Events Calendar
2012
Experiential Education and Recreation
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
Fee |
Other |
| 6 Wednesdays beginning 1/25 | Little Nature Explorers | 9-10:30am | Preserve play area | $40 | Use code 65605 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| 3-5 yr olds discover, learn & play outdoors with Riparian Institute preschool staff | |||||
| Saturday, January 28, 2011 | Tour of the Preserve | 10:00 AM | Preserve Parking Lot | $5 | Open to the public, groups over 8 require prior notice to 480-797-2019 |
| Naturalist Jennie Rambo leads tours focusing on the birds and plants of the Preserve | |||||
| Saturday, February 4, 2011 | Tour of the Preserve | 10:00 AM | Preserve Parking Lot | $5 | Open to the public, groups over 8 require prior notice to 480-797-2019 |
| Naturalist Jennie Rambo leads tours focusing on the birds and plants of the Preserve | |||||
| Friday, February 10, 2012 | Skywatch | 7:30 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Sunday, February 12, 2011 | Big Sit Fundraiser | 7:30 am | Preserve Parking Lot | Fundraiser | Prior registration required through kathe.coot@cox.net |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Wednesday, February 15, 2011 | Dino Dig | 4-5 pm | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Ages 5 and up, use code 65269 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam this area | |||||
| Saturday, February 18, 2012 | Audubon Family Bird Walks | beginning at 8 am thru noon | Riparian Preserve | Free | Open to the public, groups over 8 require prior notice to marisaff@cox.net |
| Walks depart as groups gather at the Dragonfly Ramada | |||||
| Saturday, February 25, 2011 | Tour of the Preserve | 10:00 AM | Preserve Parking Lot | $5 | Open to the public, groups over 8 require prior notice to 480-797-2019 |
| Naturalist Jennie Rambo leads tours focusing on the birds and plants of the Preserve | |||||
| Saturday, March 3, 2012 | 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, March 3, 2011 | Tour of the Preserve | 10:00 AM | Preserve Parking Lot | $5 | Open to the public, groups over 8 require prior notice to 480-797-2019 |
| Naturalist Jennie Rambo leads tours focusing on the birds and plants of the Preserve | |||||
| Wednesday, March 7, 2011 | Dino Dig | 4-5 pm | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Ages 5 and up, use code 65270 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam this area | |||||
| Friday, March 09, 2012 | 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, March 17, 2012 | Audubon Family Bird Walks | beginning at 8 am thru noon | Riparian Preserve | Free | Open to the public, groups over 8 require prior notice to marisaff@cox.net |
| Walks depart as groups gather at the Dragonfly Ramada | |||||
| Saturday, March 24, 2012 | Feathered Friends Festival | 9 am - 2 pm | Riparian Preserve | $2 donation requested | Open to the public |
| Enjoy our annual signature event boasting over 40 booths of wildlife, games and crafts! | |||||
| Wednesday, April 4, 2011 | Dino Dig | 4-5 pm | Riparian Preserve | $5 | Ages 5 and up, use code 65271 to register at gilbertrecreation.com |
| Unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam this area | |||||
| Friday, April 13, 2012 | Skywatch | 7:30 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| April 15, 2012 | Bird Walk | 6:30 am |
Preserve Parking Lot | $5 | Prior registration required through kathe.coot@cox.net |
| Led by our experienced birder Kathe Anderson | |||||
| Saturday, May 5, 2012 | 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, May 11, 2012 | Skywatch | 7:30 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Friday, June 08, 2012 | Skywatch | 7:30 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Friday, July 13, 2012 | Skywatch | 7:30 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||
| Friday, August 10, 2012 | Skywatch | 7:30 PM | Library classroom | $3 donation requested | Suitable for ages 10 and up |
| Lecture series on Astronomy concepts and recent discoveries Topic: | |||||