Wear long-sleeved clothing and a hat, and make sure you've got sturdy shoes with ankle support and good traction. Water is provided. Call 885-6283 for information. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, a nonprofit corporation, offers public archaeological field school sessions at the Sabino Canyon Ruin, home of Hohokam Indians 650 to 1,000 years ago. The field school features instruction in archaeological excavation techniques, artifact recovery and care, interpretation of ancient cultures, and archaeological ethics.
Lunch is provided.
Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Archaeologist-guided tours of the ruin are also available. Call 798-1201 for reservations and information. The Coastal Conservation Foundation of Tucson offers a field study program in sea turtle restoration continuing through September. The program, Proyecto Tortuga , is located in Nayarit, Mexico.