Events Calendar
Winter - Fall 2010
Experiential Education and Recreation
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
Fee |
Other |
| 6 Mondays, beginning February 01 | After School at the Preserve | 3:30-5 pm | Preserve | $30 | Ages 7 and up, use code 55459 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Learn about birds, gardening, bugs, and ecology with Riparina Institute staff | |||||
| 4 Wednesdays, beginning February 03 | Nature & Wildlife Through Art | 1:30-3 pm | Page Park Senior Center | $30 | Use code 55461 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Work with the Riparian Preserve's own plant biologist and wildlife illustrator | |||||
| Monday, February 08, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Friday, February 12, 2010 | Skywatch | 8:00 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 | Stewardship Saturday | 9:00 am | Preserve | For new and current volunteers | |
| Join in on one of our stewardship projects for habitat restoration, trail development, and more. | |||||
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 9:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Monday, February 15, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Wednesday, February 17, 2010 | Dino Dig | 4-5 pm | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Ages 5 and up, use code 55420 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam this area | |||||
| Saturday, February 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 | |||||
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 9:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Sunday, Februrary 21, 2010 | Bird Walk | 7:30 am | Preserve Parking Lot | $5 | Prior registration required through kathe.coot@cox.net |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Monday, February 22, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Saturday, February 27, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | 14 and up, use code 53120 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, February 27, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 9:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Monday, March 01, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Tuesday, March 02, 2010 | Volunteer Meeting | 6:45-8 pm | Public Works Assembly Room, Lindsey and Juniper | ||
| For new and current volunteers | |||||
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 | Dino Dig | 4-5 pm | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Ages 5 and up, use code 55421 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam this area | |||||
| Saturday, March 06, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 8:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, March 06, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, March 06, 2010 | Tour of the Preserve | 10:00 am | Preserve Parking Lot | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Take a docent led tour of the Preserve | |||||
| Monday, March 08, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Friday, March 12, 2010 | Skywatch | 8:00 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 8:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Stewardship Saturday | 9:00 am | Preserve | For new and current volunteers | |
| Join in on one of our stewardship projects for habitat restoration, trail development, and more. | |||||
| Monday, March 15, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Spring Mornings | 8:30-11:30am | Preserve, Dragonfly Ramada | $15 | Use code 55418 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Kids 7 and up learn about birds, plants, insects, water, and ecology. | |||||
| Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | Spring Mornings | 8:30-11:30am | Preserve, Dragonfly Ramada | $15 | Use code 55456 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Kids 7 and up learn about birds, plants, insects, water, and ecology. | |||||
| Thursday, March 18, 2010 | Spring Mornings | 8:30-11:30am | Preserve, Dragonfly Ramada | $15 | Use code 55457 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Kids 7 and up learn about birds, plants, insects, water, and ecology. | |||||
| Friday, March 19, 2010 | Spring Mornings | 8:30-11:30am | Preserve, Dragonfly Ramada | $15 | Use code 55458 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Kids 7 and up learn about birds, plants, insects, water, and ecology. | |||||
| Saturday, March 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 | |||||
| Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 8:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Monday, March 22, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| 6 Mondays, beginning March 22 | After School at the Preserve | 3:30-5 pm | Preserve | $30 | Ages 7 and up, use code 55460 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Learn about birds, gardening, bugs, and ecology with Riparina Institute staff | |||||
| 8 Mondays, beginning March 22 | Little Nature Explorers | 9-10:30 am | McQueen Park | $40 | Use code 55417 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| 3 & 4 yr olds discover, learn, & play outdoors with Riparian Institute preschool staff | |||||
| 8 Fridays, beginning March 26 | Little Nature Explorers 3's | 9-10:15 am | Preserve play area | $40 | Use code 55407 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| 3 yr olds discover, learn, & play outdoors with Riparian Institute preschool staff | |||||
| 8 Fridays, beginning March 26 | Little Nature Explorers 4-5's | 10:30-12 noon | Preserve play area | $40 | Use code 55413 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| 4 & 5 yr olds discover, learn, & play outdoors with Riparian Institute preschool staff | |||||
| 8 Fridays, beginning March 26 | Little Nature Explorers 5-7's | 4:30-6 pm | Preserve play area | $40 | Use code 55415 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| 5-7 yr olds discover, learn, & play outdoors with Riparian Institute preschool staff | |||||
| Saturday, March 27, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 8:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, March 27, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, March 27, 2010 | Feathered Friends Festival | 9 am - 2 pm | Riparian Preserve | Free, with donations for some activities | Open to the public |
| Enjoy our annual signature event boasting over 40 booths of wildlife, games and crafts! | |||||
| Monday, March 29, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Dino Dig | 4-5 pm | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Ages 5 and up, use code 55422 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam this area | |||||
