Special Event

Event

Poetry in Parks (Accessible)

Saguaro National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 32.211324, -110.724598


There will be no parking available at the event site or nearby in the park. All parking will be at Pantano Church at 1755 S Houghton Rd. Shuttles will start taking people from the church to the event at 10am and will run continuously both ways throughout the event. If you opt to use the shuttle service, the park entry fee will be waved. The event itself will be an outdoor event at Mica View Picnic Area, which is roughly 20 minutes away from the visitor center along the Cactus Forest Loop drive.

Dates & Times

Date:

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

It is highly recommended to come early! This event takes place at Mica View Picnic Area, however all parking will Parking will be at Pantano Church at 1755 S Houghton Rd. Shuttles will start taking people from the church to the event at 10am and will run continuously both ways throughout the event. Expect the shuttle to take approximately 30 mins


Description

This special event will feature the unveiling of a special picnic table featuring a nature-themed poem selected by US Poet Laureate Ada Limón. After the unveiling, join park staff and partners for fun family activities that connect park science and culture to art by writing your own poem. Light refresments will be provided, but Consider bringing a picnic lunch to eat around the table!

The formal program will last only 30-minutes, but visitors are welcome to stay as long as they wish to engage with park partners and with the poem.

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Attendance is limited to 150 participants and is by reservation only. To make a reservation, please contact the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center by phone at 520-733-5153 or in person at 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ. There will be a waitlist available once reservations are filled.

Contact Information

Perri Spreiser
520-733-5153
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