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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T090000
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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/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261009T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260925T191418Z
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SUMMARY:Tubac Heritage Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is a private walking tour of Tubac. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Sobaipuri and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona\, founded in 1752. \nLook into this experience in this video. \nDivided into four themes\, the itinerary includes a background & interpretation of Tubac’s: \nA. Geography\n(i.) Santa Cruz Valley and River\n(ii.) Upper Sonoran Desert natural landscape overview\n(iii.) Local mountain range identification \nB. Native American and Spanish colonial history\n(i.) Sobaipuri Rancheria of Tubac and the origin of the name\n(ii.) Pima Rebellion & the Spanish royal presidio of San Ignacio de Tubac.\n(iii.) Juan Bautista de Anza II and the expedition to California\n(a.) Visit to shaded mesquite bosque and endangered cottonwood-willow gallery forest along the Santa Cruz River.\n(iv.) The Apache presence in Santa Cruz Valley \nC. Mexican and American Eras\n(i.) Gadsden Purchase: U.S. Military and Abandonment\n(ii.) Mining Activity and Charles Poston (Poston House)\n(iii.) Civil War & 1870s reoccupation of Tubac\n(iv.) Sonoran Row House Architecture & later Art Colony \nD. A guided visit to Tubac Presidio State Historic Park \nGain a deeper understanding and orientation for our shared borderlands region’s cultural and natural diversity on this itinerary. \nLength: Approx. 1.5-mile total walking distance on this urban trek along sidewalks and a relatively level ¼ mi hiking trail. \nWhat to bring: Please be sure to bring comfortable shoes and sun protection – sunscreen\, hat\, and/or long-sleeved loose-fitting clothing as well as plenty of water. \nMeeting Place: Our tour meeting place is in front of the main entrance to the Tubac Center of the Arts. \nAddress: 9 Plaza Rd\, Tubac\, AZ 85646 \nThe guide will have BORDERLANDIA gear on for identification. \nPlease email us at info@borderlandia.org if you would like to send payment by check\, Zelle\, or VENMO. \nRead what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here. \nHave a question? Check out the FAQ. \n\nCancellation Policy – Arizona Day Tours\nSingle-day trips in Arizona available for registration on the Borderlandia website are fully refundable up to four weeks before the tour date. If cancellation occurs within four to two weeks of the tour’s day\, they are subject to a $20 (per person) cancellation fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within two weeks of the tour date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tubac-heritage-tour/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Tubac Center of The Arts\, 9 Plaza Road\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T221913Z
CREATED:20260925T221913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T221913Z
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SUMMARY:Busy Day at Steam Pump Ranch!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society at historic Steam Pump Ranch to see the collection of archives\, documents\, photos\, and possessions from our area dating back hundreds of years.  Tours of the Pusch House Museum are self-guided\, and we have volunteers on site to answer questions and provide additional information. \nToday our naturalist will lead one hour gentle guided tours of the Ranch to share stories about the people\, plants\, geography and animals of our area.  The tours begin at the Museum at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.  No reservations are required. \nThe Sonoran Plein Air Painters will also be at the Ranch today capturing on canvas the beauty and history that is available.  Stop by and chat with these artists as they create their masterpieces from our magnificent surroundings!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/busy-day-at-steam-pump-ranch/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 North Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T211713Z
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SUMMARY:Tumacácori Mission Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked there in historic preservation and heritage interpretation. \nThe park protects one of the most unique places in Arizona and helps people understand the state’s vibrant natural and cultural landscapes. \nLook into this experience in this video. \nDivided into 4 themes\, the itinerary includes an interpretation of: \nA. The historic visitor center and convento garden.\n(i.) A look at the early 20th century National Park Service history of the park.\n(ii.) New Deal (CCC) architecture. \nB. The mission complex ruins.\n(i.) Native American and Spanish colonial history of Tumacácori.\n(ii.) Overview of historic preservation techniques for earthen architecture and natural lime plasters at the mission.\n(iii.) Visit to acequia as a reference point to tell the agricultural and ranching legacy of the missions. \nC. The Santa Cruz River valley.