Events Calendar

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2010-2011
Experiential Education and Recreation

Public Programs
Date
Event
Time
Location
Fee
Other
Four Wednesdays starting September 1, 2010 Creature Teachers! 3:45 - 4:30 pm Library classroom $20 Ages 6-12, use code #58341 to register at www.gilbertrecreation.com
Interactive program for kids to get up close and personal with different live animals each week!
Saturday, September 4, 2010 Garden Tour 8:30 am Preserve, by Observatory $2 donation requested no registration required
Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas.
Friday, September 10, 2010 Skywatch 7:30 pm Library classroom $3 donation requested Suitable for ages 10 and up
Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic:
Saturday, September 18, 2010 Dragonfly & Butterfly Walk 7:30 am Preserve, Dragonfly Ramada $5 donation For all ages
It's flier season, and a great time to learn some basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures.
Sunday, September 26, 2010 Bird Walk 6:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 Prior registration required through kathe.coot@cox.net
Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson
Six Mondays starting September 27, 2010 Little Nature Explorers-3's 9-10:15 am Preserve play area $40 Use code 59367 to register at www.gilbertrecreation.com
3 yr olds discover, learn, & play outdoors with RI preschool staff
Six Mondays starting September 27, 2010 Little Nature Explorers-4-5's 10:30-12 noon Preserve play area $40 Use code 59369 to register at www.gilbertrecreation.com
4 & 5 yr olds discover, learn, & play outdoors with RI preschool staff
Six Mondays starting September 27, 2010 Little Nature Explorers-4-5's 1:30-3 pm Preserve play area $40 Use code 59371 to register at www.gilbertrecreation.com
4 & 5 yr olds discover, learn, & play outdoors with RI preschool staff
Six Wednesdays starting September 29, 2010 Little Nature Explorers-3's 9-10:15 am Preserve play area $40 Use code 59368 to register at www.gilbertrecreation.com
3 yr olds discover, learn, & play outdoors with RI preschool staff
Six Wednesdays starting September 29, 2010 Little Nature Explorers-4-5's 10:30-12 noon Preserve play area $40 Use code 59370 to register at www.gilbertrecreation.com
4 & 5 yr olds discover, learn, & play outdoors with RI preschool staff
Saturday, October 2, 2010 Bird Walk for Intermediate Birders 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves takes birding to the next level, teaching more specifics about the birds of the Preserve for those with basic knowledge
Monday, October 4, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Four Wednesdays, starting Oct. 6 Creature Teachers! 3:45-4:30 pm Library classroom $20 Use code 59396 to register at www.gilbertrecreation.com
Interactive program for kids to get up close and personal with different live animals each week.
Friday, October 8, 2010 Skywatch 7:30 pm Library classroom $3 donation Suitable for ages 10 and up
Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic:
Saturday, October 9, 2010 Fishing Day 8 am - noon Fishing Lake Free  
 
