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April Update                                            April 2015
Zanjero Owl
 

Owl Walk & Talk

Saturday April 25, 2015

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

Desert Rivers Audubon OwlWatch volunteers will lead a tour of the burrowing owl habitat at Zanjero Park. Meet us in the park parking lot, 3785 South Lindsay Rd., Gilbert. 

 

We'll learn about the current status of the burrowing owls released April 2013 in association with our habitat partner, Wild at Heart. Enjoy a breezy, fun & informative evening! 

 

Become an OwlWatch volunteer and help us document the growth of the habitat by contacting Anne Koch at [email protected].

 

The starting time for this event will change with the seasons. Event is held one hour before sunset. Sunset: 7:07pm

 

Visit our Website for more information: 

Desert Rivers Audubon
Become a Volunteer Today!
Volunteer Opportunities

There are currently many volunteer opportunities, including spots on the Board of Directors.

Board Members:
Vice President
Development
Education

Please contact Krys Hammers at [email protected] if you are interested.

We are looking for a Newsletter Content Editor for our quarterly newsletter. The person would gather articles and photos, then submit them to the designer each quarter deadline.

Meetings - As always we need volunteers to come a little early (6:00 or so ) to our monthly speaker series to help set up, or stay a little later and help pack up.

Contact Anne Koch if you can volunteer at any event.

 

Desert Rivers Audubon 
1121 N. Terrace Rd
Chandler, Arizona 85226

 
 
End of the Season BBQ
Annual BBQ
Saturday May 2, 2015
5:30pm-8:30pm

Please join us for our last 'meeting' of the year, our annual BBQ. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner served at 6:00pm.

$6.00 per person - bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share.

Please RSVP to [email protected]
Location: A ddress will be sent out to those RSVPing.
Earth Day Celebration and Arbor Day

Earth Day Celebration and Arbor Day at EEC

April 25, 2015 Saturday

9am - noon

 

Experience hands-on activities, live animal presentations, and discover ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle from onsite vendors and exhibitors. 

 

Location: Environmental Education Center 

4050 E Chandler Heights Rd,Chandler, AZ

 

For more information please contact the EEC at 480-782-2890 or visit the Chandler Environmental Education Center website.

 
Field Trips

Pinal Mt. with Dave Pearson

Sunday April 26, 2015 Email [email protected] to register.

 

Monthly Public Bird Walk at the Water Ranch with Kathe Anderson

Saturday May 2, 2015

6am-8am

Email [email protected] to register.

 

Payson Area with Kathe Anderson

Friday May 8, 2015 

Email [email protected] to register.

 


Visit the Desert Rivers Audubon website 

Events page & Calendar for up-to-date information!

 
Nature Classes at the Riparian Preserve

How to Draw Desert Plants

May 2, 9, 16, 2015. Three consecutive Saturdays - 1:30pm - 3:30pm


 

Register for all classes at the Gilbert Recreation website or call 480-503-6200 


 

Questions for the Naturalist: Email Jennie Rambo or 480-797-2019

 
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