Would you like to learn more about birdwatching and community science? Join us for a “Big Sit” style bird count from 8:15-10:15 in the front garden at the Visitor Center and later in the palm grove picnic area as we participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (this year’s count runs from Feb. 18-21). We will discuss basic bird identification tips and counting methods. Space is limited. To register, please call the Visitor Center at 928-684-2772.

Important Notes:

• Sign-up is required for all programs unless otherwise noted, and capacity for each program is limited to 10 people.  Please call the Visitor Center at 928-684-2772 to register for programs.  If you find you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list.

• NEW: To improve fairness for all interested in the limited spaces for our programs, each party/household may not sign up for more than 1 of the same type of program per month (i.e. you can sign up for a bird and a night walk, but not 2 bird walks or 2 night walks per month), and each party/household will only be allowed up to 5 spaces per program.

• Programs are all ages, but might not be suitable for toddlers or young children. Most guided programs involve at least 0.5-1 mile of walking on mostly flat, but sometimes uneven ground.

• Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, masks are currently required indoors, but not outside on trails as long as physical distancing of at least 6 feet is practiced.