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
John Rowden - Plants for Birds
Tuesday October 10, 20177:00pm – 9:00pm
John Rowden, National Audubon Society
John will discuss why native plants are more beneficial to birds and to the environment. Audubon has begun an nationwide initiative to encourage everyone to use landscaping plants that are native to their areas.
John joined Audubon in 2009 when he was hired by New York City Audubon to direct citizen science and outreach for the chapter throughout the city. In 2013 he transitioned to the National Audubon Society, first working on the Toyota TogetherGreen program before becoming Audubon’s director of community conservation in 2016. His work at Audubon has focused on engaging new audiences in Audubon’s conservation efforts, personally and through Audubon’s extensive national network. He holds PhD in Zoology from Duke University.
Monthly Speaker Series - held at the Southeast Regional Library 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
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. Liberty Wildlife is present at all walks with LIVE RAPTORS and teachers to teach you and your family about various Arizona raptors.
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
Upcoming Arizona Birding & Nature Festivals
Visit the ABA website for birding events across the US.