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Gila monsters get their time in sun

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 10:15am

A desert dweller might just be out roaming your neighborhood.  Have you spotted any recently?

Right now is one of the best times of the year to catch a glimpse of a monster roaming the desert... Read More

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Colossal Cave presents 'Reptiles Among the Saguaros'

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 8:14am
Colossal Cave presents 'Reptiles Among the Saguaros'

Why not head on out to Colossal Cave this weekend and join Ed Moll, retired professor of zoology, as he makes his annual presentation on desert reptiles.

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Tucson Fire Department warns about taking care of bees on your own

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 4:24pm
Tucson Fire Department warns about taking care of bees on your own

Tucson Fire Department would like to remind residents of Tucson about the hazards of taking care of a bee problem without professional help.

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Saguaro National Park East to re-route section of Carrillo Trail

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Friday, March 9th, 2012, 1:41pm
Saguaro National Park East to re-route section of Carrillo Trail

Saguaro National Park East (the Rincon Mountain District) will soon be re-routing a section of Carrillo Trail. 

The plan is to move a 0.9 mile section of the trail 0.4 miles(approximately) east of its present location, to an area that is flatter and where it will be easier to maintain.

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America's Great Outdoors: study shows local economy and jobs benefit from National Parks

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012, 11:47am

In a study conducted by the National Parks Service local economies and jobs benefit greatly from having a National Park in their area.  The study showed that from 2009 to 2010 there was an increase of $689 million to the economy and over 11,500 jobs, by visitors to the National Parks across the United States. 

This good news comes ahead of a White House Conference on Conservation, hosted by the Department of the Interior. The conference will spotlight conservation efforts that are community driven, as part of the President's America's Great Outdoors initiative.

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March programs offered at Saguaro National Park - East

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Monday, February 27th, 2012, 2:30pm
March programs offered at Saguaro National Park - East

Saguaro National Park is offering special programs this winter that explore the park’s wonderful natural and cultural history. Come along on a naturalist-led walk in the park, or join a local expert for a presentation in one of our visitor centers. Programs are offered at both the east and west districts.

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The 'How & Why' of bat research at Colossal Cave

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 9:07am

All you ever wanted to know about bats at Colossal Cave.  Come feed your fascination with these winged mammals!

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