- Ben Henderson presents to a group of enthusiastic students!
On April 22nd Arizona Trail Association sponsored an Earth Day event for grade K-6 John F. Kennedy Elementary students at the Picket Post Trailhead near Superior. The beautiful backdrop of Picket Post Mountain and the great weather made for a wonderful event. In all, 247 students, 14 teachers and several parents were treated to trail hikes, wildlife and environmental displays and presentations by several local groups and businesses. Making a brief appearance at the event was the ever popular “Smokey the Bear.”
Resolution Copper geologist Ben Henderson, hosted a geology display complete with rocks, posters and a sample of everyday products created using the earth’s natural resources. The display, along with Ben’s presentation on the geology surrounding Superior, proved to be quite popular with students of all ages. Of particular interest to students were Ben’s comments on Picket Post and its volcanic history. Following each presentation students received a Resolution Copper “goodie” bag containing a water bottle, bookmarker, pencils and literature.
Thirty-nine Resolution Copper employees and family members Resolution Copper employees, friends and family members were responsible for construction of approximately one-half mile of new trail – the first section of the Legends of Superior Trail.
Resolution Copper is a strategic partner with the Arizona Trail Association. Every year, Resolution Copper employees and contractors volunteer to spend a day on the Arizona Trail. Time given is used to aid the non-profit Arizona Trail Association with trail construction or maintenance of an existing part of the trail. This year is our fourth Trail day and work undertaken consisted of trail construction in the Whitford Canyon area, north of the US 60 in the Superior area.