Field Trip Confirmation

Your field trip to Saguaro National Park has been confirmed!

Review all sections for accuracy. This information is important and must be followed to ensure a timely and safe field trip.

Your responsibilities are:

• Schedule the bus through your district transportation office and have your transportation department send the invoice to Environmental Education at 2700 N Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ 85743 to apply for the transportation subsidy.
• Try your best to stick with the established field trip arrival and departure times. If you encounter delays (hey, it happens to all of us!) please give us a call at 520-733-5157 so we can make necessary adjustments.
• Provide the directions below to your bus driver.
• Divide students into 4 equal groups with visible name tags before arriving.
• Ensure students and chaperones are dressed appropriately for the field trip and have at least 1 bottle of water and lunch.

Health and Safety

We will remain as flexible as possible regarding public health guidelines from Pima County, AZDHS, the CDC and any federal mandates. Any changes may result in the suspension of in-person services without advanced notification. We will do our best to reschedule or provide alternative opportunities.

Transportation

The subsidy provided by the Friends of Saguaro National Park covers the cost of 1 district owned bus, up to $250. If transportation requires more than 1 bus to accommodate your students, please let us know.

Accommodations

If you have students who need accommodations, please let us know so we can make arrangements. Physical accessibility is limited both at Signal Hill and the Overlook, but we can be creative!

Chaperones

We require a minimum of at least one adult chaperone per 10 students or one for each small group (usually 4). Got extra parents who want to join the fun? Great! The optimal chaperone to student ratio is about 1:6 but if you have a wealth of enthusiastic parents, just let us know in advance. We will put them to work, modelling engaged listening and helping with activities! Chaperones will also be responsible for accompanying students to the bathroom and helping monitor behavior during the program and lunch. Please be sure that chaperones understand their duties and are aware of the field trip requirements by providing our guidelines.

Weather

Generally, we offer programs rain or shine but if weather is going to pose a safety hazard, you will be notified before leaving the school.

Cancellation and/or Changes

It may not be possible to add an additional program or change a date as availability is limited. Please notify us immediately if you need to cancel or request any changes. That consideration will allow another class to fill your vacancy. Contact us at 520-733-5157 or email e-mail us

 

 

 

 

Directions for Field Trip Locations

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  Directions to Signal Hill (West)

  Programs: Hohokam Life West

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  Directions to Overlook (West)

  Programs: Field Studies West, Biodiversity Survey, Lost Carnivores

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  Directions to Javelina Picnic Area (East

  Programs: Hohokam Life East, Field Studies East

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  Directions to the DRLC (East)

  Program: Pollinators Save the World