Patagonia Trails and Earth Day- Saturday April 21st

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Bring Your Boots, Bikes And Binoculars
To Patagonia Trails And Earth Day, April 21, 2012

Power down the smartphone and gear up for a different kind of tweet. On April 21, 2012, the town of Patagonia, Arizona, teams up with the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) to host the third annual celebration of the area’s many trails as well as sustainable living in the community.

Friday evening, April 20, features a presentation by Diana Hadley, assistant curator of the Arizona State Museum, on the history of trails in the area. Beginning early Saturday morning, enjoy trail walks, bike rides, birding, garden tour, walking history tour, plant sale, youth activities and interactive displays by partnering organizations. Fresh local foods and gardens will be highlighted. You’re invited to attend sessions on borderlands habitat restoration, water catchment and Arizona Trail recreation opportunities. Stay just the day or stay the weekend and book a room at Arizona Trail supporter Stage Stop Inn or at one of Patagonia's great B&B's.

The ATA and the Mountain Empire Trail Association (META) are sponsors of Patagonia Trails Day. For information on Patagonia Trails and Earth Day or the town of Patagonia, visit http://www.patagoniaaz.com. For additional information on the Arizona Trail Association, go to http://www.aztrail.org or email ata@aztrail.org.

Patagonia was dedicated as the first officially signed “Arizona Trail Gateway Community” in 2010. The ATA’s Gateway Community project promotes “trail towns” as access points to the Arizona Trail for visitors and residents alike.

Driving Directions From Tucson: Approximate Driving Time, 1 hour
Take 1-10 east approximately 17 miles to exit 281. Head south toward Sonoita on Highway 83 for 24 miles to the stop sign at the crossroads of Highway 83 and 82. To reach Patagonia, turn right (west) on Highway 82. Patagonia is 12 miles southwest of Sonoita.

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Earth Fest Blooms In Patagonia, Arizona, April 21, 2012

The community of Patagonia, Arizona, teams up with the Arizona Trail
Association (ATA) on April 20-21, 2012 to present the third annual
celebration of the area's many trails as well as the community's
sustainable living resources.

Friday evening, April 20th, at 7 PM, attend a viewing of the PBS
American Experience documentary "Earth Days." It reveals the development
of the modern environmental movement through the stories of the
era's pioneers.
At 9 AM Saturday, April 21st, enjoy a free guided trail walk at the
Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve and sample the
Arizona Trail with a short hike at the Harshaw Trailhead. A mountain
bike tour, birding, garden tour, walking history tour, plant sale, youth
activities and interactive displays by partnering organizations fill the
day. Fresh local foods and gardens will be highlighted. All are invited
to attend sessions on borderlands habitat restoration, water catchment
and Arizona Trail recreation opportunities. Plan to stay for the grand
finale community party on Saturday evening.
Stop at the information table in the town park to pick up a map and
schedule of events, or click on the poster on the right for a full list
of events.

The ATA and the Mountain Empire Trail Association (META) are sponsors of
Patagonia Trails Day. For information on Patagonia Trails and Earth Day
or the town of Patagonia, visit http://www.patagoniaaz.com.
For additional information on the
Arizona Trail Association, go to http://www.aztrail.org
or email ata@aztrail.org.

Patagonia was dedicated as the first officially signed "Arizona
Trail Gateway Community" in 2010. The ATA's Gateway Community
project promotes "trail towns" as access points to the Arizona
Trail for visitors and residents alike.
Driving Directions From Tucson: Approximate Driving Time, 1 hour
Take 1-10 east approximately 17 miles to exit 281. Head south toward
Sonoita on Highway 83 for 24 miles to the stop sign at the crossroads of
Highway 83 and 82. To reach Patagonia, turn right (west) on Highway 82.
Patagonia is 12 miles southwest of Sonoita.

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Just a reminder if you're looking for something fun to do this weekend in Southern Arizona! Visit http://aztrail.org/patagonia.html for details or click the link below for the flier.

Patagonia2012.pdf

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