On this first Saturday, September 4, the trip will be led by Field Trip Chair, Jerry Bird. We will be looking for fall migrants on this trip into the Gila National Forest. The hiking will be easy to moderate over a good trail along Cherry Creek. The hike will probably be about 1.5 miles in length and there is a moderate change in elevation along the creek trail. Restroom facilities are available at the campground. Meet at the WNMU Fine Arts building south parking lot at 8 am. For more information call Jerry Bird at 575-534-4940. silvercitypearl@yahoo.com

October’s des­tination has leader Jerry Bird to help us explore the woods along the riv­er. Walking can be a little rough—the trails are not well defined. We will also be birding along the gravel road leading to the birding area. If time permits, we will stop off at Bill Evans Lake and Mangas Springs on the way home. We will meet on Saturday, October 2 at the parking lot south of the WNMU Fine Arts Theater at 8:00 am and carpool to the area. We should return in the early afternoon. This is site #20 on the Southwestern New Mexico Birding Trail. For more information call Jerry Bird at 575-534-4940.