The Riparian Preserve Gilbert Arizona

The Riparian Preserve Gilbert Arizona

The 110-acre Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert Arizona, provides a great opportunity for bird watching.  Close to 200 varieties have been sighted and people come from different states and countries to see the beautiful and sometimes rare birds.

Resting Among the Thorns -- The Riparian Preserve, Gilbert Arizona (By Sarrobi)

The Riparian Preserve is located at 2757 E. Guadalupe Road, in Gilbert Arizona (east of Greenfield Road) and next to the Southeast Regional Library.

Riparian Preserve Contact Information:

Website: http://www.riparianinstitute.org/default.cfm

Mailing Address:
The Riparian Institute
50 E Civic Center Dr
Gilbert, Arizona 85296

Scott Anderson, Director
sanderson@riparianinstitute.org
480-503-6744

Bird In Flight -- Riparian Preserve, Gilbert Arizona (by Martin Ely)

Things to Do at the Riparian Preserve Gilbert AZ:

In addition to the many bird walks and the garden tour, there is also an observatory at the Riparian Preserve, which provides star gazing on Friday and Saturday nights.   For details on the various activities, check out the Public Programs page on the Riparian Institute's website: http://www.riparianinstitute.org/public.cfm

The Riparian Preserve is one of the hidden gems in the Phoenix Metro Area -- I hope you will plan a visit!

Photos used via a Creative Commons license on Flickr.com (Resting Bird through the courtesy of Sarrobi; Bird in Flight through the courtesy of Martin Ely), July 30th, 2011.

© 2011 Eric S. Crane. All Rights Reserved.

The Riparian Preserve Gilbert Arizona