Archaeological Tech Class

California State Parks and the Colorado Desert Archaeology Society announce a series of six weekend Archaeology Technician training sessions for volunteers to help protect, document and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Anza-Borrego Desert, Cuyamaca Rancho and Palomar Mountain state parks. The classes, which begin Oct. 29/30 and run through Dec. 10/ 11, consist of virtual Friday evening classroom sessions, and Saturday field days in one of the three state parks. The course will familiarize participants with the parks and the fascinating history they hold. Attendees will learn about cultural heritage law, prehistory of San Diego County, archaeological theory, the history of Native Americans in this region, and relevant historic archaeology topics. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to assist state archaeologists during surveys, excavations, screenings, and site restorations. They will also become members of the Colorado Desert Archaeological Society and join an already vibrant community of volunteers who are passionate about archaeology and protecting cultural resources. Class size is limited. Those interested must submit a completed application no later than Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Applications, details, and the essential skills required for Archaeology Technicians are available on the CDAS website, anzaborregoarchaeo.org/archtechclass. Land Acknowledgement  The Kumeyaay, Cahuilla, Cupeño, and Payómkawichum/Luiseño are the Original peoples of the Anza-Borrego Desert, Palomar Mountain, and Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks.  These traditional homelands in the Colorado Desert District are rich with their heritage and cultural tradition. The Colorado Desert Archaeological Society acknowledges these places as the Peoples’ homelands and offers gratitude for their stewardship of these lands from time immemorial through the present and into the future. About the Colorado Desert Archaeology Society CDAS is a core group of specially trained archaeology volunteers who support the archaeology program in the Colorado Desert District, which includes the Anza-Borrego Desert, Cuyamaca Rancho and Palomar Mountain state parks.