Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
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Borderlands Forum – Fronteras del Lenguaje: Understanding Bilingualism in the Borderlands

The Wittner Museum 204 N. Morley Ave., Nogales, Arizona

This presentation, by Dr. Genesis D. Arizmendi, examines bilingualism in the borderlands, exploring how living in border communities shapes language, identity, and culture. Drawing on research and community perspectives across the US/Mexico Border, this talk highlights the rich linguistic and cultural wealth of border regions, emphasizing the power of bilingualism to bridge worlds and create […]

Gardens of Canoa Ranch

Historic Canoa Ranch 5375 I-19 Frontage Rd, Green Valley, AZ

Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters. Free. Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome when space permits.

Event Series Barrio Viejo (Old Neighborhood) Walking Tour

Barrio Viejo (Old Neighborhood) Walking Tour

Rosenda Perez Park 424 S. Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Experience the rich history of Tucson on the one-mile Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) Walking Tour, which goes through the largest collection of Sonoran Row houses in the United States.  For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. On this 90-minute walking tour, your tour guide Mauro Trejo will discuss […]

Event Series Monthly Bird Walk

Monthly Bird Walk

Mission Garden 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ

Walk around Mission Garden to look for seasonal and resident birds. Learn to identify some common calls and songs of the birds here. The garden is a good place for beginning and intermediate birders to learn about many of the birds common to the greater Tucson area. Check in with Kevin (the roadrunner) and our […]

Event Series Anza Tour at Historic Canoa Ranch

Anza Tour at Historic Canoa Ranch

Join a walking tour discussing the 1775- 1776 Anza Expedition which camped at La Canoa. Learn about Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and the group of Spanish colonial settlers who, in 1775, made their first stop at Canoa Ranch as they began an epic 1200-mile journey from Sonora, New Spain to colonize the port of […]

Event Series Santa Cruz River Restoration

Santa Cruz River Restoration

Ron Morriss Park 31 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, AZ

Join Tucson Audubon 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 Thursday from 9-11am, starting on November 21st. This project is a joint […]

River Clean Up

Connect with other volunteers, conservation organizations, and the watershed at this community Day of Connection with Tucson Clean & Beautiful, in Tucson. Keeping our environment beautiful is everyone's responsibility.

Event Series Living River Ramble

Living River Ramble

Pima County Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Branch Library 7800 N. Schisler Drive, Tucson, AZ, United States

Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life, then wander to the water’s edge for an intimate peek at this recently revived riparian habitat. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion […]

$5

BCA Tour ~ Ranching to Vineyards Tour

Ranching has dominated agriculture in the arid Southwest with historically large ranches and a vibrant cowboy culture. More recently, vineyards have taken a strong position in the Santa Cruz County economy. This tour begins with a visit to the Santa Fe Ranch north of Nogales, and an introduction to the challenges of ranching by Dean […]

$105
Event Series Anza Trail Hike

Anza Trail Hike

Historic Canoa Ranch 5375 I-19 Frontage Rd, Green Valley, AZ

Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio in […]

$5
Event Series Anza Tour at Historic Canoa Ranch

Anza Tour at Historic Canoa Ranch

Join a walking tour discussing the 1775- 1776 Anza Expedition which camped at La Canoa. Learn about Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and the group of Spanish colonial settlers who, in 1775, made their first stop at Canoa Ranch as they began an epic 1200-mile journey from Sonora, New Spain to colonize the port of […]