Arizona has a substantial migratory bird population. Some of the birds even decide to stay all year. I live only about 10 minutes from the Riparian Institute, Water Ranch and so we can be occasional visitors. The bird list for the Water Ranch has over 200 species. There are eight large ponds with a network of trails. Although, the Water Ranch is located right in the middle of a huge city, it has a very out-in-the-country feeling.
The Water Ranch is a 110 acre preserve located in Gilbert, Arizona. Activities at the Water Ranch include Bird Walks, Audubon Family Walks, Naturalist Led Walks, Docent Guided Walks and a Garden Tour.
The Water Ranch also has the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory telescope which is open for public viewings every Friday and Saturday evening from nightfall until 9 pm. No registration required but a $3 donation is suggested. Special viewing times for groups can be arranged with prior notice, at $5 per person. The observatory houses a 16-inch diameter Meade, modified Richey-Cretien scope, guided by a Paramount ME computer controlled German equatorial mount slaved to The Sky professional computer program.
The Water Ranch is a 110 acre preserve located in Gilbert, Arizona. Activities at the Water Ranch include Bird Walks, Audubon Family Walks, Naturalist Led Walks, Docent Guided Walks and a Garden Tour.
The Water Ranch also has the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory telescope which is open for public viewings every Friday and Saturday evening from nightfall until 9 pm. No registration required but a $3 donation is suggested. Special viewing times for groups can be arranged with prior notice, at $5 per person. The observatory houses a 16-inch diameter Meade, modified Richey-Cretien scope, guided by a Paramount ME computer controlled German equatorial mount slaved to The Sky professional computer program.
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