The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) is open to public bird watching tours on Sunday mornings year round. Group size is limited to 15 people, first come, first served. Arrive before the starting time (7:00am) to sign a waiver and secure a spot. The 2-2.5 hours walk is behind locked gates and you must [...]

Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall [...]

Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River Nature Reserve. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that contains many tree species unique to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnuts, and more! We'll look for the many bird species that call this place home. This hike is approximately 1 [...]

Bird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.

Saturday Morning Guided Bird Outings First and third Saturday of the month at 8:00 am, January-April and September-December. Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, [...]

Desert Rivers launched the Birds & Brew Coffee Break to help you make new friends while learning about our wide variety of birds. First we visit Gilbert Riparian Preserve about an hour after sunrise!  Find us at the entrance to the preserve near the parking lot, then a leader guides the group around the ponds [...]

Join Educating Children Outdoors for a FREE guided family bird outing during the Phoenix Nature Festival. The walk is paved about about 1 mile round trip. Meet us at our booth.