\n(i.) Kino Heritage Fruit Tree Orchard.\n(ii.) Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.\n(iii.) A short hike (¼ mile) through shaded mesquite bosque and endangered cottonwood-willow gallery forest.\n(v.) Visit to the Santa Cruz River. \nD. Guided visit through the park museum. \nStep back in time on this itinerary to gain a deeper understanding and sense of place for our shared borderlands region’s cultural and natural diversity. \nPlease remember to bring your National Park Service Pass if you have one.  \nLength: Approx. 1-mile total walking distance on this urban trek along sidewalks and a relatively level ¼ mi hiking trail. \nWhat to bring: Please be sure to bring comfortable shoes and sun protection – sunscreen\, hat\, and/or long-sleeved loose-fitting clothing as well as plenty of water. \nMeeting Place: Our tour meeting place is in front of the main entrance to Tumacacori National Historical Park at the Visitor Center. \nAddress: 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, AZ 85640 \nThe guide will have BORDERLANDIA gear on for identification. \nPlease email us at info@borderlandia.org if you would like to send payment by check\, Zelle\, or VENMO. \nRead what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here. \nHave a question? Check out the FAQ. \n\nCancellation Policy – Arizona Day Tours\nSingle-day trips in Arizona available for registration on the Borderlandia website are fully refundable up to four weeks before the tour date. If cancellation occurs within four to two weeks of the tour’s day\, they are subject to a $20 (per person) cancellation fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within two weeks of the tour date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tumacacori-mission-tour/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Tumacácori National Historical Park\, 1891 E Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T191418Z
CREATED:20260925T191418Z
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SUMMARY:Tubac Heritage Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is a private walking tour of Tubac. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Sobaipuri and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona\, founded in 1752. \nLook into this experience in this video. \nDivided into four themes\, the itinerary includes a background & interpretation of Tubac’s: \nA. Geography\n(i.) Santa Cruz Valley and River\n(ii.) Upper Sonoran Desert natural landscape overview\n(iii.) Local mountain range identification \nB. Native American and Spanish colonial history\n(i.) Sobaipuri Rancheria of Tubac and the origin of the name\n(ii.) Pima Rebellion & the Spanish royal presidio of San Ignacio de Tubac.\n(iii.) Juan Bautista de Anza II and the expedition to California\n(a.) Visit to shaded mesquite bosque and endangered cottonwood-willow gallery forest along the Santa Cruz River.\n(iv.) The Apache presence in Santa Cruz Valley \nC. Mexican and American Eras\n(i.) Gadsden Purchase: U.S. Military and Abandonment\n(ii.) Mining Activity and Charles Poston (Poston House)\n(iii.) Civil War & 1870s reoccupation of Tubac\n(iv.) Sonoran Row House Architecture & later Art Colony \nD. A guided visit to Tubac Presidio State Historic Park \nGain a deeper understanding and orientation for our shared borderlands region’s cultural and natural diversity on this itinerary. \nLength: Approx. 1.5-mile total walking distance on this urban trek along sidewalks and a relatively level ¼ mi hiking trail. \nWhat to bring: Please be sure to bring comfortable shoes and sun protection – sunscreen\, hat\, and/or long-sleeved loose-fitting clothing as well as plenty of water. \nMeeting Place: Our tour meeting place is in front of the main entrance to the Tubac Center of the Arts. \nAddress: 9 Plaza Rd\, Tubac\, AZ 85646 \nThe guide will have BORDERLANDIA gear on for identification. \nPlease email us at info@borderlandia.org if you would like to send payment by check\, Zelle\, or VENMO. \nRead what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here. \nHave a question? Check out the FAQ. \n\nCancellation Policy – Arizona Day Tours\nSingle-day trips in Arizona available for registration on the Borderlandia website are fully refundable up to four weeks before the tour date. If cancellation occurs within four to two weeks of the tour’s day\, they are subject to a $20 (per person) cancellation fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within two weeks of the tour date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tubac-heritage-tour/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Tubac Center of The Arts\, 9 Plaza Road\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T191418Z
CREATED:20260925T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T191418Z
