Echoes of the Southwest

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch Gilbert, Arizona

(From their website) Vision: To be recognized as a premiere education and recreation resource in Arizona while: Preserving valuable natural resources; Supporting creation and conservation of scarce riparian areas; Protecting needed habitat for wildlife. Mission: To promote awareness and appreciation of Arizona’s ecology and natural history, particularly desert and riparian environments, through: Education and recreation programs for a diversity of visitors, and Research and development of strategies to reserve and protect these unique environments Preserve Address 2757 E. Guadalupe Road Gilbert, AZ  85234

There are many people around Phoenix and the surrounding cities that decorate their houses with lots of lights, cutouts, and magical lights dancing to music.  Every year they have a map posted online showing you where the best light displays are at. ( click here )  There are lots of places that also have amazing light displays for your enjoyment.  Here are some of them: Phoenix Zoo Lights http://phoenixzoo.org/event-items/zoolights/ Glendale Glitters https://www.glendaleaz.com/glitters/ Desert Botanical Gardens (Las Noches de las Lu minaries) https://www.dbg.org/events/las-noches-de-las-luminarias Mesa Temple Garden Lights http://www.mesachristmaslights.com/