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10th Anniversary Celebration
The BLM's National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) contains some of the West's most spectacular landscapes. Arizona manages 5 national monuments, 3 national conservation areas, 2 national historic trails, a portion of 1 national scenic trail, 47 wilderness areas and 2 wilderness study areas. These national treasures were designated by Congress or Presidential Proclamation. 

We are excited to be hosting a series of events throughout the year across the state of Arizona to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the National Landscape Conservation System. Arizona is rich in areas designated as NLCS units: National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas; National Historic and National Scenic Trails. So take a look, choose one, or more, and celebrate with BLM these treasured landscapes. 

March

March 20, 2010
Ironwood Forest National Monument Public Tours:  Our IFNM 10th Anniversary Tour is at maximum capacity. However, we are still accepting names for a waitlist should cancellations occur. If interested in adding your name to the waitlist or being informed of future tours, please contact:

Kristen Lenhardt, Public Affairs Specialist
520-258-7266
Kristen_Lenhardt@blm.gov

March 27, 2010
Ironwood Forest National Monument Volunteer Work Day:  Be a part of conserving southern Arizona’s precious Sonoran Desert as the Bureau of Land Management hosts a volunteer work day to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Ironwood Forest National Monument. 

Volunteers can join in one of the following projects:

  • Invasive buffelgrass pull
  • Road rehabilitation
  • Recreational shooting site rehabilitation

What to Bring:

Lunch • Water • Work gloves • Sturdy shoes • Hat • Sunscreen

Directions: From Tucson, take I-10 west. Take exit 242, and turn west onto Avra Valley Rd. Travel 13 miles. Parking area will be on the right at Pump Station and Avra Valley Rd. intersection.  
 
 For more information:

Kristen Lenhardt, Public Affairs Specialist 
520-258-7266 
Kristen_Lenhardt@blm.gov

April

April 10, 2010
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area: 2010 is the 20th anniversary of the NCA’s designation by Congress through the Arizona Desert Wilderness Act of 1990 as well as the 10th anniversary of the NLCS.
  • Gila Box Day. A one-day event will be held Saturday, April 10. It will begin with a series of short presentations on natural and cultural history at the Safford Field Office  conference room. Archaeology, history, wildlife, native fish, and recreation will be among the topics. Following the talks, the public can then caravan in their own vehicles to the west end of the Gila Box where people can enjoy their own picnic lunches at the Flying W Group Day Use Area. That will be the starting point for a series of walks; participants can chose one that best matches their interest.
    • Recreation/Cultural Track: A guided 1.5-mile walk on the Cottonwood Trail will include stops at the Kearny Historical Monument, Serna Cabin, and Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area, ending at the Flying W and Riverview Campground.
    • Wildlife Track: A guided foray along Bonita Creek will focus on birding, beavers, and other wildlife that might be seen in the riparian area. A stop at the Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area and a stroll along the riparian corridor will be included.
    • Fisheries Track: Participants can visit the Bonita Creek Nonnative Fish Barrier and learn about the nine species of native fish (highest number of any Arizona waterway) that inhabit the creek and BLM’s cooperative efforts to protect them. There will be opportunities to view some fish. 
Contact: Diane Drobka, Public Affairs Specialist
Safford Field Office, 711 14th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546 
diane_drobka@blm.gov 
928-348-4403 

May  

May 8, 2010
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area:  The 10th Anniversary of the NLCS will be celebrated on SPRNCA at the San Pedro House in conjunction with International Migratory Bird Day, May 8, 2010. This celebration will focus in on the diversity of these specially designated areas that the BLM manages. Activities will include presentations, displays, and guided and unguided hikes. 

 June  

June 5, 2010
Ironwood Forest National Monument Social Event: A catered, evening social event, potentially at the Heritage Clubhouse in Marana. Short presentations will be aligned to talk about the monument and the NLCS.
 
Contact: Mark Lambert, Manager, Ironwood Forest National Monument
Tucson Field Office, 12661 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85748
mark_lambert@blm.gov 
520-258-7242

November  

Evening on the Arizona Strip: A closing event the second week in November 2010 will tie into the annual ASIA-sponsored “Evening on the Arizona Strip.” A keynote speaker would be the primary spotlight. The event will likely reflect a pioneer or historic theme, as has been the custom of past “Evening” events.
 
Contact: Scott Sticha, Public Affairs Specialist
Arizona Strip District Office, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790 
scott_sticha@blm.gov 
435-688-3303/Cell 435-680-0814/Fax 435-688-3358 

Events Without Confirmed Dates

nca montageBrown Bag Lunch Education Programs: The Arizona Strip Interpretive Association will hold regularly scheduled brown bag lunch education programs throughout the year. Several will focus on 10th anniversary themes and topics.
 
Contact: Scott Sticha, Public Affairs Specialist
Arizona Strip District Office, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790
435-688-3303/Cell 435-680-0814/Fax 435-688-3358
 
Wilderness Photo Contest: The Lake Havasu Field Office is considering a photo contest highlighting wilderness areas..
 
Contact: Paul Fuselier, Wilderness Specialist
Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
928-505-1204
 
National Landscape Conservation System Brown Bag Lunch Seminars in the Safford Field Office: The SFO  hosts monthly talks throughout the year on a variety of topics related to natural and cultural history. These are open to the public and are well attended. Some have also involved field trips. In 2010, these talks will focus on the National Landscape Conservation System. There are eight NLCS units – six wilderness areas, one wilderness study area, and the Gila Box RNCA – within the SFO boundaries and a multitude of topics that can be featured.
 
Contact: Diane Drobka, Public Affairs Specialist
Safford Field Office, 711 14th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-4403
 
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail:
The Painted Rock Petroglyph Site Campground, about 20 miles northwest of Gila Bend, Arizona, is the site of an anniversary event to be planned to recognize the Anza NHT as part of the NLCS. The event would occur in spring or fall of 2010.
 
Contacts: Rich Hanson, Manager, Sonoran Desert National Monument
rich_hanson@blm.gov, 623-580-5532
Cheryl Blanchard, Archaeologist, Anza NHT liaison
Lower Sonoran Field Office, 21605 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027

   
Last updated: 03-15-2010