Upcoming Events

Science Café: Keeping Our Desert Streams Flowing

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Grant Loomis, hydrologist for Tonto National Forest will discuss the importance of our forests’ watersheds and what the Tonto National Forest, U.S. Forest Service does to protect our watersheds and desert streams.

Free

Arizona’s Most Burning Question: The Future of our Forests and Water

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Arizona and the other western states are facing what perhaps is their greatest challenge, the condition of our forested watersheds. Changing climate, extended drought, forest fires and increasing human population are testing the resiliency of our forests and watersheds.   Rebecca Davidson of the National Forests Foundation will talk about why our national forests are […]

Free

Sustainable Gilbert Series- Sustainable and Clean Energy

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Bret Fanshaw, Director of Environments Arizona's Go Solar Campaign will present information on the economic and environmental benefits of solar power generation.

Free

Sustainable Gilbert Series- Water Sentinels Citizen Science Water Monitoring

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Jennifer Martin, Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club Water Sentinel Coordinator will discuss how citizen science contributes to preserving riparian habitat and clean water for wildlife and people.

Free

Sustainable Gilbert Series-Water Ways

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Paul Hirt, Arizona State University professor in the School of Sustainability and Smithsonian/ Arizona Humanities Scholar will discuss the historical and cultural significance of water in Arizona. How has water shaped our history and tradition? How does it impact our daily life? How will the relationship between people and water evolve in the future?

Free

Sustainable Gilbert Series-Canal Scapes, SRP Multi-Use Canal Development

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Jim Duncan, coordinator of Salt River Project's Multi-Use Canal Development program, will share what SRP and their municipal partners are doing to make valley canals beautiful and useful for residents […]

Free

Science Cafe: Rare, Guided Tour of the Riparian Preserve

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

World Wetland Day Celebration: Join us for a rare opportunity to experience the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert with a guided tour! Gilbert park naturalist, Jenny Rambo, and HD SOUTH's Thom Hulen will share their knowledge of the local wetland area. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your binoculars for this unique, up […]

Free

Science Cafe: Mosquitoes: Our Pesky little Pests with Global Impacts

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

As our weather changes, mosquitoes are expanding their range and their life cycles taking advantage of favorable climate conditions. Learn what is bring done, and what can be done, to create a comfortable environment while coexisting with these pests.   Registration is requested.

Free

Science Workshop: Modern Model Rocketry

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Participants will learn the basics of model rocketry through this hands-on workshop. For ages 6- adult, those 10 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. This workshop has […]

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