Mindful Birding Walk to Fillmore Canyon Register

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Sun, Sep 24, 2023; 7:00 AM10:00 AM  (Local Time)

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Mindful Birding Walk to Fillmore Canyon

Sunday, Sep 24: Mindful Birding Walk to Fillmore Falls, Dripping Springs Natural Area. 7:10 a.m. to 10 a.m . We will meet at the Trailhead at the La Cueva turnout (NOT the Visitors Center, so please pay for your parking ahead or get a pass from the Visitor Center if you need one before our meeting time). After a few minutes for introductions your leader will share some of the health benefits of mindful time in nature. Our pace will be about two miles per hour, with frequent pauses to listen for birdsong, notice any wildlife (bring binoculars), take some deep breaths, and enjoy the beauty of the Organ Mountains and Fillmore Canyon. It is unlikely there will be any water in the falls at this time of year, but the cool canyon walls still provide a lovely point to rest, snack and contemplate. The trail has a few stretches with larger rocks but is otherwise well maintained. Wear shoes that feel comfortable and provide good support and use trekking poles if those work well for you. Bring along a brief snack at the falls (if you like), and please carry water, sunscreen, insect repellant or any other personal items you might need. This is a moderate 2.1 mile out and back hike with about 450 feet of elevation gain.No dogs. $5 per vehicle or National Park Pass required. Restrooms near trailhead or at Visitor Center. Trip leader: Holly Thomas,htbern1@sbcglobal.netLevel: EasyLocation: Las Cruces, NMSign-up: riograndesierraclub.org/calendar

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Organized By: Southern New Mexico Group

Location: 8CM2+W8 Las Cruces, NM, USA

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Holly Thomas
   htbern1@sbcglobal.net
   (510) 301-2814
Howard Dash
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   (575) 652-7550

Sunday, September 24: Mindful Birding Walk to Fillmore Falls, Dripping Springs Natural Area. 7:10 a.m. to 10 a.m. We will meet at the Trailhead at the La Cueva Recreation Site turnout (NOT the Visitor’s Center, so please pay for your parking ahead or get a pass from the Visitor Center if you need one before our meeting time). After a few minutes for introductions your leader will share some of the health benefits of mindful time in nature. Our pace will be about two miles per hour, with frequent pauses to listen for birdsong, notice any wildlife, so bring binoculars if you wish, take some deep breaths, and enjoy the beauty of the Organ Mountains and Fillmore Canyon. It is unlikely there will be any water in the falls at this time of year, but the cool canyon walls still provide a lovely point to rest, snack and contemplate. The trail has a few stretches with larger rocks but is otherwise well maintained.  Wear shoes that feel comfortable and provide good support and use trekking poles if those work well for you. This time of year, we may encounter snakes.  Bring along a brief snack at the “falls” if you like, and please carry water, sunscreen, insect repellant or any other personal items you might need. This is a relatively easy 2.1 mile out and back hike with about 450 feet of elevation gain. No dogs. $5 per vehicle or National Park Pass required.  Restrooms near trailhead or at Visitor Center.  
Trip leader: Holly Thomas, htbern1@sbcglobal.net
Level: Easy
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Sign-up: riograndesierraclub.org/calendar

 

Level: Easy

Cost: There is no cost for the hike.

Signup Instructions: Sign-up at the link provided

Bring: $5 or National Park Pass, snacks, water, wear appropriate close-toed footwear, sunscreen, insect repellant and any other health and comfort items you prefer.

Carpool: Carpooling is at participants' own risk.

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels

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