Videos

Duration:

3 minutes, 9 seconds

One of the iconic historical structures at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is Gachado Line Camp, a building used to house the cowboys working the Gray herds in the early 1900s. During this time, ranchers faced the constant challenge of living and working in a land of extremes. Today, the National Park Service faces a different issue...how to preserve this historic structure in a battle with time AND climate change. Watch this 'Drawing Connections' video to see how the NPS addresses the effects of climate change at Gachado Line Camp.

See our other NPS Drawing Connections Videos

 

From Cowboys to Climate Change

 

Use this frame to draw your own vision for how climate change will affect our future.

NPS Graphic

After watching the drawing connections video, draw your own vision of climate change in the future using this special frame. How do you think climate change will affect your community? What things are being done in your community to address climate change? What can YOU do to help reduce the impacts of climate change?

To learn more about how the National Park Service is addressing climate change and to watch more cool "Drawing Connections" videos, visit the NPS Climate Change site.

 

Art in the Park

The arts have been fundamental in the creation and celebration of National Parks for years. Find tutorials and guides on how you can experience Organ Pipe through an artistic lens!

 

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  How to Field Sketch

  Created for the 2020 Virtual Arizona Parks Film Festival, join our rangers in a field sketching tutorial. Field sketching is a way to use drawings and notes to record your memories and experiences. It's a great way to experience your public lands, plus a great social distancing and quarantine activity!

  Duration:

  13 minutes, 6 seconds