Check out what’s going on with North Mountain Visitor Center
Hey guys our friend Ann who is a volunteer with AIM at Melanoma just sent us the flyer for the second annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk! Below is the link to sign up for the walk and a link to join Ann’s team! She has been such a great addition to the community with doing tabling events and speaking at the North Mountain Visitor Center! We are excited to join her again this year! Tell your friends!
https://support.aimatmelanoma.org/team/664432
https://support.aimatmelanoma.org/event/steps-against-melanoma-scottsdale-2025/e686743
https://support.aimatmelanoma.org/team/664432
https://support.aimatmelanoma.org/event/steps-against-melanoma-scottsdale-2025/e686743
Rattlesnake Garage is back next Saturday , June 7th, @ 10:30 AM at the North Mountain Visitor Center operated by the Save Our Mountains Foundation! Learn about what to do if you encounter a rattlesnake in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve (or elsewhere).
$5 for adults
Children 15 and under are free!
What is your favorite desert creature?
#FamilyFriendly #NorthMountainVisitorCenter #rattlesnake #educational
$5 for adults
Children 15 and under are free!
What is your favorite desert creature?
#FamilyFriendly #NorthMountainVisitorCenter #rattlesnake #educational
We are excited to have Rattlesnake Garage back tomorrow to educate us on rattlesnakes and more! Mark and Ranger Paul are awesome!
Join us at North Mountain Visitor Center AZ on June 7th from 10:30 to 1:30 for an immersive experience like no other!
Start your day with Desert Ecology by Park Ranger Paul, where you'll uncover the secrets of the Sonoran Desert's incredible flora and fauna.
Then, step into the thrilling Rattlesnake Garage with Snake Wrangler Mark. Get up close and personal with live rattlesnakes and other desert critters while learning vital safety tips.
This isn't just a class; it's a fun-filled event perfect for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about desert life.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Join us at North Mountain Visitor Center, 7th Street just south of Thunderbird Road.
See you there!
Start your day with Desert Ecology by Park Ranger Paul, where you'll uncover the secrets of the Sonoran Desert's incredible flora and fauna.
Then, step into the thrilling Rattlesnake Garage with Snake Wrangler Mark. Get up close and personal with live rattlesnakes and other desert critters while learning vital safety tips.
This isn't just a class; it's a fun-filled event perfect for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about desert life.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Join us at North Mountain Visitor Center, 7th Street just south of Thunderbird Road.
See you there!
MAY 24TH: FREE COFFEE & LIVE MUSIC! 
Every fourth Saturday of the month, we feature a local musician and coffee for FREE!
We are excited to have Poor Lazarus to perform at NMVC!
Donations to Save Our Mountains Foundation which is a non-profit that operates @northmountainvisitorcenter are always welcome!
#fundraiser #CoffeeHouseSaturday #Phoenix #livemusic #freecoffee #familyfun
Every fourth Saturday of the month, we feature a local musician and coffee for FREE!
We are excited to have Poor Lazarus to perform at NMVC!
Donations to Save Our Mountains Foundation which is a non-profit that operates @northmountainvisitorcenter are always welcome!
#fundraiser #CoffeeHouseSaturday #Phoenix #livemusic #freecoffee #familyfun
BROWN BAG WORKSHOP - MAY 17TH at 11:30 AM
Join us for fascinating facts, fun and fellowship at the North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. 7th St. on Saturday, May 17th at 11:30 AM. Please bring your lunch and enjoy the presentation.
The presentation is free to the public donations made to Save Our Mountains Foundation are much appreciated. The funds help run the North Mountain Visitor Center!
What is your favorite plant?
#planting #gardening #presentation #brownbag #workshop #history
Join us for fascinating facts, fun and fellowship at the North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. 7th St. on Saturday, May 17th at 11:30 AM. Please bring your lunch and enjoy the presentation.
The presentation is free to the public donations made to Save Our Mountains Foundation are much appreciated. The funds help run the North Mountain Visitor Center!
What is your favorite plant?
#planting #gardening #presentation #brownbag #workshop #history
MAY 17TH: FREE COFFEE & LIVE MUSIC! 
Every third Saturday of the month, we feature a local musician and coffee for FREE!
We are excited to have Anne Moscow to perform at NMVC!
Donations to Save Our Mountains Foundation which is a non-profit that operates @northmountainvisitorcenter are always welcome!
#fundraiser #CoffeeHouseSaturday #Phoenix #livemusic #freecoffee #familyfun
Every third Saturday of the month, we feature a local musician and coffee for FREE!
We are excited to have Anne Moscow to perform at NMVC!
Donations to Save Our Mountains Foundation which is a non-profit that operates @northmountainvisitorcenter are always welcome!
#fundraiser #CoffeeHouseSaturday #Phoenix #livemusic #freecoffee #familyfun
Newsletter
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Flammulated Owl, Rare Siting in Phoenix Mountains Preserve
The Flammulated Owl gets its name from two Latin words meaning “flame colored with ears.” The Flammulated Owl is the only small owl with dark …
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More Diamondbacks !
