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May
Rare and Unusual "Puya berteroniana" Blooms During AprilWith metallic, blue-green flowers and orange accents, don't you agree that the plant shown on this page might look more at home in a silk flower arrangement? In 2001, crowds gathered to see this bodacious bromeliad when it first bloomed at Boyce Thompson Arboretum -- after some three decades spent unobtrusively in a seldom-explored corner of our cactus garden.
Six years later, this beautiful South American plant bloomed again. The rains of 2008 seem to have put the plant in peak condition, according to Steve Carter, Director of Horticulture at the Arboretum, who reports that as of April 20 the plant has a record three flower stalks reaching skyward -- and is approaching peak color. It should be at its most "camera ready" through April 27, with some color possibly continuing into early May. With bushy rosettes of blue-grey leaves topped with a seven-foot tall flower stalk of bright blue-green flowers, our lone Puya berteroniana is an attention-grabber when in bloom!
Visit the Arboretum's Extended Site to learn more about this rare plant
Angler’s Choice Bass TourneyAt Windsor South Ramp see 100 bass boats, weigh-in 3pm each day.
More info at www.usanglerschoice.net
Call 928.855.2784 for more information.
Plein Air Artist “Paint Out”Arizona State Parks and Arizona Plein Air Painters will host a "Plein Air" Artist event on Saturday, May 10th at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
"Plein Air" means in the open air. It refers to the practice of painting outdoors. At the "Plein Air" events, artists will look for something within the state park and draw or paint something that sparks their interest. They will then complete the work during the event and submit the piece for judging by their fellow plein air artists. At 12 p.m., the artists will gather to judge their peers' work. In addition, Artist Linda Dellandre will be there to do a demo with pastels.
The "Paint Outs" began as part of State Parks 50th anniversary celebrations in 2007 and will continue throughout 2008. The finalist from each one will have the opportunity to display their piece at a gallery show from January 10 through February 1, 2009 at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. There will be a "Fun Paint Out" that will not be judged on January 10, 2009. An opening reception will be held immediately following the "Fun Paint Out."
For more information about the "paint out" on May 10th call Tonto Natural Bridge State Park at (928) 476-4202. The Park Entrance Fee is waived for participating artists. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located off Hwy 87, just 10 miles north of Payson.
This is a series of “paint outs” planned throughout the year at Arizona State Parks. See other dates and parks.
The Arboretum was one of the first sites in Arizona certified by the Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area (IBA). This lovely Arizona oasis attracts once-in-a-lifetime exotic migrant birds and the usual Sonoran Desert cast of characters, too. Arrive by 6:30am and join our guided bird walk. Photographers - don’t miss the 9am presentation of avian photography by EJ Peiker. Exhibit booths — until 11am. 520.689.2811
Nature / Wildlife Photography WorkshopHere's a unique Mother's Day gift -- sign mom up for a beginners' class in Nature/Wildlife Photography with professional photographer
Maggie Leef. The Springerville artist will lead a dozen pre-registered students around Arboretum collections on Sunday morning, May 11, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Spaces are limited and pre-payment is required.
"This will be a fun, informative workshop for beginners who want to learn basic, practical photography skills," said Leef. "It's appropriate for people who shoot with disposable cameras and simple point-and-shoots, as well as for those who have more advanced cameras but are simply terrified to take them out of their boxes."
Topics to be covered include an overview of camera types and selection, detailed composition guidelines and also simple gadgets and props that may be used. Leef will talk about appropriate preparation, dressing and behavior for shooting in the field or near water.
Class registration costs $17.50 (just $10 for Arboretum annual members). Enroll and pre-pay by calling Arboretum staff during daytime business hours at 520-689-2723.
Donovan Wood and Morgan O’Connor, NAU Geography Dept., will explore the history of the Colton Research Center from its earliest beginnings as a ranch and experimental farm to its transformation into a premier resource facility for research of the Colorado Plateau. Learn about the efforts now underway to preserve the historic architecture of the center towards practical use for a new generation of research and discovery. Brown Bag Lunch Lecture at 12:15pm. 928.779.4395
At Windsor South Ramp see 50 bass boats, weigh-in 3pm each day. More info at www.usaanglerschoice.net or 928.855.2784.
At Windsor South Ramp see 25 bass boats, weigh-in at 3pm each day. More information at www.nationalbasswest.com or 928.855.2784.
