Walk for an hour on trails at the Sedona Wetlands and look for ducks and wintering birds. Tour lasts from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Meet at the Sedona Wetlands parking lot. Rich Armstrong is our guide. To learn more, contact him at richarmstrong47@gmail.com or call 928-282-3675.
Meet at the south end of Chuckwalla Drive where it is best to carpool. There are no restrooms. Directions: Arrive there by following Fir St until it dead ends at Chuckwalla Drive. Turn left or south and park at a small turnout at the end of Chuckwalla. Expect to see wintering or desert birds: Cactus Wren, Gambel's [...]
Jeff Meyers, a guest speaker of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, hosts an event about the population decline of California Condors and the efforts to prevent their extinction and bring them back to life in Arizona and beyond.
Come join us! The recharge ponds should be full of waterfowl, shorebirds, and waders, with an assortment of songbirds and raptors to fill out a varied list of birds. We’ll meet at the recharge ponds about 7:45am. We’ll prowl the wetlands for 90 min. – 2 hours. Perhaps we’ll get lucky with some unusual species [...]
Come spend part of your weekend with us! 8BIRDWALK GROUP MEET AT NATURE CENTER; PROGRAM TO FOLLOW IN NATURE CENTER, “WHERE HAVE ALL THE BIRD’S NESTS GONE?”
Calling all bird enthusiasts! —Birdwalk group! Meet back patio of the Nature Center. Program to follow in the Nature Center: “BIRD WEIRDNESS I” This event MAY be cancelled if there is a conflict with running programs.
Come on out! The bird walk group will meet on the back patio of the nature center. Program to follow in the nature center, "Bird Weirdness I". This walk may be cancelled if there are conflicts with a scheduled running event.
Come join us! The bird walk group will meet on the back patio of the nature center. A program will follow in the nature center, "Bird Weirdness I". This walk may be cancelled if there are conflict with a scheduled running event.
Keep an eye on nature at the Camp Verde Christmas Bird Count. Monitor your feeders, count the birds and report the findings to your circle leader. To learn more, contact Kay Hawklee at khawklee@gmail.com.
Come out and join us! The bird walk group will meet on the south porch of the nature center. A program will follow in the nature center, "Our Avian Friends".
Come out and join us! The bird walk group will meet on the south porch of the nature center. A program will follow in the nature center, "Our Avian Friends".
Start your New Year with a Sedona Christmas Bird Count. With the help of a circle leader and your team members, watch and count birds at their feeders. Participate in activities for hours and join the free dinner. There will be multiple teams with 10 team leaders. For more information, contact Rich Armstrong at richarmstrong47@gmail.com.
Join us for a bird walk at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert. End the walk with an overview of the birds spotted, and enjoy a group breakfast. Cost is free but donations are recommended from members and non-members.
Bird walk group meets in the back patio of the nature center. A program will follow in the nature center on "Famous Birds of History and Animation".
Walk along the Higley Ponds and view a variety of birds from hummingbirds to flycatchers to curved-billed thrashers. Also spot hawks, shorebirds, roadrunners and the Abert’s towhee. Enjoy a morning walk with family or friends and look out for the wildlife.
The bird walk group meets on the south porch of the Nature Center. A program will follow in the nature center, "Most Dangerous Birds in the World!"
The Tres Rios Nature Festival is fast approaching on Saturday, February 22nd & Sunday February 23rd from 10am – 3pm each day. Due to damage from river flows at the Baseline & Meridian Wildlife Area (B&M), the Festival will be held at the large playground at Estrella Park at 14805 WEST VINEYARD AVENUE, GOODYEAR, AZ [...]
Start off the first day of The Tres Rios Nature Festival learning about the wildlife and ecosystems of the Sonoran Desert. Our various sponsors are hosting guided bird tours and walks in the desert or mountains along with arts and crafts activities.
Start off Spring with a visit to see migratory birds at the Granite Reef Dam. Along the Salt River, you may see ducks, wrens, sparrows, Bullock’s Orioles and Lucy’s Warblers. Many rare sightings like hawks, falcons and eagles may be present.
Join the Friends of the San Pedro River guides to walk around the Fairbank Townsite and discuss its 19th century history. Join them for an additional walk to the cemetery if you have the time. The trip lasts for several miles and includes a hilly terrain and loose rocks.
Take a fly tying class to learn flyfishing using different materials and techniques. Learn the basics of fly tying.
In mid-March, celebrate Spring by taking a family-friendly bird walk. This is a morning bird walk with a guided tour.
Most people fear rattlesnakes when they think of the Arizona wilderness. But all snakes, no matter how dangerous or fearsome they are, are an essential part of the ecosystem. Jeff Meyers from the Arizona Game and Fish Department discusses the need to save rattlesnakes to preserve future generations of wildlife.
Tour the Arizona Game and Fish Outdoor Expo to see wildlife exhibits, animals, fishing tanks and shooting ranges. This family-friendly event is hosted by local and statewide conservation organizations and recreation groups.
Mount Ord offers a scenic walk and bird watching at a high elevation. There are many species of birds from warblers to sparrows. Prepare for steep, uphill walking and a drive uphill. Submit your contact details to desertriversaudubon@gmail.com to register.
Watch for wintering birds on a walk along the river and canyons toward Seven Springs. Prepare for steep, uphill walks. Send your contact details to register at desertriversaudubon@gmail.com.
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