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SUMMARY:Tubac Heritage Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is a private walking tour of Tubac. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Sobaipuri and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona\, founded in 1752. \nLook into this experience in this video. \nDivided into four themes\, the itinerary includes a background & interpretation of Tubac’s: \nA. Geography\n(i.) Santa Cruz Valley and River\n(ii.) Upper Sonoran Desert natural landscape overview\n(iii.) Local mountain range identification \nB. Native American and Spanish colonial history\n(i.) Sobaipuri Rancheria of Tubac and the origin of the name\n(ii.) Pima Rebellion & the Spanish royal presidio of San Ignacio de Tubac.\n(iii.) Juan Bautista de Anza II and the expedition to California\n(a.) Visit to shaded mesquite bosque and endangered cottonwood-willow gallery forest along the Santa Cruz River.\n(iv.) The Apache presence in Santa Cruz Valley \nC. Mexican and American Eras\n(i.) Gadsden Purchase: U.S. Military and Abandonment\n(ii.) Mining Activity and Charles Poston (Poston House)\n(iii.) Civil War & 1870s reoccupation of Tubac\n(iv.) Sonoran Row House Architecture & later Art Colony \nD. A guided visit to Tubac Presidio State Historic Park \nGain a deeper understanding and orientation for our shared borderlands region’s cultural and natural diversity on this itinerary. \nLength: Approx. 1.5-mile total walking distance on this urban trek along sidewalks and a relatively level ¼ mi hiking trail. \nWhat to bring: Please be sure to bring comfortable shoes and sun protection – sunscreen\, hat\, and/or long-sleeved loose-fitting clothing as well as plenty of water. \nMeeting Place: Our tour meeting place is in front of the main entrance to the Tubac Center of the Arts. \nAddress: 9 Plaza Rd\, Tubac\, AZ 85646 \nThe guide will have BORDERLANDIA gear on for identification. \nPlease email us at info@borderlandia.org if you would like to send payment by check\, Zelle\, or VENMO. \nRead what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here. \nHave a question? Check out the FAQ. \n\nCancellation Policy – Arizona Day Tours\nSingle-day trips in Arizona available for registration on the Borderlandia website are fully refundable up to four weeks before the tour date. If cancellation occurs within four to two weeks of the tour’s day\, they are subject to a $20 (per person) cancellation fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within two weeks of the tour date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tubac-heritage-tour/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Tubac Center of The Arts\, 9 Plaza Road\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T211713Z
CREATED:20260925T211713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T211713Z
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SUMMARY:Tumacácori Mission Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked there in historic preservation and heritage interpretation. \nThe park protects one of the most unique places in Arizona and helps people understand the state’s vibrant natural and cultural landscapes. \nLook into this experience in this video. \nDivided into 4 themes\, the itinerary includes an interpretation of: \nA. The historic visitor center and convento garden.\n(i.) A look at the early 20th century National Park Service history of the park.\n(ii.) New Deal (CCC) architecture. \nB. The mission complex ruins.\n(i.) Native American and Spanish colonial history of Tumacácori.\n(ii.) Overview of historic preservation techniques for earthen architecture and natural lime plasters at the mission.\n(iii.) Visit to acequia as a reference point to tell the agricultural and ranching legacy of the missions. \nC. The Santa Cruz River valley.\n(i.) Kino Heritage Fruit Tree Orchard.\n(ii.) Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.\n(iii.) A short hike (¼ mile) through shaded mesquite bosque and endangered cottonwood-willow gallery forest.\n(v.) Visit to the Santa Cruz River. \nD. Guided visit through the park museum. \nStep back in time on this itinerary to gain a deeper understanding and sense of place for our shared borderlands region’s cultural and natural diversity. \nPlease remember to bring your National Park Service Pass if you have one.  \nLength: Approx. 1-mile total walking distance on this urban trek along sidewalks and a relatively level ¼ mi hiking trail. \nWhat to bring: Please be sure to bring comfortable shoes and sun protection – sunscreen\, hat\, and/or long-sleeved loose-fitting clothing as well as plenty of water. \nMeeting Place: Our tour meeting place is in front of the main entrance to Tumacacori National Historical Park at the Visitor Center. \nAddress: 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, AZ 85640 \nThe guide will have BORDERLANDIA gear on for identification. \nPlease email us at info@borderlandia.org if you would like to send payment by check\, Zelle\, or VENMO. \nRead what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here. \nHave a question? Check out the FAQ. \n\nCancellation Policy – Arizona Day Tours\nSingle-day trips in Arizona available for registration on the Borderlandia website are fully refundable up to four weeks before the tour date. If cancellation occurs within four to two weeks of the tour’s day\, they are subject to a $20 (per person) cancellation fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within two weeks of the tour date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tumacacori-mission-tour/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Tumacácori National Historical Park\, 1891 E Frontage Rd\, Tumacacori\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History,Tours
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