Archaeological Survey with Scott Wood
Saturday, March 29, 2025 (2nd of 5 Spring Surveys)
Meet up 9:00am at I-17, Bloody Basin Rd, Exit 259, East Side
Email Scott at jscottwood@aol.com to get on his email list
(include your phone number)
He will routinely email his email list with sign up instructions
Everyone should be back to meet up point no later than 2:00pm.
If you intend to drive you should at least have high clearance; 4WD is helpful.
If you do not have capable vehicle, let Scott know in your RSVP.
Sturdy Boots, sun protection, lunch and lots of water. Check weather and dress accordingly. Layers are good as temps may vary.
Terrain is fairly gentle but can be rocky and steep in some areas. And there's catclaw.
Previous experience appreciated, but not required. New people will pair up w/veterans.
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of AFNM. We'll visit the ephemeral Badger Spring Wash to see the effects of the ongoing drought and the Badger Fire that occurred June 2019. We'll note the seasonal birds (towhees, goldfinch, ruby-crowned kinglet, verdin, woodpeckers, wrens, and more) and early-season reptiles in this delicate riparian area. Butterflies. Petroglyphs and big metate at confluence w Agua Fria R. The trail is in a sandy wash with small rocks to step over. There might be some mud. Size limit: 10 persons. 2 miles round trip. Good for students.
Badger Spring Wash is located 50 miles north of Phx, off I-17 exit #256, one mile east of the Interstate. Free event. Meet at 8:00am at the Badger Spring Wash trailhead parking area just past the outhouse.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 (3rd of 5 Spring Surveys)
Saturday, May 17, 2025 (4th of 5 Spring Surveys)
Saturday, May 31, 2025 (5th of 5 Spring Surveys)
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P.O. Box 290
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
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