Educator Retreat

Program Details

This project, supported by the Friends of Saguaro National Park, serves to connect educators from tribal communities with the landscapes of Saguaro National Park. The sessions build a community of practice for tribal K-12 classroom teachers, college professors, and non-formal educators.

Project objectives:

• Get to know teaching spaces at Saguaro National Park
• Share ideas for engaging indigenous youth
• Honor indigenous traditions, ecological knowledge, and ways of knowing
• Build trust and community among educators

Although session content varies, participants can expect to share discussions, short hikes, activities, and storytelling.

Stipends, transportation support, and food provided.

 

Upcoming Dates

Water and Land

Saturday, March 23, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Saguaro National Park (East District, 3693 Old Spanish Trail)

Space limited, sign up by March 8

Bahidaj (saguaro fruit) Harvest

*Saturday, July 6, 2024
5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
*Schedule dependent on seasonal variation. May be week before or after
Location: Saguaro National Park (West District, 2700 North Kinney Road)

Space limited, sign up by June 14

Archeology

Saturday, October 5, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Space limited, sign up by September 20

Storytelling

Saturday, January 4, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Saguaro National Park (West District, 2700 North Kinney Road)

Space limited, sign up by December 20

 

How To Join

Get on our list today!

Or, at least two weeks before the session:

Contact the Saguaro Education team and tell us a little about yourself:

• Where you work
• Your indigenous audience (K-12, young adults, families, etc.)
• What you are hoping to learn about and share with your fellow educators
• Which session(s) you'd like to sign up for
• Any questions you have for the Saguaro team

Email Us
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520-733-5157