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| Friday, October 8 | ||||
| ARIZONA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, TUCSON | ||||
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Arizona Geological Survey, 416 West Congress Street, Suite 100:
Public open house, 1 pm to 5 pm, Friday,
October 8.
Contact: Georgeanna Meeker (520) 770-3500 |
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| Saturday, October 9 | ||||
| RIPARIAN PRESERVE DEDICATION, GILBERT | ||||
| The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert will be dedicated on Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 AM, kicking
off Earth Science Week activities for the Phoenix metropolitan area. Following the dedication ceremony, tours,
clinics, and science demonstrations will be conducted by groups such as the Maricopa Audubon Society, Arizona State
University engineering department, Arizona Game and Fish, and Salt River Project. The Riparian Preserve is located on the southeast corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe, behind the new Maricopa County Regional Library. It is situated on 120 acres and includes a beautiful 5 acre urban fishing lake with a floating boardwalk, a "natural" childrens' play area, an outdoor classroom, an ethno-botanical garden, two streams, 7 groundwater recharge basins, over 20,000 desert adapted plants, two ramadas, two special use penninsulas, and 4 miles of walking trails. Bird-watching opportunities abound. There are also several signs throughout the facility that assist the visitor in learning about Arizona's precious riparian habitat and our most valuable resource: water. If you come to celebrate the dedication of the Riparian Preserve, wear comfortable clothing suitable for the outdoors and bring water to drink. Contact: Guy W. Carpenter, Town of Gilbert, Water Resources Manager, guyc@ci.gilbert.az.us, (480) 503-6840 |
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| SALT RIVER PROJECT, GILBERT | ||||
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SATURDAY, October 09, 1999 Science demonstration at Town of Gilbert Open House at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (see previous event). |
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| YAVAPAI COLLEGE, PRESCOTT | ||||
| SATURDAY, October 9th: Edessa Carr, Yavapai College, When Rocks Turn to Taffy, Highland Center for Natural History, Lynx Lake Facility, 8:30 AM-12: 30. | ||||
| Sunday, October 10 | ||||
| CATALINA STATE PARK, TUCSON | ||||
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Catalina State Park 11570 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ Phone: (520) 798-7798 SUNDAY-October 10, 9am to 4pm There will be a display and interpretation of local geology, gold panning and short nature walks lead by Tim Maish. $5.00 park fee. No fee for extra activities. |
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| INTERNATIONAL PETRIFIED FOREST - HOLBROOK, ARIZONA | ||||
| SUNDAY, October 10, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. I-40 east to Exit #292, five miles east of Holbrook, AZ. Kick off Earth Science Week by visiting this "Triassic Park". See large petrified logs and small fossilized dinosaurs. Special Earth Science Week activity - excavation site for kids, take home what you find! | ||||
| PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST, PRESCOTT | ||||
| SUNDAY, October 10th: Bev Everson, Prescott National Forest, 1:00-4:00 PM, Geology of Prescott Area, meet at Watson Lake Pullout. | ||||
| RED ROCK STATE PARK, SEDONA | ||||
| SUNDAY, Oct. 10, 2:00pm. Red Rock State Park, Lower Loop Road, Sedona (fee area); Visitor Center Theatre. Speaker (to be announced) will give talk on the history and importance of mining in the Verde Valley. | ||||
| SABINO CANYON RECREATION AREA, TUCSON | ||||
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Sabino Canyon will have an information booth near the visitor’s center on Sunday 10/10
and Tuesday 10/12, from 10:00 to 2:00. It will feature specimens of rocks and minerals of
Sabino Canyon. We will also have an exhibit on Sabino
Canyon Geology. Both will be staffed by naturalists.
Contact: Heidi Schewel 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. Tucson, AZ 85750 (520) 749-8700. |
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| SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK, SEDONA | ||||
| SUNDAY, Oct. 10, 9am-4pm Slide Rock State Park, Oak Creek Canyon (fee area); Paul Lindberg will provide geologic history of the area and lead short hiking tours each hour. | ||||
| TOHONO CHUL PARK, TUCSON | ||||
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The Geology Wall at Tohono Chul Park comes to life during Earth Science Week!
