Category Archives: Educational
Autumn Fest 2014 To Celebrate Apache Culture
AMERIND AUTUMN FEST 2014 CELEBRATES APACHE CULTURE The Amerind Museum is one of Southern Arizona Guide’s favorite attractions. It is located in beautiful Texas Canyon and will hold its Annual Autumn Fest October 18, 2014. The day-long event will celebrate the culture of the Apache Native people with food, family … Continue reading
Summer on the San Pedro River
This is a charming video portraying a high school graduate’s summer spent exploring the San Pedro Riparian and Conservation Area. If you don’t know what the SPRNCA has to offer watch this video. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent supporter of the Friends of the San Pedro … Continue reading
Edible Cactus of the Southwest
For all you foodies out there who are interested in edible native plants of the Southwest, foods and preparation, this video is for you. Among other things, Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent supporter of the Friends of the San Pedro River which serves to educate people … Continue reading
Desert Pavement and Desert Varnish
Denise Bausch of the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge on the Colorado River in Southwest Arizona near Yuma defines desert pavement and desert varnish and their importance in desert environments. It’s an hour drive from Yuma, but if you want a true desert environment experience, check it out. Be sure to … Continue reading
Bird Watching Festivals and Websites around Tucson
Birding (bird watching) is big around Tucson. Southern Arizona boasts the 2nd Largest Bird Species habitat in the world. The Amazon rainforest is #1. With over 230 identified species of birds, Southern Arizona is prime birding country. From Ramsey Canyon, the Hummingbird capital of the world, to cool and beautiful … Continue reading
Carr House Season Presentation Series
Come out to the Carr House for a presentation in the cool Huachuca Mountains and learn about our wildlife and the surrounding environment. June 15 – Hooray for Herps- Snakes, Lizards and more! – Tom Miscione, herpetologist, will help us learn not to fear these important members of the local … Continue reading
Our River of Life: San Pedro River Video
Lots of critters and a bit of history in this video about the San Pedro Riparian habitat. Continue reading
Medicinal Plants of the Sonoran Desert
Take a walk with a docent at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. For those of you who are not familiar with the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, it is well worth the trip. The Arboretum, part of the State Park system is much like the Desert Museum, only with more water, lush plant … Continue reading
Summer Classes for the Kids in Tucson
Looking for Summer Classes for the Kids in 2015? Summer will soon be upon us. And the time is upon us to find meaningful, yet fun, things for our children to do during their time off while we still toil the daily grind. Here is a list of ideas and … Continue reading