Geology & Fall Colors: Field Experience to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

126 North Marina Street,Prescott AZ 86301

17 October, 2022

Description

Join NHI in this seasonal collaboration with Arizona State Parks to learn and experience Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, just below the Mogollon Rim. The bridge itself is the largest natural travertine bridge in the world – and we expect some lovely fall colors in the canyon! Learn about geology, plants, and fall ecology with Tonto Natural Bridge’s interpretive ranger and NHI’s naturalists. We will depart NHI at 7:30am, and return by 4pm. Cost of the field trip is $65, van transportation included. Space is limited to 13 participants. Masks are required in the vehicle at all times. Scholarships available! Email [email protected] for more information. MICAH KIPPLE is a park ranger at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. He has a degree in Geology from Central Washington University and is a Certified Interpretive Guide. He currently serves as Board President for the Geyser Observation and Study Association. JESSIE RACK is an ecologist, naturalist, and environmental educator passionate about communicating how the world works. Jessie has a PhD in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and diverse experiences in both formal and informal education. She is the Program Director at the Natural History Institute.