| Saturday, April 03, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 8:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, April 03, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, April 03, 2010 | Tour of the Preserve | 10:00 am | Preserve Parking Lot | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Take a docent led tour of the Preserve | |||||
| Monday, April 05, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Friday, April 09, 2010 | Skywatch | 8:00 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Saturday, April 10, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, April 10, 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, April 10, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 8:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Monday, April 12, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Wednesday, April 14, 2010 | Dino Dig | 4-5 pm | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Ages 5 and up, use code 55423 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam this area | |||||
| Saturday, April 17, 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 | |||||
| Saturday, April 17, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 8:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, April 17, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, April 18, 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 | |||||
| Monday, April 19, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Saturday, April 24, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 8:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Monday, April 26, 2010 | Ranger Led Walk | 8:30 am | Preserve, east end of parking lot | $3 donation requested | |
| Join our ranger for an interpretive walk of the Preserve | |||||
| Saturday, May 1, 2010 | Bird Walk | 6:00 am | Preserve Parking Lot | $5 | Prior registration required through kathe.coot@cox.net |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Saturday, May 01, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 7:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, May 01, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, May 08, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 7:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, May 08, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, May 08, 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. | |||||
| Friday, May 14, 2010 | Skywatch | 8:00 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Saturday, May 15, 2010 | Dragonfly & Buttefly Walk | 7:00 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, May 15, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 7:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, May 15, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 7:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Saturday, May 29, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 7:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, May 29, 2010 | Garden Tour | 8:30 am | Preserve, by Observatory | $2 donation suggested | no registration required |
| Meet with our plant biologist to learn about plant selection for attracting wildlife, and development of garden areas. | |||||
| Thursday, June 03, 2010 | Volunteer Meeting | 6:45-8 pm | Public Works Assembly Room, Lindsey and Juniper | ||
| For new and current volunteers | |||||
| Saturday, June 05, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 7:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, June 06, 2010 | Bird Walk | 6:00 am | Preserve Parking Lot | $5 | Prior registration required through kathe.coot@cox.net |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Friday, June 11, 2010 | Skywatch | 8:00 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Saturday, June 12, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 7:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 7:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Dragonfly & Buttefly Walk | 7:00 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, June 26, 2010 | Desert Gardening | 7:00 am | Preserve, by Observatory | Prior registration required through Lisa.Herrmann@gilbertaz.gov | |
| Meet with our plant biologist, Jennie Rambo, to work in the Preserve’s habitat gardens. | |||||
| Friday, July 09, 2010 | Skywatch | 8:00 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Saturday, July 17, 2010 | Dragonfly & Buttefly Walk | 7:00 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. | |||||
| Friday, August 13, 2010 | Skywatch | 8:00 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Saturday, August 21, 2010 | Dragonfly & Buttefly Walk | 7:00 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. | |||||
| 6 Mondays, beginning August 31 | Beginning Birdwatching Class | 6:30-8 pm | Library classroom | $50 | 14 and up, Use code 53120 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Learn bird appreciation and identification, 4 weekend field trips to be determined by class | |||||
| Saturday, September 18, 2010 | Dragonfly & Buttefly Walk | 7:00 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. | |||||
| 10 Fridays, beginning October 09 | Little Nature Explorers 5-7's | 4:30-6 pm | Preserve, Rattlesnake Ramada | $50 | Use code 55130 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| 5-7 yr. olds discover, learn, and play outdoors | |||||
| Saturday, October 16, 2010 | Dragonfly & Buttefly Walk | 7:00 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. | |||||
| 8 Fridays, beginning October 23 | Little Nature Explorers | 9-10 am | Preserve, Rattlesnake Ramada | $35 | Use code 55126 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| 3-4 yr. olds discover, learn, and play outdoors | |||||
| 8 Fridays, beginning October 23 | Little Nature Explorers 4-5's | 10:15-11:45am | Preserve, Rattlesnake Ramada | $40 | Use code 55129 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| 4-5 yr. olds discover, learn, and play outdoors | |||||
Tours of the Preserve offered every Saturday at 10am from October through April. Join our Ranger for an Interpretive Walk at the preserve every Monday morning at 8:30 amam from October through April. $2 suggested donation. We meet at the front of the Riparian Preserve parking lot. Group tours can be arranged with prior notice.
If unable to attend a program for which you are registered, please call so we can offer space to others who may be waiting.
For reservations please call 480-503-6744 or contact Scott Anderson.