Learn about the geologic history of the
Santa Catalina Mountains from Park Docents and get the insider's scoop on our
new sundial. Talks at the Wall will be
held from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Sunday, October 10 and again on Saturday, October
16.
Contact: Jo Falls (520) 742-6455 |
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| Monday, October 11 | ||||
| FLAGSTAFF GEM AND MINERAL ASSOCIATION - OPEN HOUSE | ||||
| MONDAY, October 11, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Ft. Tuthill County Park, I-17 south to Exit #337, Gem & Mineral Bldg. View the gem and mineral displays in the Association's museum and see a rock cutting demonstration. | ||||
| Tuesday, October 12 | ||||
| ARIZONA HYDROLOGICAL SOCIETY, TUCSON | ||||
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The public is invited to
an open house on "Water for Tucson's Future" at the El Pueblo
Neighborhood Center on Tuesday, October 12, 1999, from 6 to 9 p.m.
This open house is a public service event by
the Tucson Chapter of the Arizona Hydrological Society (AHS) to provide
information to help the public learn about local water issues.
The open house will present information
through visual displays that describe water availability, water use, recharge,
land subsidence, and water quality.
Professional hydrologists will be available to answer questions and
direct people to additional sources of water information.
The program has been prepared by Tucson AHS
members who are professional hydrologists and hydrogeologists employed by
private companies, county, state and federal agencies, and universities.
The AHS is a nonprofit organization
incorporated in 1986 to provide a forum for water professionals to share
technical information. The open house
is part of the society's public education outreach efforts.
The open house is one of five scheduled throughout the Tucson area in September and October. Contact: John Villinski, AHS Tucson Chapter President, 626-8309 or via e-mail at john@hwr.arizona.edu. |
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| BLOCK LITE - OPEN HOUSE, FLAGSTAFF | ||||
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TUESDAY, October 12, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. 3900 E. Industrial Dr. See how cinder blocks, pavers, and other masonry materials are made. Have lunch on us - pizza and pop provided! |
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| HIGHWAY 89A OAK CREEK CANYON VIEWPOINT OVERLOOK | ||||
| TUESDAY, Oct. 12. Highway 89A Oak Creek Canyon Viewpoint Overlook at top of Highway 89A switchbacks (free to public); Local geology of Oak Creek Canyon and Colorado Plateau will be described by Paul Lindberg to visitors throughout the day. | ||||
| MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MESA | ||||
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Geology Open House - Tuesday, October 12, 7-9 pm, in Physical Science
Building 3N, MCC at intersection of Southern & Dobson. Demonstrations and
activities related to volcanos, minerals, mining, fossils and other earth
science subjects. This will be of particular interest to teachers for
activities they can use in their classes. Free samples for teachers and
students.
Contact: Raymond Grant at (480)461-7008 for more information. |
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| SABINO CANYON RECREATION AREA, TUCSON | ||||
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Sabino Canyon will have an information booth near the visitor’s center on Sunday 10/10
and Tuesday 10/12, from 10:00 to 2:00. It will feature specimens of rocks and minerals of
Sabino Canyon. We will also have an exhibit on Sabino
Canyon Geology. Both will be staffed by naturalists.
Contact: Heidi Schewel 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. Tucson, AZ 85750 (520) 749-8700. |
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| USGS OPEN HOUSE, FLAGSTAFF | ||||
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TUESDAY, October 12, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. 2255 N. Gemini Dr. (next to Buffalo Park).
Visit the halls of USGS scientists - Dress up like a geologist, make toothpaste, and much more on geology, hydrology and biology. Additional exhibits include: The History of Water Use in Flagstaff, Opals - the October Birthstone, sifting sands and earthquake activities.
