MELLOW - Gilbert Riparian Preserve

***NOTE - Meet-up time is 6.30am for a 6.45am departure***

This is a 3 mile walk with several bird watching stops. Lots of water fowl, birds, flowers and shaded areas.
This will be more of a walk than a hike. Bring your binoculars and enjoy a walk through the Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch.

At 7:30 we will meet with Sue Black (a volunteer from the Desert Rivers Audubon Organization). She will take us on a one hour informational tour to show us and talk to us about the birds that we encounter in the park. After that we will continue together on our own for a walk through the rest of the park.

The walk will be about 3 miles with no elevation change. Smooth pathways throughout. No poles needed. Bring water, binoculars (optional) and comfortable walking shoes or boots.

Driver's fee: $3
Hike Leaders: Don Lewis (303-888-7990)

If using a GPS device enter "Southeast Regional Library" for driving directions

Driving directions: Right on Riggs Rd. Go 1/2 mile to Alma School and turn left.
Follow Alma School 4.8 miles.
Turn right onto Loop 202 East and go 6.4 miles to South San Tan Village Parkway. Exit #41
Turn left onto San Tan Village Parkway and go 4.8 miles. Turn right into the parking lot.
Note: San Tan Village Parkway will be called Greenfield when you cross E Knox Rd.
We will meet in the corner of the parking lot by the walkway that goes from the Southeast Regional Library parking lot to the preserve.

Driving distance 18 miles. Drivers fee $4.
775 N. Greenfield Rd. Gilbert 85234

(Optional Breakfast/Lunch at Henhouse Cafe 1. - 3244 E. Guadalupe Rd. Suite 110 Gilbert.)