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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
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SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our 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. \nWe invite 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/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260407T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260407T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191614Z
UID:10005760-1775554200-1775557800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO
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\, 1:15 pm\, & 3:00 pm \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/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005459-1775638800-1775667600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our 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. \nWe invite 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/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191614Z
UID:10005761-1775640600-1775644200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO
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\, 1:15 pm\, & 3:00 pm \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/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260330T203917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T203917Z
UID:10005864-1775656800-1775662200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Geometry of Birding
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Peg Abbott\, owner and founder of Naturalist Journeys.  If birding is your lifelong passion\, or even just an enjoyable hobby\, you know that it grows with a stairstep progression of acquired skills. Sometimes you level out in ability and get frustrated. Peg Abbott of Naturalist Journeys presents a skill session aimed to help you with a new perspective. Within each bird there is a ruler or other tools related to shape that can help you unlock its ID. Learn how the basics of geometry – points\, lines\, angles\, and planes – come together to create shapes. And how comparing the relative proportions of these shapes within a single bird\, or between birds in a group or flock\, can help you gain that next level to empower your birding skills and passion to grow.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/the-geometry-of-birding/
LOCATION:Tubac Community Center\, 50 Bridge Road\, Tubac\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006151-1775692800-1775779199@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nThe Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. \nFind a full list of festival events here:https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/2026-events-calendar
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-heritage-festival/2026-04-09/1/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20241212T041700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T233710Z
UID:10003576-1775721600-1775727000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk around Mission Garden to look for seasonal and resident birds. Learn to identify some common calls and songs of the birds here. The garden is a good place for beginning and intermediate birders to learn about many of the birds common to the greater Tucson area. Check in with Kevin (the roadrunner) and our resident chickens. We always check the hummingbird feeder to see what hummingbirds are visiting it! \nWalks usually last about one and half hours. Walking is easy in the garden and the paths\, while not paved\, are made of compacted material that is ADA compatible and suitable for wheelchairs and walkers. The length of this walk is 0.50 to 0.75 mile.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/monthly-bird-walk/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20250507T212211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T220814Z
UID:10003634-1775721600-1775727000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Mission Garden
DESCRIPTION:At Mission Garden\, meet at the front gate\n \nWalk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden’s expert birders. We’ll look for seasonal and resident birds and learn to identify some common calls and songs. The garden is a good place for beginning and intermediate birders to learn about many of the birds common to the greater Tucson area. Check in with the roadrunners. We always check the hummingbird feeder! Take the opportunity to learn about the history of Tucson’s agriculture and some of the crops that have been important here.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/birds-of-mission-garden/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260408T231223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T231223Z
UID:10006523-1775721600-1775732400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Planting at Mission Garden
DESCRIPTION:Be part of history and the future! Join us at Mission Garden to plant agave in the traditional Hohokam style\, inspired by ancient plantings on Tumamoc Hill. These agave plants will provide food for bat pollinators and may even become part of a future festival’s roasting pit. \nNo experience is needed\, and families are encouraged to join! We’ll provide all tools and gloves—just bring your enthusiasm\, long pants\, and a hat for sun protection. \nEVENT SPONSORS  \nMission Garden
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-planting-at-mission-garden/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Classes,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Workshop,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006520-1775721600-1775754000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nThe Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. \nFind a full list of festival events here:https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/2026-events-calendar
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-heritage-festival/2026-04-09/2/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005460-1775725200-1775754000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our 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. \nWe invite 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/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191614Z
UID:10005762-1775727000-1775730600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO
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\, 1:15 pm\, & 3:00 pm \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/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260408T231033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T231033Z
