Albuquerque:This weekend at Petroglyph Natl Mon.

Subject: reminder of this weekend's events @ Petroglyph


> National Junior Ranger Day Activities
> Hawks Aloft & Junior Ranger Fever
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> Saturday ~ April 28, 2007
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> 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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> In celebration of National Junior Ranger Day, Hawks Aloft, Inc. (a
> nonprofit organization that cares for injured indigenous birds) will be
> at the Visitor Center from 10 am to 12 noon. Docents from Hawks Aloft
> will present educational programs on the anatomy, habitat, and behavior
> of indigenous wild birds. Bird identification tips and pointers will
> also be discussed.
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> At 1:00 pm children of all ages are welcome to join a park ranger in
> Boca Negra Canyon for a guided hike to explore, discover, and learn
> about protecting the natural and cultural resources of Petroglyph
> National Monument. Children will work on completing the Jr. Ranger
> Activity booklet and earn awards for completed booklets. This free hike
> will take place on Saturday, April 28 from 1 pm to 3 pm at Boca Negra
> Canyon.
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> These programs are free and open to the public. The Visitor Center is
> located at 4735 Unser Blvd. NW at Western Trail. Boca Negra Canyon is
> located on Unser Blvd. ½ mile north of Montaño Road. Call Susanna at
> 505-899-0205 ext. 332 for more information and driving directions.
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