Family Bird Walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve

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

Bring friends and family to our free family bird walks, offered October through March at Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Guides  take groups out starting at 8 a.m., with the last walk stepping off at 11:00. Loaner binoculars will be available. In our mobile Nature Store, we have a wide selection of books for kids from toddlers...

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Field Trip – Higley Ponds

Higley Ponds E Ocotillo Rd and Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ

Higley Ponds are frequented by a wide variety of shorebirds, hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s towhee and Curved-billed Thrashers. Bring snacks, plenty of water and trekking poles if you use them. The ponds are located on the northeast corner of of Higley and Ocotillo Roads. The parking area is 1/2 mile north of Ocotillo. Meet...

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Field Trip: Scottsdale’s Urban Ponds

Scottsdale, AZ Scottsdale, AZ

Leader Kathe Anderson says you can expect t see between 35-45 species, depending on your luck. The usual winter resident ducks and waterfowl are the targets, but common urban birds help boost the list. Sometimes Valley rarities such as Red-breasted Nuthatches, Common Mergansers and Bald Eagles have shown up. Meet 7:30am from Scottsdale, and finish about...

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Birds & Brew Coffee Break

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

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month for a guided bird walk at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, followed by a social gathering and presentation at Coffee Rush in Gilbert, AZ. Meet at the west end of the parking lot at the Riparian Preserve at sunrise. Note that the sun rises...

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Field Trip: Veterans Oasis Park

Veterans Oasis Park 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

Veterans Oasis Park has both winter migrants and year-round residents. Field Trip Guide Lois Hammer says in December we can expect a wide variety of ducks and possibly shorebirds. Anna's and Costa's Hummingbirds should show themselves and possibly other varieties. Common Gallinule and Coots are regular residents. Hawks and Osprey have typically arrived by December....

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Family Bird Walk at Veterans Oasis Park

Veterans Oasis Park 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

Join us at Veterans Oasis Park for our free Family Bird Walk. Guides will take groups out starting at 8 a.m., with the last walk stepping off at 11:00. Spread the word to your friends, and bring your kids and family. Loaner binoculars will be available. Please plan to spend time browsing our excellent selection...

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Monthly Speaker Series: December 10, 2024

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

Please join us on the second Tuesday of every month for an informative presentation about birds, birding, nature and conservation. Our speakers have included ornithologists and other scientists, nature photographers, birding trip leaders and education volunteers from Liberty Wildlife and  Master Gardeners. From September through April, speakers are in person and on Zoom. We meet...

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Field Trip – Higley Ponds

Higley Ponds E Ocotillo Rd and Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ

Higley Ponds are frequented by a wide variety of shorebirds, hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s towhee and Curved-billed Thrashers. Bring snacks, plenty of water and trekking poles if you use them. The ponds are located on the northeast corner of of Higley and Ocotillo Roads. The parking area is 1/2 mile north of Ocotillo. Meet...

Free

Family Bird Walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve

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

Bring friends and family to our free family bird walks, offered October through March at Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Guides  take groups out starting at 8 a.m., with the last walk stepping off at 11:00. Loaner binoculars will be available. In our mobile Nature Store, we have a wide selection of books for kids from toddlers...

Free