The Tavasci Marsh, the largest freshwater marsh (unrelated to the Colorado River) in Arizona, is a part of the Tuzigoot National Monument.  The marsh is designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) and is home to a large variety of bird species including the Painted Redstart, Greater Pewee, Magnificent Hummingbird, Common Black-Hawk, Western and Cassin’s Kingbirds, Vermilion Flycatcher, Summer Tanager, Abert’s Towhee and Lucy’s Warbler to name a few.  The Tavasci Marsh is spring-fed and has had many uses during its lifetime, from irrigated fields and cattle grazing to a flushing area for nearby Pecks Lake and an expanded use area for waterfowl.  Its varied use has created a need for restoring and managing the marsh to make sure that it will continue to be available as an IBA and will go into the future as a healthy wetland environment.  An Audobon program is underway to manage the restoration of the Tavasci Marsh and those interested can attend a presentation on Wednesday, November 19th at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Sedona, 100 Meadowlark Drive (off Hwy. 179).  Call (928) 214-0415 for more information.

The Tavasci Marsh is just one asset to the beautiful Sedona area, allowing for excellent bird watching as well as providing a piece of preserved nature.  Sedona is a naturally beautiful place to live, offering its residents a lifestyle to be envied.

If you are interested in looking at real estate in Sedona contact Claudia Ault and her team today at (928) 301-3016.  Claudia Ault and her team have the Sedona Real Estate knowledge and experience that you need to maximize your Sedona Real Estate search.  Visit www.claudiaault.com for complimentary access to the Sedona MLS, and all available listings in Sedona today.

Step Up To The Plate is a benefit for the Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park in Sedona Arizona.  The park is a special place in Sedona, meant to be a gathering place for people to enjoy Red Rock Country and appreciate not only the views but the numerous activities that take place at the park.  The park is a place where people can listen to poetry readings, watch a play or a dance, or just plain relax.  The park is on a piece of historical property known as the Posse Grounds Park and its mission is to preserve the land and keep it open space for the community of Sedona to enjoy.

On November 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. local artists will be gathered  at Imagine Art, and you are welcome too.  You can also paint a plate Tuesday through Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.  On Sunday December 7th the plates will be auctioned off during a live and a silent auction.  For more information on the event call (928) 203-0794.

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Cleaning up the local parks is a great way for locals to get involved in their community and to feel a sense of accomplishment, here inSedona the city has teamed up with the Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest, the Sedona Historical Society and Slide Rock State Park to celebrate the 15th annual National Public Lands Day on September 27th.

Time to dust off that outdoor work wear and get down to it! With this years theme of "Get down and dirt in the Red Rocks" it is sure to be a success. Volunteers can arrive at Posse Grounds Park at 8 a.m. to register for tasks. The focus of the event is of course to clean up trash, remove any graffiti and of course clean any over grown plants. More importantly in Sedona with so many hiking trails one of the focuses will be on removing unapproved trails as many walkers are lost each year by following these.

Originally an event for federal agencies over the years there has been more local involvement. This year it is expected that between 100 and 150 volunteers will show up and that after a mornings hard work, there is a free lunch provided at 11am.

Participants will receive a free National Park day-use pass, a poster and the first 100 attendees with receive a free T-shirt. How great is that!

If you are looking at relocating to Sedona to take advantage of this great community lifestyle then please contact Claudia Ault for professional Real Estate advice in the area. You can contact Claudia through her website: www.claudiaault.com or of course via telephone on:  928-301-3016 .