Robert Rice’s second workshop will help you develop your images into fine art prints or for web-based publishing. Topics include preparing your image and adjusting it, using Photoshop for presentation, as a print, or for use on the web. Participants should have basic familiarity with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Limited to ten students, enrollment is $35. 1pm. View artist’s galleries and portfolio on his website: robertricefinephoto.com. 520.689.2723
An unforgettable experience, this hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive program on the park’s beautiful trails. Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. Hike leaves promptly from the Visitor Center. Please wear suitable clothing and bring water and a flashlight. 7:00pm. Note: Visitors are not allowed to join the hike once it leaves at the designated time so please be on time. 928.282.6907
Music in the Park The annual spring concert series ends with a final show on the upper patio of the Kannally Ranch House from 6-8pm.
Free concert, thanks to Friends of Oracle State Park.
Call 520.896.2425.
A series of triathlons (both short and long) plus an “Iron Man.” Contact TriSports.com for information on registration and courses. 928.537.3680
Steve Yoder, Executive Director of the Arboretum at Flagstaff, will give this evening slide presentation at 7pm, RSVP. Free! 928.779.4395
JuneDue to construction of a new Visitor Center, Picacho Peak State Park will be closed to all public entry starting June 1, 2008. The park is scheduled to re-open in October 2008. Please check here for updates to this important construction project that will allow us to better serve park visitors. Thank you for your understanding.
Celebrate National Trails Day and learn about llamas as eco-friendly pack animals, on a hike with Ranger Cyn-d Turner. The 3-hour walk begins at 7am. Reservation required. Free with park entrance fee. 520.896.2425
Join award-winning team, Richard and Sherry Mangum, who will present. Route 66 is an important part of the heritage of the nation and Arizona. This presentation takes the viewer on a nostalgic trip through Arizona by examining the history of “The Mother Road” and discussing the profound impact Route 66 has had on the nation and Arizona. This program is presented by the Arizona Humanities Council and the Benefactors of Red Rock State Park. Reservations recommended, seating limited. 2pm in the theatre. 928.282.6907
Sharlot Hall and hired guide Al Doyle departed in July of 1911 for a trip through the remote lands north of the Grand Canyon and forged westward to small Mormon towns in Utah and down through Nevada. Seventy-five days and a thousand miles later, their trip ended. Re-travel their route with Rose Houk, Flagstaff author, as she relives the journey with the words from Sharlot Hall's own diary, and photos by renowned photographer Michael Collier.
Evening Slide Presentation Series, 7pm RSVP Free! Program is Free. Reservations are recommended due to limited availability. Call 928.779.4395 to make a reservation.
At Windsor South Ramp see 50 bass boats, weigh-in at 3pm each day. More info at www.usanglerschoice.net or 928.855.2784.
9am–5pm. Call the park for more details. 928.289.4106
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture at 12:15pm. 928.779.4395
The Arizona Preservation Foundation (APF), Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Arizona Main Street Program, and the City of Nogales invite you to join them at the 6th Annual Historic Preservation Partnership Conference. This year’s conference, whose theme is “Preservation on the Line,” is being held at the Esplendor Resort in Rio Rico, June 12-14, 2008. The Goal of the Conference is to bring together preservationists from around the state to exchange ideas and success stories, to share perspectives and solutions to preservation issues and to foster a sense of cooperation between the diverse Arizona preservation community.
One of the highlights of this year's conference will be an day-and-a-half long ADOBE WORKSHOP! Jim Garrison, the State Historic Preservation Officer and David Yubeta, Tumacacori National Historic Park, two of Arizona's adobe experts will impart to you all the ins and out of adobe, as well as a hands-on adobe experience at Tumacacori. Space for this exclusive event is limited!
To register for the conference visit www.azpreservation.com
9am–5pm. Call the park for more details. 928.289.4106
An unforgettable experience, this hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive program on the park’s beautiful trails. Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. Hike leaves promptly from the Visitor Center. Please wear suitable clothing and bring water and a flashlight. 7:00pm. Note: Visitors are not allowed to join the hike once it leaves at the designated time so please be on time. 928.282.6907
At Windsor South Ramp see 75 bass boats, weigh-in at 3pm each day. More info at www.usanglerschoice.net or 928.855.2784.
