Monday, December 28, 2009

Rim Country Parks & Rec announces new programs

The Rim Country along the Mogollon Rim along with Arizona Game & Fish announced new classes for 2010 to be held in the Payson Parks & Rec office at: 1000 W. Country Club Drive, Payson.

WATERFOWL 101 with the Arizona Game and Fish department

Join us for this unique seminar provided by the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Migratory Game Bird Supervisor Mike Rabe on waterfowl natural history and identification. The class will include a slideshow and presentation, followed by identification of waterfowl in Green Valley Park. Participants should bring binoculars if they have them, but extras will be available. Space is limited, so register today!

Dates: Tuesday, January 19 – 3:45-4:45PM

Fee: $5


WILDERNESS FIRST AID certification course

Register with the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department for the American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Certification course, held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.. Course participants will learn skills needed to survive in emergency medical situations in the wilderness and obtain a three-year Wilderness First Aid certification upon successful course completion. Register online: www.paysonparks.com, or at the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office: 1000 W. Country Club Drive, Payson, AZ 85541. Please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 928-474-5242 x 7 for more information.


WATCHABLE WILDLIFE 101 – Wildlife viewing basics

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn where and when to look for wildlife, as well as steps for successful wildlife viewing in the Rim Country from Joe Yarchin, Arizona Game and Fish Urban and Watchable Wildlife Program Manager. Topics to be covered include how to view wildlife responsibly to minimize impact on the animals, the habitat, and other nature enthusiasts.

Date: Wednesday, February 18

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Location: Parks and Recreation Office – 1000 W. Country Club Drive

Fee: $5

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