Enjoy an intimate setting connecting with nature with author Richard Crossley at our Bubbling Ponds site. Understanding is the key to learning. Birding from one outdoor location, we will shift your focus to look at every bird longer, closer, and from a broader perspective than is typical, opening up a new world of discovery. This program is for...
This field trip begins south of Camp Verde where we will turn off of Route 260 and onto the open grasslands of Wingfield Mesa. After birding here for sparrows, meadowlarks and other open-area-loving avian life, we will descend off the Mesa to Rancho Tres Brisas. Rancho Tres Brisas is a family run working cattle ranch...
See for yourself why Sycamore Canyon Wilderness is Arizona’s first Wilderness. Profound geology and hydrology on display, varied habitats, high plant diversity, arthropods and reptiles all support the birds to be found in this mid-elevation Verde River tributary. On the rim, xeric-adapted birds such as Gray Vireo, Loggerhead Shrike, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Brewer’s, Lark and Black-throated...
s its name implies, Wet Beaver Creek flows year round. It therefore creates great riparian habitat including stands of willows and cottonwoods, that are surrounded by rocky desert scrub. This...
Rich Armstrong will lead a 2.5 hour walk around 9 ponds to see ducks, shorebirds, marsh birds, and maybe migrants. The Sedona Wetlands has recorded 260 species and is the...
D. A. Ranch and Estate Vineyards (formerly Dancing Apache) is nestled in the shadow of House Mountain and the community of Page Springs. The beautiful duckponds, Oak Creek and upland desert scrub provides a variety of habitats to explore and find a diverse population of bird life. Some of the species you may encounter include...
Alcantara Winery is almost 90 acres of desert scrub, vineyards and extensive riparian habitat located at the confluence of Oak Creek and the Verde River. Come join us as the guides attempt to spot and identify all the different species that should be present in this varied habitat. Some of the walking along the River...
This trip is about backyards and making them inviting to birds, butterflies , and pollinators. We will visit "Tiny Waters", the backyard of Bernadette Bezich. Afterwards we will go to the Butterfly Garden and the Show Pond at Page Springs Fish Hatchery. Rating: 2 Transportation: Self-Drive Meal: Not Included Cost: $40.00 Trip Guide: Janie Ward-LangleyLiving in the...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...
Watson and Willow Lakes are technically reservoirs that were formed in the early 1900s when Granite Creek was dammed by the Chino Valley Irrigation Commission. The Lakes are now controlled by the City of Prescott and are maintained for recreation and wildlife. Watson and Willow Lakes are the number one and number two E-bird hotspots...
Let the birds come to you! Bring your favorite camp chair, binoculars, a little refreshment, and just enjoy birding as the time slips by. You will only have to walk a short distance on the handicapped accessible Canopy Trail to a spot where feeders bring the birds up close. A knowledgeable guide will help identify...
Here is your chance to learn the basics of birding firsthand. If you've never been birding before or if you consider yourself a beginner birder, there's nothing that can help you more than being with a group of fellow beginners and a good leader. Kathe's enthusiasm and knowledge make this a fun and rewarding experience....
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify...
Doors open at 8:30. First speaker begins at 9:00 sharp. Sit and enjoy three engaging presentations as you savor a light breakfast of fruit, muffins, juice, coffee, tea. There will be a break in-between each speaker. Dr. Scott Johnson talk about our Verde Valley specialty and this year’s festival theme bird, the Common Black Hawk....
Enjoy an intimate setting connecting with nature with author Richard Crossley at the Bubbling Ponds IBA. Understanding is the key to learning. Birding from one outdoor location, we will shift your focus to look at every bird longer, closer, and from a broader perspective than is typical, opening up a new world of discovery. This program is for...
www.tempe.gov/MuseumHistoricHouses Get the whole story on this intriguing historic home with a guided group tour! Eisendrath House is a 1930 Pueblo Revival home in the rolling desert next to Papago Park. Although Eisendrath House seemed isolated on a remote Tempe hillside, its residents maintained strong connections to Jewish culture, artistic accomplishment, and the wealthiest...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Beginning with facts about migration, we’ll take a fast-paced look at a season’s worth of bird behavior to establish territory, attract a mate, build a nest, and raise a family. We’ll wrap up with a few examples of unusual behavior and tips for identifying some tricky birds by their behavior. Cost: $15 Guide: Kathe Anderson Kathe...
Field Trip/Workshop Combo Join Eric Moore from The Lookout (formerly Jay’s Bird Barn) for a Birding 101 class and a short field trip designed specifically for beginning birders. Learn basic bird identification tips that will help you quickly master bird identification like the pros. This introductory class also includes a component on optics basics. Along...
Join Kay Hawklee, President of Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS), to learn about a fascinating, cutting-edge tool being used to track bird migration. NAAS is partnering with Rancho Tres Brisas, owned by Jeni O'Callaghan, President of Friends the Verde River, to install a MOTUS station. This station will detect which individual birds are using the...
Watching warblers is a truly satisfying experience. This presentation will focus on characteristics, behaviors, and other clues for the identification of warblers and will be useful for the expert and beginner alike. Both visual and audio presentations of these diverse birds will enchant you and help with your identification skills. You may also want to...
FREE- MUST RSVP In this hands-on workshop you'll learn the basics of optical equipment, the most important tool for both beginning and advanced birding. Learn about binoculars, scopes, tripods, digi-scoping,...
Tori Marshall will talk about owls, rescue and rehab in the Verde Valley area, and about what people should do if they find an injured animal. She will be accompanied by Moonlight, a Western Screech Owl. There will be plenty of meet and greet time with Moonlight (flash photography is permitted). Website: https://runninw.org Cost: 15 Transportation: Walk or...
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open-play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that the activities and materials used are age specific and adult guidance is required. This program is for children ages 6-12.
45 Years of Counting Migrating Raptors in the West: What Have We Learned? Founder of HawkWatch International, Steve Hoffman will chronicle efforts to develop an expansive raptor migration monitoring network in the western U.S. over the past 45 years. These studies have yielded important scientific information about the health and population trends of more...
One of our favorite birding spots, a great guide, and dinner at the "Up the Creek Restaurant" in Page Springs. There will be dusk birding along the ponds and trails...
Explore the nocturnal world of bats, beginning with an introduction to their diversity, biology, and conservation. The group will then set off on a casual stroll with a bat detector to determine which species are flying over our heads.