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  • Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Sedona – Spring Creek & Oak Creek Valley Field Trip

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, AZ, United States

    Oak Creek Valley is a private community on the confluence of Oak Creek and Spring Creek. With a variety of habitats and designated nature trails, over 100 species have been identified over the years. The Gallery Forest, Spring Creek and habitat within the community offer up many neotropical migrants, riparian-dependent birds, raptors and a cast...

    $45
  • Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Sedona Wetlands & Red Rock State Park with Steven Prager & Melissa Fratello Field Trip

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, AZ, United States

    We will start the day at Red Rock State Park, getting in before the park opens with Tori Marshall, Ranger. Tori will lead us in about a 4 hour program including an introductory movie about cleaning up that area of Oak Creek and possibly meeting Moonlight, the Owl. We will then head off to the...

    $150
  • Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: FLAGSTAFF – Anderson Mesa IBA BIG DAY Field Trip

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, AZ, United States

    Explore Northern Arizona’s Anderson Mesa with Wildlife Biologist and local birder, Brooks Hart. In addition, you will have Jennie MacFarland, Director of Bird Conservation and a coordinator for Arizona IBA’s with you. Anderson Mesa is an Important Bird Area (IBA) comprising various habitat types, and supports coniferous and deciduous trees, pinyon pine & juniper dotted...

    $75
  • Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Watching Warblers with Homer Hansen Field Trip

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, AZ, United States

    Warblers are challenging to identify and Homer is not only knowledgeable, he can help you to master this skill. You’ll visit appropriate habitats, and with Homer’s skill, you will soon be able to keep up with the best. Species that might be seen include black-throated gray, Nashville, Grace's, Lucy's, Virginia's, and yellow yellow-rumped warblers, painted...

    $110
  • Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Armchair/Feeder Birding

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, AZ, United States

    Free- MUST RSVP 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...

    Free
  • Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Sedona – Beginner Bird Walk at Sedona Wetlands

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, AZ, United States

    Here is your chance to learn the basics of birding firsthand. If you've never been birding before or 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. Rich's enthusiasm and knowledge make this a fun and rewarding experience. You...

    $45