UID:10006522-1775750400-1775755800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Howard Scott Gentry Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Howard Scott Gentry Award honors those who have advanced the understanding and care of agaves and desert plants\, continuing the legacy of Gentry’s foundational research in the Sonoran Desert. \nIn 2026\, we recognize Wendy Hodgson is honored for her decades of leadership in agave and desert plant research and conservation\, including field-based work documenting agave diversity\, ecology\, and cultural uses across the Sonoran Desert. Through her work at Desert Botanical Garden\, she has connected science\, conservation\, and public education\, leaving a lasting impact as a mentor and field botanist. \nShe traces the story of agave in the Sonoran Desert from pre-contact knowledge to present-day research and conservation\, highlighting the importance of Indigenous leadership in stewardship.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/howard-scott-gentry-lecture/
LOCATION:Tucson Botannical Garden\, 2150 North Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, 85712\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260409T165741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165741Z
UID:10006529-1775757600-1775770200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson Folk Festival returns in 2026 for its 41st year\, bringing the heart of live acoustic music back to Downtown Tucson around Jácome Plaza.\n\nFor more than four decades\, the festival has stood as a living reflection of Tucson’s creative spirit—rooted in storytelling\, cultural exchange\, and the simple\, powerful act of gathering through music. What began as a grassroots celebration has grown into one of the longest-running and largest free music festivals in the country\, while remaining deeply committed to accessibility\, authenticity\, and community connection.\nFrom emerging local voices to nationally recognized artists\, the festival creates space for artists to share their craft\, for audiences to discover something new\, and for traditions to be passed from one generation to the next.\nAt its core\, the Tucson Folk Festival is about more than music. It is a platform for cultural preservation\, a launchpad for artists\, and a shared civic experience that brings people together across backgrounds\, neighborhoods\, and lived experiences.\n\nIn a time when connection can feel fractured\, this festival reminds us what it looks like to sit side by side\, listen deeply\, and celebrate the stories\, and the art that shape us.\n\nThe vision is simple and bold: a community where the arts are not an accessory\, but a vital thread woven into everyday life —fueling creativity\, strengthening identity\, and building a more connected and resilient Tucson.\n\nCome be part of the tradition.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/arizona-folk-festival/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Jacome Plaza\, 101 N. Stone Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association":MAILTO:president@tucsonfolkfest.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006152-1775779200-1775865599@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nThe Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. \nFind a full list of festival events here:https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/2026-events-calendar
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-heritage-festival/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260223T234111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T234610Z
UID:10005421-1775808000-1775818800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection at the Oracle Road wildlife crossings! \nThis is a great opportunity to get a hands-on\, restoration experience\, take a tour of these amazing structures\, and learn more about wildlife connectivity projects in Southern Arizona. \nOur goals for the day: \n\nRemove invasive plant species (buffelgrass)\nWater establishing plants\nBuild and repair erosion control rock structures as needed\n\nPlease arrive for an 8am start time. Gloves and all other tools will be provided. We will have snacks bagels and snacks to share with you! Please bring a re-usable water bottle. We hope you can join us! \nRSVP here \nPhysical Requirements: Frequent bending and kneeling\, walking in the sun for prolonged periods\, walking on potentially uneven surfaces\, carrying water buckets weighing between 15-25 lbs\, moving rocks weighing between 5-25lbs. \nThis project in funded in part by the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area and in partnership with Strategic Habitat Enhancements – thank you!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/habitat-restoration-day/
LOCATION:Oracle Road wildlife crossings\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, Arizona\, United States\, 85739\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Up,Environmental Stewardship,Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260402T220453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T220526Z
UID:10005886-1775808000-1775822400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:Guided bird walks are back!​ Join park rangers at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12) for a ranger-led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. \nThe event repeats each Friday at 9:00 a.m through April.​ For more information\,  These walks are limited to 15 people. Sign up in advance at the Visitor Center or by calling (520) 287-2791 or please visit https://azstateparks.com/patagonia-lake/events/bird-walk-patagonia​
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/guided-birding-walks-at-patagonia-lake-state-park-2/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Patagonia Lake\, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd\, Patagonia\,\, AZ\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Nogales Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:visitus@thenogaleschamber.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005461-1775811600-1775840400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our 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. \nWe invite 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/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191614Z
UID:10005763-1775813400-1775817000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO
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\, 1:15 pm\, & 3:00 pm \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/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260212T181537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T181537Z
