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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T210650Z
CREATED:20260605T210650Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Summer Family Poetry – Barrio Santa Cruz Heritage Project
DESCRIPTION:UA Poets – Community Artists – Grassroots Talents Our Poems can be dedicated to Family\, History\, Tradition\, Culture\, Stories\, the Santa Cruz River\, adjacent Bodies of Water\, surrounding Lands\, Barrios\, Rancherias\, the Wildlife\, Nature\, etc. With the Theme “Care is a Cure” quote and session facilitated by our friend City of Tucson Poet Laureate Sr. Logan Philips
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/sunset-summer-family-poetry-barrio-santa-cruz-heritage-project/
LOCATION:1618 S. Santa Cruz Lane\, 85713\, 1618 S. Santa Cruz Lane\, Tucson\, 85713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Presentations,Youth Programming
ORGANIZER;CN="Favor Celestial":MAILTO:favor.Celestial@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T210836Z
CREATED:20260605T210836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T210836Z
UID:10007819-1784223000-1784230200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Sunset Summer Family Poetry-Las Milpitas
DESCRIPTION:A twilight presentation of poems with the theme “Care is a Cure” quote dedicated to Family\, History\, Tradition\, Culture\, adjacent Waters and surrounding Lands\, Barrios\, Rancherias\, Wildlife and Nature. Facilitated by City of Tucson Poet Laureate Sr. Logan Philips. For more information call or text: 520-248-5691.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/sunset-summer-family-poetry-las-milpitas/
LOCATION:Las Milpitas Community Farm\, 2405 S Cottonwood Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Youth Programming
ORGANIZER;CN="Favor Celestial":MAILTO:favor.Celestial@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T211412Z
CREATED:20260605T211412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T211412Z
UID:10007820-1784309400-1784316600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Sunset Summer Family Poetry – San Xavier District Wa:k Hikdan
DESCRIPTION:A twilight presentation of poems with the theme “Care is a Cure” quote dedicated to Family\, History\, Tradition\, Culture\, adjacent Waters and surrounding Lands\, Barrios\, Rancherias\, Wildlife and Nature. Facilitated by City of Tucson Poet Laureate Sr. Logan Philips. For more information call or text: 520-248-5691. \n\nPLEASE RSVP FOR LOCATION INFORMATION
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/sunset-summer-family-poetry-san-xavier-district-wak-hikdan/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Presentations,Youth Programming
ORGANIZER;CN="Favor Celestial":MAILTO:favor.Celestial@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260725T110000
DTSTAMP:20260122T232744Z
CREATED:20250508T162956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232744Z
UID:10003773-1784966400-1784977200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Archaeology Day
DESCRIPTION:At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day\, representatives of Tucson’s archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Archaeology Southwest will be doing their Hands-on Archaeology program. It allows kids of all ages to try out fascinating ancient technologies. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center is represented at these events\, also presenting interactive programs about things like pinch pots\, pendants\, and cordage. John Palacio speaks about and demonstrates making replicas of petroglyphs. Come join in any time between 8am and 11am.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/archaeology-day/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:History,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T202817Z
CREATED:20260526T202817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202817Z
UID:10007805-1785002400-1785016800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Taste the Desert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night celebrating the hardy plants and deep-rooted traditions that nourish the Sonoran Desert. From mesquite to chiltepín\, learn how desert plants sustain resilient communities and landscapes through a blend of flavor\, culture\, and hands-on discovery. \nSignature Drink — Great Horned Owl: Spiced ôum;um\, Butterscotch Schnapps\, Peach Brandy\, Ginger Schnapps \nActivities\n\n6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Music by Unified Field Theory\nGroove to the Jazz sounds of this local band.\nWebsite\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Educational Activities\nExplore the biocultural heritage of our foodways through interactive stations from:\nNative Seeds/SEARCH\, San Xavier Cooperative Farm\, Las Milpitas Community Farm\, Tucson Village Farm\n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Desert Food Tasting\, Baldwin Educational Building\nSample chef-crafted bites featuring local ingredients. Meet the chefs and get inspired by the flavors of the desert! Presented in partnership with Tucson City of Gastronomy. \nMeet the Tucson City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassadors\n\nAdolfo Cabrera is Executive Chef at Quail Creek Country Club in Green Valley\, Arizona. An ACF Certified Executive Chef\, he began as a dishwasher\, advanced through various culinary roles\, and won multiple awards in American Culinary Federation cooking competitions. He is active in culinary education and community outreach and has served as president and in other leadership positions in the Southern Arizona chapter of the American Culinary Federation.