Tucson Weekly: Outdoors (May 17

OUTDOORS

CIRCLE Z RANCH CREEK HIKE. Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve. 622-6381, ext. 3463. Hike Sonoita Creek from the preserve boundary through the beautiful Circle Z Guest Ranch to the State Park boundary May 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hikers may see the nesting rose-throated becard and other riparian specialty birds. In addition, there are frequent stream crossings so bring knee-boots or dry shoes for after the hike. Meet at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve at 8 a.m. Cost of the hike is $20 per person.
NATIONAL ORIENTEERING DAY. Enjoy this national holiday with the Tucson Orienteering Club May 20 at 9 a.m. at Greasewood Park located near Speedway Boulevard and Greasewood. A free beginner's clinic covering the basics of the activity is offered before the official event starts. Cost is $3 per person for members and $8 for non-members and $5 per team of members and $10 for non-members. Bring a compass and whistle or rent them for $1 each. For more information call Mike Thompson at 743-9687.
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.