Tucson Weekly: Outdoors (March 8

OUTDOORS

ARCHAEOLOGY DIG. Join in an archaeological excavation at the Sabino Canyon Ruin March 10 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to recognize artifacts, use archaeological methods and label recovered artifacts. Cost for the session is $35 per person or $50 for a two-day program. Minimum age is 12 to participate. Call 798-1201 for more information and to register. Directions to the ruin are provided upon pre-registration.
NIGHT WALKS. Saguaro National Park East. 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Take a walk on the wild side with a naturalist-guided excursion into the Sonoran Desert twice a month on Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. Naturalists discuss and demonstrate nighttime adaptations and scan the skies with an audible bat detector. The free program is open to all, and reservations are required. Call 733-5153 to reserve a space.
RILLITO RIDE. Bike along the Rillito trail March 10 at 10 a.m. The ride begins at the rest area on River Road west of La Cañada. Call 881-4239 for more information.
SABINO CANYON NATURE WALKS. Sabino Canyon Visitors' Center. Lace up your hiking boots, grab a bottle of water and join in a variety of weekly walks with Sabino Canyon naturalists through May 4. On Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. take a plant and bird walk, or join the 1:45 p.m. nature walk. On Wednesdays there is a nature/bird walk at 9 a.m. and a geology activities session at tram stop 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Finally, on Fridays at 8:30 a.m. gear up for a 3-4 mile trail hike. All activities are free. Call 749-8700 for more information.
SIERRA CLUB HIKES. Explore the beauty of the Sonoran desert with the local chapter of the Sierra Club during free hikes and outings on most weekends. Both beginning and experienced hikers are welcome. Non-members are welcome to participate. For a listing of upcoming events, visit www.sierraclub.org/ chapters/az/chap_outings.asp.
TUCSON AUDUBON SOCIETY. Join experienced birders for several field trips each week visiting areas around Tucson and southeastern Arizona. Admission is free. Call 629-0510 for schedule and information.
WALKING KLUB 10K. American Legion Post 109 near the South Houghton Road and Sahuarita Road intersection. The Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub sponsors a 10K, noncompetitive walk March 17 from 7 to 11 a.m. The event is free. Call 298-4340 for more information.