Pima County issued the following announcement on July 31.
Bats, bugs, bird beaks and more are on tap at a free Family Nature Night Aug. 9, 6-9 p.m. at Historic Canoa Ranch in Green Valley.
Visitors of all ages can discover the mysteries of nighttime nature through play, hands-on and discovery-base activities and crafts. Guests should bring a headlamp or flashlight and dress appropriately for the weather.
Staff from the Environmental Education Division of Pima County's Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department will lead the activities. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Donations will be accepted.
The event is co-sponsored by the Tucson Audubon Society ahead of the annual Southeast Arizona Birding Festival Aug. 7-11.
Activities include:
- Collecting and identifying the macroinvertebrates that live at Canoa Lake;
- Studying owl pellets with Tucson Audubon Society;
- Viewing bugs under black lights;
- Exploring the lives of bats through hands-on activities; and
- Learning how birds use their bills and beaks in feeding
The entry gate to Historic Canoa Ranch is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for access to the newly restored Canoa Lake and the Anza Trail. Guided tours of the historic site are conducted Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 and 11 a.m. Visit www.pima.gov/canoaranch for more info on programs and other guided tours.
In 2001, Pima County purchased and began to restore the 4,800-acre Canoa Ranch complex with voter-approved 1997 and 2004 bond funds. Pima County opened the ranch headquarters to the public in March 2013. The property is managed by the Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department.
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