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Desert Foothills Land Trust President & CEO Vicki Preston to Join the Trust for Public Land in Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Desert Foothills Land Trust President & CEO Vicki Preston to Join the Trust for Public Land in Ohio; Patrick McWhortor to step in as Interim President & CEO Continuing more than two decades in conservation, Preston returns to Ohio roots while celebrating a transformative tenure in Arizona CAVE CREEK, AZ – Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) announced today that President & CEO Vicki Preston will be leaving the organization at the end of December to join The Trust for Public Land
Sonoran Speaker Series Presents: Arizona’s Bats
FOR RELEASE December 1st, 2025Sonoran Speaker Series Presents: Arizona’s BatsPHOENIX, AZ – The Sonoran Speaker Series, a collaborative initiative between Valley of the Sun J and Desert Foothills Land Trust, will host "Incredible Bats," an educational lecture exploring the crucial role these remarkable creatures play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. The event will take place on January 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Valley of the Sun J. Hally Cokenias, co-founder of Arizona Bat Rescue, will lead the
Foothills Speaker Series Presents: ''Javelina'' - Learning About Arizona's Misunderstood Wildlife
FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 1st, 2025Foothills Speaker Series Presents: "Javelina" - Learning About Arizona's Misunderstood WildlifeSCOTTSDALE, AZ – The Holland Center and Desert Foothills Land Trust invites the public to learn about their wildlife neighbors at the next Foothills Speaker Series: Javelina, on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Holland Center. This free event will dispel common misconceptions about these Arizona animals and reveal their true nature as social, well-adapted desert
