Cultural Resources Committee Archaeological Field Work
Cancelled due to heat and overgrown grasses. May not be rescheduled until the fall (cooler weather and maybe grasses will burn over).
(Must be FAFNM Member. Please RSVP)
(If you're not a member, please join and then RSVP.)
Location: In the area of Arrastre Creek just east of BLM9007 on AFNM's Black Mesa.
Purpose: Use compass and tape to more accurately determine location of numerous archaeological features previously located in the area. Those include grinding slicks, petroglyphs, artifacts and structures.
Meet on east side of I-17 Sunset Point Exit 252 at 10:00am. Probably done by 2:00pm.
Need high clearance vehicle or ride with someone who has one.
Bring sturdy hiking shoes, drinking water, lunch, sun protection and whatever...
Trip will be postponed in case of muddy roads or inclement weather.
Archaeological Survey
Led by Scott Wood
Tentatively, Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time and location TBD
To get more timely information, please email Scott at jscottwood@aol.com with your name, email address, phone number, level of expertise (beginners welcome; they'll be matched with the more experienced) and type vehicle. Some areas on AFNM require high clearance, and in a few cases, 4-wheel drive. If you do not have a trail worthy vehicle, rides can be arranged.
Scott will email final info as it becomes available.
Monthly Cultural Resources Committee Meeting
Open to all FAFNM Members interested in the cultural resources of Agua Fria NM, to include archaeological, historical and more.
Typically meets at the BLM Offices at 20th St. and Bell Road in Phoenix, but may be on Zoom or another location if BLM offices are unavailable.
April 21, 2026 meeting will be a hybrid meeting. In person will be 12:00 Noon at a location TBD. It will also be on Zoom for those that cannot attend in person. The Zoom invite will be sent out within 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Agendas are sent out by email a day or two in advance. Meeting reminders sent by email about one week in advance.
Send an email to hoogendykm@aol.com if you would like to be on the email list for notifications. Thanks!
Monthly FAFNM Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 28th, 6:00PM
Open to all members of Friends of the Agua Fria National Monument
Voting by Board Members only
Zoom Invite will be sent to all members within 24 hours before the start of the meeting.
Zoom is set up for a two-hour meeting, but the meeting typically is only one and one-half hours, sometimes less.
Hope to see your there!
Tentatively, Saturday, May 2, 2026
Tentatively, Sunday, May 17, 2026
Tentatively, Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
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