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Sweetwater Wetlands

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5-2 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands.

This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 12 participants per group.

Leaders: Kirsten Howe (khowe@tucsonaudubon.org) and Robert Mesta (robertmesta@cox.net)

 

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Date

2022-09-28
Expired!

Time

6:30 am - 9:00 am

Trip Features

All Levels,
Bathrooms,
Benches onsite,
Easy,
In-Town,
Shade Available
Sweetwater Wetlands

Location

Sweetwater Wetlands
2511 W Sweetwater Dr, Tucson, AZ 85705

Leader

Kirsten Howe
Phone
520 209-1808
Email
khowe@tucsonaudubon.org

Tucson Audubon Community Engagement Coordinator

Other Organizers

Robert Mesta
Email
robertmesta@cox.net

Volunteer Field Trip Leader