• September 21: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk

    Higley Ponds 5250 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk! Wide, flat trails parallel the groundwater recharge ponds for easy viewing and comfortable walking. These shallow ponds are frequented by a large...

    Free
  • September 22: Birds & Brew Coffee Break

    Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    Topic/Title: What’s in a (bird) name? Speaker: Kathe Anderson Description: While naming birds after people is falling out of favor, what is the right way to name a bird? By its color, body parts, location, habitat or sound? In this interactive presentation, we’ll look at options for bird names, perhaps some of the most unusual...

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  • September 28: Upper Beeline Highway – Sycamore Creek

    Upper Beeline Highway – Sycamore Creek is a high elevation riparian area with willows, cottonwoods, sycamores, pines, scrub oak and juniper. Different species of birds are found here than in...

    Free
  • October 18: Big Sit at Desert Breeze Hummingbird Habitat

    Desert Breeze Humming Bird Habitat 4700 W. Desert St, Chanadler, AZ, United States

    BIG SIT at Desert Breeze Hummingbird Habitat. This event is designed for all nature lovers including those with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. Each registered...

    Free
  • October 19: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk

    Higley Ponds 5250 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk! Wide, flat trails parallel the groundwater recharge ponds for easy viewing and comfortable walking. These shallow ponds are frequented by a large...

    Free
  • October 26: F0503C Birding in Your Backyards and Neighborhoods -Session One

    Chandler-Gilbert Community College 25105 S. Alma School Rd. Room 204, Sun Lakes, United States

    Discover the fascinating world of birds right outside your door! In Session One, enjoy a lively introduction to the birds commonly found in local backyards and neighborhoods, learning how to...

  • October 27: Birds and Brew Coffee Break

    Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    Topic/Title: What Master Naturalists Do and How They're Trained   Speaker: Mel Narish Description: Join a newly certified Arizona Master Naturalist for an inside look at the Arizona Master Naturalist Program...

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  • October 30: Box Bar and Fountain Hills Lake

    On this field trip, we’ll explore two entirely different habitats: the Box Bar recreation area on the Verde River just north of the town of Rio Verde, and Fountain Hills...

    Free
  • November 2: F0503C Birding in Your Backyards and Neighborhoods -Session Two

    Chandler-Gilbert Community College 25105 S. Alma School Rd. Room 204, Sun Lakes, United States

    Discover the fascinating world of birds right outside your door! In Session One, enjoy a lively introduction to the birds commonly found in local backyards and neighborhoods, learning how to...

  • November 10: Meet Liberty Wildlife’s Real-Life Dinosaurs!

    Gilbert Riparian Preserve - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    Description:  Meet some of Arizona’s most beautiful birds of prey up close and learn about their fascinating lives in the desert. Discover how these amazing birds adapt to desert life, help our environment, and face the pressures created by humans. Experienced Volunteert Bird Handler for the evening will be Sonia Reid. Based in Phoenix, Liberty...

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