Riparian center phoenix

Tip: All dogs must be on a leash, and you must pick up after them. You can meet him at the entrance off the east end of the preserve parking lot. It is wheelchair accessible. The area near the entrance to the preserve, including the boulders with petroglyphs, is used to demonstrate use of a wikiup, plants of the desert for food and medicine and a simulated dig site for artifacts during class field trips.

Dinosaur digs, family bird walks, camps and other programs take place regularly at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. Many of the programs are free, or have a nominal fee to participate. Various areas of the preserve can also be rented for private events. It is close to the parking lot, so it doesn't require much walking to get there.

The observatory is open to the public Friday and Saturday nights. The observatory houses a inch diameter Meade, modified Richey-Cretien scope, guided by a Paramount ME computer controlled German equatorial mount slaved to The Sky professional computer program.

The East Valley Astronomy Club manages the observatory and staffs its operation and programs. This acre site is a popular place for bird watchers and nature lovers. Address: E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert. See this location on Google Maps. Note: This is not the address for the office. This is the address for the Preserve itself. South on Greenfield and drive south to Guadalupe. The entrance to the parking lot is east of Greenfield on Guadalupe. Sign up for a conservation workday!

Contact Cathy Wise for questions. How you can help, right now. Before opening, the area had becomedegraded with landfills and sand and gravel quarries, but with the help of the city and the Army Corps of Engineers, it was restored with wetlands and vegetation. The habitat opened in It's amazing we have this beautiful nature oasis so close to so many people living in an urban way. The verdant habitat is frequented by more than species of wildlife, particularly birds.

Porter said the summer, particularly August and September, is a good time to visit because many migrating birds are passing through. One unique feature is the artificial owl burrows, built in partnership with Wild at Heart, an organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating birds of prey, and relocating burrowing owls.

Visitors might spot jackrabbits, beavers, muskrats, roadrunners, dragonflies and butterflies along the 16 miles of trails. A popular adult program, Birds 'n Beer, takes place the third Thursday of each month, covering a range of topics about birds and other wildlife, and featuring cold Four Peaks brews.

Activities will pick up again in the fall, with such programs as journaling, bird walks, wildlife encounters and after-school excursions. Details: 8 a. Located less than two miles from downtown Phoenix, the Center is a gateway to a lush Sonoran riparian habitat used by more than species of birds and other wildlife. Offering free admission for all, the Center hosts interactive exhibits, an interpretive loop trail, connections to the Rio Salado Restoration Habitat Area's sixteen miles of trails, and a variety of programs, including bird walks, wildlife encounters, volunteer opportunities, school field trip programs, and more.

Sustainable features include a photovoltaic system, a waste water recycling system, low water use fixtures, pervious surfaces and bioswales to capture rain and run-off water, and energy efficient mechanical and electrical systems.

Once a dried-up riverbed full of trash, the Rio Salado Habitat is now home to over species of birds and animals. Read more. You can help restore polluted environments or build habitat for displaced Burrowing Owls. Click here for more information.