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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260423T043046
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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:20260423T043046
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:20260423T043046
CREATED:20260317T162528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T233828Z
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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:20260423T043046
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:20260423T043046
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:20260423T043046
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:20260423T043046
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:20260423T043046
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043046
CREATED:20260409T165741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165741Z
UID:10006531-1775908800-1775943000@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/2026-04-11/
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;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043046
CREATED:20260408T232401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T232401Z
UID:10006526-1775910600-1775917800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Hijas del Maguey Film Screening + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:RSVP REQUIRED \nIn partnership with the Tucson City of Gastronomy\, we present Las Hijas del Maguey (Daughters of Maguey) – a documentary that follows the Mujeres del Mezcal y Maguey de México\, a collective of women organizing for visibility\, fair recognition\, and a stronger future for the communities who sustain agave culture. Through their stories\, the film opens a wider view of mezcal\, not just what is in the glass\, but the labor\, land\, and power behind it. \nAfter the screening\, stay for a panel Q&A to keep the conversation going by exploring women’s leadership in agave\, the realities of rural livelihoods\, and what it takes to build an industry that is more equitable\, transparent\, and rooted in stewardship. \nEVENT SPONSORS  \nTucson City of Gastronomy \n 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/hijas-del-maguey-film-screening-qa/
LOCATION:The Screening Room\, 127 East Congress Street\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Film Showing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043046
CREATED:20260408T231528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T231528Z
UID:10006524-1775913300-1775916000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Amazing Agave at Saguaro National Park on Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Heralded as the “Tree of Wonders”\, the agave has been celebrated for centuries throughout Mexico and the American Southwest\, and utilized to make over 40 products – from textiles to tequila. Uncover the adaptations that enable this native succulent to thrive in the hot and harsh Sonoran Desert\, and discover how a prized ornamental holds the promise of a practical and sustainable crop. Join a Park Naturalist for this narrated theater presentation\, and prepare to be amazed!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/the-amazing-agave-at-saguaro-national-park-on-saturday/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,Lectures,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043046
CREATED:20260408T232843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T232843Z
UID:10006528-1775919600-1775926800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:“Future of Water” UA Fine Arts Student Illustration and AR Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Located in Tucson within the Sonoran Desert\, the subject of water conservation and effective water usage is a major one. Being situated in a dry\, arid environment that directly impacts our way of life\, IDA (Illustration\, Design\, and Animation) students at The University of Arizona\, led by Professor Jenn Liv\, take on a first-semester project that combines illustration\, motion design\, and AR activation to create work that raises water conservation awareness. \nStudents first gather research on water conservation in Tucson\, examining current measures and incentives implemented by the city to reduce water use and promote conservation. They then develop concepts for an illustration\, followed by a storyboard to map the short animation. After concepts are approved\, students move into final production and link their illustrations and animations through the Artivive app. This assignment has produced compelling results each time it is offered\, introducing students to extended reality and interdisciplinary practice while creating interactive work that engages viewers and adds an immersive quality to each piece.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/future-of-water-ua-fine-arts-student-illustration-and-ar-exhibition/
LOCATION:Tucson Gastropark\, 1625 East Broadway Boulevard\, Tucson\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T043046
CREATED:20241221T041424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T022426Z
UID:10002351-1775926800-1775934000@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-2/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Watershed Management Group\, 1137 N Dodge Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716
CATEGORIES:Tours
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