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Natural History of the Sonoran Desert October 22 & 23 Would you like to be more knowledgeable about the animals, plants, and landscape of our desert? This two-day survey course covers desert ecology, climate, mammals, birds, reptiles, botany and geology. It in- cludes a hike, close encounters with ani- mals, sampling of edible desert plants, a behind the scenes tour and lectures. $120


Cats & Dogs of the Sonoran Desert November 6 Jaguars, Mexican gray wolves, ocelots, coy- otes and more! Our desert hosts at least four species of felines and three of ca- nines. Learn about these carnivores - their preferred habitats, foods and interactions, and how to identify their signs. $40


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Mountains, Mines & Minerals January 28, 2017 Learn to identify malachite, pyrite, garnet, and other Arizona minerals and make a min- eral collection from samples that you col- lect from an old mining site in the Santa Rita Mountains. $70


Birding the Chiricahuas April 7 – 9, 2017 Southeastern Arizona is a paradise for bird- ers. This trip offers three full days for explor- ing different elevation habitats to search for the Mexican Chickadee, Elegant Trogon, Montezuma Quail, Red-faced Warbler, and others. Lodging and meals are at the South- western Research Center. $595


The Earth & Sky Tour Mid-August 2017 Next summer presents a rare opportunity to view a total solar eclipse and the Desert Museum will be there! Join us on a road-side geology trip through the great arid western states of Utah and Wyoming where we will study fossil fish of the Green River Forma- tion, the upturned river bed of Dinosaur National Monument, and the bright orange sandstones of Zion and Bryce Canyons. In the Cowboy State there is a cold roaring riv- er that explodes out of a mountainside, as well as steaming hot spring waters seeping out of the earth at Thermopolis. Price: TBD


Slippery & Slithery November 6 What are amphibians? What are reptiles? Often lumped together, they are separate groups of fascinating animals. Come learn about their characteristics, their natural history, and see up close some that make their home in the Sonoran Desert. $40


Unlocking Birds’ Secrets November 20 Birds defy gravity. They are light, fast, and may fly thousands of miles when they mi- grate. Engage with Desert Museum birds in the classroom as you learn more about their incredible navigation, nesting, feed- ing, and other abilities. $40


Black Lava & White Sand Februrary 24 -27, 2017 Visit the moonscape of the Pinacate volca- nic field, the sand dunes of the Gran Desier- to, and the beach and tide pool life of Rocky Point. Stops en route at Tohono O’odham villages both north and south of the bor- der highlight ancient salt treks and an oasis community. $975


Land of the Hopi & Navajo April 29 - May 5, 2017 Explore the stark sandstone geology and the ancient native cultures of Arizona’s Colo- rado Plateau. See dinosaur tracks, visit the Hopi Mesas, Coal Mine Canyon, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, the Petrified For- est, and the Hubbell Trading Post. $1660


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Spain: Moors & Christians, Olives & Wine: Tracing the Cultural & Ag- ricultural Roots of the Southwest September 18 – October 1, 2017 The Spanish flavor of the Southwest is in fact an amalgam of Spain’s previous occu- pants – Arabs, Jews, Visigoths and Romans. Walk through cathedrals, markets, orchards, towns, ancient castles, and sunny beaches with an eye for the influencing factors of these peoples. Tour a rural winery during the grape harvest, sample tapas and wines, learn to prepare paella, sit in the same ca- thedral where Ferdinand and Isabella re- ceived Columbus upon his return from the New World, and see the Holy Grail. $3750


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