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DIG IT. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, a nonprofit corporation, offers opportunities for you to dig with archaeologists at the Sabino Canyon Ruin, where Hohokam Indians lived 650 to 1,000 years ago. Experience the thrill of discovering buried pottery and other items left behind by prehistoric Arizonans, as the professionals show you how archaeologists excavate, interpret, and care for ancient finds. Reservations are required. Fee includes a tax-deductible donation to help fund the research. Archaeologist-guided tours of the ruin are also available. Call 798-1201 for information.

Listings BIRDING FUN. Saguaro National Park East. 3693 Old Spanish Trail. Several birding opportunities are scheduled throughout May. Take a vigorous sunrise hike Saturday, May 16. Flashlight-guided night walks are available from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month. Call 733-5153 for information and registration.

TOHONO CHUL PARK. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. Learn the art of Nature journaling from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Saturday workshops held May 16 and 23. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Walk in the Park tours, an overview of the park's 48 acres and its flora and fauna, are offered at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and at 1 p.m. Sunday. Art in the Park tours, docent-guided looks at gallery exhibits, are at 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. The park offers additional guided tours for your enjoyment. The Birds of Tohono Chul tour provides opportunities to observe the many species frequenting the park, at 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Grounds are open from 7 a.m. to sunset daily. Exhibit hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $2. Call 742-6455 daily events schedule. TW


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