Bird's Eye View of McDowells Sept. 27

"Wings Over the Preserve" will premiere at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts this Thursday, September 27th.  The yellow area shown is preserve and park areas, nearly equalling the rest of the city land area, and 40 times the size of Central Park.  Open House begins at 5:00, with the video and discussion at 6:00.   Marshall Trimble, Arizona's official state historian, will host the event which will give viewers a bird's eye view of the McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve including the southern mountains and the new trails opening next month.  Today until about 2 p.m., the Tom Thumb trail is closed for restoration because helicopters will be transporting 50 tons of rock, supported by the Eagle Scout project of Daniel Kovach.  October is McDowell Mountain Sonoran Preserve month as new acquisitions and trails, paved parking to accommodate horse trailers, etc., will be opening to the public.  October's cooler weather will make it perfect to hike these new and improved areas.