Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk from 8:15am to 10:15am to look and listen for resident and wintering birds within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we ill discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them … Continued

The Dryheat Band in concert at Mount Hope Church. Admission is free.  

Set in an English pub, this 'everyman' choir entertains with rock anthems, pop, folk, choral, and opera.

Tai Chi exercise uses slow movement  and stretching to reduce stress and improve balance. Certified Tai Chi instructor Mary Degeoso will introduce participants to Tai Chi exercise techniques during this hour-long class in the picnic area at the Preserve. To register, please call the Preserve Nature Center at 928-684-2772. https://www.facebook.com/Hassayampa   Contact: EricHough@mail.maricopa.gov or (928)684-2772 … Continued

Annual bus trip, free for DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

Arizona gained official statehood 107 years ago today, but the state's wildlife has occupied the land for eons. Come learn about our states highly diverse wildlife in this hour-long presentation as Ranger Eric discusses the unique traits biogeography, and ecology of the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other critters that call our state … Continued

Leo Banks, Arizona Territory's Greatest Con Man: Louis Victor Eytinge

The Great Backyard Big Count (CBBC) is an annual event sponsored by the National Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology as a "citizen service" opportunity where expert and novice birdwatchers alike can submit their observations from anywhere they happen to be over a 4-day period with as little as 15 minutes of effect needed … Continued

Painter Judith Durr, at her studio in Cave Creek, lunch provided, $200 MEMBERS/ $275 non-members

Nature Rangers youth program is designed to give children ages 7-12 a meaningful outdoors experience to build lifelong stewards of the natural world. This month's program will teach them about the basics of birdwatching as we take part in this weekend's Great Backyard Bird Count, a "citizen science" event sponsored by the National Audubon Society … Continued