Join local field trip leader, Gerry Hodge, at this under-birded and hidden park in Oro Valley. Fall migrants, like Western Tanager and Lazuli Bunting, are beginning to come through and we will look for usual desert inhabitants, like the range-restricted Gilded Flicker. We will also check out a large rock with petroglyphs. Most of the...
Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” program presents “Indigenous Trail Networks and the Engineering of Cultural Landscapes of the Sonoran Desert” by preservation anthropologist Aaron M. Wright, Ph.D. This free Zoom online presentation will be given on Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 7:00-8:30 pm ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time (same as Pacific Daylight Time)....
Hike 3 miles below towering mountains and make frequent stops at ruins, rock art sites, native plants, and learn about the Hohokam people that made a home along the creek. Hikers should bring plenty of water, wear boots or sturdy shoes, and wear protective clothing. Due to inclines and rock trail in sections hiking poles are encouraged. There...
Follow Diamond Creek Road as it winds through Peach Springs Canyon – the only road access to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Diamond Creek Road will take us down the canyon to the banks of the Colorado River. Along the way, we will stop to enjoy the views and learn about Hualapai history, cultures, and the geology and the natural history of the canyon. You will enjoy a picnic lunch with an optional walk the last mile to the Colorado...
Step back in time at this hands-on Girls in STEM archaeology event! Uncover ancient artifacts, study lost civilizations and piece together the stories buried beneath the surface—it's sure to be a full day of exploration, investigation and discovery! Girls in STEM is a series of educational programs throughout the year that encourages interest in science and...
Even thousands of years after its demise, the Roman Empire captivates us, and the ancient city of Pompeii is the place to understand it all. Volcanic ash created an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of ancient people who lived, worked, and played in this coastal city. We go on assignment with archaeologist Caitie Barrett to...