Events Calendar
2010-2011
Experiential Education and Recreation
| 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 | |||||