Part of this year’s Gila River Festival. Register now; space is limited.

Participant limit: 15, Fee: $30
Difficulty: Moderate
Meet at 9 am at the cul-de-sac at the bottom of Mobile Drive in Silver City.

From the Murray Ryan Visitor Center proceed south for 1.2 miles on Hudson St./Hwy 90S. At the top of the hill, turn left onto Ridge Rd. In about 0.2 mile, take the first left onto Mobile Drive. Proceed down the hill for a half mile and park along the cul-de-sac and meet tour leaders at the Mobile Dr. trailhead kiosk.

Join Stream Dynamics owner Van Clothier and Gila Resources Information Project’s plant ecologist Scott Zager for this tour of the San Vicente Creek River Stewardship project. Participants will tour San Vicente Creek and its tributary, Agave Arroyo, to observe ongoing efforts to restore the ecological balance of this unique riparian zone located in the heart of Silver City. Home to a native fishery and 200 bird species, including the state threatened Mexican black hawk and recently-observed federally threatened yellow-billed cuckoo, San Vicente Creek drains the 38-square mile Silver City Watershed. Restoration efforts aim to improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, and reduce riparian fire risk. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and appropriate hiking shoes. Feel free to bring your binoculars. The creek will be crossed at least twice.