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Audubon Arizona | October 2017

Enchanted Trail/Sendero Encantado

Enchanted Trail, Oct. 20—21

Join us for a night of family fun at our annual bilingual festival, Enchanted Trail (Sendero Encantado). The “nature by night” fall festival teaches children and adults about nature, science, and Arizona's nocturnal wildlife through a scavenger hunt and several other fun activities. This free event runs 5:30–8 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21 at the Rio Salado Audubon Center.

Enchanted Trail is looking for support. If you would like to help keep this event free, contact Morgan Moore or call 602-468-6470, ext. 103.
Contact Alysse Lerager or call 602-468-6470, ext. 110 if you are interested in volunteering – dual language English/Spanish speakers are needed.
Read more about Enchanted Trail

This month's Birds n' Beer is sponsored by Sprouts. Bird: Lucy's Warbler. Photo: Jeremy Hayes

Birds n’ Beer: Flutes of a Feather, Oct. 19

Join us Thurs., Oct. 19 at Birds ‘n Beer, a free monthly educational happy hour (21+) at the Rio Salado Audubon Center with craft beer from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. This month's topic is Flutes of a Feather — Bird-inspired Music Through the Ages, presented by the Arizona Flute Society. This performance will feature the world premiere of a new composition showcasing the sounds of four Arizona birds, created by musician and composer Steven Mitton.

Doors open at 5:30, and the performance begins at 6:30. All beverages, including the craft beer, will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting Audubon Arizona. Light snacks will be complimentary. Special thanks to Sprouts Farmers Market, this month's sponsor. RSVP for Birds n’ Beer on Facebook

New Bird Watching Fund Honoring Jimmie Hal Burch

Want more people involved in doing what you love: watching birds? Now is your chance. A new fund has been created to give more people access to guided bird walks and educational birding programs, and your contribution supports this movement while honoring the late Jimmie Hal Burch. Learn more about the Jimmie Hal Burch Memorial Fund and his legacy

Western Rivers Brewers' Council.

Western Rivers Action Network

Western Rivers Action Network (WRAN) is Audubon's multi-state grassroots effort to protect rivers. Western rivers, like the Colorado River and its tributaries, provide water for tens of millions of people, including 22 Native American tribes and Denver, Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Tucson.

Individuals aren’t the only ones joining WRAN, but organizations too–even breweries! Our Western Rivers Brewers’ Council is a coalition of conservation-minded breweries that support WRAN's mission to protect rivers across the Colorado River Basin. Join the next webinar to discover how craft breweries are working to protect our rivers and make the most of Arizona’s water resources.

Read the latest WRAN Newsletter

REI Recreational Perimeter Loop Trail

Thanks to REI, the Rio Salado Audubon Center’s perimeter trail is now ADA-compliant and walker- and wheelchair-friendly! People from all walks of life are encouraged to visit, stroll, and bird-watch on the trail along the perimeter of the pollinator garden.

You’ve Taken Your Vitamin C – What About Your RMD?!

If you're 70 1/2 or older, you're required to take minimum distributions (RMDs) from your Traditional Individual Retirement Account each year. The deadline is Dec. 31, 2017 for most people. Those turning 70 1/2 in 2017 have until April 1, 2018. Talk to your financial advisor soon to determine an RMD strategy that's right for you—and please consider Audubon Arizona when you do! We can help donors navigate RMDs – contact Development Director George Martinez at gamartinez@audubon.org or 623-377-3597.

Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Rio Salado Audubon Center Events

October 8: Music Takes Flight!
Enjoy bird-inspired classics played by violist Thula Ngwenyama, Phoenix Chamber Music Society Composer-in-Residence; and harpist Stephen Hartman. $10 admission at the door.

October 11: WRAN Webinar: Keeping Beer (and Rivers) Flowing–how craft breweries are taking action for Arizona’s rivers.

October 19: Birds n’ Beer: Flutes of a Feather: Bird-Inspired Music Through the Ages

October 20–21: Enchanted Trail/Sendero Encatado

October 21: Conservation Workday at the Monarch Garden. RSVP with Cathy.

October 25: WRAN Webinar: Where the Water Goes–restoration on the Colorado River Delta
View all our upcoming events

Volunteer Opportunities

Enchanted Trail: 10/20 12–4 p.m. and 4:30–8:30 p.m., 10/21 4:30–8:30 p.m. and 8–10 p.m.
Enchanted Trail Clean Up: 10/23 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Finance and Operations: Any time Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fundraising and Development: Any time Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Visitor Experience: Any time Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
K–12 Field Trip Assistant: Contact Alysse for field trip schedule

Want to find out more about volunteering?
Attend our orientation on Sat., Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. to get an in-depth look into Audubon Arizona, the Rio Salado Center, and the rewarding volunteer opportunities we offer!
Apply to become an Audubon Arizona Volunteer

With the exception of the webinars, the following listed events are located at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center in Phoenix.

Partner and Chapter events

October 14: Potluck and Presentation at the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch, featuring a presentation of East Africa’s wildlife in the 1960’s. RSVP is required. Email Suzanne Wilcox for map directions to the Research Ranch.

October 13–15: Birding/Wildlife Event and Camporee at AZ Zipline Adventures, 35406 S. Mt. Lemmon Highway, Oracle 85623

October 28: Mesquite Pancake Breakfast with Trees Matter, at The Space Between Park, 517 N. 1^st St. Phoenix 85004

November 3: Tour de Bird – presented by Desert Rivers Audubon Society, this self-guided tour includes public and private gardens where bird lovers will share their habitats with nature lovers who want to learn how to attract birds. Tickets available at desertriversaudubon.org, 480-227-8332, or at Wild Birds Unlimited, 2136 E. Baseline Rd. #2, Mesa 85204.

The following events are located throughout the state, and are hosted by branches of Audubon Arizona, Audubon Chapters, and partnering organizations.

Volunteer of the Month: Robin Tribble

Robin is an Audubon education program rock star! Robin has dedicated her time to volunteering with our summer camp and field trips while pursuing her master’s degree at ASU. She is a natural when it comes to engaging with children and creating interest and excitement when learning about nature and science. Robin has proved herself as a leader at Audubon Arizona and we are so thankful to have her on our team!

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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