The 2nd Tri-National Symposium among the U.S., Mexico, and Tohono O’odham communities is scheduled for March 19 – 23 in Ajo, Arizona. During the first symposium, held in 2010, the recommendation was made that this be held every two years and this year’s symposium, entitled “Celebrating the Sonoran Desert” will focus on the successes and continuous challenges presented for conservation of the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The weeklong event will include discussion panels, field trips, and key note speakers. Among the field trips are opportunities to visit the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Painted Rock Petroglyph sites, the volcanic landscape within the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve (on the road to Puerto Peñasco – US passport required), as well as to the Tohono O’odham Cultural Center and Museum, and more. Information and registration info: sonoransymposium.com
Celebrando el Desierto Sonorense ~ Simposio Tri-Nacional
El simposio tri-nacional de Marzo del 2012 estará tratando los éxitos y los continuos desafíos que presenta la conservación de la belleza del Desierto de Sonora. El simposio estará enfocando cuestiones de recursos naturales y culturales. Están siendo planeadas una variedad de salidas al campo para el lunes 19 de marzo y para el viernes 23 de marzo. Del martes al jueves estamos planeando sesiones, con mucho contenido y tiempo de trabajo en red. El miércoles por la tarde tendremos salidas al campo a diferentes lugares en el Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (Parque Nacional Pitaya Dulce) y habrá una cena de carne asada en Organ Pipe’s Pinkley Peak.