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Before Your Field Trip to Saguaro National Park
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[Three saguaros close together, while 4 rangers pop out from behind them in sequence.]
Hi, I'm Ranger Karina
Hi, I'm Ranger Dawn
Hey, I'm Ranger Miriam
And I'm Ranger Tika!
And welcome to Saguaro National Park!
[Scene change a ranger in front of a saguaro with mountains in the background.]
Here, at Saguaro National Park, we protect and we preserve everything that calls this land it's home.
To those small little circles, you find on the ground being the home to the kangaroo rats, to the tallest saguaros like the one behind me.
[Quick pan showing the whole saguaro from top to bottom.]
we do this to educate you, and all who come after you.
[Scene change with same ranger in front of a different saguaro.]
When you're visiting Saguaro National Park, here are some ways to respect the environment,
[Scene change to three rangers stepping in and out of frame on a trail.]
Stay on trail and stay with your group!
Never leave your trash out, always put it in your backpack or your pocket, and throw it away later!
Respect wildlife, keep a safe distance, they'll leave you alone if you leave them alone!
Watch where you walk! There are lots of thorny and spiky plants!
Be respectful of others, go ahead!
[Scene change to ranger standing on an overlook with a desert landscape in the background.]
Saguaro National Park is super special it's split up into two districts and right now we're on the west side! On the west side, we have more saguaros, red rocks, it's a little bit warmer and we have desert critters that thrive in the heat.
Now I'm going to take you to the east side!
[Ranger exits off to the right side of the screen.]
[Ranger enters on from left side of screen and stands on a sloped hill.]
And now that we're on the east side, there are fewer saguaros here, there's a little bit more moisture and it's a little bit cooler.
Behind me, we have the Rincon Mountains which are called a Sky Island.
so when you start at the desert floor, you'll have more cacti and shrubs, but as you hike to the top you'll find more aspen and pine trees where there also more bears and turkey.
[Scene change to a ranger standing on a hill with rocks behind them.]
We are here at Signal Hill a location at Saguaro National Park that holds a window to our past.
Behind me, are rocks and on these rocks are petroglyphs. Now let's take a dive into what petroglyphs are.
[Scene change to a slow pan going to the right showing the petroglyphs.]
Petroglyphs are drawings carved onto rock. These petroglyphs were made by the Hohokam people thousands of years ago, and these drawings and tell stories and share memories.
Although we don't know exactly what they mean, we still want to preserve them for their history, and protect them for future generations, much like you all.
[Scene change to ranger in front of a rocky hill with an interpretation sign to the left of screen.]
Saguaro National Park is very fortunate to be on the ancestral lands of the Tohono O'odham and the Yoeme.
On your field trip, you will learn about these people and their relationship to the land.
[Scene change to ranger in the desert landscape rotating through different hiking essentials.]
We're going to be in the desert for a while, so you're going to need some things to prepare yourself.
First off, we'll need sun protection, like a hat, or sunscreen!
then, we're definitely going to need some water. A large full water bottle, for the whole trip!
And then, lastly, when we're going to be hiking, we're going to need closed-toed shoes. Something like sneakers or boots. We definitely DO NOT want sandals!
[Scene change to 4 rangers sitting in front of the saguaro national park sign.]
With all this information we hope you will have a safe and successful field trip! See you soon!
Description
Are you bringing your students on a field trip to Saguaro National Park? Meet this year's team of educators and get prepared for the outdoor classroom. We'll make sure the kids have fun, learn something, and stay safe.
Duration
3 minutes, 51 seconds
Credit
NPS
Date Created
11/08/2024
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