Local Events

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 Also, check out our podcast for up to date happenings with birds, birding and bird feeding in the southwest region of the United States.  The Feathered Desert.  thefeathereddesert.podbean.com.

Events for WBU Mesa in September:

Saturday, September 13th, 2025 @ 10am Presentation by the Southwest Monarch Project.  Learn about these amazing butterflies, and the plants needed to ensure their success. RSVP 480-507-2473. Limited seating

Saturday, September 20th , 2025, Our local Artist, Gilead, Will be in studio 10 am-3 pm.  Enjoy learning watercolor painting, tips and more.  Supplies provided.

Saturday, September 27th, 2025, Presentation by Certified Maricopa Master Naturalists on Native Plants for our yards.  10 am-11 am.  RSVP 480-507-2473 Limited seating

Saturday, September 27th, 2025,, LIBERTY WILDLIFE will be in our store from11 am-3 pm .Meet their amazing education Raptors and the volunteers that work with them.

Saturday, September 28th, 2025, Presentation about Grassland Birds 10Dee Dee30 am-1130 am..

Saturday, September 28th, 2025, Origami with Kevin.  Learn to make various birds through origami.  Supplies are provided.

Big Red and the WBU Chick-a-dee DeeDee Will be here together from 2 pm-3 pm.

Keep an eye on your email for other exciting opportunities for fun.