Maggie on her way to Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve
Meet Maggie, enjoying a walk with Matt Wood, VCA Board President, near the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve. With 6.2 miles of paved paths winding through more than 200 acres of Sonoran Desert, the Preserve offers Maggie plenty of interesting sights and smells—and her humans some beautiful views of the Catalina and Tortolita mountains. There’s something new to watch on their walks, too: construction recently began on the Vistoso Trails pond restoration project. The former 2.5-acre pond is being brought back using reclaimed water, along with a new trail around the pond, improved access and future landscaping. For now, Maggie and other Preserve regulars may encounter a few detours as work progresses, but there should be even more to explore when the project is complete.
Do you know an exceptionally cute critter in your community? Share the love and give your furry, feathered, or scaled friend the spotlight they deserve. Submit a photo of a critter whether it’s your personal pet or a wild animal you’ve observed on the trail. Please attach a photo and a brief description of your critter to askvca@ranchovistosohoa.com with the title ‘Critter of the Month’ for a chance to be featured in next month’s newsletter
A Friendly Reminder Regarding Wildlife
We live in the beautiful Sonoran Desert and share our neighborhoods with the wildlife that has been here long before our homes. Coyotes, bobcats, javelinas, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, gila monsters, and birds of prey can pose a danger to humans and their pets. We must be aware of our surroundings and avoid confronting these animals. Maintain your distance and do not behave in a threatening manner. If you encounter a rattlesnake, please call 311 immediately to have it removed. Also, do not feed or supply water to wild animals since they may become more brazen.