9am–5pm. Call the park for more details. 928.289.4106
Lisa Young will present at the Visitor Center at 7pm. 928.289.4106
9am–5pm. Call the park for more details. 928.289.4106
July
Come enjoy the fireworks by the lake! The park will also be hosting Duck Races during the day. Check it out! 928.337.4441
Susan Olberding, Flagstaff Historian, will talk about our hometown museum with a world-class reputation celebrating 80 years of existence. Hear about the people, collections, and public programs of our local treasure and some of the plans for the next 80 years. Brown Bag Lunch Lectures at 12:15pm. 928.779.4395
Learn more about bats and the important role they play in nature. Arizona Game and Fish will set up nets to catch bats for up close identification. 8pm at the Kannally Ranch House. Free. 520.896.2425
Sean Evans, Librarian, will present this evening slide presentation. 7pm, RSVP. Free! 928.779.4395
The Saturday event takes place at the Park and the Sunday event takes place at Second Mesa on the Hopi Reservation. There will be a morning run on Saturday and possibly another run at the Hopi Mesa on Sunday. 928.289.4106
Come and enjoy a fun and educational presentation by Dennis Jex about snakes. See a slide presentation and live snake display! Learn how to treat or (better yet) avoid snakebite. Live snakes will be used to enhance your “up close and personal” educational experience. Do you know that there are snakes that are specialists at eating insects? Do you know the very first thing to do if bitten by a rattlesnake? Find out the answer to these and many other questions during this fun presentation. Reservations recommended, seating limited. 2pm in the theatre. 928.282.6907
An unforgettable experience, this hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive program on the park’s beautiful trails. Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. Hike leaves promptly from the Visitor Center. Please wear suitable clothing and bring water and a flashlight. 7:00pm. Note: Visitors are not allowed to join the hike once it leaves at the designated time so please be on time. 928.282.6907
Plein Air Artist “Paint Out”Arizona State Parks and Tucson Plein Air Painters Society, Inc. are sponsoring live outdoor painting competitions with painting from 8:00 am - Noon. At noon, the artists will gather to judge their peers completed work.
Artists are welcome to bring their easels, brushes drop cloth canvas and capture scenes around the park. This is a series of “paint outs” planned throughout the year at Arizona State Parks. See other dates and parks.
Plein Air Artist "Paint Outs"Arizona State Parks and Tucson Plein Air Painters Society, Inc. are sponsoring live outdoor painting competitions with painting from 8:00 am - Noon. At noon, the artists will gather to judge their peers completed work. Artists are welcome to bring their easels, brushes drop cloth canvas and capture scenes around the park. This is a series of “paint outs” planned throughout the year at Arizona State Parks. Listen to an Audio Update that discusses what “paint outs” are.
January 26, 2008 at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
March 22, 2008 at Lost Dutchman State Park
May 10, 2008 at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
July 19, 2008 at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
August 23, 2008 at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
September 27, 2008 at Dead Horse Ranch State Park (Verde River Days)
November 28 & 29 at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park (Fall Festival)
On-GoingMarch - Join rangers, volunteers and guest speakers on a variety of talks and walks that will be fun for the whole family. Some topics explored are desert bighorn sheep, venomous creatures, coyotes, hummingbirds and stargazing. Contact the park or the Interpretive Education Coordinator at (928) 855-4192 to learn more about these entertaining and educational programs, or to request a copy of our ranger talk brochure and calendar.
Programs are scheduled throughout the year. Please call for the current schedule
Join staff and special guests as they reveal surprises about above ground treasures of the park. Monthly, a variety of topics are explored such as bats, snakes, mining, map & compass, worms, and javelinas. Contact park to learn more about these guided walks, activities, and shows, or to request a copy of the “above ground” interpretive program schedule.
Join staff as they reveal surprises about above ground treasures of the park. Monthly, a variety of topics are explored such as bats, snakes, mining, map & compass, worms, and javelinas. Contact park to learn more about these guided walks, activities, and shows, or to request a copy of the “above ground” interpretive program schedule..
Guided tours of the house: Daily at the top of the hour, first tour at 11am. Hour—long guided tour of the historic Riordan family homes filled with original family belongings, including Stickley furniture. The story of the family, the architecture of the house, and Flagstaff history are discussed. Reservations recommended.
Los Tubaquenos Living History Program, Sun. from 1-4pm, March Los Tubaquenos presents life at the Tubac Presidio from 1752-1776. Come join the lives of the men, women and children who worked and played on the Spanish Frontier. Sample foods, see weavers in action, and learn about fashions and woodworking.
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