Programs/Events
Monthly Speaker Series
Monthly Programs are held at the
Southeast Regional Library
775 N. Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ
The second Tuesday of the month
September through April
from 7pm to 9pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Dave Pearson - Anthropocene: The future of bird and natural area conservation
Tuesday November 13, 20187:00pm – 9:00pm
Scientists, politicians and decision-makers are gradually coming to the realization that we can no longer live in the past to conserve biodiversity. With 12 billion inhabitants of the planet a distinct possibility within 75 years, humans will severely impact every habitat in the world. The definition of "natural" must change to include human beings as a species within the community of species. Urban ecology and use of secondary habitats will replace the disappearing myth of "pristine environments". What are the ramifications of this change in philosophy for studying and protecting the environment, and how will it impact everyone living in a world changing so quickly? Dave is a favorite speaker at Desert Rivers. He’s traveled the world to find and study birds and tiger beetles. His research is focused on using the interaction of ecology, conservation, ecotourism and education to develop methods that promote sustainable use of biodiversity. He has worked on a breadth of organisms from crabs to insects, and Paramecium to birds. He has also studied a range of habitat types including coral atolls and desert grasslands.
Monthly Speaker Series programs are held at the Southeast Regional Library at the southeast corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe in Gilbert, AZ. New speaker each month, browse our book table for the latest birding guides and more! Doors open at 6:30pm.
Volunteer Opportunities Desert Rivers Audubon runs on volunteer power!
If you like to get your hands dirty, you'll enjoy our Hummingbird and Burrowing Owl Habitat Projects.
Love technology? We need your help with monthly AV setups, social media, mobile technology and citizen scientist databases.
If you enjoy passing along your love of birds and the outdoors, we train bird walk leaders.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Anne Koch atredray@gmail.com
Monthly Family Birdwalks
The Gilbert Family Walks are held every third
Saturday, October through March, at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve on
the southeast corner of Guadalupe and Greenfield Roads in Gilbert, east
of the library. 30-45 minute walks start at 8AM and run
until noon.
More info here
The Chandler Family
Walks are on first
Saturdays, November through April, at the City of Chandler's Veterans Oasis Park at 4050
E. Chandler Heights Rd in Chandler, near the Env. Ed. Center building.
(NE Corner of Chandler Heights Rd. and Lindsay Rd.) These walks also run 8AM to noon.
More info here
Liberty Wildlife, a non-profit wildlife rehab organization, displays live raptors at the Gilbert bird walks in October, January and March, and at Veteran’s Oasis Park in November, February and April. Experts are on hand to explain the birds’ habits and traits, giving visitors a close-up look at these avian hunters.
Both Walks are free, and we provide expert guides, loaner binoculars, Bird Bingo for kids and learning opportunities for adults, high school science classes and Scouting groups.
Upcoming Arizona Birding & Nature Festivals
Visit the ABA website for birding events across the US.