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Nature/Bird Photography: Agua Caliente Park 03/23/2021

  • 03/23/2021
  • 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • GVR Camera Club, Santa Rita Springs Social Center
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  • You must be a Member to attend this event.

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Nature/Bird Photography: Agua Caliente Park 3/23/21 

 Cost:  $12

Agua Caliente, literally meaning hot water, is a unique 101-acre park that features a perennial warm spring and pond that is home to an exceptionally rich mix of plants and animals. Agua Caliente Park has a long and interesting history with evidence of human habitation dating back about 5,500 years. In 1873, a ranch and health resort was developed to promote the curative properties of the warm springs. In 1984 local businessman Roy P. Drachman donated over $200,000 toward the purchase of Agua Caliente Ranch and Pima County named the park in honor of this contribution. Roy P. Drachman Agua Caliente Park opened to the public on January 19, 1985.

Improvements have added the modern conveniences without eliminating the historical aspects of the park. On July 9, 2009 Agua Caliente Ranch Rural Historic Landscape was placed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Agua Caliente Park reopened Friday February 28, 2020. The main pond restoration has been completed. The pond has been cleaned, re-contoured, and sealed with a polymer sealant. A wildlife/waterfowl island was built at the southern end for the wildlife to use since the main island is opened to the public. A bridge to the main island was installed during the summer of 2020. 

Led by bird and nature expert, Sandy McMahan, who is a long-time teacher and trip leader. Whether you're an expert birder/photographer or a beginner, you will enjoy Sandy's narratives. If you have binoculars, you may want to bring them along. A small notebook and pen or pencil would be useful to record your sightings. 

Bring your lunch.

Meet at the upper parking lot of the Santa Rita Springs Rec Center (with the bridge to the Camera Club) at 8:00 AM for carpooling, depart at 8:15 AM. 

Because the Camera Club is still not officially open, GVR is requiring that every person participating in club's field trips must sign a waiver absolving GVR of any liability.  Please bring your signed waiver with you when we gather for the trip. GVR is requiring that we provide them with the signed waivers as well as a list of field trip attendees.

Waiver for Club Excursions 01052021.pdf

Trip leader with be Linda Gregory.  You can contact her at 520-625-5121 or lsgregaz@gmail.com for questions.

To cancel your registration contact Field Trip Facilitator at philr@iname.com or 269-978-6852

No refunds after 3/16/18.

NOTICE:  

All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.

The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations. 

In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Camera Club and GVR.


The GVR Photography Club is located in the Recreation Village of Santa Rita Springs.
921 West Via Rio Fuerte, Green Valley, AZ 85622 
Phone 520-648-1315

If you have any questions or concerns please call the above number during business hours or email us at: gvrphotographyclub@gmail.com

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