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Experience a very special stretch of streamside habitat being protected and restored at The Nature Conservancy's Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenburg. The Hassayampa River flows nearly 100 miles through the desert–but nearly the entire length runs underground–except at this site, where the water flows crystal clear above ground year-round, creating spectacular habitat for a myriad of plant and animal species, including over 280 species of birds throughout the year. This trip will feature wonderful interpretation on the bird life we encounter, important plant life, as well as riparian ecology and the chance to learn about one of the rarest forest types in North America found at this site, a cottonwood-willow forest. Participants will also experience a true mesquite bosque, as well as an oasis in the desert, Palm Lake. This easy walking tour is one and a half miles long on sandy, level trails, and concludes with a delicious picnic lunch near the preserve's historic visitor center, built in the 1860s. Lunch, bottled water, informational handouts, bird lists, and snacks are provided. Limit 20.
