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Encourage visitors to explore, learn, and take action to preserve local wildlife and their habitats.
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Upcoming Events - Arizona
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Mar
10
4:30 AM - 6:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Sunset Bird Walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Gilbert, AZ
Prior to our Monthly Speakers Meeting please join an early evening bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Let go of the day's stresses as we observe...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Mar
16
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk
Gilbert, AZ
**Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk!** Wide, flat trails parallel the groundwater recharge ponds for easy viewing and comfortable walking...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Mar
19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: BIG SIT at Desert Breeze Hummingbird Habitat
Chandler, AZ
**BIG SIT at Desert Breeze Hummingbird Habitat.** This event is designed for all nature lovers including those with accessibility challenges;...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Mar
21
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Maricopa Bird Alliance: Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve Habitat Restoration
Glendale, AZ
Arizona State University has co-managed the 47-acre Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve in partnership with the Maricopa County Flood Control since 1994...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Mar
27
6:45 AM - 10:00 AM
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Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Peregrine Cliffs, Salt River
Mesa, AZ
**The Peregrine Cliffs** is an invented name for cliffs on the Salt River, east of the Goldfield Recreation Area. Peregrine Falcons have nested there...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Apr
18
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Maricopa Bird Alliance: Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve Habitat Restoration
Glendale, AZ
Arizona State University has co-managed the 47-acre Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve in partnership with the Maricopa County Flood Control since 1994...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Apr
20
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk
Gilbert, AZ
**Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk!** Wide, flat trails parallel the groundwater recharge ponds for easy viewing and comfortable walking...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
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Aerial view of Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center. Photo: Luke Franke/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Phoenix, AZ
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Rufous Hummingbird at flower.
Rufous Hummingbird. Photo: Melina Cronin/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
Randall Davey ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center and Sanctuary
Santa Fe, NM
Hiking trails
Pollinator garden
Picnic area
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Nature store
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