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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 almost 100 miles through the desert, but nearly the entire length runs underground. However, at this site the water flows crystal clear above ground year-round, creating spectacular habitat for a myriad of plant and animal species. This trip will feature interpretation of the plants and animals we encounter, as well as the relationships occurring in this special habitat. Participants will learn about one of the rarest forest types in North America, the cottonwood-willow forest, found at this site. Also on the walk are a true mesquite bosque and Palm Lake, a rare oasis in the desert. 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.
