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A Southwest icon of Native American culture – Casa Grande Ruins & Museum – offers a day of discovery as you explore the mystery and complexity of a network of communities and irrigation canals. The museum collections include historic artifacts, archives, an extensive photograph collection, and several historic properties. Pack a sack lunch. Meet at...
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Before the Preserve was a reality, part of this land was a ranch, the historic Brown’s Ranch. Join us to explore this historical place, full of memories of a different way of life and hear the stories of the people who lived here not long ago. The hike is about 3.0-mile round trip on a...
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How did the early inhabitants of the Foothills live here in the desert without modern conveniences? What kind of homes did they build, what did they eat? Was life all work without play time? Join us to learn about survival in the desert. Learn what petroglyphs are plus make your own clay pot! FREE, THANKS...
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Uncover the mysterious heart of the Sonoran Desert through the myths, legends, and lore that have shaped its past and present. From ancient Native American creation stories to eerie ghost tales of the Wild West, this lecture dives into the rich tapestry of stories tied to this iconic landscape. Ages 16+
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Join us on a half mile 90-minute walk on the Jane Rau trail where we will talk about the people and events that shaped the history of the Brown’s Ranch area. We will discuss the Indigenous people who lived here, the role of the military in the region, the ranching history of the region and...
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Evidence of stone tool production dates back 3.3 million years, predating our own species. From the beginning, this new behavioral adaptation required early hominin relatives to understand which characteristics a stone must possess in order to be utilized for tool production. Only stone types with specific traits can be predictably and reliably fractured into a...
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Join FSPR docent Dwight Long for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the 1970s that found the remains of megafauna that had been hunted, killed, butchered, and consumed by the Clovis Paleo-Indians 13,000 years ago. This is an easy walk of less than a half...
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Dr. Melissa Liebert is a biocultural anthropologist and human biologist who studies the pathways through which social, cultural, and environmental factors become biologically embodied to influence human variation in stress, health, and life history patterns. Her research integrates aspects of human evolutionary biology and adaptability with historical, sociocultural, and political-economic contexts to offer a holistic...
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Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve, besides the excitement of trail riding? This is the ride for you! Join our archeological stewards in exploring the Preserve’s recent ranching history and the ancient way of life of the Native American in a stunning geological setting. This is an Intermediate Skill and Moderate...
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Take a tour of Millville, the location of several historic silver mills and a once thriving town, as well as an adjacent Indian rock art site, with an FSPR docent. The tour will focus on the history of mining and the mills which were active during the Tombstone silver boom. This is about a 2...
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
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