Bring on the Birds! June 3 – 7 Join us to discover the fascinating diversity of Arizona birds. Did you know that people come from all over the world to look at birds in Arizona? Now, you will be one of them! Learn why birds sing, how they make nests, what they eat, and how far they can fly. To practice your new bird watching skills, we will be joined by a bird expert on a field trip to Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Finally, Liberty Wildlife, a bird rescue organization, will bring some of their rehabilitated education birds to teach us even more! Snacks are provided. Campers must bring their own sack lunch. 2 classes, limited to 14 campers per class. Ages 7 – 12 / 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Members: $250 / General Public: $310 Insect Investigations June 10 – 14 Investigate the tiny and tough world of insects in this week of camp. Did you know that the Sonoran Desert has the highest number of different types of pollinators of anywhere in the world? This must be a perfect place to study insects. This week of camp has the most special guests, including experts on butterflies, bees, and ants. Join us to become an expert too! Snacks are provided. Campers must bring their own sack lunch. 2 classes, limited to 14 campers per class. Ages 7 – 12 / 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Members: $250 / General Public: $310 Wet and Wild Desert June 17 – 21 Splash into the summer by celebrating the wonderful ways of water; we will spend the week learning about where our water comes from, how it cycles through the environment, and how desert creatures have special tools to help them survive with limited rainfall. We will cap off this wet and wild week with a trip to the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center where the kids will meet many of the plants and animals of the Salt River during hands-on explorations. Snacks are provided. Campers must bring their own sack lunch. 2 classes, limited to 14 campers per class. Ages 7 – 12 / 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Members: $250 / General Public: $310 For more information, please call 480 481.8123; or to register visit dbg.org/camp or call 480 481.8121.