Monday, October 11, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 A Day at the Preserve 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Library classroom $40 per day, no lunch provided Ages 5 and up, use code 59372 to register at www.gilbertrecreation.com
Kids spend a day of their fall break exploring the Riparian Preserve with our staff
Saturday, October 16, 2010 Dragonfly & Butterfly Walk 7:30 am Preserve, Dragonfly Ramada $5 donation For all ages
It's flier season, and a great time to learn some basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 Audubon Family Bird Walks beginning at 8 am Riparian Preserve Free Open to the public
Walks depart as groups gather at the Dragonfly Ramada
Monday, October 18, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Saturday, October 23, 2010 Bird Walk 7:00 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 Prior registration required through kathe.coot@cox.net
Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson
Saturday, October 23, 2010 Beginners Birdwalk 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves leads this walk for those wanting to learn about the birds of the Preserve and basic birding techniques
Monday, October 25, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Dino Dig 4-5 pm Riparian Preserve $5 Ages 5 and up, use code 59364 to register at www.gilbertrecreation.com
Unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam this area
Monday, November 1, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Saturday, November 6, 2010 Bird Walk for Intermediate Birders 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves takes birding to the next level, teaching more specifics about the birds of the Preserve for those with basic knowledge
Monday, November 8, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Friday, November 12, 2010 Skywatch 7:30 pm Library classroom $3 donation Suitable for ages 10 and up
Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic:
Saturday, November 13, 2010 Stewardship Saturday tbd Preserve   For new and current volunteers
Join in on one of our stewardship projects for habitat restoration, trail development, and more.
Monday, November 15, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Saturday, November 20, 2010 Audubon Family Bird Walks beginning at 8 am Riparian Preserve Free Open to the public
Walks depart as groups gather at the Dragonfly Ramada
Sunday, November 21, 2010 Birds and Breakfast Fundraiser 7:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $10 Prior registration required through kathe.coot@cox.net
Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson
Monday, November 22, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Saturday, November 27, 2010 Beginners Birdwalk 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves leads this walk for those wanting to learn about the birds of the Preserve and basic birding techniques
Monday, November 29, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Saturday, December 4, 2010 Bird Walk for Intermediate Birders 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves takes birding to the next level, teaching more specifics about the birds of the Preserve for those with basic knowledge
Monday, December 6, 2010 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Friday, December 10, 2010 Skywatch 7:30 pm Library classroom $3 donation Suitable for ages 10 and up
Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic:
Saturday, December 11, 2010 Bird Walk 7:00 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 Prior registration required through kathe.coot@cox.net
Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson
Saturday, December 11, 2010 Stewardship Saturday tbd Preserve   For new and current volunteers
Join in on one of our stewardship projects for habitat restoration, trail development, and more.
Saturday, December 18, 2010 Audubon Family Bird Walks beginning at 8 am Riparian Preserve Free Open to the public
Walks depart as groups gather at the Dragonfly Ramada
Monday, January 3, 2011 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Saturday, January 8, 2011 Stewardship Saturday tbd Preserve   For new and current volunteers
Join in on one of our stewardship projects for habitat restoration, trail development, and more.
Monday, January 10, 2011 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Saturday, January 15, 2011 Audubon Family Bird Walks beginning at 8 am Riparian Preserve Free Open to the public
Walks depart as groups gather at the Dragonfly Ramada
Monday, January 17, 2011 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Saturday, January 22, 2011 Beginners Birdwalk 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves leads this walk for those wanting to learn about the birds of the Preserve and basic birding techniques
Monday, January 24, 2011 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Monday, January 31, 2011 Ranger Led Walk 8:30 am Preserve, east end of parking lot $3 donation  
Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve
Saturday, February 5, 2011 Bird Walk for Intermediate Birders 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves takes birding to the next level, teaching more specifics about the birds of the Preserve for those with basic knowledge
Saturday, February 12, 2011 Stewardship Saturday tbd Preserve   For new and current volunteers
Join in on one of our stewardship projects for habitat restoration, trail development, and more.
Saturday, February 19, 2011 Audubon Family Bird Walks beginning at 8 am Riparian Preserve Free Open to the public
Walks depart as groups gather at the Dragonfly Ramada
Saturday, February 26, 2011 Beginners Birdwalk 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves leads this walk for those wanting to learn about the birds of the Preserve and basic birding techniques
Saturday, March 5, 2011 Bird Walk for Intermediate Birders 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves takes birding to the next level, teaching more specifics about the birds of the Preserve for those with basic knowledge
Saturday, March 12, 2011 Stewardship Saturday tbd Preserve   For new and current volunteers
Join in on one of our stewardship projects for habitat restoration, trail development, and more.
Saturday, March 19, 2011 Audubon Family Bird Walks beginning at 8 am Riparian Preserve Free Open to the public
Walks depart as groups gather at the Dragonfly Ramada
Saturday, March 26, 2011 Feathered Friends Festival 9 am - 2 pm Riparian Preserve Free, but $2 donation requested Open to the public
Enjoy our annual signature event boasting over 40 booths of wildlife, games and crafts!
Saturday, April 2, 2011 Bird Walk for Intermediate Birders 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves takes birding to the next level, teaching more specifics about the birds of the Preserve for those with basic knowledge
Saturday, April 9, 2011 Stewardship Saturday tbd Preserve   For new and current volunteers
Join in on one of our stewardship projects for habitat restoration, trail development, and more.
Saturday, April 16, 2011 Audubon Family Bird Walks beginning at 8 am Riparian Preserve Free Open to the public
Walks depart as groups gather at the Dragonfly Ramada
Saturday, April 23, 2011 Beginners Birdwalk 8:30 am Preserve Parking Lot $5 ages 12 and up, no registration required, some loaner binoculars available
Naturalist Scott Cleaves leads this walk for those wanting to learn about the birds of the Preserve and basic birding techniques