Oak Flat Campground with Torin Waters
Oak Flat Campground with Torin Waters
Miami, AZ
Oak Flat is an ecological treasure that is currently under threat from a proposed copper mine operation. Maricopa Audubon has partnered with the Apache people to fight against this plan. Come exeperience just what makes this place so special for yourself so you canadd your voice to the many fight…
Wednesday, February 26 2025
7:00 AM
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10:30 AM
Montezuma Well with Jackie Anderson and Robert Carter
Montezuma Well with Jackie Anderson and Robert Carter
Phoenix, AZ
Join Jackie Anderson and Robert Carter for a joint Sonoran/Maricopa Audubon outing to Montezuma Well, a limestone sinkhole replenished with 1.5 million gallons of spring water daily. With a canopy of sycamore, cottonwood and willow, and the cool spring flow, temperatures can be as much as 20° coole…
Friday, April 25 2025
8:30 AM
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1:30 PM
Gilbert Riparian Preserve with Robert Carter and Sean McEntee
Gilbert Riparian Preserve with Robert Carter and Sean McEntee
Gilbert, AZ
Just in time for spring migration to get going, we'll stroll around the ponds of the East Valley's favorite birding spot. We'll note the different habitats and check for any reported rarities, and perhaps even find some of our own. We'll enjoy the diversity of bird species, as well as the plant and…
Tuesday, April 15 2025
6:30 AM
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10:30 PM
Box Bar Recreation Areas with Torin Waters
Box Bar Recreation Areas with Torin Waters
Rio Verde, AZ
This is a beautiful spot along the Verde River with riparian stands of Willows, Cottonwoods, and Mesquites. Bald Eagles nest in this area, and we have a good chance of seeing them. Verdins, Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Yellow-rumped Warblers are a sure thing here; less predictable is what uncommon spe…
Wednesday, February 12 2025
7:15 AM
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10:00 AM
New River Nature Reserve with Robert Carter
New River Nature Reserve with Robert Carter
Phoenix, AZ
Nestled up against I-17 lies this hidden gem - a confluence of riparian, mesquite bosque, and open Sonoran Desert. New River is always full of surprises – especially early in migration. We’ll walk north flanked by the aboveground portion of New River on our left with desert scrub and saguaro covere…
Saturday, April 12 2025
6:00 AM
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10:30 AM
Hassayampa River Preserve with Kathe Anderson
Hassayampa River Preserve with Kathe Anderson
Wickenburg, AZ
Check out spring migration shifting into gear at Hassayampa River Preserve. one of many conservation success stories within Maricopa County. Comprising about 770 acres of riparian habitat along the Hassayampa River, you’re always in for a treat walking the trails. If the distinction as the most rel…
Friday, March 28 2025
7:00 AM
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12:00 PM
North Phoenix Parks Tour with Torin Waters
North Phoenix Parks Tour with Torin Waters
Phoenix, AZ
A tour through 4 of North Phoenix’s parks (Deer Valley Park, Buffalo Ridge Park, Roadrunner Park, Sweetwater Park). We’ll observe the similarities and differences between the habitats of each park, while contemplating the importance of these critical stopover points for migratory bird species. This…
Wednesday, March 26 2025
6:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Better Birding Basics: Color and Pattern at Encanto Park with Robert Carter
Better Birding Basics: Color and Pattern at Encanto Park with Robert Carter
Phoenix, AZ
This outing is for birders of all skill levels, with an interest in improving one’s bird ID skills. This outing will focus on color and pattern, building on our size and shape skills from the previous Better birding Basics outing. This will be a slow birding outing where we stop at different points…
Saturday, February 22 2025
7:00 AM
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9:30 AM
Birding For All Ages: Crossroads District Park with Torin Waters
Birding For All Ages: Crossroads District Park with Torin Waters
Gilbert, AZ
Come one come all (even bring young ones) on this trip to Crossroads district Park in Gilbert. Check out some of what the East Valley has to offer, in a family-friendly environment perfect for birders of all ages. Have a young person you'd like to introduce to birding and conservation? Bring them. …
Sunday, March 16 2025
9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Sunset Birding at Tempe Marsh With Robert Carter
Sunset Birding at Tempe Marsh With Robert Carter
Tempe, AZ
We had so much fun in January, we're doing it again! East of Tempe Town Lake is Tempe Marsh, a productive habitat throughout the year. A paved multi-use path runs along the southern edge of the Marsh, making for a great raised platform for wildlife viewing. A variety of ducks frequent the area - w…
Sunday, February 16 2025
4:30 PM
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6:30 PM
