Bird Walk

Birders of all levels are invited to participate in upcoming bird walks sponsored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. A walk is scheduled for May 24 and departs from the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista at 7:00 am. There is no charge for the walks, however, donations are accepted to support docent programs. For more information call 459-2555.

San Pedro River Walks

Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River on an interpretive walk along the river May 24 and 31. The walks depart from the San Pedro House near Sierra Vista at 8:00am.

The San Pedro River features some of the richest wildlife habitat in the United States.  Here you’ll find 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds.  It is the last free flowing river in the Southwest and has been designated one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy. 

There is no charge for the walks, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water and use sun protection.  For more information call (520) 459-2555.

Bird Walk

Birders of all levels are invited to participate in upcoming bird walks sponsored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. A walk is scheduled for May 14 and departs from the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista at 7:00 am. There is no charge for the walks, however, donations are accepted to support docent programs. For more information call 459-2555.

Hike to Lewis Springs

Walk from San Pedro House to Lewis Springs and return, with docents from the Friends of the San Pedro.You will see a beaver dam or two and lots of birds.  This is one of the least visited sections of the river, so be prepared to bushwack and get your feet wet.

Meet at the San Pedro House, 9800 Hwy 90, near Sierra Vista at 7am.  This 8 mile hike is rated strenuous. There is a $5 fee per hiker and proceeds benefit educational programs of the Friends of the San Pedro.  For more information call 520.459.2555.

Birding Walks

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the waste water treatment plant, is open for bird walks each Sunday morning. The walks take about 2 hours and are led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS) and the Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR).

The next walks begin at 7 a.m. May 18 and May 25 and depart from the viewing platform inside the EOP. The entrance is located on SR 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. All tours are FREE, although SABO, HAS and FSPR all accept donations.

The walks are limited to 20 people and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Special walks for large groups and walks on days other than Sunday can be arranged. Contact Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) at (520) 432-1388 for more information.