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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T193010Z
CREATED:20260810T192840Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T211237Z
CREATED:20260820T211237Z
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SUMMARY:Fiesta del Maiz
DESCRIPTION:We’re back at Kennedy Park! Save the date for this year’s Fiesta Del Maíz with live performances by LOS APSON and special guests. \nSaturday\, September 26th from 3-9PM\, as always this event is free and all ages. \n¡Nos vemos ahí! \nFREE community event 9.26 at Kennedy Park food\, live music\, family friendly activities and more.\n3pm-9pm / ALL AGES / FREE \nFREE community event at Kennedy Park starting at 4pm with food\, live music\, family friendly activities and more. Free Face Painting\, Arts & crafts\, and fun for the entire family.\nTucson City of Gastronomy presents the annual “Pueblos del Maíz Fiesta\,” a FREE community event at Kennedy Park. Kennedy Park will transform into a maíz themed fiesta with live music from Los Apson and more. The event will also feature local food and artisan vendors\, family-friendly activities\, and art installations\, all celebrating the cultural and culinary significance of Maíz in the Sonoran Desert.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/fiesta-del-maiz/
LOCATION:Kennedy Park Fiesta Area\, 3357 South La Cholla Boulevard\, Tucson\, 85713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food Experience,Music,Performing Arts,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T210254Z
CREATED:20260611T210254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T210254Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260723T180256Z
CREATED:20260723T180256Z
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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
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