkos@dflt.org by October 8th.

For more information:

Sonia Perillo, Executive Director, Desert Foothills Land Trust – (480) 488-6131; sperillo@dflt.org

www.dflt.org

About Desert Foothills Land Trust:

Desert Foothills Land Trust works with landowners, communities and partners to protect the most special and important natural areas in the Arizona communities of Carefree, Cave Creek, north Scottsdale, north Phoenix, Anthem and New River. The Land Trust has permanently protected 620 acres on 17 preserves, many of which are open to the public for exploration and passive recreation. In 2010, the Land Trust was awarded accredited status by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission – a mark of distinction in the land trust community. More information is available at www.dflt.org or 480-488-6131.