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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
CREATED:20260320T201211Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bioblitz 2026
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of this citizen science effort to document the unique biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/border-bioblitz-2026/
LOCATION:Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Visitor Center\, 150 Blue Haven Road\, Patagonia\, Arizona\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
CREATED:20251223T182930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232611Z
UID:10004199-1775289600-1775322000@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/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Visitor Center\, 150 Blue Haven Road\, Patagonia\, Arizona\, 85624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
CREATED:20250325T172454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T230953Z
UID:10003374-1775293200-1775296800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Healing Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden’s Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/healing-herb-walk/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
CREATED:20260312T180439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180439Z
UID:10005842-1775293200-1775304000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:America Semiquincentennial and the Town of Oro Valley
DESCRIPTION:The America Semiquincentennial celebration continues! The Oro Valley Historical Society invites you to the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch for part three of its year‑long exhibit\, America Semiquincentennial and the Town of Oro Valley. Discover the nation’s early hardships\, Arizona’s statehood challenges\, and the Town’s own founding story. Volunteers will answer questions\, and complimentary tours are available with welcomed donations.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/america-semiquincentennial-and-the-town-of-oro-valley/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 North Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oro Valley Historical Society":MAILTO:secretary@ovhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005457-1775293200-1775322000@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/2026-04-04/
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:20260404T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
CREATED:20260305T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191614Z
UID:10005759-1775295000-1775298600@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/2026-04-04/
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:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
CREATED:20251229T191336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T191336Z
UID:10004212-1775311200-1775318400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Blast from the Past: Firing of the 1541 Coronado Expedition Cannon Replica
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a remarkable presentation featuring Dr. Deni Seymour\, an internationally recognized archaeologist and leading expert on Native and Spanish Colonial history of the Southwest. She will be joined by fellow members of the Historical Arms Society of Tucson. \n \nWith more than 45 years of groundbreaking research\, Dr. Seymour has uncovered the stories\, landscapes\, and people that shaped our desert region. Her work—combined with her dynamic storytelling—makes the past come alive. Together with special guests\, she will explore the history and technology of early artillery in the Southwest. \n \nSilent for nearly 500 years\, two bronze cannons were discovered buried at the 1541 battle site of the Coronado Expedition townsite of Suya\, near Nogales in southern Arizona. A highlight of the program will be an exhilarating live cannon firing and in-depth discussion of the cannon\, its replica\, and the critical role these weapons played during the expedition. \n \nThe original cannon will also be available for viewing.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/blast-from-the-past-firing-of-the-1541-coronado-expedition-cannon-replica/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005458-1775552400-1775581200@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/2026-04-07/
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:20260407T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260407T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043559
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043559
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043559
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:20260423T043600
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043600
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043600
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043600
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043600
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043600
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043600
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:20260423T043600
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:20260423T043600
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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