\nWebsite \n\n\nChef Mateo Cancio\, a Tucson native\, fell in love with the desert and cooking while gathering ingredients from his grandmother’s garden and learning her traditional recipes. His culinary journey took off after winning the 2015 Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs regional competition as a Pima culinary student. Trained in Mexican\, Italian\, and French cuisines\, he served as Chef de Cuisine at The Grill at Hacienda del Sol and is now Executive Chef at Nex Tucson and a Tucson UNESCO City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassador.\nWebsite \n\n\nSusan Fulton\, chef and co-owner of Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro\, has worked in Tucson’s food industry since 1997. She champions local producers\, serves on the boards of Tucson Originals and Heirloom Farmers’ Markets\, and specializes in creative\, gluten-free cuisine. She actively engages in cooking demonstrations and community events to promote Southern Arizona’s culinary heritage.\nWebsite \n\n\nMary Steiger is Executive Chef and co-owner of Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro in Tucson. A Scottsdale Culinary Institute valedictorian\, she has managed bakeries and fine dining kitchens\, specializing in gluten-free cuisine and heritage ingredients. Steiger is dedicated to inclusive dining and actively supports Tucson’s culinary community.\nWebsite \n\n\nJenna Grigalauski is a Personal Chef and Culinary Consultant based in Tucson\, Arizona. She has a degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Certificate of Professional Cookery from Kendall College in Chicago. Grigalauski’s goal as a Personal Chef is to bring healthy\, creative recipes to fellow Tucsonans.\nWebsite \n\n\nPablo Valencia\, Tucson-born chef and owner of Scratching the Plate\, champions heritage cooking and local food. Trained from childhood and in local kitchens\, he advocates for regional producers and traditions\, representing Tucson as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassador at international culinary events.\nWebsite \n\n\n6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cool off in the Warden Oasis Theater\n\n\n6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Family Program: Sonoran Supermarket\nThe Sonoran Desert is diverse and full of tasty foods if you know where to look. Join our Education Specialist Nick Powers as we search the desert for ingredients to celebrate a very special birthday!\n7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Speaker Panel: Traditions & Resilience\nHear from community voices and conservation leaders on desert agriculture\, seed saving\, and the power of cultural connections to land. \nRobert Stone is a member of the Akimel O’otham (Gila River Indian Community). He has dedicated his work to preserving the traditional cultural knowledge of the Akimel O’odham\, or River People. Mr. Stone has established his own farm to educate his community on growing traditional crops and has created a small seed bank to support the preservation of these important agricultural traditions. \n\nMaegan Lopez is Tohono O’odham and from a community called Wecij Oidag (New Fields). She has one son; his name is Maximus. Maegan works as a Museum Specialist in the Collections Department at the Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum\, also known as Himdag Ki:. In her role\, she leads the care of the museum’s outdoor spaces and shares her passion for understanding\, preserving\, and reviving traditional agricultural practices and knowledge. \n\nHelena Gonzales\, Hopi and Navajo (Diné)\, is the Seed Bank Manager at Native Seeds/SEARCH where she organizes and cares for the seeds in the seedbank. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Arizona\, focusing on genetics\, genomics\, and plant propagation. Helena is dedicated to the preservation of heirloom\, desert-adapted crops from the Southwest. \n\n\n6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Pop-up Chiltepin sale\n\n\nBring the desert home! Spice up your backyard with Museum-grown chiltepins\, plus a limited selection of heritage figs and pomegranates. Supporting desert biodiversity and resilient foodways starts in your own garden.\n\n\n\nTaste the Desert is funded in part by the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/taste-the-desert/
LOCATION:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum\, 2021 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food Experience,Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Music,Youth Programming
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Sonora Desert Museum":MAILTO:ktyler@desertmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260812T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260816T000000
DTSTAMP:20260810T193055Z
CREATED:20260729T234259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T193055Z
UID:10007850-1786492800-1786838400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Tucson Bird Alliance Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:The spectacular biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert and the Sky Island mountains comes alive during the summer monsoon rains. Celebrate the special birds and wildlife of southeastern Arizona in August\, sponsored by the Tucson Bird Alliance. The Southeast Arizona Birding Festival offers expert-guided birding\, wildlife\, and cultural field trips; photography and bird-ID workshops; free nature presentations\, vendors\, and activities. \nFeatured Guests: \nPaul Bannick\nPaul Bannick is an award-winning author and photographer who makes images to inspire education and conservation. \nBonner Black\nA songwriter and birder\, Bonner Black is a 12-year Music City veteran\, accumulating 900k+ streams and 142k social media followers. \nRosemary Mosco\nRosemary Mosco is an author\, illustrator\, and speaker whose work connects people with the natural world. