Personal Enrichment Survival Skills in the Wilderness This class could save your life. Feel confident hiking New Mexico’s wilderness, ranging from Sonoran desert to arctic alpine life zones. A morning class at 8,600 feet elevation precedes an afternoon hike; putting into practice the techniques learned. Real life examples are cited, where some survived and others didn’t. Favorite topics include lightning, wilderness hazards, weather signs and orienteering with and without a map or compass. Learn endurance techniques, the ten essentials, first aid shortcuts and more.
Introduction to Horseback Riding Join Broken Saddle Riding Company’s long-time wranglers to learn how to groom and care for a horse. Before the ride begins, we go over brushing, saddling and getting a horse prepared for a ride. This is a great class for those who want to be more comfortable around horses and have some hands-on experience. These horses are gentle Tennessee Walkers and students are matched with a horse according to ability. Broken Saddle Riding Company is located south of town in the beautiful Cerrillos Hills, a former mining region.
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 13, 1 day. Course #SW316 01/CRN 31133
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 18, 1 day. Course #SW335 01/CRN 31599 Broken Saddle Riding Co., Fee $95
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 25, 1 day. Course #SW316 02/CRN 31134 Arthur Judd, Fee $49 Birding at Rancho de las Golondrinas Spend a morning at one of Santa Fe county’s hot spots for migration. Participants have the grounds to themselves to view birds, primarily passerines, on the beautiful grounds at Las Golondrinas. William Neuwirth, who has sighted more than 120 species in this area, covers identification techniques and habits. Wednesday, 7 to 11 a.m., April 30, 1 day. Course #SW326 01/CRN 30352 William Neuwirth, Fee $39 History on Horseback Join historian and weekly newspaper columnist Marc Simmons for an informative talk about the lore and legends of the Cerrillos Hills. After the talk, ride on horseback for two hours into the wilderness and retrace the steps of history with a member of the Cerrillos Hills Historic Park. Novice riders will enjoy the smooth-riding Tennessee Walkers and Missouri Fox Trotters. Students must weigh less than 210 pounds and provide height and weight information at registration to be matched with an appropriate horse. Enrollment is limited. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, May 17, 1 day. Course #SW332 01/CRN 30484 Broken Saddle Riding Co., Fee $90
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Geology of La Cienega Join local geologist, Kirt Kempter, for a full-day geologic exploration of the La Cienega area south of Santa Fe. A twomile, moderately strenuous hike to the top of Cerro Seguro (350 foot elevation gain) provides a spectacular view of the canyon carved by the Santa Fe river. The rocks in the La Cienega area tell of volcanoes both ancient and young, plus the rise of the nearby Sangre de Cristo mountains. Review the local hydrology and join a discussion on why many natural springs occur in the area. Participants should bring adequate water, hiking gear and their own lunches. Hiking poles are recommended. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 14, 1 day. Course #SW344 01/CRN 31135 Kirt Kempter, Fee $109 Seasonal Wildflower Identification Would you like to have the tools and skills to identify nearly every native plant in our area? This class guides you through the concepts and terms necessary to successfully negotiate an identification key. Two introductory classroom sessions familiarize you with the botanical basics of flower anatomy. You are then ready to hit the field on the weekend and visit several different habitats. You are guided through the steps in the key to build your ability to know the wildflowers of the area. The half-day session involves easy hiking. Please bring your own magnifying glass and small ruler. Classroom: Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., May 7; Field trip: Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 11, 2 days. Course #SW345 01/CRN 31597 William Neuwirth, Fee $65
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