Education and Outreach
May 19-20, 2012: Naturalist Training
Workshop Leaders: Vince and Claudia Pinto of Raven's Way Wild Journeys
Join RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS for this fun, in-depth, and fascinating 2-day workshop aimed at improving your Naturalist Skills. During this unique experience you will explore the following
topics in the field: Bird-watching, Botany,Ethnobotany, Geology,
The Art & Science of Tracking, Sky Islands Ecology, Human
Ecology in the Southwest, “Thorns, Stingers, & Fangs!”,
Astronomy, Insect & Invertebrate Ecology, Sensory Awareness. Read more . . . .
April 14-15, 2012: Some Archaeology of Southern Arizona and the Altar Valley
A Discovering Brown Canyon Weekend:
Workshop Leader: Allen Dart, RPA
The archaeology of Buenos Aires NWR area is little studied, but recent reconnaissance by archaeology students have shown the possibility for some significant discoveries.
There is no one better qualified than Alan Dart to place the Altar Valley in the context of what we know about early man in the interior Southwest. Read more . . . .
April 7 - 8: Sky Islands Ethnobotany
Workshop Leaders: Vince and Claudia Pinto of Raven's Way Wild Journeys
Whether you are a hiker, hunter, bird-watcher, or outdoor
enthusiast you will be amazed at the bounty of useful plants at
Brown Canyon in Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. A whole new world full of mysterious and useful wild plants awaits you as you explore a number of intriguing habitats.
During this workshop you’ll learn how to find, identify, collect,
process, and cook a wide variety of wild plants using tools that you craft during the class. Learn the Native plants that
provide: food, fiber, fire, shelter, tools, medicine, art, and a wide variety of other uses! Read more . . .
May 12 - 13, 2012: Tracks and Scat in Brown Canyon,
A Discovering Brown Canyon Weekend:
Workshop Leader: Jessica Lamberton of Sky Island Alliance
Much of the animal diversity of Brown Canyon, especially mammals, goes unseen by the visitor. With the help of an expert tracker like Jessica, surprising animals and unexpected drama emerges from a dusty road or muddy wash. Read more . . . .
The Friends of Buenos Aires NWR operates an active environmental education program at the historical faclities in Brown Canyon.
Two cycles of workshops and walks are offered. One in the Spring and one in the fall.
Spring 2012 Walks and Workshops Schedule
The primary mission of the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR is education.
We present a diverse program of walks and workshops all lead by experts in their fields. The events are both one-day and weekend.
The Friends actively work with regional schools in offering outdoor education opportunities. The Arivaca Cienega is a popular field trip destination where the Friends and Refuge staff and volunteers give the children an exciting day of learning about the natural world.
We also partner with the Santa Fe Ranch of Nogales in their environmental education programs.
Presentations on the geology of Arizona are frequently given to organizations and schools of the region.
May 5, 2012: Spring Birds of Brown Canyon
Join Jeff Babson on a discovery of the spring birds of the Baboquivari Mts. and Brown Canyon. Jeff is a sought-after regional bird leader who is as about as close as anyone around here comes to being a Victorian naturalist. Although spring migration is the stated purpose of the walk, Jeff will have much more in store for you. Fee $25
Tracks courtesy SIA
Sotol courtesy Vince Pinto
Naturalist Class courtesy Vince Pinto
Verdin courtesy Jeff Babson
Registration is required for all events. The fee for an overnight activity is $105 for members and $125 for non-members. The fee for a one-day activity depends on its nature. Please read its description. Cancellation may be made up to 72 hours for a full refund. Within 72 hours 50% will be refunded. Please go to Brown Canyon Activity Page for more information. You may also download a PDF Registration Form here.
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