The fall newsletter will update you on organization news Current 2011
ANNUAL MEETING OF FRIENDS AND A TALK BY HYDROLOGIST TOM MEIXNER ON MARCH 24 at 2:00 P.M. at Cady Hall next to the Patagonia Library. The public is invited.
HIKES! PROGRAMS!
Please call for reservations. If you reach a machine, leave your name, contact number and and the number of people in your group. Someone will attempt to notify you if there is a schedule change or cancellation due to weather or illness.
Hikes are free except if they originate at Patagonia Lake State Park, then an annual pass or $10 admission for four applies. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing layers suitable for various temperature during the day. Bring water, food and perhaps a walking stick.
Feb. 22, (Wed.) Hike along the route of New Mexico & Arizona Railroad around Patagonia Lake State Park and AZ State Trust land. Moderate difficulty within one mile of parking. Meet at Patagonia Lake Park Visitor Center to carpool, 9 am. Hike leader Allyson Armstrong, 520-287-2791.
Feb. 25, (Sat.) Program: Intro to Sonoita Creek State Natural Area Patagonia Lake State Park Visitor Center, 7 pm.
Mar. 3, (Sat.) Program: The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Arizona Statehood. Patagonia Lake State Park Visitor Center, 7, pm. Presenter: Greg Scott
Thurs. March 8, 5:15 PM – Moonlight Hike. Experience the wonderful view of Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight. Wear sturdy shoes; bring water, a flashlight, and perhaps a walking stick. Trail is moderately difficult with a 350 ft. elevation gain. Meet at Visitor Center at 5:15. Call to register 520-287-2791.
Mar. 10, (Sat.) Program: Beavers as Ecosystem Engineers. Patagonia Lake State Park Visitor Center, 7, pm. Presenter: Karla Pelz
Mar. 14 (Wed.) Join Greg Scot on a stroll along the Railroad Trail in Sonoita Creek State Natural Area. Meet at Patagonia Lake State Park Visitor Center at 9:00 AM to carpool to the trailhead. Call for information and register at 520-287-5149.
Mar. 17 (Sat.) Program: Threats to Birds Patagonia Lake State Park Visitor Center, 7, pm. Presenter: Bob Handfield
Mar 24 (Sat.) Program: Hydrologist Tom Meixner speaks at Cady Hall, Patagonia Library at 2:00 PM.
Mar 24 (Sat.) Program: Geology of Arizona and Sonoita Creek State Natural Area. Patagonia Lake State Park Visitor Center, 7, pm. Presenter: Bob Handfield
March 31 (Sat) Hike with geologist Bob Handfield to the top of Patagonia’s Red Mountain. Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 8:00 AM. Bring water and lunch. This is a beautiful hike and the view from the top is outstanding. Call 520-287-2791 to register.
March 31 (Sat) Program: National Parks of the U.S. Patagonia Lake State Park Visitor Center, 7, pm. Presenter: Bob Handfield
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