Enjoy the last bit of spring with an interpretive nature walk from 8:30 until 10 a.m., Saturday, April 28 at the Nature Conservancy ’s Hassayampa River Preserve.
An experienced docent will lead an easy walk along the streamside trails to discover and observe the wildlife, plants and birds and explain the importance of this riparian habitat.
After the walk participants can enjoy hands-on and interpretive displays housed in the 1860s-era Frederick Brill ranch headquarters and relax in the newly renovated demonstration garden.
Participants are encouraged to wear close-toed shoes and hats and bring water.
Space is limited and reservations are required. Call (928) 684-2772 or email: bmccollum@tnc.org to make reservations or for more information. Also, visit our website: www.nature.org/hassayampa.
The preserve is open to the general public 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission fees are $5 per person, $3 for Conservancy members. Kids under 12 and Friends of the Hassayampa members are free.
The 730-acre Hassayampa River Preserve is located on Highway 60 three miles southeast of Wickenburg at milepost 114. It was created in 1987 to protect a rare desert cottonwood/willow streamside habitat that attracts more than 280 species of birds annually and supports diverse plant and animal communities.
