Description

Stroll around two large wildlife ponds in the bosque south of Tingley Beach fishing ponds. Bill identifies and discusses plants, trees, and a variety of waterfowl along the way. Total distance will be approximately one mile. A broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses are advised. No restrooms available. Limited enrollment

Bill Pentler is the resource management and visitor services supervisor for the Open Space division of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation. He has been a lead zookeeper and educational coordinator at Lion County Safari in Florida, the law enforcement interpretive state park ranger at Fenton Lake in the Jemez Mountains, and a supervisor at Albuquerque’s Animal Shelters. He holds degrees in zoology and psychology.