Contact: USGS Flagstaff, Rheta Smith, (520) 779-7027 Flagstaff, AZ |
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| Wednesday, October 13 | ||||
| ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM, TUCSON | ||||
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Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum |
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| SEDONA PUBLIC LIBRARY | ||||
| WEDNESDAY, Oct. 13. Sedona Public Library, 7:30-8:30pm (Free to public); Illustrated lecture by Paul Lindberg on the geology of the Sedona and Verde Valley area. | ||||
| SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM, PRESCOTT | ||||
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WEDNESDAY, October 13th: 8 Local geologists present, Vignettes of Prescott and Arizona
Geology An Earth Science Week Presentation, Sharlot Hall Museum, 7:00-9:00 PM.
Each vignette should last ~10 minutes (15 MAX) [speaker/backup]
Contact: Steve Maslansky 520-776-9680 or at maslan@goodnet.com |
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| Thursday, October 14 | ||||
| ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM, TUCSON | ||||
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Thursday, October 14, 1999
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum |
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| FLAGSTAFF'S STONE LANDMARKS - GEOLOGIC WALKING TOUR | ||||
| THURSDAY, October 14, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Meet at the footbridge on the west side of Wheeler Park. Explore Flagstaff's fascinating geologic past. Walk with geologist and author Marie Jackson to investigate downtown Flagstaff's historic stone buildings and the geologic events that created these rocks so long ago. Parents, please plan to accompany children under 12 years old. | ||||
| METROPOLITAN WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TUCSON | ||||
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Thursday, October, 14th, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.,
Field Trip to Avra Valley Recharge Project.
Meet at District office for departure.
Contacts: Mike Block, Theresa Lutz, or Cindy Martinez at 575-8100 to reserve a space for the field class. District Office: 6265 N. La Cañada Drive (south of Orange Grove Road & west of La Cañada) |
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| STRATIGRAPHIC WALL, UPTOWN SEDONA | ||||
| THURSDAY, Oct. 14. Stratigraphic Wall, Uptown Sedona, next to the public restrooms (Free to public); On site description of local geology to tourists and passersby, 9am-4pm. | ||||
| Friday, October 15 | ||||
| FLAGSTAFF MATERIALS RECOVERY CENTER - OPEN HOUSE | ||||
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FRIDAY, October 15, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. 1800 E. Butler Avenue Tour Flagstaff's state of the art recycling center - how do we sort the mountains of material that come in? Where does it go? At 2:00 p.m., Flagstaff Mayor, Chris Bavasi, will be on hand to welcome visitors. |
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| RED ROCK STATE PARK, SEDONA | ||||
| FRIDAY, Oct. 15. Red Rock State Park, Lower Loop Road, Sedona (fee area); Walking tour of the park to explain geology and natural history of park area by Paul Lindberg and park personnel (tours given at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm). | ||||
| USGS, FLAGSTAFF | ||||
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FRIDAY, Oct. 15.
Norton Recycling tours - Friday, Oct. 15, 2-5pm. Our new state of the
art materials recovery facility will lead visitors through the mostly
automated process of separating recycled materials and preparing them for
shipment to processing plants.
Contact: USGS Flagstaff, Rheta Smith, Flagstaff, AZ |
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| Saturday, October 16 | ||||
| ARIZONA MINERAL & MINING MUSEUM FOUNDATION (A Memorial to A.L. Flagg) and the ARIZONA MINING AND MINERAL MUSEUM, PHOENIX | ||||
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Family Day/Earth Science Day on Saturday, October 16, 1999, from 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm at the Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum, 1502 West Washington,
Phoenix. Foundation mineral sale. The A.L. Flagg Mineral Gallery, Morenci
Mine antique train engine, and the Boris (Bisbee) headframe will be
accessible to the public. Lectures at 11 and 2 :"How to Identify
Minerals....Is It Gold or Is It Pyrite?" Mineral dealers. Lapidary,
bead-stringing, faceting, and sphere-making machine demonstrations.
Hands-on jewelry-making..
