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SUMMARY:Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Sonoita Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us for guided birding walks at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve in Southern Arizona on Saturday mornings\, starting November 1st\, 2025! \nLearn about the resident and migrating birds\, ranging from gray hawks to vermilion flycatchers to thick-billed kingbirds. Tours will also touch on the environmental history of the region surrounding the preserve. Birders of all levels are welcome. \nThe start time of the walks will vary depending on the point in the season\, so be sure to check the sign-up form to see when they will begin each week. The fee is $8 per person\, or $5 for Santa Cruz/Cochise County residents and TNC members. Free to Patagonia/Sonoita/Elgin residents and children under 17. Registration is required. \nPlease bring comfortable clothes and footwear to walk 1-2 miles\, a water bottle\, sun protection and snacks. We suggest bringing your own binoculars\, but the preserve has a limited number available for checkout. Read more about preserve regulations here. \nFor more information\, contact Preserve Manager Aaron at aaron.mrotek@tnc.org.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/guided-birding-walks-at-patagonia-sonoita-creek/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Visitor Center\, 150 Blue Haven Road\, Patagonia\, Arizona\, 85624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T210056Z
UID:10007241-1778317200-1778322600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd.\, Green Valley 85622 From Tucson – Take 1-19 south to exit 56 – Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until you are heading east. Turn left (north) on the east side frontage road for about ½ mile and turn at the Hacienda de la Canoa sign on your right. Please carry water and wear sturdy walking shoes.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tour-of-historic-canoa-ranch-3/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Historic Canoa Ranch\, 5375 I-19 Frontage Rd\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85614
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074339
CREATED:20260416T194146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T194216Z
UID:10006846-1778317200-1778329800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday and Sunday\, $7 per adult\, $5 per child (13 years and under) \n  \n\n9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour\n10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour\n11:30 a.m. Lake Discovery Tour\nTwilight Tour on Saturdays only. Time varies.\n\n  \nPlease call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791.\nBoat rentals are available at the Patagonia Lake Marina.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/boat-tours-at-patagonia-lake-state-park/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Patagonia Lake\, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd\, Patagonia\,\, AZ\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074339
CREATED:20260416T195935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T195935Z
UID:10007036-1778317200-1778338800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since ASARCO opened their doors in 1997\, the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to our civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history. \nASARCO invites you to take our free self-guided tour of the center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits\, which walks through the copper transformation process. Afterward\, peruse the Company Store for unique and educational gifts.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-self-guided-center-tours-2/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074339
CREATED:20260416T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T200315Z
UID:10007153-1778319000-1778322600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Ticketed Mine Tour
DESCRIPTION:The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to  civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074339
CREATED:20260416T190626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190626Z
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SUMMARY:Docent Led Tour
DESCRIPTION:Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/docent-led-tour/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Empire Ranch\, 16655 E. Empire Ranch Rd\, Sonoita\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Empire Ranch Foundation":MAILTO:admin@empireranchfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T074339
CREATED:20241221T041424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T022426Z
UID:10002352-1778346000-1778353200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Living Lab & Learning Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our guided Living Lab Tours happen every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. You’ll be led through our demonstration site by one of our Docents to learn about our many water harvesting systems firsthand.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/living-lab-learning-center-tour-2/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Watershed Management Group\, 1137 N Dodge Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716
CATEGORIES:Tours
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