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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261001T230000
DTSTAMP:20260814T190356Z
CREATED:20260814T182456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T190356Z
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SUMMARY:Nightfall at Old Tucson
DESCRIPTION:The darkness returns. Evil never stays buried for long\, and Nightfall at Old Tucson rises again for its 34th year\, running from October 1st through October 31st. Darker haunted mazes\, more sinister scare zones\, and live entertainment await across 22 acres of pure Halloween terror. Judge Blackwood presides and the verdict is in. Your time has come. Get your tickets now at oldtucson.com
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/nightfall-at-old-tucson/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Old Tucson\, 201 S Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85735-9321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Experience,Performing Arts,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T183924Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T183924Z
UID:10007292-1790845200-1790856000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T181848Z
CREATED:20260416T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T181848Z
UID:10007234-1790760600-1790764200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
DESCRIPTION:The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to  civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007976-1790726400-1790812799@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/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T183924Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T183924Z
UID:10007291-1790672400-1790683200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007975-1790640000-1790726399@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/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007974-1790553600-1790639999@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/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T193010Z
CREATED:20260810T192840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T193010Z
UID:10007873-1790517600-1790528400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:A Star is Born at the Loft Cinema Presented by the Empire Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Historic Empire Ranch at the Loft Cinema in Tucson with a special screening commemorating the 50th Anniversary of A Star is Born\, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. \nOver 52 movies and television shows were filmed on or around the Empire Ranch between 1946 to 1996\, including A Star is Born in 1976. The Desert Honeymoon House from the movie was located just south of the headquarters off Highway 82\, and many scenes were shot in the Sonita/Elgin area. \nCome just for the movie or join us for a special VIP Reception before the movie! \nVIP tickets include: \n\nMovie Ticket\nOne beer/wine/soft drink\nSmall Bites\nMovie Memorabilia Raffle\nA behind-the-scenes Making of the Movie presentation by Actor/Stuntman Steve “Bunker” de France\, who was Kris Kristofferson’s stand-in\, and Author and Film Historian Gene Freese.\n\nSunday\, September 27\, 2026 \n2:00pm – 2:45pm  VIP Reception and Making of the Movie Presentation \n3:00pm – 5:00pm  A Star is Born \nTickets are on sale now through The Loft Cinema: \n$15 General Admission (movie only)\n$30 VIP Reception \nThe Loft Cinema\n3233 E Speedway Blvd\nTucson\, AZ 85716 \nThis event is made possible in part by a grant from the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area \nAll proceeds go toward preserving and protecting the Historic Empire Ranch.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/a-star-is-born-at-the-loft-cinema-presented-by-the-empire-ranch/
CATEGORIES:Film Showing,Funded in Part by SCVNHA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Empire Ranch Foundation":MAILTO:admin@empireranchfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007973-1790467200-1790553599@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/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190857Z
CREATED:20260416T190857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190857Z
UID:10006822-1790420400-1790424000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Docent Led Tour
DESCRIPTION:Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/docent-led-tour-2/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Empire Ranch\, 16655 E. Empire Ranch Rd\, Sonoita\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Empire Ranch Foundation":MAILTO:admin@empireranchfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T210254Z
CREATED:20260611T210254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T210254Z
UID:10007830-1790416800-1790431200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Borderlands Nursery & Seed on Saturday\, September 26\, from 9 AM to 2 PM\, to shop our selection of native plants\, organically grown from locally sourced seed\, with vendors and music.\nEnjoy a 10% discount on all plants and seeds\, and a 20% discount for Restoration Partners & Founders Circle members.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/fall-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Fall-Plant-Sale.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T181848Z
CREATED:20260416T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T181848Z
UID:10007233-1790415000-1790418600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
DESCRIPTION:The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to  civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260122T232744Z
CREATED:20250508T162956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232744Z
UID:10003775-1790409600-1790420400@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/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:History,Youth Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PithouseinarchaeologicalexcavationAllenDenoyerHomerThiel.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007972-1790380800-1790467199@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/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260723T180256Z
CREATED:20260723T180256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T180256Z
UID:10007849-1790380800-1790467199@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands\, held each year on the fourth Saturday in September. NPLD is a day of service as well as an opportunity to give back\, build community\, and enjoy the public lands that support our health\, environment\, and well-being. \nFor more than three decades\, NPLD has helped make public lands more accessible to communities nationwide through service and celebration. Coordinated by the National Environmental Education Foundation\, NPLD brings together thousands of volunteers—individuals\, families\, organizations\, and agencies—to care for and celebrate America’s public lands through volunteer and community events. \nPublic lands include national parks\, forests\, monuments\, wildlife refuges\, grasslands\, marine sanctuaries\, lakes\, and state\, county\, and city parks—spaces managed by public agencies or nonprofits and open to all. \nFind National Public Lands Day (NPLD) opportunitIes HERE
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-public-lands-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship
ORGANIZER;CN="National Environmental Education Foundation":MAILTO:info@neefusa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260925T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T181848Z
CREATED:20260416T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T181848Z
UID:10007232-1790328600-1790332200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
DESCRIPTION:The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to  civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007971-1790294400-1790380799@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/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T181848Z
CREATED:20260416T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T181848Z
UID:10007231-1790242200-1790245800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
DESCRIPTION:The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to  civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T183924Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T183924Z
UID:10007290-1790240400-1790251200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007970-1790208000-1790294399@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/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T181848Z
CREATED:20260416T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T181848Z
UID:10007230-1790155800-1790159400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
DESCRIPTION:The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to  civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007969-1790121600-1790207999@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/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T183924Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T183924Z
UID:10007289-1790067600-1790078400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007968-1790035200-1790121599@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/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007967-1789948800-1790035199@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/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007966-1789862400-1789948799@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/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260919T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T181848Z
CREATED:20260416T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T181848Z
UID:10007229-1789810200-1789813800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
DESCRIPTION:The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to  civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260919T103000
DTSTAMP:20260818T212250Z
CREATED:20260818T212250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T212250Z
UID:10007980-1789808400-1789813800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Family Nature Exploration: The Santa Cruz River
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Santa Cruz River for a family-friendly morning of nature exploration\, science\, and art! Discover the wonders of water at a very special place in our desert – the flowing Santa Cruz River. Bring the whole family as we explore the ecosystem\, observe critters that live in and around the water (like dragonflies!)\, and create your own nature art to take home. DIRECTIONS: Meet at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park\, 7548 N Silverbell Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85743 Enter the park from Silverbell Rd.\, just South of Leman Academy. Drive straight until you reach the parking lot. Meet in front of the restrooms that are near the basketball courts and playground/splashpad. map: https://bit.ly/RiverExplorers \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/family-nature-exploration-the-santa-cruz-river/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Silverbell District Park\, 7548 North Silverbell Road\, Marana\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festivals,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210034Z
UID:10007965-1789776000-1789862399@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/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260918T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260918T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T181848Z
CREATED:20260416T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T181848Z
UID:10007228-1789723800-1789727400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
DESCRIPTION:The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to  civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
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