Events Calendar
Spring - Summer 2008
Experiential Education and Recreation
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
Fee |
Other |
| Friday, May 16, 2008 | Little Nature Explorers | 8:30-10am | Riparian Preserve | $25 | Ages 3 and 4 - Use code 45106 to register |
| 5 week preschool class - 3 and 4 year olds explore and play at the Preserve | |||||
| Saturday, May 17, 2008 | Wildlife Illustration Class | 8-11am | Library | $45 | Ages 14 and up - Use code 45107 to register |
| Jennie Rambo, published illustrator, leads this 5 week drawing class. Learn techniques that will help you capture the beauty of the Preserve's flora and fauna. | |||||
| Saturday, May 17, 2008 | Bird Walk | 6am | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Prior registration required through Kathe Anderson |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Saturday, May 24, 2008 | Dragonfly & Butterfly Walks | 7am | Riparian Preserve | $5 | For all ages |
| It's flier season, and a great time to learn some basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures | |||||
| Saturday, May 24, 2008 | Night Walks at the Riparian Preserve | 7pm | Riparian Preserve | $2 suggested donation | For all ages |
| Discover the preserve at night | |||||
| Tuesday, June 3, 2008 | Volunteer Meeting | 6:45pm | Library | ||
| For new and current volunteers | |||||
| Tuesday-Friday, June 3-6, 2008 | Summer Mini-camp: Nature and Wildlife | 8:30-11:30 am | Library classroom | $45 | Ages 7 and up - To register use code 45109 |
| Enjoy encounters with nature at the Preserve | |||||
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 | Night Walks at the Riparian Preserve | 7pm | Riparian Preserve | $2 suggested donation | For all ages |
| Discover the preserve at night | |||||
| Tuesday-Friday, June 10-13, 2008 | Summer Mini-camp: Archaeology | 8:30-11:30 am | Library classroom | $45 | Ages 7 and up - To register use code 45112 |
| Study the ancient people of Arizona through a dig experience and other activities | |||||
| Saturday, June 14, 2008 | Bird Walk | 6am | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Prior registration required through Kathe Anderson |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Tuesday-Friday, June 17-20, 2008 | Summer Mini-camp: Nature and Wildlife | 8:30-11:30 am | Library classroom | $46 | Ages 7 and up - To register use code 45110 |
| Enjoy encounters with nature at the Preserve | |||||
| Saturday, June 21, 2008 | Dragonfly & Butterfly Walks | 7am | Riparian Preserve | $6 | For all ages |
| It's flier season, and a great time to learn some basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures | |||||
| Tuesday-Friday, June 24-27, 2008 | Summer Mini-camp: Dinosaurs | 8:30-11:30 am | Library classroom | $45 | Ages 6 and up - To register use code 45111 |
| Learn about the larget reptiles to roam the earth, including a dinosaur dig and fossil study. | |||||
| Saturday, June 28, 2008 | Night Walks at the Riparian Preserve | 7:30pm | Riparian Preserve | $2 suggested donation | For all ages |
| Discover the preserve at night | |||||
| Tuesday, July 1, 2008 | Volunteer Meeting | 6:45pm | Library | ||
| For new and current volunteers | |||||
| Tuesday-Thursday, July 1-3, 2008 | Summer Mini-camp: Astronomy | 8:30-11:30 am | Library classroom | $45 | Ages 7 and up - To register use code 45108 |
| Learn about the wonders of the universe, including our own special star, the Sun | |||||
| Sunday, July 13, 2008 | Bird Walk | 6am | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Prior registration required through Kathe Anderson |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Saturday, July 26, 2008 | Dragonfly & Butterfly Walks | TBD | Riparian Preserve | $7 | For all ages |
| It's flier season, and a great time to learn some basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures | |||||
| Tuesday, August 5, 2008 | Volunteer Meeting | 6:45pm | Library | ||
| For new and current volunteers | |||||
| Saturday, August 23, 2008 | Bird Walk | 6am | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Prior registration required through Kathe Anderson |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Saturday, August 23, 2008 | Dragonfly & Butterfly Walks | TBD | Riparian Preserve | $8 | For all ages |
| It's flier season, and a great time to learn some basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures | |||||
| Sunday, September 14, 2008 | Bird Walk | 6:30am | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Prior registration required through Kathe Anderson |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Saturday, September 27, 2008 | Dragonfly & Butterfly Walks | TBD | Riparian Preserve | $9 | For all ages |
| It's flier season, and a great time to learn some basic identification and appreciation of these beautiful creatures | |||||
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 8:30am 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.