Jemez Historic Site: Earth Day Hike, Gisewa History

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Celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 20 with a guided hike up Oak Canyon (a.k.a. Church Canyon).

This is a moderate hike over rough terrain (approximately 1.5 miles)—hikers should bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a sack lunch. Rangers will do their best to identify the species of flora and fauna encountered. Participation is free.

Sunday, April 21, explore the ways of Pueblo life during Funday at Gisewa through cooking, art demonstrations, dances, and more. Visitors are invited to re-plaster the site’s horno, so bring old clothes for this muddy activity. Funday at Gisewa is included with $7 admission and free to children 16 years and younger, Museum of New Mexico Foundation members, Friends of Coronado and Jemez members, Native/Tribal affiliations, disabled veterans and foster families.

Events:

  • Earth Day Hike: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20; and
  • Funday at Gisewa, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Jemez Historic Site, 18160 N.M. 4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025.
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