Desert Discovery offers a guided introduction to the Sonoran Desert, led by experienced, knowledgeable volunteers. Designed for curious minds and easy exploration, these short hikes, with frequent stops in our Preserve and FH Desert Botanical Garden, reveal the many facets of this unique desert. Programs also explore the desert through photography and local art, offering a creative lens on this remarkable environment.
Want to start birding but don't know where to begin? This introductory class will give you the foundation you need! You'll discover the five keys to bird identification: size, shape, behavior, habitat and sound. Plus, you'll learn how to use essential tools like binoculars and birding apps. The class culminates in a practical field session where you'll put your new skills to use!
Wear a hat and bring water. Bring binoculars if you have them. There will be extras to share.
Lisa Miller is a SCFH Steward volunteer, Naturalist, and a Legacy Steward with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. She is also a volunteer with the Dark Sky Discovery Center. Pete Herstein is a 30 year avid birder. He is also a Naturalist for the Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills and the Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden where he leads birding hikes both in the Garden, at Fountain Park and other interesting birding locations around the area.
The group will meet at the Red Yucca Ramada at Fountain Park.
Click here to register for this free event. https://www.scfh.org/programs.