Public Programs 2009

First Saturday at the SMNHC
Saturday, March 7
9 AM to 3 PM
This month: Guided hikes from 10 AM to Noon.
The SMNHC staff will lead visitors on guided nature hikes from 10:00-12:00. The hikes will range from a short kid friendly loop, to a moderate 2 mile hike. The hikes will focus on general ecological concepts as well as the flora and fauna of the SMNHC. (Space is limited, so please call ahead to reserve a spot.)

First Saturday at the SMNHC
Saturday, April 4
9 AM to 3 PM
This month: SMNHC Wildlife Research
The SMNHC staff will share the results of research projects taking place at the Center. Learn the techniques use in the field to study wildlife both big and small.

Wild Sandias!
Saturday, April 18
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Experience the Sandias and discover ways to integrate the multi-dimensional experience of local nature into your teaching!
Cost: $10

First Saturday at the SMNHC
Saturday, May 2
9 AM to 3 PM
This month: Fire Thinning and Forest Health
For the last year the SMNHC has been taking part in a forest thinning project that promotes biodiversity and forest health, while preventing catastrophic fires. Come see the results and learn how to keep you landscaping safe and healthy.

Homeschoolin' in the Home Range
Thursday, May 28
9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Groups of homeschool students (and their families) learn about local ecology through hiking and activities. For more information or to register contact Susie Davis at Susan.davis@state.nm.us, 281-5259.
Cost: $3 parking fee

First Saturday at the SMNHC
Saturday, June 6
9 AM to 3 PM
This month: Medicinal and Edible Plants
For centuries plants have been an important source of food and medicine. Learn which plants in the Sandias you could eat and which plants might help with the common cold.

First Saturday at the SMNHC
Saturday, July 4
9 AM to 3 PM
This month: Compass Use and Geocaching
Learn to use maps, compasses, and GPS’s to navigate your way through the wilderness, then test your new skills on one of our compass courses, or try to find one of our many geoacaches.

First Saturday at the SMNHC
Saturday, August 1
9 AM to 3 PM
This month: Animal Signs
Learn to use tracks, scat and other signs to determine which animals live in the Sandia Mountains.

First Saturday at the SMNHC
Saturday, September 5
9 AM to 3 PM
This month: Fall Guided Hikes
The SMNHC staff will lead visitors on guided nature hikes from 10:00-12:00. The hikes will range from a short kid friendly loop, to a moderate 2 mile hike. The hikes will focus on general ecological concepts as well as the flora and fauna of the SMNHC. (Space is limited, so please call ahead to reserve a spot.)

**For additional information call 281-5259.