Mile Post 33 and 28 on the east side of highway 286. (Sasabe Highway south of Three Points, AZ)
The Amado Catchment and Enriquez Catchment are named after the contractors who are donating their equipment for the projects. Both projects will be built simultaneously so we will need volunteers to help at each site. Each catchment is a newly constructed wildlife water catchment that will have over a 9,000 gallon storage capacity that will create a year round reliable water source for all wildlife. The money used to purchase materials for this project came from sportsman’s dollars (license fees, Governor’s tag and the Super Raffle). The project was a priority for the Tucson Habitat Partnership Committee (a group of local sportsman who work with the department to improve conditions for wildlife) and with your support, be an oasis for wildlife for many years to come.
Build Schedule (Crews will begin early (7ish) everyday)
Tuesday October 6th – Game and Fish Crews arrive with materials. Set up camp. Lay out dig area and prep materials for the build.
Wednesday October 7th – Contractors arrive and begin digging.
Thursday October 8th – Contractors complete holes and begin placing tanks.
Friday October 9th – Volunteers arrive to assist with storage tank construction, metal aprons, and perimeter fence.
Saturday October 10th - Volunteers arrive to assist with storage tank construction, metal aprons, and perimeter fence.
Sunday October 11th – Volunteers arrive again to help finish the project.
Anyone who is interested, please contact Gabriel Paz at 520-388-4443 or gpaz@azgfd.gov for meeting locations. Tucson Chapter of SCI will be helping with food and drinks so please give send us an RSVP so that they can provide enough food.
Description:
Join award-winning children’s author Brooke Bessesen (author of "Look Who Lives In The Desert") for an exciting and kid-friendly multimedia presentation about her adventures with wildlife in Arizona and around the globe. The theme of the program is understanding the importance of the natural world and the connections between humans and animals.
Ages: 6+ yrs (under 6 are free)
Cost: $6 (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Pre-registration required; Parents must also register and pay.
Location: City of Chandler Environmental Education Center (NE corner of Lindsay Rd and Chandler Heights Rd), 480-782-2890. Visit www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis for more information.
Description:
What: Listening to stories is a wonderful way for children to learn about the natural world around them. Join us for a story reading at the park, followed by a craft activity. This program is a partnership between Pima County Natural Resources and Tucson Audubon Society.
When: Friday, October 9
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road, Tucson
Cost/Ages: free, younger children and their parents
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
October 2009