UID:10004293-1775815200-1775820600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Walk the Anza Trail at Tumacácori National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:Join an Anza Trail park ranger at Tumacácori National Historical Park for a guided walk! \n-Meet at the mission church at 10 am\n-Walk to the Santa Cruz River along the Anza Trail\n-Return around 11:30 am \nWe’ll be walking along the same route the Anza expedition followed 250 years ago! This is an easy trail but expect uneven and unpaved surfaces. It’s a 1- to 2-mile roundtrip journey. Bring comfortable shoes\, sun protection\, water\, and an interest in natural and cultural history! \n\nFebruary 13\, 2026 from  10:00 – 11:30 am\n\nMarch 13\, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30 am\n\n\nApril 10\, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30 am\n\n\nMay 8\, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30 am\n\n\n1891 I-19 Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, AZ 85640
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/walk-the-anza-trail-at-tumacacori-national-historical-park/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Tumacácori National Historical Park\, 1891 E Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nogales Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:visitus@thenogaleschamber.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260408T231903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T231903Z
UID:10006525-1775815200-1775824200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Field Notes: Resilient Desert and Food Systems + Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Field Notes: Resilient Desert and Food Systems brings together a mix of 2026 panel proposals and festival-curated adaptations\, all centered on agave as a practical tool for regenerative agriculture in arid and semi-arid landscapes. Across the session\, we look at how agave can support soil restoration\, water-smart farming\, and long-term resilience\, grounded in ecological knowledge and place-based agricultural practice. \nJoin us for a chiltepín plant sale hosted by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and a heritage foods food truck invite for lunch! \n10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Resilient Desert Food Systems\nModerated by Dr. Jonathan Mabry (Tucson City of Gastronomy)\nCesar Lopez (Santa Cruz Farm)\nDr. Laurel Bellante (Center for Regional Food Studies\, University of Arizona)\nAyman Mostafa (Maricopa County Extension\, University of Arizona)\nWhat does a desert food system look like when it is built for heat\, drought\, and the long run? This conversation looks at agave through a food systems lens\, connecting its deep roots in desert food traditions with emerging approaches to climate-adapted agriculture and the role agave can play in shaping resilient food economies across the Sonoran Desert. \n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Agave Traditions and Practices in Living Landscapes\nCommunity-led session\nModerated by Dr. César Iván Ojeda Linares (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)\nManuel Chacon (Mazot)\nNoah Schlager (Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance\, University of Arizona)\nRafael Encinas Molina (Batuq)\nRandy Young (La Tierra del Jaguar)\nThis panel brings together producers\, conservationists\, and researchers working with agave to share how traditions take shape on the land. Rooted in local and traditional knowledge\, the conversation moves from soil to harvest\, where cultivation\, care\, and use are tied to surrounding plants\, soils\, and species\, including pollinators like bats. It reflects practices that sustain agave alongside habitat\, biodiversity\, and working lands\, alongside ways of knowing shaped through ethnobotany and the responsibility of how knowledge is held and carried over time. \nEVENT SPONSORS  \nUA College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | UA W.A. Franke Honors College
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/field-notes-resilient-desert-and-food-systems-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Depot\, 127 West 5th Street\, Tucson\, 85705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260409T165741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165741Z
UID:10006530-1775844000-1775854800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson Folk Festival returns in 2026 for its 41st year\, bringing the heart of live acoustic music back to Downtown Tucson around Jácome Plaza.\n\nFor more than four decades\, the festival has stood as a living reflection of Tucson’s creative spirit—rooted in storytelling\, cultural exchange\, and the simple\, powerful act of gathering through music. What began as a grassroots celebration has grown into one of the longest-running and largest free music festivals in the country\, while remaining deeply committed to accessibility\, authenticity\, and community connection.\nFrom emerging local voices to nationally recognized artists\, the festival creates space for artists to share their craft\, for audiences to discover something new\, and for traditions to be passed from one generation to the next.\nAt its core\, the Tucson Folk Festival is about more than music. It is a platform for cultural preservation\, a launchpad for artists\, and a shared civic experience that brings people together across backgrounds\, neighborhoods\, and lived experiences.\n\nIn a time when connection can feel fractured\, this festival reminds us what it looks like to sit side by side\, listen deeply\, and celebrate the stories\, and the art that shape us.\n\nThe vision is simple and bold: a community where the arts are not an accessory\, but a vital thread woven into everyday life —fueling creativity\, strengthening identity\, and building a more connected and resilient Tucson.\n\nCome be part of the tradition.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/arizona-folk-festival/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Jacome Plaza\, 101 N. Stone Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association":MAILTO:president@tucsonfolkfest.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006153-1775865600-1775951999@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nThe Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. \nFind a full list of festival events here:https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/2026-events-calendar
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-heritage-festival/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20251223T182930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232611Z
UID:10004200-1775894400-1775926800@santacruzheritage.org
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/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Visitor Center\, 150 Blue Haven Road\, Patagonia\, Arizona\, 85624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260317T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T233828Z
