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OLLI Hosts Free, Open to the Public Talk at Yavapai College on Proposed Watson Woods Riparian Preserve Conservation Easement
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. OLLI Hosts Free, Open to the Public Talk at Yavapai College on Proposed Watson Woods Riparian Preserve Conservation Easement. The Prescott City Council is being asked to approve a conservation easement for Watson Woods Riparian Preserve. Michael Byrd, Prescott Creeks Executive Director, will guide talk attendees through the three-decade-long journey to protect and restore the Watson Woods Riparian Preserve. An overview of past accomplishments, progress achieved so far in the quest for in-perpetuity protection, and future plans will frame an exciting call to action where you can help protect this crucial habitat – FOREVER!  For further information or to register for this free, public event call 928-717-7634 or register for in-person or Zoom attendance HERE: https://www.campusce.net/prescottolli/course/course.aspx?catId=2640  LOCATION: Yavapai College Prescott Campus (Building 4 Room 102) and via Zoom. 

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