When: Saturday, May 9th, 8:00 am - noon(ish)
What: Field trip to Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Nature Conservancy Preserve and Paton Center for Hummingbirds
Where: We will meet at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Preserve's Visitor Center located at 150 Blue Haven Road, Patagonia, AZ. If you plug this link into Google maps it'll take you right to the preserve visitor center. https://maps.app.goo.gl/iNrR13fVXdPOJUhS9. There is a parking lot and restrooms at the meeting point.
Details: Aaron Mrotek, TNC's Preserve Manager, will lead us on a nature walk while we learn about the Preserve's natural and human history, habitat restoration, and other projects they are doing to improve
stream and fish health. Aaron will also tell us about possible volunteer opportunities. (The Preserve is an official partner with the Arizona Master Naturalists.) The walk is approximately a 2-mile loop over relatively flat ground, under a shady riparian canopy.
After the walk (which will take about 2 or 2-1/2 hours), we'll drive a short distance (5min) to the Paton Center for Hummingbirds (477 Pennsylvania Ave, Patagonia). This lovely preserve run by Tucson Bird Alliance is filled with bird feeders, flowering plants, and benches where we can relax and watch birds in leisure. Master Naturalists Joelle and Clyde (Cohort 1) will be the leads for this portion.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE: After we've worked up an appetite (and a craving for caffeine), those interested will convene at the Gathering Grounds for lunch (319 McKeown Ave.). This popular Patagonia coffee shop features sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh baked goods and delicious organic coffees. Vegan and gluten-free options available.
RSVP: Joelle Buffa clyde_joelle@verizon.net
Not essential, but it would be nice if I can tell our field trip leader Aaron Mrotek how many people to expect.
Joelle Buffa
510-456-6129
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