UID:10005850-1775898000-1775908800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:America Semiquincentennial and the Town of Oro Valley
DESCRIPTION:The Oro Valley Historical Society’s year‑long tribute to the America Semiquincentennial moves into its final phase for the season. Stop by the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch to view America Semiquincentennial and the Town of Oro Valley\, an exhibit connecting the nation’s founding challenges with Arizona’s and Oro Valley’s own. Our naturalist will be on-site providing two one-hour gentle walking tours around the Ranch culminating in our Heritage Garden where visitors will be able to see a replica of a Tohono O’odham pit house and the plants that our growing in our garden this season. Volunteers will be available in the Museum for questions\, and complimentary tours are offered with grateful acceptance of donations.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/america-semiquincentennial-and-the-town-of-oro-valley-2/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 North Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oro Valley Historical Society":MAILTO:secretary@ovhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260318T222631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T222631Z
UID:10005852-1775898000-1775912400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 11\, 2026 from 9 AM–1 PM for a celebration of everything that makes the Sonoran Desert so special. From amazing plants and animals to the rich cultures that call our desert home\, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn\, explore\, and connect.\n\n\n Food trucks\n Hands-on activities\n Fun for the whole family\n\n\nCome celebrate the beauty\, science\, and culture of the desert with us! \n\n\nIf you are interested in volunteering with the SCVNHA during this event\, please email: zabrina@santacruzheritage.org
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/desert-discovery-day/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum Tucson\, 200 S 6th Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Food Experience,Volunteer Opportunities,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005462-1775898000-1775926800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our 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. \nWe invite 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/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260305T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191614Z
UID:10005764-1775899800-1775903400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO
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\, 1:15 pm\, & 3:00 pm \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/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260108T185126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T215303Z
UID:10004235-1775901600-1775905200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham
DESCRIPTION:This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities. Please note that park admission is not included. \n \nMany Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban centers and city lights lit up the dark desert skies\, the Tohono O’odham were cultivating and shaping the land with abundant agriculture—from squash and beans to corn and cotton. For generations they passed down their rich knowledge and culture grown from their connection to the desert. Join us for a program with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan as she shares her knowledge about the history and culture of her people\, the Tohono O’odham. \n \nJacelle Ramon-Sauberan\, of the Tohono O’odham Nation\, serves as the Education Liaison for the Kitt Peak National Observatory and as an instructor at the Tohono O’odham Community College. She earned her Ph.D. in American Indian Studies with a minor in Journalism from the University of Arizona in 2023. As part of her dissertation work\, she created the first living-document on the history of land and water in the San Xavier District\, as told from a Tohono O’odham perspective. She has written for news publications across the US including Indian Country Today and is part of Arizona Humanities’ AZ Speaks Program providing presentations on Tohono O’odham History\, Culture\, and Foodways across Arizona. Jacelle also serves on several boards and committees including Wecij U’uwi Hemapai (Tohono O’odham Young Women’s Gathering)\, Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace-Mission Garden\, Friends of Saguaro National Park and Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Partnership Council. 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/growing-in-the-desert-the-history-culture-of-the-tohono-oodham/
LOCATION:Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum\, 1 Burruel St\, #1296\, Tubac\, A\, 85646\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum":MAILTO:assistant@tubacpresidio.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043426
CREATED:20260327T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T182354Z
UID:10005866-1775901600-1775919600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Arizona250 Celebration at the Historic San Rafael Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Arizona250 celebration at San Rafael Ranch Historic District\, located within the San Rafael State Natural Area. \nThis commemorative event invites the public to experience one of Arizona’s most significant historic ranching sites while celebrating Arizona’s rich heritage\, landscapes\, and communities. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the historic ranch house\, learn about the San Rafael Valley’s ranching and conservation legacy\, and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding short-grass prairie. Connect with Arizona’s past while supporting the preservation of this remarkable place for future generations! \nSelf guided ranch house tours and educational displays will be offered throughout the day. A dedication of property as an Important Bird Area will be held at 10 a.m. \nPlease register for this event online. No physical tickets will be provided; those who register will be on the event guest list. \nIf you are interested in volunteering with SCVNHA at this event\, please email: zabrina@santacruzheritage.org
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/arizona250-celebration-at-the-historic-san-rafael-ranch/
LOCATION:San Rafael State Natural Area\, 2036 Duquesne Rd\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Experience,Volunteer Opportunities,Youth Programming
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