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee\nThere is a $35 non-refundable registration fee for all festival participants that are attending fee based activities: field trips\, workshops\, and evening programs. In addition\, each activity previously mentioned has its own associated fees. No registration or fee is required to attend the Nature Expo. \nRegistration Tips & Tricks: Make your registration process as smooth as possible! \nAll activities (unless otherwise noted) for the Festival will be based out of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park\, 445 South Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 520-881-4200. “Van Trips” will depart from and return to the hotel\, while “Drive Yourself and Meet On-Site Trips” will meet at the birding location and you will receive detailed instructions. The Nature Expo\, social hours\, evening programs\, and most workshops will also be onsite. Please check the description of the event that is on your schedule for any details. \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations received on or before Friday\, July 17\, 2026 will be refunded less a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be issued after July 17. Tucson Bird Alliance reserves the right to cancel or revise any event for any reason. If it becomes necessary to cancel a paid event (field trip or dinner) for which you have a reservation\, we will notify you and issue a full refund. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. \nProceeds from this event support Tucson Bird Alliance’s mission to inspire people to protect and enjoy birds. Thanks for being part of our effort; your presence shows a commitment to our endeavor! \n\n\nTimes and events vary.  Please check website. \nQuestions?\nFor festival questions\, please email lsafford@tucsonbirds.org
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tucson-bird-alliance-southeast-arizona-birding-festival/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park\, 445 S Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festivals,music,Presentations,Workshop,Youth Programming
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Bird Alliance":MAILTO:info@tucsonbirds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260122T232744Z
CREATED:20250508T162956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232744Z
UID:10003774-1787385600-1787396400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Archaeology Day
DESCRIPTION:At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day\, representatives of Tucson’s archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Archaeology Southwest will be doing their Hands-on Archaeology program. It allows kids of all ages to try out fascinating ancient technologies. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center is represented at these events\, also presenting interactive programs about things like pinch pots\, pendants\, and cordage. John Palacio speaks about and demonstrates making replicas of petroglyphs. Come join in any time between 8am and 11am.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/archaeology-day/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:History,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T175447Z
CREATED:20260723T175447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175447Z
UID:10007840-1787385600-1787418000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T175447Z
CREATED:20260723T175447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175447Z
UID:10007841-1787472000-1787504400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T175447Z
CREATED:20260723T175447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175447Z
UID:10007842-1787558400-1787590800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260723T175524Z
CREATED:20260723T175013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175524Z
UID:10007839-1787616000-1787702399@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Service Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Come join the National Park Service birthday celebration on August 25! The National Park Service was created on August 25\, 1916\, to “preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment\, education\, and inspiration of this and future generations.” Over the hundred plus years\, they have grown into more than 400 national parks and many programs that reach communities around the country—and even the world! \nTheir birthday is part of National Park Week this year so come celebrate all week! Join the birthday fun on social media using #NPSBirthday\, #NPS110\, and #NationalParkWeek.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-service-birthday/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260825T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T175447Z
CREATED:20260723T175447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175447Z
UID:10007843-1787644800-1787677200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T175447Z
CREATED:20260723T175447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175447Z
UID:10007844-1787731200-1787763600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T175447Z
CREATED:20260723T175447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175447Z
UID:10007845-1787817600-1787850000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T175447Z
CREATED:20260723T175447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175447Z
UID:10007846-1787904000-1787936400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T175447Z
CREATED:20260723T175447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175447Z
UID:10007847-1787990400-1788022800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T175447Z
CREATED:20260723T175447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T175447Z
