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OUTDOORS
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. 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 a tax-deductible
donation to help fund the research. Archaeologist-guided tours
of the ruin are also available. Call 798-1201 for information.
BIRDING FUN. Saguaro National Park East. 3693 Old Spanish
Trail. Several birding opportunities are scheduled throughout
May. Take a leisurely one-mile hike at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April
29, and Sunday, May 10. More vigorous sunrise hikes are scheduled
for Saturday, May 2 and 16. Flashlight-guided night walks are
available from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday
of each month. Call 733-5153 for information and registration.
TOHONO CHUL PARK. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. 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 at 2 p.m. Sunday. The park offers additional
guided tours for your enjoyment. The Birds of Tohono Chul tour
provides opportunities to observe the many species frequenting
the park, 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. Admission is
$2. Call 742-6455 daily events schedule.
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