Contact: Susan Celestian, Museum Education Curator, Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum (602)255-3795. |
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| ARIZONA PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION, PHOENIX | ||||
| Gold-panning demonstrations, 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday, October 16, 1999, at the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, 1502 W. Washington, Phoenix. | ||||
| ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER, PHOENIX | ||||
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Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ SATURDAY, Oct 16th 10:00-2:00, bring in your favorite rock for identification. Experts will be on hand to identify the type of rock or mineral you have. Dinosaurs in Arizona, a special presentation, will take place at 11:00 and 2:00. Other geology activities and demonstrations will be available to try throughout the day. Regular admission fee required. Contact: Tori Swarmer, Arizona Science Center, Phone: (602) 716-2000 ext., E-Mail: swarmert@azscience.org |
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| ASU, TEMPE | ||||
ASU's 2nd Annual Earth Science Day will be held on Saturday, October 16,
1999, from 9 am-
3 pm in the Robert S. Dietz Museum of Geology located on the first floor of
Physical Science F-wing on the ASU campus. This is an away-game
weekend.....there will be parking available!
Simon M. Peacock, PhD., Chair & Professor of Geology, ASU Department of Geology, (480)965-1733. |
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| JEROME STATE HISTORIC PARK, JEROME, ARIZONA | ||||
| SATURDAY, Oct. 16. Jerome State Historic Park, Jerome, Arizona (fee area); Hourly guided tours of the museum's records of mining and geologic history conducted from 9am-4pm by Paul Lindberg. | ||||
| OUT OF THE ROCK - TEACHER WORKSHOP, FLAGSTAFF | ||||
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SATURDAY, October 16, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn about Arizona's mineral resources and mining. Includes hands-on activities and teaching materials. For more info and signups please call the Resource Center for Environmental Education at 779-1745. Continental breakfast served at 8:00 am. |
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| RED ROCK STATE PARK, SEDONA | ||||
| SATURDAY, October 16, 10am-2pm Red Rock State Park (fee area), Sedona. Students from the combined class at West Sedona Elementary School will present hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Join these 1 - 3 graders for a fun learning experience. | ||||
| TOHONO CHUL PARK, TUCSON | ||||
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The Geology Wall at Tohono Chul Park comes to life during Earth Science Week!
Learn about the geologic history of the
Santa Catalina Mountains from Park Docents and get the insider's scoop on our
new sundial. Talks at the Wall will be
held from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Sunday, October 10 and again on Saturday, October
16.
Contact: Jo Falls (520) 742-6455 |
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| TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK, PAYSON | ||||
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SATURDAY, October 16, 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm Tonto Natural Bridge State Park (fee area), Payson. David L Bayer will present an illustrated talk on the development of the Mogollon Rim and the economics of the transition zone. |
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| YAVAPAI COLLEGE, PRESCOTT | ||||
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SATURDAY, October 16th: Beth Boyd, Yavapai College, Perspectives on Thumb Butte, Thumb
Butte Group Picnic Area, 10:00-12:00 noon.
Field Guide/Road Log of Prescott Area Geology Speakers Bureau Participating Organizations: American Geological Institute, Arizona Section American Institute of Professional Geologists, Highland Center for Natural History, US Forest Service, Yavapai College, Prescott College, Western Yavapai Conservation District. |
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| Events Throughout The Week | ||||
| ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM, TUCSON | ||||
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Daily, October 10-16, 1999
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum |
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| ASARCO MINERAL DISCOVERY CENTER, SAHUARITA | ||||
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Asarco Mineral Discovery Center 1421 W. Pima Mine Road Sahuarita, AZ 85629 Phone: (520) 798-7798 voice Asarco Mineral Discovery Center will be hosting special exhibits for Earth Science Week along with their regular schedule of copper mine tours, video presentations, and exhibits. Open-Pit Copper Mine Tours Date: Daily, Tuesdays through Saturdays Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Bus tours run at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Details: One-hour bus tours to the Asarco Mission Copper Mine and Mill. Exhibit center, video theater, picnic area, cactus garden, and gift shop. (Exhibit center admission is free; tickets required for tour only.) Location: Asarco Mineral Discovery Center 1421 W Pima Mine Road Sahuarita, AZ 85629 Take Interstate 19 south of Tucson to Exit 80, Pima Mine Road. Head for the copper-topped building and wooden tower.
