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Audubon Arizona | September 2017

Anna's Hummingbird. Photo: Lowell Whitaker. Jay's Bird Barn supports September's Birds n' Beer.

The Small Wonders of Hummingbirds, Sept. 21

Join us Thurs., Sept. 21, 5:30 p.m. at Birds n’ Beer, a monthly educational happy hour (ages 21+) featuring hot topics in conservation and craft beer from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. This month features internationally acclaimed author Sheri L. Williamson, author of A Field Guide to Hummingbirds, as she shares 25+ years of experience documenting the natural history of hummingbirds. Guests will also have the opportunity to buy plants for hummingbirds! Jay’s Bird Barn—a great resource for backyard nature products—sponsors this month’s Birds n’ Beer.

In addition to learning from a legendary ornithologist and checking out Jay’s products, Audubon will sell original bird art by the late local artist Wayne Lundgren. His stunning, one-of-a-kind bird paintings will be raffled, with all proceeds benefiting Audubon Arizona. It’s not an event to be missed.

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Students on a field trip at the Audubon Center.

Photo: Chantal Duquette.

Field trip season is here!

Teachers, remember to book your trips now.

We are offering our Downtown Owl Outreach Program for 4^th—6^th graders free of charge this fall while we pilot the program. Schools are invited to sign up and have an Audubon Naturalist come to your class with a 40-minute interactive presentation about Burrowing Owls. In the spring semester, this program will be offered for $100 per class.

Interested schools can reach out to Cathy Wise to sign up for the Downtown Owl program or a field trip.

Burrowing Owl. Photo: Jenohn Wrieden

Audubon Updates

We’re building a greenhouse! Can you help?

We need to hire a licensed contractor to build a small greenhouse that the community (you!) funded. If you or anyone you know may be interested, contact Cathy Wise or call (602) 468-6470, ext. 109.

Interested in Audubon Arizona’s conservation initiatives?

We work hard on initiatives that affect the entire state and beyond. Our pressing issues include Important Bird Areas, Plants for Birds, the Western Rivers Action Network, and Climate Change.

Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Conservation Workday

Conservation Workdays begin on September 16 with a River Clean-up from 8 a.m. to noon. RSVP with Cathy.

Other Events:

Saturdays: Morning Bird Walks at 8 a.m. with Joe Willy

September 21: Birds n’ Beer: The Small Wonders of Hummingbirds

October 8: Music Takes Flight!
Enjoy bird-inspired classics played by violist Thula Ngwenyama, Phoenix Chamber Music Society (PCMS) Composer-in-Residence; and harpist Stephen Hartman.

View all our upcoming events

Enchanted Trail / Sendero Encantado

Audubon Arizona’s annual free, family-friendly event for all ages runs October 20 and 21, 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. The “nature by night” fall festival teaches children and adults about nature, science, and Arizona's nocturnal wildlife.

If you are interested in supporting this event, please contact Morgan Moore or call (602) 468-6470, ext. 103. Sponsors:

Learn more about Enchanted Trail (Sendero Encantado)

Volunteer Opportunity: Enchanted Trail

This is one of the biggest events of the year and could not be accomplished without the help of volunteers.

We need volunteers both for event preparation and for day-of-event support. Duties include but aren’t limited to managing inventories, painting and decorating, facilitating with parking and check-in, manning activity stations, and much more. Not only will you help make this an unforgettable experience to 2,000+ children and families, you’ll have fun doing it too!

Email Alysse Lerager if you are interested in signing up.

Volunteer Opportunitites

Visitor Experience: any time Tuesday–Friday between 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Kindergarten–6th Grade Field Trip Assistant: Tuesday–Thursday 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
River Pathways Field Trip Leader: 10/3, 10/26, 10/27, 10/30, 10/31, 11/9 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Finance and Operations Assistant: any time Tuesday–Friday between 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fundraising and Development Assistant: any time Tuesday–Friday between 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Brush Clearing at Gilbert Riparian and Veterans Oasis Parks: September 30 7 a.m.–11 a.m.
Apply to become an Audubon Arizona Volunteer

Volunteer of the Month: Amanda McCoy

Amanda McCoy joined our team in 2014. Since then, she has been a familiar face at Birds n’ Beer. With her outgoing and bubbly nature, she is connects with Birds n’ Beer attendees and keeps them engaged and feeling at home with Audubon Arizona. Her passion shines through when talking to others about Audubon Arizona and its initiatives. Last month, she helped Birds n’ Beer attendees take action in protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by signing postcards sent to Arizona legislators. Audubon Arizona would not be the same without Amanda, and we are incredibly thankful for everything she has dedicated to our community!

To sign up for a volunteer position or RSVP for an orientation, contact Alysse Lerager, Volunteer Coordinator, at alerager@audubon.org or (602) 468-6470, ext. 110.

Audubon Arizona
3131 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040 USA
(602) 468-6470 az.audubon.org

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