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Sunday, December 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Upper Verde River Wildlife Area Guided Field Tour.  After eagle spotting at Del Rio Springs, we'll visit the headwaters of the Verde at Sullivan Dam and learn about the new Verde Headwaters State Park. Then, we’ll hike down a trail to the Verde River and have lunch in the shady riparian forest and tell stories about the river. After lunch, we’ll explore down river to find beaver dams, wildlife and really pretty scenery.  Bring your camera. We’ll learn about the natural history of and the conservation issues surrounding the Verde River, which is particularly threatened by groundwater pumping that will eventually transform the upper Verde into a dry wash, destroying the riparian habitat of 16 threatened and endangered species. You may ask for photos of the area.  Pre-reservation required, 12-hiker limit. Contact Gary Beverly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (email preferred) or call 928-308-1003 for where to meet and other details. Pre-register HERE: