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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T130000
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SUMMARY:Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch\, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd.\, Green Valley 85622 From Tucson – Take 1-19 south to exit 56 – Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until you are heading east. Turn left (north) on the east side frontage road for about ½ mile and turn at the Hacienda de la Canoa sign on your right. Please carry water and wear sturdy walking shoes. \nReady to register for this event? Follow these easy steps. \nCreate Your Account: \n\nVisit www.explore.pima.gov\nClick on the Create Account button in the upper right\nAdd your email address and password\nClick Continue\nSet up your profile by completing the First Name\, Last Name\, and Date of Birth fields\nClick Get Started\n\nExplore Programs: \n\nClick on the Environmental Education tile\nExplore our offering or navigate to a specific event\n\n\nour programs are grouped by activity type; you may need to scroll through other categories to find what you are looking for\nUse the Keyword search feature to narrow down the selections\n\nRegister for Programs: \n\nSelect the program\nClick Register (or view details if you want to know more)\nChoose who will be participating – you may need to add more household member if registering for others (you can select more than one participant to register in the same transaction)\nClick Add to cart\nClick Continue to checkout\nConfirm account details\nFor programs with a fee\, you will be asked to Add new payment method – for free programs\, you can proceed directly to place order\nClick Place order\nIf you need assistance\, contact the Environmental Education Team: \nPhone: 520-724-5375 \nEmail: EEducation@pima.gov
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tour-of-historic-canoa-ranch/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Historic Canoa Ranch\, 5375 I-19 Frontage Rd\, Green Valley\, AZ\, 85614
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20260305T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191614Z
UID:10005748-1773999000-1774002600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO
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\, 1:15 pm\, & 3:00 pm \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/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005446-1773997200-1774026000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our doors in 1997\, the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to our civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history. \nWe invite you to take our free self-guided tour of the center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits\, which walks through the copper transformation process. Afterward\, peruse the Company Store for unique and educational gifts.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-self-guided-center-tours/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20250117T030854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T233212Z
UID:10002717-1773997200-1774008000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:Guided bird walks are back!​ Join park rangers at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12) for a ranger-led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. \nThe event repeats each Friday and Monday at 9:00 a.m.​ For more information\,  These walks are limited to 15 people. Sign up in advance at the Visitor Center or by calling (520) 287-2791 or please visit https://azstateparks.com/patagonia-lake/events/bird-walk-patagonia​
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/guided-birding-walks-at-patagonia-lake-state-park/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Patagonia Lake\, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd\, Patagonia\,\, AZ\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Nogales Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:visitus@thenogaleschamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20260305T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191614Z
UID:10005747-1773912600-1773916200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO
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\, 1:15 pm\, & 3:00 pm \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/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005445-1773910800-1773939600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our doors in 1997\, the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to our civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history. \nWe invite you to take our free self-guided tour of the center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits\, which walks through the copper transformation process. Afterward\, peruse the Company Store for unique and educational gifts.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-self-guided-center-tours/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20260305T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191614Z
UID:10005746-1773826200-1773829800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO
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\, 1:15 pm\, & 3:00 pm \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/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005444-1773824400-1773853200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our doors in 1997\, the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to our civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history. \nWe invite you to take our free self-guided tour of the center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits\, which walks through the copper transformation process. Afterward\, peruse the Company Store for unique and educational gifts.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-self-guided-center-tours/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20260112T223625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T225012Z
UID:10004245-1773824400-1773831600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Santa Cruz River Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Bird Alliance habitat restoration professionals for a Santa Cruz River Community Stewardship Event! We will be working to restore habitat along the Santa Cruz River in Tubac\, starting with invasive plant removal. Monthly community restoration volunteer events will be held every third Wednesday from 9-11am\, through May 2026. This project is a joint effort between the Tubac Nature Center and Tucson Bird Alliance.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/santa-cruz-river-restoration-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Ron Morriss Park\, 31 Calle Iglesia\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85746
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20260305T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191658Z
UID:10005443-1773738000-1773766800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our doors in 1997\, the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to our civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history. \nWe invite you to take our free self-guided tour of the center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits\, which walks through the copper transformation process. Afterward\, peruse the Company Store for unique and educational gifts.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-self-guided-center-tours/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Tours,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151004
CREATED:20260219T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T173300Z
UID:10005051-1773734400-1773766800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Tubac HawkWatch Festival
DESCRIPTION:It’s peak week at the Tubac HawkWatch! Join HWI\, the Tubac Nature Center\, and Tucson Bird Alliance for a week celebrating spring migration. This is a family-friendly event with free activities in the park to coincide with the peak flight of the Common Black Hawk migration. You can expect to hawkwatch alongside experts daily\, enjoy birding walks and lectures\, shop birdy merch and optics\, and meet live Raptor Ambassadors. \nOn Optics Days\, you can shop and try out the latest binoculars with the best optics dealers. Don’t forget to stop at HawkWatch International\, Tubac Nature Center\, and Tucson Bird Alliance for some bird merch! \nBring a chair\, hat\, sunscreen\, water\, and binoculars. \n  \nWe will be there on 3/13 and 3/14. If you are interested in volunteering (tabling with us) please reach out to zabrina@santacruzheritage.org 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tubac-hawkwatch-festival/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Ron Morriss Park\, 31 Calle Iglesia\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85746
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Lectures,Tours,Volunteer Opportunities
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