Contact: AMDC Reservations Line, (520) 625-8233 |
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| BIOSPHERE 2, ORACLE | ||||
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Biosphere will present a
series of lectures free with paid admission.
Lectures will be approximately 1/2 hour long with time devoted to
questions and answers.
MONDAY October 11,1999
TUESDAY October 12, 1999
WEDNESDAY October 13,1999
FRIDAY October 15,1999
Location:
Biosphere 2 Center, Columbia University |
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| COLOSSAL CAVE MOUNTAIN PARK, TUCSON | ||||
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1. Cave critters, conservation and safety!
A free 30 minute presentation daily, October 10th through October 16th,
at Colossal Cave Mountain Park at 10:45 each morning.
Great opportunity for educators to bring your students to tour
the Cave and enjoy the presentation before or after the tour.
Call:(520) 647-7275 for more information or to
book a Cave tour.
2. What do Big Hunk bars, apples, oranges and bananas have to do with soil and geology? Enjoy a leisurely walk with your child and find out! We'll spend about 1 and 1/2 hours on our beautiful nature trail, passing through three biomes, learning about soil and geology through some fun hands on activities and wind up the walk with sluicing for precious stones. The trail is approximately 1/2 mile, wear appropriate walking shoes, sunscreen and hat, and bring water. This activity will be offered on Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 3pm and Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 9am. Cost is $15.00 per adult and $10.00 for children, children must be accompanied by an adult. Call: (520) 647-7121 to reserve your spot. 3. Sluice for precious stones at Colossal Cave Mountain Park! Discover and identify your own treasure! Call: (520) 647-7121 for prices and to reserve a time for your group. |
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| METROPOLITAN WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TUCSON | ||||
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Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District (District)
will have an open house in its Community Room during Earth Sciences Week.
Metro Water customers are invited to view
poster displays on groundwater in the Cañada del Oro Basin. The
posters will explain the occurrence of groundwater in the District’s service
area and basic hydrogeologic principals (i.e., quality, depth to water,
groundwater flow and rate of movement).
Attendees will also learn from the posters about the District’s CAP recharge efforts and groundwater quality protection program. Customers will have the opportunity to use a computer kiosk on desert landscaping design and see plans for the District’s demonstration desert garden. District staff will be available to answer questions on water resources within the District’s service area. A field trip to a CAP recharge project is also scheduled on Thursday, October 14th. Date and Times:
Thursday, October, 14th, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Field Trip to Avra Valley Recharge Project. Meet at District office for departure. Contacts: Mike Block, Theresa Lutz, or Cindy Martinez at 575-8100 to reserve a space for the field class. District Office: 6265 N. La Cañada Drive (south of Orange Grove Road & west of La Cañada) |
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| OMYA INC., TUCSON | ||||
| Omya Arizona, operator of a limestone quarry near Superior, Arizona, has prepared a color poster showing limestone from the raw material to some of the finished consumer products. The poster will be on display at the Asarco Mineral Discovery Center during Earth Science Week. Samples of the high-grade white crystalline limestone ore mined near Superior will be given away. | ||||
| SEDONA AREA EVENTS | ||||
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Take advantage of the "5
Visit" Arizona State Parks Pass.
For only $15, a family of four can spend 5 visits at any of the State Parks now
open.
Month of October Red Rock State Park (fee area) - Visitor Center Lower Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona "Amazing Minerals" - Special display from the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
TUESDAY-FRIDAY, Oct. 12-15 | ||||
| YUMA AREA EVENTS | ||||
Involved Parties:
Contact: Mike Conway, Arizona Western College (520) 317-6022 aw_conway@awc.cc.az.us |
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Last updated 10/11/99
Copyright ©1999 Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum Foundation. All Rights Reserved.