Events

Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the Dragonfly Trail at Spur Cross and adjacent Jewel of the Creek Preserve to look for birds of the Sonoran Desert and riparian habitats. This weekend is the Great Backyard Bird Count sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, so we will be participating in community science while we observe birds! Along the way, we will discuss identification tips by sight and sound for birds, as well as their ecological roles. We will hike about 2 miles on an easy to moderate rated trail, with some rocky or uneven surfaces. We will meet at the trailhead for the Dragonfly Trail at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve parking lot (small lot on the left side of the road before you get to the Spur Cross lot at the end of the road). Please dress in layers, wear sturdy footwear, and carry ample water and snacks.

*Note that this is 1 of 2 bird walks at different times this morning. To register, please email Ranger Eric at: eric.hough@maricopa.gov, specifying which time slot you are signing up for. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email back so those on the waiting list may be contacted.