ARIZONA

Arizona Archaeology Month takes place in March. For more information, visit: www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/arch/archmo/index.shtml

The Elden Pueblo Archaeological Project provides educational programs in archaeological research for school groups and members of the public. Participants in these programs learn about archaeological concepts, skills, laws, and practices by engaging in a variety of archaeological activities. For program information call the Elden Pueblo Project Manager at: (928) 527-3452, or for the Museum of Northern Arizona Programs call (928) 774-5211, ext. 241.

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park provides visitors an opportunity to explore a 17th century Spanish Fort Call (520) 398-2252 or visit online at: http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/tubac.html for more information.

Dankworth Village Outdoor Classroom- Outdoor education program--Information on cooperative education programs at this prehistoric site near Safford, Arizona. For more information, contact BLM field office, Safford, AZ, or visit online at: www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/recreation/cultural/partner.html.

The Old Pueblo Archaeology Center in Tucson stages numerous events and activities for children and adults. Children age 8 or older can attend. For more information call (520) 798-1201, or visit: www.oldpueblo.org/.

The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeology Park
Become a Junior Archaeologist! Learn about the science of archaeology and the Hohokam people by participating in a simulated excavation of a Hohokam pithouse. Actual Hohokam artifacts are used in this program. Classes are generally held on the first and third Saturday of each month (October - April), from 9:00am to noon, and are divided by age. Advance registration is required. Specially arranged workshops are available for groups of 10 or more. Program fee: $10 Museum members; $12 Non-members. For details, call (602) 495-0901, or visit: http://phoenix.gov/recreation/arts/museums/pueblo/index.html.

Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Join the docents for a guided tour of the museum to learn about petroglyph production, preservation, and interpretation. Then, you can head out on its interpretive trail to view some of the 1,500 petroglyphs preserved on the grounds. This is also a great chance to enjoy the beauty of the desert in springtime! No reservations are needed.

For more information call (623) 582-8007, or visit: http://www.asu.edu/clas/shesc/dvrac/.

The Mesa Southwest Museum, 53 N. Macdonald, is Mesa's municipal museum of cultural and natural history, featuring permanent and changing exhibitions on Arizona and the southwest, from dinosaurs to conquistadors and the old west to the space age.

The Mesa Southwest Museum is planning some great summer museum camps for pre-school and elementary school-aged children! To register or get more information about any of these programs, call (480) 644-5083, or e-mail to msm-edu@cityofmesa.org. Registration is now underway! For more information visit: http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/swmuseum/default.asp

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