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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260430T090000
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz River Research Days
DESCRIPTION:This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural and cultural resources. With this year’s theme\, A Watershed of Protection\, we’re highlighting several public land protection and management efforts that have helped protect the river and its surrounding watershed over the last 25 years. With diverse speakers and real-time English–Spanish translation\, we aim to inspire new research questions\, strengthen your professional network\, catalyze collaborative projects\, and foster awareness of research and conservation efforts. Registration and program is available on the event page but includes two days of presentations and a guided hike in the Borderlands Wildlife Preserve.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/santa-cruz-river-research-days/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Pima Community College – Downtown\, 1255 N Stone Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85709
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Hikes,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
CREATED:20260331T204140Z
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UID:10005871-1777453200-1777482000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Santa Cruz River Research Days
DESCRIPTION:This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural and cultural resources. With this year’s theme\, A Watershed of Protection\, we’re highlighting several public land protection and management efforts that have helped protect the river and its surrounding watershed over the last 25 years. With diverse speakers and real-time English–Spanish translation\, we aim to inspire new research questions\, strengthen your professional network\, catalyze collaborative projects\, and foster awareness of research and conservation efforts. Registration and program is available on the event page but includes two days of presentations and a guided hike in the Borderlands Wildlife Preserve.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/santa-cruz-river-research-days/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Pima Community College – Downtown\, 1255 N Stone Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85709
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Hikes,Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
CREATED:20260331T204140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171122Z
UID:10005870-1777381200-1777395600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Santa Cruz River Research Days
DESCRIPTION:This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural and cultural resources. With this year’s theme\, A Watershed of Protection\, we’re highlighting several public land protection and management efforts that have helped protect the river and its surrounding watershed over the last 25 years. With diverse speakers and real-time English–Spanish translation\, we aim to inspire new research questions\, strengthen your professional network\, catalyze collaborative projects\, and foster awareness of research and conservation efforts. Registration and program is available on the event page but includes two days of presentations and a guided hike in the Borderlands Wildlife Preserve.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/santa-cruz-river-research-days/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Pima Community College – Downtown\, 1255 N Stone Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85709
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Hikes,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
CREATED:20260319T180332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180332Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Climate Community Day - Pima Community College
DESCRIPTION:Join Pima staff\, students and community members to build community\, enhance awareness\, empower action\, and connect people with the\nresources they need to create a more sustainable future. They hope to build community\, enhance awareness\, empower action\, and connect people with the resources they need to take the next steps in creating a more sustainable future\, through speakers\, workshops\, panels\, roundtables\, and showcases. \nWhere: Amethyst Room\nPima Community College\nDowntown Campus \nIf you are interested in joining the SCVNHA with tabling\, please email zabrina@santacruzheritage.org \n 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/4th-annual-climate-community-day-pima-community-college/
LOCATION:Pima Community College – Downtown\, 1255 N Stone Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85709
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Lectures,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
CREATED:20260130T232907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182329Z
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SUMMARY:The Arizona Trail: An 850-mile Mountain Bike Exploration of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Along the 850-mile Arizona Trail from Utah to Mexico\, climate change is reshaping ecosystems and communities across the Southwest. In fall 2025\, Arizona Republic climate reporter and ecologist Joan Meiners spent seven weeks mountain biking the entire trail to document these changes and explore solutions with scientists\, tribes\, and local experts. Through vivid photos\, video\, and storytelling\, this presentation traces Arizona’s most urgent environmental challenges and opportunities—mile by mile—from fire-scarred forests and deepening drought to renewable energy efforts and humanitarian issues at the border. This free program is made possible by AZ Humanities and space is limited. Please note\, park admission is not included.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/the-arizona-trail-an-850-mile-mountain-bike-exploration-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum\, 1 Burruel St\, #1296\, Tubac\, A\, 85646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum":MAILTO:assistant@tubacpresidio.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006154-1775952000-1776038399@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/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
CREATED:20260408T231528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T231528Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
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:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
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;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
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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/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
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:20260408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260401T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260401T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
CREATED:20260305T202744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T202744Z
UID:10005433-1775021400-1775068200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Tumamoc Talks: Desert Purple Martins – Star Birds of the Arizona Monsoon
DESCRIPTION:Desert Purple Martins – Star Birds of the Arizona Monsoon with Jennie MacFarland \nThe Desert Purple Martin (Progne subis hesperia) is a distinct subspecies that times its nesting to monsoon abundance and nests almost exclusively in saguaros or other large columnar cacti. Desert Purple Martins are extremely understudied with large gaps in knowledge about their nesting\, migration\, and wintering grounds. Very recent discoveries and data results will be shared along with lots of video and audio that showcases the charming and fascinating Desert Purple Martin. Jennie MacFarland is the Director of Bird Conservation at Tucson Bird Alliance. She co-coordinates the Arizona Bird Areas Program with Tice Supplee and also coordinates the Tucson Bird Count\, a city-wide\, urban spring bird count.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tumamoc-talks-desert-purple-martins-star-birds-of-the-arizona-monsoon/
LOCATION:Tumamoc Hill Boathouse\, 1675 W Anklam Road\, Tucson\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill":MAILTO:tumamoc-hill@arizona.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T034004
CREATED:20260219T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T173300Z
UID:10005051-1773734400-1773766800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Tubac HawkWatch Festival
DESCRIPTION:It’s peak week at the Tubac HawkWatch! Join HWI\, the Tubac Nature Center\, and Tucson Bird Alliance for a week celebrating spring migration. This is a family-friendly event with free activities in the park to coincide with the peak flight of the Common Black Hawk migration. You can expect to hawkwatch alongside experts daily\, enjoy birding walks and lectures\, shop birdy merch and optics\, and meet live Raptor Ambassadors. \nOn Optics Days\, you can shop and try out the latest binoculars with the best optics dealers. Don’t forget to stop at HawkWatch International\, Tubac Nature Center\, and Tucson Bird Alliance for some bird merch! \nBring a chair\, hat\, sunscreen\, water\, and binoculars. \n  \nWe will be there on 3/13 and 3/14. If you are interested in volunteering (tabling with us) please reach out to zabrina@santacruzheritage.org 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tubac-hawkwatch-festival/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Ron Morriss Park\, 31 Calle Iglesia\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85746
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Lectures,Tours,Volunteer Opportunities
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