UID:10007848-1788076800-1788109200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007947-1788220800-1788307199@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007948-1788307200-1788393599@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007949-1788393600-1788479999@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T210910Z
CREATED:20260818T210741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210910Z
UID:10007977-1788458400-1788469200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Bugs & Bites/Bichos y Bocadillos
DESCRIPTION:As part of this year’s Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we are pleased to host our fifth annual Bugs & Bites at the Playground. Join Sonoran Institute’s Santa Cruz River team and local experts Scully Young\, Julius Schlosburg\, and Doug Danforth as they unveil the mesmerizing world of dragonflies\, fireflies\, and bee flies. Join us for a fun family-friendly evening while relaxing in a fun downtown Tucson venue! \nWe will have real-time interpretation into Spanish for all the presentations. \nComo parte del Festival de Libélulas del Río Santa Cruz de este año\, nos complace presentar nuestra cuarta edición anual de Bichos y Bocadillos en el Playground Bar & Lounge. Acompaña al equipo del Río Santa Cruz del Sonoran Institute y a expertos Scully Young\, Julius Schlosburg\, and Doug Danforth\, mientras desvelan el fascinante mundo de las libélulas\, las luciérnagas y las moscas abeja. ¡Únete a nosotros para disfrutar de una noche divertida\, familiar y relajada en un animado lugar del centro de Tucson! \nContaremos con interpretación en tiempo real para las presentaciones en inglés y español. \nWhere/Lugar: Playground (278 E Congress St\, Tucson\, AZ 85701)\, open only for this private event \nWhen/¿Cuándo?: Wednesday\, September 3rd\, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Presentations will start at 6:30 P.M. \n \nScully Young is an aquatic invertebrate researcher who did their studies at the University of Arizona’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment. \n \nJulius Schlosburg is a Tucson-based conservation photographer focusing on water\, landscape\, and the interaction between the built environment and natural ecosystem. For the last 6 years he has been obsessed with Arizona fireflies and the ways in which they can help demonstrate the complex interdependencies which underpin the habitats in which they are found. \n \nDoug Danforth is a retired middle school science teacher. He is an avid photographer and naturalist. He is the co- author of “70 Common Butterflies of the Southwest” and of “Damselflies and Dragonflies of Arizona and Sonora”. Besides birds\, butterflies and dragonflies he has always been intrigued by the variety\, beauty\, and behavior of Bee Flies and has begun studying them more intensely. \nAll are welcome to join! While this is an open-door event\, registration is requested but not required. Food menu and drinks will be available for purchase at Playground. \n¡Todos son bienvenidos a participar! Aunque este es un evento de puertas abiertas\, se solicita registro (pero no es obligatorio). Habrá menú de comida y bebidas disponibles para su compra en Playground.\n \nREGISTER/REGISTRATE 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/bugs-bites-bichos-y-bocadillos/
LOCATION:Playground Bar and Grill\, 278 E Congress St\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Presentations,Youth Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dragonfly-Festival-1920-x-1080-px-640x360-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007950-1788480000-1788566399@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007951-1788566400-1788652799@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007952-1788652800-1788739199@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007953-1788739200-1788825599@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007954-1788825600-1788911999@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007955-1788912000-1788998399@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007956-1788998400-1789084799@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007957-1789084800-1789171199@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007958-1789171200-1789257599@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Dragonfly BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Let’s catch them all — help us find all the colorful dragonflies and damselflies that are returning to the Santa Cruz River! For decades\, the river was dry\, but now it is flowing in many sections thanks to the release of high-quality recycled water in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Beautiful dragonflies and damselflies have come back to the river\, but we need your help to find them all and show the world how successful these river restoration efforts have been. New species are still showing up on the river and you can help find them!\nTo participate in this community science project\, you only have to have a camera\, smartphone\, or tablet\, and an account with iNaturalist. In coordination with our annual Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival\, we tally how many species we can find along the river each September. But don’t stop there! Continue to add observations anytime throughout the year. \nEveryone is invited to participate! Just follow these easy steps:\n1. Create an iNaturalist account and download the app or use the web interface\n2. Visit any number of numerous locations along the Santa Cruz River and take photos of the dragonflies and damselflies you see\n3. Upload your photos and observations to iNaturalist and we will include them in our tally of all the species found on the river! \nLearn more about the Dragonfly BioBlitz here! 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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