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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260522T181848Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
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LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T183924Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T183924Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T231026Z
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SUMMARY:Can you Make Art From a Ranch?
DESCRIPTION:Watch creations come to life as Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) plein air artists capture the beauty of the Catalinas\, historic ranch buildings and the Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch. \nThe Oro Valley Historical Society is proud to offer you this opportunity to observe artists at work while they also enjoy the Heirloom Farmer’s Market and the Pusch House Museum where several SAAG members have their artwork on display. \nView their member newsletter for more details: SAAG October\, 2026 General Meeting flyer \nDon’t forget to visit the Pusch House Museum to see hundreds of years of Southern Arizona history on display.  Self-guided tours occur from 9 a.m. to noon\, and volunteers are on site to answer questions and provide additional information.  There is no charge to visit the Museum\, and donations are gratefully accepted to keep Oro Valley history alive!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/can-you-make-art-from-a-ranch/
LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 North Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,History,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oro Valley Historical Society":MAILTO:secretary@ovhistory.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260818T210034Z
CREATED:20260818T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T193010Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/A-Star-is-Born-web-01.jpg
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
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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/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz River
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Youth Programming
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