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SUMMARY:May 12:  Rio Salado Audubon: Updates\, Restoration & Future Vision
DESCRIPTION:Danny Roper-Jones\, Center Director will present an update on recent progress and revitalized programs at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center\, focused on reinvesting in community programming\, facilities\, operations\, and partnerships\, along with upcoming plans and next steps.\nAlso\, an introduction to the new Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Working Group\, leading community-based conservation and habitat restoration through collaboration and multi-spectral drone mapping. \nDanny “Earthman Dan” is a longtime environmental educator and science communicator with a background in primate behavior and anthropology. His conservation work spans Madagascar\, Nigeria\, and Cambodia\, where he collaborated with local educators to produce nature films\, develop wildlife education programs\, and lead public outreach through storytelling and media.\nAs founder of Fauna in Focus\, he created films for Cambodian audiences and helped design the country’s first Nature Discovery Center. Since joining Audubon Southwest in 2023\, Danny has been helping lead efforts at the Rio Salado Audubon Center to enhance visitor experiences\, expand exhibits\, and grow community programs. \nTo join meeting click here
URL:https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/may-12-rio-salado-audubon-updates-restoration-future-vision/
LOCATION:Gilbert Riparian Preserve – Southeast Regional Library\, 775 N Greenfield Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:May 18: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk! \nWide\, flat trails parallel the groundwater recharge ponds for easy viewing and comfortable walking. These shallow ponds are frequented by a large number of waterfowl in the fall\, winter and spring seasons. Hawks\, hummingbirds\, roadrunners\, flycatchers\, Abert’s Towhee and Curved-Billed Thrashers are common year-round. \nThe street address for the parking lot is 5250 S. Higley Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ 852928. It is 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Higley Rd and Ocotillo Rd. When coming from the north on Higley Rd. you are not able to make a left hand turn into the parking lot. Drive all the way to Ocotillo Rd.\, make a U-turn. Continue north on Higley Rd about 1/2 mile. Make a right-hand turn int the parking lot. You will find the group gathering there. There is a port-a-potty in the parking area if needed. \nLocation: 5250 S. Higley Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ 852928 \nLeader: Desert Rivers Audubon volunteers \nBring binoculars\, water bottle\, hat\, sunscreen and walking shoes. \nRegistration is optional\, but recommended. Attendees who register will receive automatic reminders and updates if applicable. \nPlease register here \n  \nIf you have additional questions you can email us at: fieldtrips@desertriversaudubon.org.  Please put “Higley Ponds Monthly  Bird Walk” in the subject line. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/may-18-higley-ponds-monthly-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Higley Ponds\, 5250 S Higley Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85298\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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