Re: Pima County NRPR March 2014 Public Programs

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1 CenturyLink Webmail + Font Size - Re: Pima County NRPR March 2014 Public Programs From : Subject : Re: Pima County NRPR March 2014 Public Programs To : eeducation@pima.gov Fri, Feb 21, :38 PM From: "Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation" <eeducation@pima.gov> Sent: Friday, February 21, :03:31 PM Subject: Pima County NRPR March 2014 Public Programs Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation March 2014 Programs eeducation@pima.gov We have included a list of Pima County Natural Resources Progams for March. Some programs require registration and fill quickly so make your reservations soon. You can also check our program listings on our online calendar at: click on the calendar icon on the right side of the page. Wake Up with the Birds What: Join this guided birding walk in the desert oasis of Agua Caliente Park to spot wetland birds, hummingbirds, songbirds, and raptors. Binoculars are available for use. Date: Every Thursday in March Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Tour of Hacienda de la Canoa What: Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters to gain insights into the fascinating stories of the people that lived and worked on the ranch. Visit the historic ranch buildings and corrals and enjoy scenic views of the Santa Cruz River Valley. Date: Every Tuesday and Saturday in March Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tucson Mountain Park Birding Walk What:Join birding expert John Higgins for a guided birding walk to spot canyon towhees, rufous-winged sparrows, Gila woodpeckers, and other birds of the desert southwest. Ages 12 and up.

2 Where: Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road Outdoor Family Days: Water in the Desert What: Come out for a day of exploration in the precious riparian habitat at Cienega Creek Natural Preserve and exercise your artistic side to create a poem or drawing. Families with children ages Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Where: Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead at Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, E. Marsh Station Rd. Paint Out in the Park What: Join Tucson Plein Air Painters Society Signature Artist Marsha Davis in Tucson Mountain Park to learn some techniques for painting landscape scenes in the open air. Ages 12 and up. Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Where: Tucson Mountain Park, Sarasota Trailhead, 3025 S. Sarasota Blvd Historical Tour of Agua Caliente Park What: Enjoy a guided walk around the lush grounds and historic buildings of Agua Caliente Park, and gain insights into the rich farming and ranching history of the site. Date: Sunday, March 2, March 9, March 23 Time: 11:00 a.m. - noon Birding at Sweetwater Wetlands What: Join a local birding expert on a guided walk to see a variety of ducks and shorebirds, sparrows, hawks, and warblers. Ages 12 and up. Date: Tuesday, March 4 Where: Sweetwater Wetlands, 2667 W. Sweetwater Dr. Desert Foods Walk and Tastings What: Take an easy walk through the desert to learn about a variety of food plants and how they were used by native peoples. Samples of locally prepared native food products and desert food recipes will be available. Ages 12 and up. Date: Wednesday, March 5 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Where: Tucson Mountain Park, Pima County Desert Discovery Center, 7798 W. Gates Pass Road. Nuts about Nature Preschool Hour What: Join us for child-friendly fun, as we learn about nature through stories, crafts, and games. Children ages 3-5 with an adult companion. Date: Wednesday, March 5 and March 19 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost/Age: free, ages 3-5 years with an adult companion Reservations not required

