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OUTDOORS
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 opportunities for you to dig with archaeologists at the
Sabino Canyon Ruin, where Hohokam Indians lived 650 to 1000 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 tax-deductible
donation to help fund the research. Archaeologist-guided tours
of the ruin are also available. Call 798-1201 for information.
EMPIRE CIENEGA HIKE. Activists with Save the Scenic Santa
Ritas explore a rare riparian area located just east of the Rosemont
Ranch Land Exchange area on Sunday, November 23. Hike some of
the trails proposed to join the Arizona Trail. The Empire Cienega
National Riparian Conservation Area is managed by the BLM, and
is in the greater watershed of the proposed open pit copper mine
at Rosemont. The Save the Santa Ritas group will also give informal
presentations on the importance of riparian areas to the ecology
of the Southwest, and the potential impacts a mine might have
on this sensitive area. Call 623-2872 or 624-2107 for meeting
time and place.
TOHONO CHUL PARK. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. Look
for the Birds of Tohono Chul, with this docent-led birdwatching
tour at 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 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. Thursday
and Thursday, and at 2 p.m. 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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