Today, I came across two Diamondback Rattlesnakes. The first snake was a difficult snake to spot. The photographs are taken at the spot I was …
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Two Diamondbacks
Two Diamondbacks seen on different days and under different circumstances are highlighted here. The first rattler was found in the same spot two days in …
Events
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
Trick Training Class
6:00 pm
Trick Training Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 Trick Training Class These are trick dog behavior modification training classes to help you improve your communication with your dog and to get …
Dog Behavior Modification Class
7:00 pm
Dog Behavior Modification Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
These are dog behavior modification classes to help you improve your communication with your dog. Please call to reserve a space as …
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Hike and Write Class
8:00 am
Hike and Write Class
@ North Mountain VIsitor Center
Jun 6 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
The North Mountain Hike and Write Group meets every Friday from 8:00 AM until 11 AM. After a short hike on one of our …
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Dog Hiking Class
7:00 am
Dog Hiking Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 7 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Would you like to enjoy more of the outdoors with your dog? Have you had problems with your dog or others on the trail? …
Trick Training Class – Saturday
8:00 am
Trick Training Class – Saturday
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 7 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Trick Training Class These are trick dog behavior modification training classes to help you improve your communication with your dog and to get your …
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
Canine Good Citizen, CGCA, CGCU Dog Practice Class
10:00 am
Canine Good Citizen, CGCA, CGCU Dog Practice Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
 The AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test is an evaluation of the basic skills that every dog should know. The focus of the Canine Good …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
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REDWORK HAND EMBROIDERY & ENGLISH PAPER PIECING CLUB
8:30 am
REDWORK HAND EMBROIDERY & ENGLISH PAPER PIECING CLUB
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 11 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
 REDWORK HAND EMBROIDERY & ENGLISH PAPER PIECING CLUB Date: The 2nd Wednesday morning of each month Time: 9:30 a.m. to …
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
Trick Training Class
6:00 pm
Trick Training Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Trick Training Class These are trick dog behavior modification training classes to help you improve your communication with your dog and to get …
Dog Behavior Modification Class
7:00 pm
Dog Behavior Modification Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
These are dog behavior modification classes to help you improve your communication with your dog. Please call to reserve a space as …
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Hike and Write Class
8:00 am
Hike and Write Class
@ North Mountain VIsitor Center
Jun 13 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
The North Mountain Hike and Write Group meets every Friday from 8:00 AM until 11 AM. After a short hike on one of our …
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Dog Hiking Class
7:00 am
Dog Hiking Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 14 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Would you like to enjoy more of the outdoors with your dog? Have you had problems with your dog or others on the trail? …
Trick Training Class – Saturday
8:00 am
Trick Training Class – Saturday
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 14 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Trick Training Class These are trick dog behavior modification training classes to help you improve your communication with your dog and to get your …
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
Canine Good Citizen, CGCA, CGCU Dog Practice Class
10:00 am
Canine Good Citizen, CGCA, CGCU Dog Practice Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test is an evaluation of the basic skills that every dog should know. The focus of the Canine Good …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
Trick Training Class
6:00 pm
Trick Training Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Trick Training Class These are trick dog behavior modification training classes to help you improve your communication with your dog and to get …
Dog Behavior Modification Class
7:00 pm
Dog Behavior Modification Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
These are dog behavior modification classes to help you improve your communication with your dog. Please call to reserve a space as …
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Hike and Write Class
8:00 am
Hike and Write Class
@ North Mountain VIsitor Center
Jun 20 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
The North Mountain Hike and Write Group meets every Friday from 8:00 AM until 11 AM. After a short hike on one of our …
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Dog Hiking Class
7:00 am
Dog Hiking Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 21 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Would you like to enjoy more of the outdoors with your dog? Have you had problems with your dog or others on the trail? …
Trick Training Class – Saturday
8:00 am
Trick Training Class – Saturday
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 21 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Trick Training Class These are trick dog behavior modification training classes to help you improve your communication with your dog and to get your …
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
Canine Good Citizen, CGCA, CGCU Dog Practice Class
10:00 am
Canine Good Citizen, CGCA, CGCU Dog Practice Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test is an evaluation of the basic skills that every dog should know. The focus of the Canine Good …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
Trick Training Class
6:00 pm
Trick Training Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Trick Training Class These are trick dog behavior modification training classes to help you improve your communication with your dog and to get …
Dog Behavior Modification Class
7:00 pm
Dog Behavior Modification Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
These are dog behavior modification classes to help you improve your communication with your dog. Please call to reserve a space as …
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Hike and Write Class
8:00 am
Hike and Write Class
@ North Mountain VIsitor Center
Jun 27 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
The North Mountain Hike and Write Group meets every Friday from 8:00 AM until 11 AM. After a short hike on one of our …
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Dog Hiking Class
7:00 am
Dog Hiking Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 28 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Would you like to enjoy more of the outdoors with your dog? Have you had problems with your dog or others on the trail? …
Trick Training Class – Saturday
8:00 am
Trick Training Class – Saturday
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 28 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Trick Training Class These are trick dog behavior modification training classes to help you improve your communication with your dog and to get your …
Phoenix Old Time Traditional Music Jams
9:00 am
Phoenix Old Time Traditional Music Jams
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
 Come and Join Us, Let’s play! Every 4th Saturday – 09:00am -11:30am – Players of all ages and abilities come together in the time-honored tradition …
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
Canine Good Citizen, CGCA, CGCU Dog Practice Class
10:00 am
Canine Good Citizen, CGCA, CGCU Dog Practice Class
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test is an evaluation of the basic skills that every dog should know. The focus of the Canine Good …
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The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
9:00 am
The Art of Making a Cabochon by Doug Duffy
@ North Mountain Visitor Center
Jun 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday SOMF at North Mountain Visitor Center Introduces LAPIDARY CLASSES. The Art of Making a Cabochon Lapidary is the cutting and …
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