On Saturday, October 18, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is hosting "Preserve Day," a free event, in honor of Scottdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve Month.  The celebration takes place at the Preserve's newest trailhead, Brown's Ranch Trailhead (on Alma School Road, 1.25 miles north of Dynamite) within minutes of DC Ranch. Here's the "Preserve Day" event schedule: 8:30 am Continue Reading

The DC Ranch Community Council has announced that Tyler Storey is joining the Community Garden team at Copper Ridge School as "Garden Coach".  He'll be in the garden on Saturday, October 18th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to assist and answer gardening questions. Storey is a Certified Desert Landscaper, Master Gardener and member of the International Society of Arboriculture. Continue Reading

The Community Council at DC Ranch is hosting a Spooky Seas Halloween celebration for the whole family at the Desert Camp Community Center on Saturday, October 25th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. It's impressive how many fun and interesting things the DC Ranch Community Council puts together to build the sense of belonging at DC Ranch.  You can read more about DC Continue Reading

The DC Ranch Film Club will be reviewing the new movie thriller "Gone Girl" on Thursday, October 16 at the Desert Camp Community Center located at the corner of Thompson Peak Parkway and Desert Camp Drive.  The film was released on October 3rd and stars Ben Affleck. Events like these are what makes DC Ranch a great place to call home near the heart of Scottsdale. There is Continue Reading

What a great way to kick-off the Halloween season!  The Desert Botanical Garden, just 25 minutes from DC Ranch, is hosting a The Great Pumpkin Festival from Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26. Children 12 and under can participate in special crafts and activities and receive a free pumpkin as part of their admission.  Enjoy family hay rides to the Continue Reading