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  Festival Event

Footprints on the Earth: Earth Day at Aztec Ruins

 
Visitors learning about how to make replicas of ancient artifacts like yucca rope and turkey feather blankets.
Artists displaying painted pots made out of gourds.
 

Event Dates: April 21, 2012

Description of Event

The fourth annual Earth Day event at Aztec Ruins will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  Numerous environmental organizations, government agencies, and businesses present interactive booths and exhibits.  The monument also offers activities and crafts for children.  We can learn from the techniques of the ancient people and explore new technologies to minimize our impact on the environment.  Pueblo dancers will perform and share some of their perspectives about living in balance with the natural landscape. 

Admission Fee (if any): Free

Ages Festival is Appropriate For: All ages

 ADA Accessibility Notes
ADA accessible
 
 Pet Friendly Notes
Pets are allowed in the picnic area, but not in the visitor center or archeological site
 

For More Information, Contact:

Aztec Ruins National Monument

lauren_blacik@nps.gov
www.nps.gov/azru
84 County Road 2900, Aztec, NM 87410
505-334-6174 · fax 505-334-6372
 

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Latitude: 36.834555200
Longitude: -108.000254000
Elevation: 5645 FT (1721 M)
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