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Birds of the Sonoran Landscape

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Spotted Owl

From Southeastern Arizona to Sonora, Mexico, and the Sea of Cortez, Mike Foster documents the wide variety of birds, both common and rare in his video, Faces of the Landscape. Avid birders, as well as armchair adventurers, will appreciate the large variety of birds that Mike has been able to capture … Continue reading

How Paton’s Birder Haven Became World-Famous

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Violet Crowned Hummingbird.

Like many “Big Deals”, this one started with a “Little Deal”. In this case, the little deal was a flying jewel about 10 cm long and weighed in at about 5 grams. It had feathers, of course. A white underbelly, red beak, and sported a violet crown. It was also … Continue reading

Pena Blanca Lake by Sally Reichardt: A Photo Essay

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Sally Reichardt wrote to me in August 2022: “Pena Blanc trip a week ago Sunday. We stopped in Nogales for a Subway sandwich to go without beer & chips. There are lots of picnic tables but there are also a few benches that offer a much better view of the … Continue reading

Best Places to See Hummingbirds in Southern Arizona

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Broad-billed Hummingbird: Ramsey Canyon

There are an infinite number of places to find sought-out hummingbirds in Southern Arizona. These are but a few of the more popular sites. Spring and summer, of course, offer the best opportunities for finding your favorite hummingbird species. Here are but a few of the more popular hotspots for … Continue reading

Where Does The Santa Cruz River Start & End?

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Santa Cruz River Map

The Santa Cruz River is about 184 miles long. It begins in the high grasslands of the San Rafael Valley east of Patagonia, AZ. At first, it runs south into Sonora Mexico for several miles before it changes its mind and

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Garden Canyon Travertine

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Garden Canyon

A trip to Garden Canyon will be one of the field trips at the Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival this year. The festival begins August 4 and runs through the 7th. Although registration is now closed, you may still join one of the free walks or field trips or … Continue reading

Ajo, AZ: A Small Town With A Big Back Yard

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Ajo public art

This article was first published in 2015. Ajo? To my under-educated mind, Ajo was just a little Sonoran Desert burg somewhere way, way west of Tucson. Having spent a weekend there (October 2015), I have a far greater appreciation of this place that Ajo-ites refer to as “A Small Town … Continue reading

Bird Walks: Sierra Vista Environmental Park

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The bird walks are not currently being hosted by the Friends of the San Pedro River on Sundays at the Environmental Operations Park in Sierra Vista. But you can go on your own. It is an interesting, educational walk. As we lose the natural habitat provided by the San Pedro … Continue reading

Plants of the San Pedro River

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I love the San Pedro River and its environment. This is a long but wonderful video describing the plants that currently inhabit this unique place in Arizona. If you are interested in plants or the natural environment, you will enjoy this video. Thanks to Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, … Continue reading

The Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo

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Yellow-billed Cuckoo

For all you bird watchers out there, spotting the Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a real treat. This species is threatened in Arizona, endangered in California and disappearing in other parts of North America. In this lecture, a biologist from the Southern Sierra Research Station goes into great depth about this … Continue reading

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Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Inspired by Plants: The Art and Science of the Campus Arboretum Florilegium

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Inspired by Plants: The Art and Science of the Campus Arboretum Florilegium

Tucson
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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CORBETT’S Grand Opening!

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Inspired by Plants: The Art and Science of the Campus Arboretum Florilegium

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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park

JOGS Tucson Fall Gem & Jewelry Show

Tucson Expo Center
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Colors of the Stone – Fall Tucson Gem Show

Casino Del Sol
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park

JOGS Tucson Fall Gem & Jewelry Show

Tucson Expo Center
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Colors of the Stone – Fall Tucson Gem Show

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Mainly Murals Walking Tour

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
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Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
9:00 am - 10:00 am

San Pedro River Interpretive Walks

San Pedro House
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

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Bird Walks at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

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Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park

JOGS Tucson Fall Gem & Jewelry Show

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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Risas Dental and Braces Offers Free Dental Care at 12th Annual Labor of Love Event

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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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New Tucson Multifamily Community, Cabana Bridges, Hosts Open House on September 6

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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Free First Thursday / Primer Jueves

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

BICAS Art Corner

Bicas Art Corner
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Turquoise Trail Walking Tour

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
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Taste of Fall

Apple Annies
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Gardening 101 at Blue Moon Gardens

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Environmental Operations Park
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Apple Annies
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Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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4th Edition of Innovations and State of the Art in ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

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San Pedro River Bird Walks

San Pedro House
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Online: Vintage Native Arts Show

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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4th Edition of Innovations and State of the Art in ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

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Online: Vintage Native Arts Show

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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Santa Cruz River History Tour

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
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Online: Vintage Native Arts Show

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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Online: Vintage Native Arts Show

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Taste of Fall

Apple Annies
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Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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San Pedro House
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Bird Walks at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Environmental Operations Park
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Armory Park Walking Tour

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
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Online: Vintage Native Arts Show

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Taste of Fall

Apple Annies
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8:00 am - 9:00 am

Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Walking the Wall of the Original Presidio Walking Tour

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
10:00 am - 12:00 am

Cochise County Fair

Cochise County Fair Association
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Daughtry: Bare Bones Tour

Fox Tucson Theatre
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Cochise County Fair

Cochise County Fair Association
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Free National Park Days in 2023

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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend and Country Craft Fair

Apple Annies
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Bird Walks at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

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Tubac Center of the Arts
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My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend and Country Craft Fair

Apple Annies
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Apple Annies
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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San Pedro River Bird Walks

San Pedro House
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Fort Lowell Neighborhood Walking Tour

Fort Lowell Museum
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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Apple Annies
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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29

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Cider Donut Festival

Apple Annies
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Apple Annies
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Apple Annies
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Apple Annies
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