Directions to the Preserve:
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November 1 Group Walk and Roll
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There are accessible and flat trails around tree-lined ponds at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. Bring your own wheelchair and your family and friends to roll together with others who enjoy nature. Don't forget your sunscreen, a snack, and plenty of water. The Preserve does not allow pets. The park closes at 2:00 p.m., and the parking lot will be locked. RTC Paratransit goes to the preserve at 350 E. Galleria Drive, Henderson, NV. Arrange your return pickup at 1:30 p.m. Text Lynn at 702-592-1671 if you can join us. There are approximately four miles of trails:
The mostly flat trails provide a great adaptive hiking experience by themselves; but if you are also interested in birds, you may wish to bring binoculars and/or bird identification books. An Audubon society guide will be out on the trails. The preserve hosts over 90 varieties of birds, depending on which ones are migrating through. When our group was there in November, 2022, there were lots of Canada geese, and even some pelicans dropped in! When is the last time you saw a pelican in the desert? The trails are on top of berms which separate nine ponds. Most berms have trees along the edges which rim the ponds. Scenes of the local mountains through the branches and across the ponds make great photos. There are two overlooks, one for us which is level its entire length and one which has steps to climb. At the end of the flat boardwalk, a deck extends out over the water for a closer bird viewing experience. There are several bird blinds scattered throughout the trails for observing birds while you are hidden behind a wall. Text Lynn at 702-592-1671 if you can join us. | ||