3 The History of the Santa Cruz Valley What: Anthropologist Tom Sheridan, Ph.D. presents the diverse history of the Santa Cruz Valley from his book Arizona: A History. This program is a partnership between Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance and Pima County. When: Thursday, March 6 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Joyner-Green Valley Branch Library, 601 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley Cost/Ages: free, ages 12 and up For more information contact: , or Nature Stories at Agua Caliente Park What: Join us for an outdoor nature story reading followed by an art activity.this program is a partnership between Pima County and Tucson Audubon Society. Children ages 2-5 with an adult companion. When: Friday, March 7 and March 21 Time: 11:00 a.m. - noon Cost/Ages: free, ages 2-5 with an adult companion. Wildflower Hike at Sweetwater Preserve What: Join wildflower expert Meg Quinn for a 3 to 4 mile guided hike at Sweetwater Preserve in the Tucson Mountains. Learn about the unique flora of our desert including local annual and perennial wildflowers. Ages 12 and up. Date: Saturday, March 8 Where: Sweetwater Preserve, 4000 N. Tortolita Road, south of El Camino Del Cerro Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Become a Citizen Scientist What: Be part of a larger citizen science project in partnership with the USA National Phenology Network. Learn about the study of plant and animal life cycles and collect data at Agua Caliente Park. Children ages Date: Saturday, March 8 Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon Cost/Age: free, children ages 8-12 Birding at Hacienda de la Canoa What: Join a guided birding walk at Historic Hacienda de la Canoa to see a wide variety of sparrows, raptors, and other desert and grassland birds. Date: Tuesday, March 11 Time: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Wildflower Hike in Wild Burro Canyon What: Join wildflower expert Meg Quinn for a 3 to 4 mile hike to identify and learn about local wildflowers. The trail is moderately difficult with some steep and rocky portions. Ages 12 and up. Date: Wednesday, March 12 Where: Wild Burro Canyon, Tortolita Mountains, Secret Springs Drive, Marana Heritage Area Structures Rehabilitation Tour What: Architectural preservationist Simon Herbert discusses the processes and materials used for the rehabilitation of the structures at Historic Hacienda de la Canoa as he leads this behind-the-scenes tour. Learn about the work that has transformed the structures from deteriorating ruins to functional buildings. Reservations required. Date: Wednesday, March 12 and March 26

4 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wildflower Hike in Tucson Mountains What: Join wildflower expert Meg Quinn for a 3 to 4 mile hike to identify and learn about local wildflowers. Ages 12 and up. 5 Where: Tucson Mountains, location to be determined Honey Bee Canyon Park Birding Walk What: Join a guided birding walk in Honey Bee Canyon to spot Gambel's quail, verdins, gnatcatchers, and other birds of the southwest desert. Ages 12 and up. 5 Where: Honey Bee Canyon Park, N Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley Outdoor Family Day: The Pollination Story What: Look closely at flowers and explore the mysteries of how flowers attract birds, bees, and other creatures. Discover the importance of pollinators with our imaginary pollinator picnic. Families with children ages Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Where: Tucson Mountain Park, Pima County Desert Discovery Center, 7798 W. Gates Pass Road. Spring Butterfly Walk What: Join butterfly expert Jeff Babson on a walking tour of the Molino Basin area as we look for butterflies that are on the wing early in the season. Meeting location provided with reservation. Date: Tuesday, March 18 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Where: Molino Basin, N. Sabino Canyon Parkway, Mount Lemmon, Arizona A Night with the Stars What: Explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the night sky.tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Bring your flashlight and a lawn chair. Weather permitting. Date: Friday, March 21 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Weather permitting; Outdoor Family Days: Nature's Notebook in the Sonoran Desert What: We will focus our attention on the seasonal life changes of a few species at the Agua Caliente Park and see how they compare to other regions in the USA National Phenology Network. Families with children ages Date: Saturday, March 22 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cienega Creek Birding Walk What: Join this guided birding walk to observe the rich bird life in the diverse habitats of Cienega Creek Natural

5 Preserve. Date: Tuesday, March 25 Where: Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead at Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, E. Marsh Station Rd Mission Archaeology What: Historical Archaeologist Homer Thiel from Desert Archaeology, Inc. will present on recent archaeological investigations at Tumacacori, Calabazas, and Guevavi missions. This program is a partnership between Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance and Pima County. When: Tuesday,March 25 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Joyner-Green Valley Branch Library, 601 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley Cost/Ages: free, ages 12 and up For more information contact: , or Evening Owl Walk What: Join this guided walk as we explore the nighttime world of owls and other nocturnal birds. Please bring a head lamp or flashlight. Date: Saturday, March 29 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road Forward This was sent to zozzo@q.com by eeducation@pima.gov Update Profile/ Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. Pima County NRPR 3500 W. River Road Tucson AZ 85741