National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. Participating in NPLD is a great way to get the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity, while you lend a hand for public lands. NPLD is also a designated fee-free entrance day at many federal public lands including national parks.
In 2012, NPLD will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.
Eight federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations and state, regional and local governments participate in the annual day of caring for public lands. National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "tree army" that worked from 1933-1942 to preserve and protect America's natural heritage.
So, if you'd like to volunteer your time and effort to help preserve our public lands, feel the satisfaction that you've given back to your community, all while enjoying the great outdoors, here's a link to some opportunities available in the state of Arizona.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
WAMO - There It Is!
Seeking Artists and Arts Organizations For A New Creative Community In Tucson -
Warehouse Arts Management Organization (WAMO) will soon be opening the recently renovated Steinfeld Warehouse Community Arts Center.
Their vision is to cultivate a vibrant, interactive environment that sparks creative expression, ultimately leading to marketing opportunities through exhibits, performance and arts education.
WAMO intends to bring together artists from all disciplines with compatible retail space to establish a place for artists to thrive and for our community to engage in diverse cultural experiences.
Source: Longtime Art Collective Finds New Home Downtown
Warehouse Arts Management Organization (WAMO) will soon be opening the recently renovated Steinfeld Warehouse Community Arts Center.
Their vision is to cultivate a vibrant, interactive environment that sparks creative expression, ultimately leading to marketing opportunities through exhibits, performance and arts education.
WAMO intends to bring together artists from all disciplines with compatible retail space to establish a place for artists to thrive and for our community to engage in diverse cultural experiences.
Source: Longtime Art Collective Finds New Home Downtown
Friday, August 31, 2012
Celebrate A Sonoran Labor Day
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum was founded on Labor Day in 1952 and will celebrate its 60th anniversary year this weekend with a variety of new exhibits and programs.
The museum is one of the nation’s leading outdoor, living museums, featuring more than 230 animals and 1,200 varieties of desert plants. Its mission is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the bi-national Sonoran Desert region.
“The Museum’s 60th anniversary year is not only a celebration of what the Museum has achieved in the past but also a reminder that it continues to evolve with new programs and new exhibits,” states Craig Ivanyi, the Museum’s Executive Director. “The new Animal Keeper Animal Interaction Program is just one new initiative planned for this 60th anniversary year.”
If you ask me, it's great way to spend some quality time with the family.
Source: KVOA News - Tucson
The museum is one of the nation’s leading outdoor, living museums, featuring more than 230 animals and 1,200 varieties of desert plants. Its mission is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the bi-national Sonoran Desert region.
“The Museum’s 60th anniversary year is not only a celebration of what the Museum has achieved in the past but also a reminder that it continues to evolve with new programs and new exhibits,” states Craig Ivanyi, the Museum’s Executive Director. “The new Animal Keeper Animal Interaction Program is just one new initiative planned for this 60th anniversary year.”
If you ask me, it's great way to spend some quality time with the family.
Source: KVOA News - Tucson
Friday, August 10, 2012
Arizona Right Wing Politics
I think I may have found an historical video of the time period in Arizona when the "far right" political party first began to take control of the state. What do you think?
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Carmona For Arizona
Born to a poor Hispanic family in New York City, Dr. Richard Carmona experienced homelessness, hunger and bleak prospects for a future education and economic opportunity.
The child of parents who emigrated to the United States and struggled with alcoholism and substance abuse, Rich learned tough early lessons about economic disparities and social injustice – an experience he has never forgotten, and one that has given him an understanding of how culture, health, education and economic status shape our country.
I can identify with Dr. Carmona, the former Surgeon General, and I think you can too.
Arizona needs Senators who care about the average Arizonan and are willing to serve our interests. Vote for Rich, not the rich, and help change Arizona's future for the better.
Source: Vote for Richard Carmona
The child of parents who emigrated to the United States and struggled with alcoholism and substance abuse, Rich learned tough early lessons about economic disparities and social injustice – an experience he has never forgotten, and one that has given him an understanding of how culture, health, education and economic status shape our country.
I can identify with Dr. Carmona, the former Surgeon General, and I think you can too.
Arizona needs Senators who care about the average Arizonan and are willing to serve our interests. Vote for Rich, not the rich, and help change Arizona's future for the better.
Source: Vote for Richard Carmona
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Capture My Arizona Calendar Contest
Get your cameras ready and your voting fingers warmed up - it's time to get started on a Capture My Arizona publication! AZPBS is thrilled to announce the Capture My Arizona 2013 Wall Calendar.
Building on the outstanding photography uploaded so far by Capture My Arizona photographers, they are excited to open submissions and voting for a real-life publication featuring the best of the best in Arizona photography in a fine-art wall calendar.
The best of Arizona, as decided by local photographers and local voters, wrapped in a 15-month fine-art calendar for your wall. Top-scoring photos and editors picks will be featured in the calendar, which will span the 2013 year (plus a few bonus months in 2014). Learn how it works.
Your photos, your votes; it's the best of Arizona as decided by you!
September 30, 2012 is the last day for new photo submissions and for your voting to be considered for Capture My Arizona 2013 Wall Calendar.
Building on the outstanding photography uploaded so far by Capture My Arizona photographers, they are excited to open submissions and voting for a real-life publication featuring the best of the best in Arizona photography in a fine-art wall calendar.
The best of Arizona, as decided by local photographers and local voters, wrapped in a 15-month fine-art calendar for your wall. Top-scoring photos and editors picks will be featured in the calendar, which will span the 2013 year (plus a few bonus months in 2014). Learn how it works.
Your photos, your votes; it's the best of Arizona as decided by you!
September 30, 2012 is the last day for new photo submissions and for your voting to be considered for Capture My Arizona 2013 Wall Calendar.
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