Prescott Creeks

09/16/2026

2027 AZ Master Naturalist - Info Sessions

Master Naturalists are certified volunteers who are passionate about nature and are eager to share their knowledge with others.

If you are interested in the ecology and natural history of the area, would like to learn more, and would like to invest your time in working with others of a similar mind, you can develop your skills and leadership through participation in the 2027 AZ Master Naturalist Course.

Info Sessions
- Thursday, September 17th, 2026 | 6:30-7:30 PM
- Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 | 6:30-7:30 PM

Information and Registration:

Master Naturalists are certified volunteers who are passionate about nature and are eager to share their knowledge with others. If you are interested in the ecology and natural history of the area, would like to learn more, and would like to invest your time in working with others of a similar mind,...

09/10/2026

AZ Master Naturalist - 2007 Dates Announced!

2027 Course Dates Announced The Arizona Master Naturalist Central Highlands Chapter has announced dates for their 2027 course. January 5th – May 1st All participants must attend one of two virtual information sessions to learn about the program, course details and logistics, and ask questions. Ses...

08/12/2026

What a difference a year makes. The first photo is summer 2026 and the second photo is summer 2025. We have measured 4.30" of precipitation on the Watson Woods Riparian Preserve to date in the 2026 monsoon. Last year on this date, we had measured 0.89" in the 2025 monsoon. Fingers crossed for continued precipitation!

08/08/2026

With the recent summer Monsoon rains, Watson Woods Riparian Preserve is green and beautiful! Come out and take a short hike. There is a 3/4 mile loop trail accessible from either trailhead. Rosser Street trailhead accesses the south loop and the Peavine trailhead accesses the north loop. You never know who you might see!

08/05/2026

Do you want to make a difference in our community? Prescott Creeks relies on volunteers to help keep us operational. There are opportunities to serve outside on the ground in the Watson Woods Riparian Preserve doing trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, tree planting and general upkeep. There is an active Phenology program with a team that tracks the seasonal changes in specific plants. We can always use assistance in the office and with social media. There are many ways to help. Please visit our website at prescottcreeks.org and click on Take Action/Volunteer and fill out an application!

07/25/2026

07/22/2026

Lathyrus latifolius, the perennial peavine is a beautiful sight in Watson Woods Riparian Preserve. This sprawling plant is frost-tolerant, long living and a source of food for pollinators and other insects.

07/02/2026

Watson Woods Riparian Preserve is a treasure, on the east side of State Route 89 south of Watson Lake. The Preserve is the remaining portion of what was once a 1,000 acre riparian (streamside) forest of cottonwood and willow trees. It was once severely degraded by dumping, grazing and mining. Since 1995, when the Preserve was established, restoration has occurred to make it a valued and important habitat for wildlife and humans alike. Come take a walk on one of our trails, accessible at the Rosser Street trailhead or the Peavine trailhead.

06/30/2026

Juvenile Great Horned Owls begin to climb out of their nests at around 5-7 weeks. At that point they are basic fuzz balls with dense, fluffy down feathers. This gorgeous specimen is probably around 3-4 months old. At this point, the young owl can fly but often remains dependent on their parents for food. The parents will feed the young for several months.
Did you get to see the owlets at the Cottonwood Peninsula trail at Willow Lake earlier this year?

06/19/2026

Female mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), are common ducks at Watson Woods Riparian Preserve and local lakes.