{"id":26005,"date":"2021-06-19T06:57:10","date_gmt":"2021-06-19T13:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoenixvalleyreview.com\/?p=26005"},"modified":"2021-06-19T06:59:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-19T13:59:21","slug":"spend-your-weekend-at-riparian-preserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoenixvalleyreview.com\/spend-your-weekend-at-riparian-preserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Spend your weekend at Riparian Preserve"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch<\/a><\/strong> is an oasis in the Sonoran Desert where seven aquifer recharge basins are creating diverse habitats and attract a variety of wildlife. Approximately 298 species of birds<\/strong> have been identified at the preserve. Many insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals have found a home here as well.<\/p>\n

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The Preserve was created as an unique way to combine water resource management with wildlife habitat preservation, education, and outdoor recreation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Spend your weekend walking, running, hiking, biking, riding or just casually strolling over 4.5 miles of trails through the park. Dogs are welcome!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will see interpretive education panels on wildlife and vegetation positioned along the trails and there are also viewing blinds along the edge of several ponds to enhance your wildlife viewing experience.<\/p>\n

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