This trip will be hosted by Dana Backer of the
resource management staff at Saguaro National Park (SNP). We will meet
Dana at the Visitor's Center at SNP East, then we will drive to the
Javelina Picnic Area. From the picnic area, we will hike about one
mile over rocky, uneven terrain. Dana will talk about fire, nonnative
species, and vegetation management at SNP, and she will answer questions
about her experiences as an employee of the NPS and, before that, The
Nature Conservancy.
Expect the weather to be either rainy and miserably cold or hot and dry;
bring water and wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Boots and a hat are
strongly recommended. We should return to campus by 5:00 p.m.