The Riparian Preserve

BIRDING WITH YOUR

STUDENTS!SE Corner of Guadalupe & Greenfield Roads in Gilbert, AZ

One bird you will get to see at The Riparian Preserve! Can you name it?

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Ecology Explorers Point Count Ecology Explorers Point Count Sites for The Riparian PreserveSites for The Riparian Preserve

Teacher’s Notes for Count Sites

Guadalupe Rd

GRP1: Ethno-Botanical GardenMidpoint is directly in the center of the cross paths (see ). The picture below is a view of the Northeast area near the Butterfly Breeze Way.

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GRP2: Water Ranch LakeThis site is located Southeast side of the Water Ranch Lake. It is directly west of the Pump House. The midpoint is at the lamp post located 1 meter from the”Help protect habitat and wildlife sign.” (see ). The picture below is a view of the “Floating Boardwalk.”

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GRP3: Gazebo Outlook (Preserve Outlook)Midpoint is directly east of the eastern most pole of the gazebo (see ), in between the two visitor signs.

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Useful Information for TeachersBecome part of the bigger picture! By getting yourStudents involved and collecting “real life” data, you canparticipate in the world wide effort (CAPLTER) forsustainability.

Ecology Explorers Bird Survey Protocol page:http://caplter.asu.edu/explorers/protocol/birds/protocol.htm

Ecology Explorers data center page: http://caplter.asu.edu/eedata/index.jsp – Username: grpfield– Teacher: Ms. GRP

• There are three sites labeled on the map. • Directions to find the midpoint are included. • You need to contact The Riparian Preserve

(http://www.riparianinstitute.org/general.htmlfor) tour guides, schedule information and pricing.