Hikers enjoy a guided hike at the Rio (I-40) wetlands, the first hike of our summer walk series
Michael Rotter, PhD candidate at Northern Arizona University, leads a guided hike at the Rio (I-40) wetlands on urban ecology. All photos courteous of Tom Bean Photography.
Thank you to all the hikers who joined us last night, Thursday, June 7th, at the Rio (I-40) wetlands! We hope to have you along again for the rest of our hikes that will occur this summer each month.
Thanks also to Michael Rotter, PhD candidate at Northern Arizona Universtiy, and Allen Haden, aquatic ecologist with Natural Channel Designs, for leading this informative hike.
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- Michael Rotter describes the costs and benefits of invasive plant species.
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- Allen Haden explains where water flows along the Rio de Flag and how reclaimed water supports wetland habitat at the Rio (I-40) wetlands.
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- Hikers seek more information about urban ecology during guided hike at the Rio (I-40) wetlands.
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- Michael Rotter describes best practices for managing dogs and other pets on walks and at home in order to protect wildlife.