Friday, August 27, 2010

Upcoming stuff

OK, so I know I'm 99.9% talking to myself out here. But here it is.

*REI is having a couple good classes coming up--especially for webelos and up. The younger ones might get a little bored trying to learn about Ironwood Nat'l Monument, but the older ones could get some info for their Naturalist or Forester badges. They are also doing mountain bike maintenance, good for those Handyman badges and the Bear requirements for biking.
* Sign up for the Rincon Institute newsletters to look for volunteer opportunities and some fun activities during the farmer's market.
* Don't forget Bat Night 2010. Giant sandbox, 40000 bats, what more could a young scout want?

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

National Park Stuff

http://www.publiclandsday.org/http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htmThis weekend is the 3rd weekend this summer that is fee-free for National Parks. This covers many parks in Arizona, including Saguaro.
So, go on out and have fun! My real subject, though, is that next month is National Public Lands day. The volunteer site is up and running. There is one project listed in Safford and one listed for the BLM office in Tucson, but that office covers a lot of area so make sure it is someplace you can get to. One of the project areas is Indian Kitchen, which is pretty close to Sahuarita.  This is a great weekend to schedule a conservation project. The Rincon Institute is a good source to contact about possible projects, as is the Friends of Saguaro.
Don't forget, county lands are also public lands, and Tucson Clean and Beautiful is always looking for groups to help with conservation projects in the county parks. They do need a copule weeks lead time, especially for areas like Cienega Creek that have parking restrictions. 
Enjoy the parks, and let's get out there!