Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

The L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum and Exploration Center, in partnership with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is planning its “Fantastic Foragers” experience, set for Wednesday, April 20, and Friday, April 29. Both activities start at Lost Dog Wash Trail, located at 12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, at 7:30 a.m.

Stewards from the Conservancy will lead hikers on a two- to two-and-a-half-hour experience to demonstrate ways in which Ancient Peoples survived in the desert. Following the hike, participants will caravan to the River of Time Museum and Exploration Center in Fountain Hills to further enhance details on Native Peoples who lived in the Sonoran Desert thousands of years ago. River of Time docents will bring to life the rest of the story, providing details about how people lived and thrived in the desert.

Following the museum tour, participants will enjoy a catered lunch and drinks on the River of Time Museum patio, giving everyone a chance to visit with the tour guides and each other. Additionally, the Riverbanks Gift Shop will be open, and guests will receive a 15% discount on purchases. The shop features books, toys, jewelry and other Native pieces.

The museum underwent extensive remodeling when it was closed due to the pandemic. New exhibits are featured, along with familiar, yet refurbished displays.

The cost for the five-plus hour experience is $75 per person, or $65 for museum members. To register, visit riveroftime.museum.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65+ and $7 for children six to 18, as well as veterans and health care workers. Members, Fountain Hills students with ID and children under five are admitted free. The museum is located at 12901 N. La Montana Blvd., Fountain Hills, 85268, (480) 837-2612. For more information, visit https://www.riveroftime.museum/