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Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Mammoths of the San Pedro Valley Field Trip
February 23, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$85 – $94Did you know that we had large Ice Age mammals in southern Arizona? At the Murray Springs archeological site along the San Pedro River near Sierra Vista we will learn about the Pleistocene megafauna which roamed the savannahs. Alongside these mammals lived the Clovis people, great hunters, which we know from their fluted projectile points. For lunch we will stop at the Holy Trinity Monastery. Our last activity will be combing the St. David Formation for gypsum crystals. Transportation included.
$85/Person Member or $94/Person Non-Member
Where to Meet: Northeast corner (right along Broadway) of Park Place Mall parking lot. Park Place Mall is between Craycroft and Wilmot on Broadway. From here we will load into vans. For last-minute messages on the morning of departure, call 520-971-9335.
What to Bring: Sack lunch, water in a reusable bottle, notepad, and pencil, and walking stick (optional).
What to Expect: Walk along mesquite river bank at Murray Springs and comb the loose bluffs of the St. David formation for gypsum crystals. The descent into the wash is steep. We will picnic at the Holy Trinity Benedictine Monastery which has freshly-baked bread available for purchase.