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SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join the Patagonia Lake team for a casual guided bird walk on mostly flat terrain\, with a few steps at the trail entrance and exit. They will take their time enjoying nature and looking for birds along the trail. Please come prepared! Wear comfortable\, closed-toe shoes and bring a hat\, water\, and a snack if needed. Binoculars are encouraged if you have them. The walk may last 2 to 4 hours\, depending on bird activity and the group’s pace. You are welcome to leave at any time if you need to head back early. We look forward to exploring\, birdwatching\, and enjoying nature together! \nPlease note: No dogs allowed. \nRegistration required by calling the park at (520) 287-2791. Only 15 people per guided bird walk.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/guided-bird-walk-at-sonoita-creek-and-patagonia-lake/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Patagonia Lake\, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd\, Patagonia\, AZ\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260401T230953Z
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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/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261205T090000
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SUMMARY:Gold Inside and Out!
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch to see the nuggets of Southern Arizona history while viewing our treasures from years gone by.  While we don’t have snow during the holidays\, you can go on a scavenger hunt to look for gold while learning more about Steam Pump Ranch.  Volunteers will be on site to provide additional information and answer questions about our displays and give you the clues to help you find the Oro!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/gold-inside-and-out/
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:20261211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261211T130000
DTSTAMP:20261020T205335Z
CREATED:20261020T205103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T205335Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join the Patagonia Lake team for a casual guided bird walk on mostly flat terrain\, with a few steps at the trail entrance and exit. They will take their time enjoying nature and looking for birds along the trail. Please come prepared! Wear comfortable\, closed-toe shoes and bring a hat\, water\, and a snack if needed. Binoculars are encouraged if you have them. The walk may last 2 to 4 hours\, depending on bird activity and the group’s pace. You are welcome to leave at any time if you need to head back early. We look forward to exploring\, birdwatching\, and enjoying nature together! \nPlease note: No dogs allowed. \nRegistration required by calling the park at (520) 287-2791. Only 15 people per guided bird walk.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/guided-bird-walk-at-sonoita-creek-and-patagonia-lake/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:Patagonia Lake\, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd\, Patagonia\, AZ\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261212T120000
DTSTAMP:20261109T221438Z
CREATED:20261109T221438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T221438Z
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SUMMARY:So Much to do Today!
DESCRIPTION:Steam Pump Ranch in Oro Valley has so much happening for YOU today! \nVisit the Pusch House Museum to see what we have uncovered about our area’s history.  Volunteers will be on site to provide additional information and answer your questions. \nEnjoy a gentle one-hour hike around the Ranch with our naturalist who will share information with you about plants\, animals\, geology\, geography\, and the people of our community  Hikes begin at the Pusch House Museum at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and  end at the Heritage Garden where you will see\, not only the seasonal plants that have been growing in our area for thousands of years\, but you can hear from a flintknapper and pottery expert about the tools used to sustain life in that same time period. \nAnd don’t leave without joining our holiday scavenger hunt where we replace seasonal snow with gold!  Get a clue sheet from one of our volunteers to guide you around the Ranch in your search.  See if you can win a prize!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/so-much-to-do-today/
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:20261218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261218T130000
DTSTAMP:20261020T205335Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T205335Z
UID:10008502-1797584400-1797598800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join the Patagonia Lake team for a casual guided bird walk on mostly flat terrain\, with a few steps at the trail entrance and exit. They will take their time enjoying nature and looking for birds along the trail. Please come prepared! Wear comfortable\, closed-toe shoes and bring a hat\, water\, and a snack if needed. Binoculars are encouraged if you have them. The walk may last 2 to 4 hours\, depending on bird activity and the group’s pace. You are welcome to leave at any time if you need to head back early. We look forward to exploring\, birdwatching\, and enjoying nature together! \nPlease note: No dogs allowed. \nRegistration required by calling the park at (520) 287-2791. Only 15 people per guided bird walk.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/guided-bird-walk-at-sonoita-creek-and-patagonia-lake/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Patagonia Lake\, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd\, Patagonia\, AZ\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261219T120000
DTSTAMP:20261109T221454Z
CREATED:20261109T221454Z
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UID:10008593-1797670800-1797681600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Who Needs Snow When You Can Have Gold?
DESCRIPTION:You can find nuggets instead of snow at Steam Pump Ranch during the holidays!  Visit the Pusch House Museum to see nuggets of our history and then enjoy a scavenger hunt around the Ranch to look for nuggets of hidden gold.  Volunteers will be on site to answer questions you might have about the exhibits and get you started on your search.  Prizes await you!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/who-needs-snow-when-you-can-have-gold/
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:20261225T090000
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UID:10008503-1798189200-1798203600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join the Patagonia Lake team for a casual guided bird walk on mostly flat terrain\, with a few steps at the trail entrance and exit. They will take their time enjoying nature and looking for birds along the trail. Please come prepared! Wear comfortable\, closed-toe shoes and bring a hat\, water\, and a snack if needed. Binoculars are encouraged if you have them. The walk may last 2 to 4 hours\, depending on bird activity and the group’s pace. You are welcome to leave at any time if you need to head back early. We look forward to exploring\, birdwatching\, and enjoying nature together! \nPlease note: No dogs allowed. \nRegistration required by calling the park at (520) 287-2791. Only 15 people per guided bird walk.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/guided-bird-walk-at-sonoita-creek-and-patagonia-lake/2026-12-25/
LOCATION:Patagonia Lake\, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd\, Patagonia\, AZ\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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