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OUTDOORS
CATALINA CLIMB. The Forest Service Volunteers offer free
guided hikes in the Santa Catalina Mountains at 9:30 a.m. Fridays,
throughout August. On August 8, meet at the Palisade Rest Stop
restroom lot for a four-and-a-half mile hike to the Peck Basin
Overlook. Wear hiking boots or comfortable footwear, bring 1 to
2 quarts of water, a snack or bag lunch, and sunscreen. Temperatures
are usually 20 degrees cooler than in Tucson. Hikers under 18
must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call 881-1309 for
information.
DESERT ARCHAEOLOGY TOURS. The Center for Desert Archaeology
offers whole- and half-day tours of local archaeological treasures,
including: the Romero Ruin Tour, a look at the remnants of the
four great cultures that once inhabited the Catalina State Park
area; the Rock Art Tour, an in-depth look offering hikers a chance
to visit petroglyph sites near Tucson; and the Downtown Tucson
Tour, featuring more than 30 centuries of history. Half- and full-day
tours available for individuals and groups. Wear long-sleeved
clothing and a hat, and make sure you've got sturdy shoes with
ankle support and good traction. Water is provided. Call 885-6283
for information.
DIG IT. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, a nonprofit corporation,
offers public archaeological field school sessions at the Sabino
Canyon Ruin, home of Hohokam Indians 650 to 1,000 years ago. The
field school features instruction in archaeological excavation
techniques, artifact recovery and care, interpretation of ancient
cultures, and archaeological ethics. Lunch is provided. Cost is
$69 per eight-hour day, with reduced rates for groups and multiple
day sign-ups. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Archaeologist-guided
tours of the ruin are also available. Call 798-1201 for reservations
and information.
PROYECTO TORTUGA. The Coastal Conservation Foundation of
Tucson offers a field study program in sea turtle restoration
continuing through September. The program, Proyecto Tortuga,
is located in Nayarit, Mexico. Participants will patrol beaches
nightly to aid in the protection of the endangered Olive Ridley
Sea Turtle, and have the opportunity to help with local environmental
education classes and biodiversity studies. Contact the CCF at
P.O. Box 2083, Tucson, AZ 85702, for information.
TOHONO CHUL PARK. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. Look
for the Birds of Tohono Chul, with this docent-led birdwatching
tour at 7 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday. Walk in the Park
tours are offered at 8 a.m. Tuesday and Saturday. Art in the
Park tours, docent-guided looks at gallery exhibits, are at
11 a.m. Thursday and Sunday. The park offers additional guided
tours for your enjoyment. 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 for park
information and daily events schedule.
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