Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in November, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 7:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you spot and identify various birds as you walk through the park. Please bring binoculars (and a bird guide if you have one!) This walk lasts several hours....
Visit Historic Canoa Ranch, a birding hotspot in Pima County. This month waterfowl and sparrow numbers begin to climb as fall migration continues. Shrikes, kestrels, wrens, and shorebirds are also on the list of birds we should spot.
Meet in dirt parking lot - porta-potty now onsite. We will stroll around the ponds and dip down to Oak Creek approximately 1 mile on easy, mostly flat trails enjoying winter migrants, hopefully good waterfowl, and the usual cast of resident characters. Suggest long pants - bring water, snacks, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen . Contact Lisa Grubbs for...