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| Monthly Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - 3rd Saturday
The Sonoran Desert Weedwackers is a group of volunteers coordinated by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation and the Arizona Native Plant Society (ANPS) in collaboration with SASI and other organizations. The purpose of this group is to remove infestations of fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum), Buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare), and other exotic plant species that threaten native plant and wildlife populations in the Sonoran Desert. Please RSVP to skye@sasionline.org for meeting times and places.
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Monthly Community Day at SASI - 4th Saturday
June 27
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9:00am
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Gate off Gates Pass Rd. opens |
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9:15 - 10:15am
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Nature Walk: Hunt for unusual June insects such as the Blue cactus borer catapillar, cicadas and western cicada killer wasps. |
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10:30 - 11:30am
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Dragonflies and Damselflies. Presented by Jeff Babson
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12:00 - 1:00pm
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Potluck Lunch: Bring a dish to share (but don’t worry if you don’t, we’ll still feed you!)
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1:00 - 2:00pm
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Emily Francis and John Rhodes will show live arthropods from the SASI collection as wel as nymphs of dragonflies and damsel flies. |
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2:00 - 3:00pm
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Workshop: Silkworms - appropriate for all ages. Silkworms were among the first domesticated animals. Learn the history and life cycle of this interesting insect. We will provide the silkworms, the food and the habitats you need to get started. You will be surprised how easy and fun it is to care for these Chinese caterpillars. |
SASI Members may visit anytime 9 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday - Saturday by appointment. Those wishing to see SASI in order to consider lending their support through a new membership are also invited to call to schedule a visit.
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| Contact Us |
| Mailing Address |
- Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute
- PO Box 5624
- Tucson, AZ 85703-0624
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- Shipping Address
(Ship n' Mail Xpress)
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- Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute
- 2114 W. Grant Road, #39
- Tucson, AZ 85745
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| Phone |
- 520-883-3945
- Voice Mail will take your call if no one is available
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| Fax |
520-883-2578
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| E-mail |
inverticap@sasionline.org
Use this address for inquiries concerning the Invertebrates in Education and Conservation Conference (formerly Invertebrates in Captivity Conference). Emily Francis will be able to answer your questions.
members@sasionline.org
Emily Francis, Acting Director, answers inquiries concerning administrative and membership services and product orders.
cmadeheim1@netzero.net
Carol Madeheim answers questions about and takes requests for School Programs.
jeff@sasionline.org
Jeff Martin is the editor of SASI's newsletter, the instar. Contact him with arthropod questions and/or ideas for articles to be included in the newsletter.
skye@sasionline.org
Barb Skye Siegel, Site Manager, answers questions concerning facility use and education programs.
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