Name: NAAS Program Series | Flagstaff - Taking Flight: NAAS Panel on Career Pathways
Start: 2025-09-30T00:30:00.000Z
Location: NAU School of Forestry Building

***Birding the Unexpected: Kachina Wetlands in September***
Saturday September 20th
7:30 to 9:30 am

September is the peak of bird migration, with the potential for over 600,000 birds to pass over Coconino County in a single night. This is your opportunity to see high numbers of species and perhaps discover something unexpected. Join Harry Jones, one of the county's highly skilled birders, in this two-hour walk sponsored by Northern Arizona Audubon Society.

**Meeting point:** Meet at the entrance to Kachina Wetlands at 7:30 am.

**What to bring:** Please bring binoculars if you have them, along with water, a hat, and sunscreen. The walk will be over flat terrain on level dirt and is wheelchair accessible.

**Directions:** From Flagstaff, take I-17 south to the Kachina Village exit. Immediately turn right onto Tovar Trail and follow it for a mile to the end. Then, turn right into an unpaved parking area.

**Any questions,** contact Harry Jones at [hjones@birdpop.org](mailto:hjones@birdpop.org).

This bird walk is led by the **Northern Arizona Audubon Society**. We’re a nonprofit protecting birds and habitats across Northern Arizona. If you enjoy these events, please support us by becoming a member, donating, or joining our newsletter.[ ](https://northernarizonaaudubon.org/?utm_campaign=group_description&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetup)**[Learn more](https://northernarizonaaudubon.org/?utm_campaign=event_description&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetup)**

Birding Flagstaff, Sedona and the Verde Valley

Caroline 

Gracie Rechkemmer

Maddi Leraaen

Kate Preudhomme

Melissa

Wave Rayne

Robyn Samuelson

Joan Dewey

Tamara

Abbie Brozich

Liz Brauer

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Randy Hemion

Judith Andrea Manriquez

Birding the Unexpected: Kachina Wetlands in September

Kachina wetlands preserve

**Ducks, Black Hawks & More at Bubbling Ponds**
Wednesday September 24, 2025
8am to 10:30am

Join us for a relaxed morning walk along a one-mile level trail at Bubbling Ponds, one of the Verde Valley’s birding gems. Expect to see ducks, phoebes, sparrows, kingfishers, and maybe even the **Common Black Hawk**. This hotspot often surprises us with rarities—so keep your eyes and ears open!

**Meeting point:** Bubbling Ponds parking lot.

**What to bring:** Be sure to bring sunscreen, walking shoes, a hat, binoculars, and water.

**About the location:** Restrooms available onsite

**Any questions:** Janie Ward-Langley [footballmom27@gmail.com](footballmom27@gmail.com)

This bird walk is led by the **Northern Arizona Audubon Society**. We’re a nonprofit protecting birds and habitats across Northern Arizona. If you enjoy these events, please support us by becoming a member, donating, or joining our newsletter. [Learn more](https://northernarizonaaudubon.org/?utm_campaign=group_description&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetup)

Francine Porter

Ducks, Black Hawks & More at Bubbling Ponds

Bubbling Ponds

**Butterfly Walk at Kachina Wetlands**
Wednesday September 24, 2025
9:30am to 11:30am

Our partner, **BENA (Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona)**, is hosting a special butterfly walk at the **Kachina Wetlands**, a Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS) sanctuary site.

Join naturalist Becky Hardy as she introduces some of Northern Arizona’s higher elevation butterfly species. We’ll walk about 1.5 miles on mostly flat trails, looking for blooming flowers and butterflies. Along the way, Becky will share fun facts about these incredible pollinators — and you may even spot a bird or two in this rich habitat!

**Meeting point:** Meet in dirt parking lot.

**What to bring:** Hydration, closed-toed sturdy shoes, binoculars, hat, sunscreen, snacks, and a camera if you’d like.

This event is free and open to everyone. More information visit [butterflyenthusiastsofnaz.org](https://www.butterflyenthusiastsofnaz.org/event-details-registration/butterfly)

Dora Thayer

John

Alisa S.

Kai Stewart

Butterfly Walk at Kachina Wetlands

**Bird Walk at Sugarloaf Mountain**
Thursday September 29, 2025
8am to 10:30am

Spend the morning exploring the Verde River corridor on this easy, mostly flat one-mile trail. We’ll be looking for **owls, Common Black Hawks, and fall migrants** moving through the area.

**Meeting point:** Jail Trail parking lot.

**What to bring:** Be sure to bring sunscreen, sturdy walking shoes, a hat, binoculars, and water.

**About the location:** Trail is easy and mostly flat approximately one mile.

**Any questions:** Janie Ward-Langley [footballmom27@gmail.com](mailto:footballmom27@gmail.com)

This bird walk is led by the **Northern Arizona Audubon Society**. We’re a nonprofit protecting birds and habitats across Northern Arizona. If you enjoy these events, please support us by becoming a member, donating, or joining our newsletter. [Learn more](https://northernarizonaaudubon.org/?utm_campaign=group_description&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetup)

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Morning Bird Walk at Jail Trail

The Jail Trail

Join Northern Arizona Audubon Society and The Wildlife Society (NAU) for a special evening exploring career journeys in ornithology, bird science, and conservation. This panel brings together professors, field ecologists, students, and birding professionals to share their experiences, challenges, and advice for anyone curious about careers connected to birds.

The panel is part of our monthly program series for members of NAAS and anyone who is interested. All are welcome to join.

**When:** Monday\, September 29\, 2025 \| 5:30–7:30 PM $doors open 5:00$
**Where**: Yeon-Su Kim Auditorium, Room 017, NAU Forestry Building, Flagstaff, AZ
**Address:** 1900 S Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86011

**Parking Information:** It suggested that you pay the $4 for parking ahead of time using the Park Mobile link.
[https://legacy.nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/140/Guest-Parking-at-School-of-Forestry.pdf](https://legacy.nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/140/Guest-Parking-at-School-of-Forestry.pdf)

**Panelists:**

* Dr. Jeffrey Foster (Professor, Department of Biological Sciences)
* Dr. Heidi Kloeppell (Assistant Teaching Professor, NAU & TWS advisor)
* Dr. Harrison Jones (Southwestern Avian Ecologist, Institute for Bird Populations)
* Abbie Brozich (NAU Student, NAAS Secretary, AZGFD Intern)
* John Wilson (NAU Graduate, Field Tech, Professional Bird Guide)

Moderated by Matt Anderson, host of NAAS’s podcast, Northern Wings – Connecting Birds and People of Northern Arizona.

This event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re a student, educator, or community member, come be inspired by the many ways passion for birds can grow into a career.

Tyler Doyle

Kay Hawklee

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