Arizona's public lands stretch across more than 14 million acres, mostly in the northwestern corner and the central western corridor of the state. Four spectacular deserts are in Arizona—the Chihuahuan, Sonoran, Mojave, and Great Basin. In addition to desert habitats, public lands include pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forests and a small amount of wetlands and riparian (streamside) habitats. BLM lands include wilderness areas, five National Monuments, two Riparian National Conservation Areas, and many recreational facilities. These lands provide unique and diverse settings for education. BLM Coordinators for Arizona Environmental Education: Marge Dwyer Cultural Education: Connie Stone Jump to Another State Link to BLM Arizona Environmental Education web page ARIZONA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES Arizona Activity and Coloring Book Coloring book Coloring/activity book about BLM's Arizona resources. http://www.az.blm.gov/colorbk.pdf Arizona Festival-Goers Learn About Science and the Great Outdoors 1999 BLM Environmental Education feature Describes hands on activities in natural resources, astronomy and local history at 2-day Gila Box Discovery Festival in Safford, Arizona. For more information, contact BLM field office, Safford, AZ. http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/1999/az/index.html Artifacts in Context Science & Children, April 1992, 28 - 29 Three activities illustrate the importance of context and site mapping  in studying archaeological clues and artifacts. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/article.html Baby Boomers Trade Backpacks for Burros 2000 BLM Environmental Education feature Describes growing use of pack animals such as burros, donkeys, llamas, and goats, to relieve the load of middle aged hikers and campers. http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/2000/az/index.html Betty's Kitchen Wildlife and Interpretive Area state page Web page from BLM state office describes Interpretive trail along the Colorado River upstream of Laguna Dam. Site includes interpretive panels and a small outdoor classroom. http://www.az.blm.gov/yfo/bettykitchtrail.htm BLM Arizona Activity and Coloring Book Coloring book Book includes 27 pages of wildlife, riparian scenes, cultural locations, and wilderness in Arizona. Activities include matching games, mazes, and word search (PDF). http://www.az.blm.gov/colorbk.pdf Chronology and Historical Records Science & Children, April 1992, 31 - 32 Chronology of archaeological data; use and accuracy of historical records explored in these activities. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/article.html Classifying Objects Science & Children, April 1992, 29 - 30 Three classification activities; students organize familiar objects into categories, sort and classify pottery sherds, answer questions. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/article.html Dankworth Village Outdoor Classroom Outdoor education program Information on cooperative education programs at this prehistoric site near Safford, Arizona. For more information, contact BLM field office, Safford, AZ. http://www.az.blm.gov/sfo/dankworth.htm Hospitality Pipeline Career education program Program to educate minority students about employment opportunities in tourism industry http://www.az.blm.gov/hop/hop.htm Science in Process: Discovering the Past at Santa Cruz Science & Children, April 1992, 25 - 32 18th Century Spanish fort in Arizona reveals merging technologies of Native Americans and Europeans. Includes activities and poster. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/index.html Setting the World Stage Science & Children, April 1992, 27 - 28 Set of activities explores ancient maps, trade routes, navigation techniques of early explorers of North America. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/article.html Student Education Employment Program Career education program Student employment programs that combine classroom learning with on-the-job experience in Arizona. http://www.az.blm.gov/seep/seep.htm The Wonderful Outdoor World (WOW) Program Kicks Off in Arizona 1997 BLM Environmental Education feature Describes 1997 kick-off of Wonderful Outdoor World (WOW) camping environmental education program for urban youth in Arizona. http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/feature2.html What a Coin Can Tell Us Science & Children, April 1992, p.29 Set of activities on the study of coins (numismatics) and techniques for learning about the past through coins. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/article.html What I Did on my Summer Vacation 2001BLM Environmental Education feature Describes the Southeastern Arizona Cultural Internship Program, a unique opportunity for high school students to explore careers and cultures. http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/2001/az/index.html Wonderful Outdoor World Outdoor education program Camping program in Arizona designed to teach basic outdoor skills to urban children. http://www.az.blm.gov/wow.htm An Excavation Investigation Science & Children, April 1992, posterback Students determine the function of various excavation units based on objects, clues and facts provided. http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/science_in_process/posterback.html

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