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OUTDOORS
ARCHEOLOGY EXPO. Tubac Presidio State History Park. The
1999 Arizona Archaeology Expo takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 6 and 7. Call Ann Howard at (602) 542-4174 for information.
BIODIVERSITY WALKS. The Southwest Center for Biological
Diversity offers "biodiversity" walks at 9 a.m. the
last Sunday of every month. Call Shane Jimerfield at 623-5252,
ext. 302, for reservations and directions.
DIG IT. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, a nonprofit corporation,
offers opportunities for you to dig with archaeologists at the
Sabino Canyon Ruin, where Hohokam Indians lived 650 to 1,000 years
ago, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. Experience
the thrill of discovering buried pottery and other items left
behind by prehistoric Arizonans, as the professionals show you
how archaeologists excavate, interpret and care for ancient finds.
Reservations are required; fee includes tax-deductible donation
to help fund the research. Archaeologist-guided tours of the ruin
are also available. Call 798-1201 for information.
MAPPING A WILDERNESS. Hike or mountain bike Forest Service
roads in the Pinaleno Mountains to contribute to a regional habitat
conservation proposal on Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7. There
is an introductory training session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,
March 4, at the Water Resources Research Center, 350 N. Campbell
Ave. Call 327-1129 for information.
SABINO CANYON VOLUNTEER NATURALISTS. Enjoy free weekly
activities at Sabino Canyon, continuing through the month of April.
Activities include guided nature walks and panning for sand rubies.
Call 513-0231 for information.
TOHONO CHUL PARK. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. Regular
"Walk in the Park" tours, an overview of the park's
48 acres and its flora and fauna, are offered at 9 a.m. Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, and at 1 p.m. Sunday. "Art in the
Park" tours, docent-guided looks at gallery exhibits, are
at 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The park offers
additional guided tours for your enjoyment. "Birds of Tohono
Chul" provides opportunities to observe the many species
frequenting the park, and meets at 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday. Grounds are open from 7 a.m. to sunset daily. Exhibit
hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Sunday. Greenhouse hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Admission is $2. Call 742-6455 for a daily events schedule.
WAREHOUSE DISTRICT WALKING TOURS. Walking tours of Tucson's
Warehouse Historic District continue every second Saturday, through
April 1999. The tour groups meet at 8:50 a.m. in the lobby of
the Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., with tours beginning
at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately one and one-half hours. Hosted
by an expert on the history of the area, the free tours cover
a section of approximately one mile and include an overview of
the area's history and brief visits to several artist's studios.
Groups are limited to approximately 20. Participants should dress
comfortably and plan to be outdoors for the majority of the tour.
RSVP to 624-9977 by 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the tour date.
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