We will leave Gilbert about 5:45am to head straight to Top of the World, a few miles beyond Superior, then work our way back, with stops at Oak Flat, Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Queen Valley, to end up at Gilbert Water Ranch for a picnic. These various habitats should give us a nice collection of avian desert residents at different elevations. Expect to wrap up in Gilbert about 2ish. Bring a picnic lunch. Entrance fee to the Arboretum: $15

Difficulty: 1-2—mostly even footing, and lots of walking.

Limit: 6.

$10 per person gas money recommended for your driver. Donations in my Kathe’s car will go to CEDO. To register, go to https://maricopa-audubon-society.ticketleap.com/route-60/