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Southeast Arizona National Parks

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The Southeast Arizona (SEAZ) Group includes Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. The three sites are managed by one leadership team, headed by a superintendent. 

Every park in the group is unique in its own right: the cultural history of Fort Bowie and the shaping of the American West, the geologic grandeur of the standing rocks at Chiricahua, and the Spanish history and rich landscape of Coronado National Memorial. Yet, each park shares more in common than geography alone. The SEAZ Group parks are protected areas where important historical events took place and where crucial biological habitats intersect.  

Not everyone has the opportunity to visit; therefore, our education rangers bring a new way to connect students across the country (and the world!) to our parks - via virtual programs! Virtual programs are a fresh, fun, and interactive take on the traditional classroom setting. Join us in real time to learn more about what one, or all three of our park sites, has to offer!

2024-2025

2023-2024

2022-2023

2021-2022

 

Programs by Southeast Arizona National Parks

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A Wonderland of Rocks - Free!

Invite your students on an exciting virtual journey through time, geology, and the spectacular landscapes of Chiricahua National Monument. In this interactive program, learners explore the basics of geology—rock types, the rock cycle, plate...

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Amazing Animals - Free!

Bring the wonders of Southeast Arizona’s wildlife straight into your classroom with “Amazing Animals,” an interactive ranger-led program from the National Park Service!Perfect for elementary grades, this engaging program introduces students to the...

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Ask a Ranger - Free!

Students prepare thoughtful questions ahead of time and spend a half hour with a ranger discussing topics of their choice, such as Sky Island ecology, geology, and/or human history. Participants can also learn about the Southeast Arizona National...

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Coronado National Memorial - Hidden Gem of the Huachucas (Free!)

Coronado National Memorial has not only a unique cultural history, but an equally intriguing natural history as well. Located at the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, the park shows the influences of its neighbor to the...

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Ecosystem Connections - Free!

Bring Southeast Arizona’s Ecosystems to Life — Right in Your Classroom!Welcome to Ecosystem Connections, a dynamic, ranger-led program designed to help students explore the incredible biodiversity of our own backyard. From sky islands to...

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Esteban: An African Explorer in the Early Southwest - Free!

Discover the extraordinary story of Esteban, an enslaved North African whose remarkable journey helped shape early exploration of the American Southwest. Learn how he guided shipwrecked survivors across Florida, Texas, and Mexico, became the first...

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Exploring the Southwest: The Coronado Expedition of 1540 - Free!

Travel back to the mid-16th century and follow the dramatic journey of the Coronado Expedition, the first major Spanish exploration of the American Southwest. In this program, we’ll explore the world Francisco Vázquez de...

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More About This Provider

Type of Organization

Government Agency

Contact

Carlotta Caplenor   carlotta_caplenor@nps.gov
4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road
Hereford AZ 85615
520-366-5515
United States

https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Southeast Arizona National Parks cover:

Online Learning/Digital Learning
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Culture
Science
History & Social Studies
STEM

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

"The ranger's passion for educating shines through in her presentations, and it truly made a difference in the children's learning experience. They were not only entertained but also inspired by the wonders of nature that she shared with them. We genuinely hope that there will be many more opportunities for us to collaborate and work together in the future."