Events and tours from outside organizations.
Learn about the ins/outs of the produce (fruits & veggies) industry, the PRIMARY economic contributor of Santa Cruz County. This is your chance to get all your curiousities satisfied. We'll also learn what the impact of tariffs will be directly to us, the U.S. consumer, and why. First we'll visit Borderlands Produce Rescue, a non-profit […]
Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of Spanish colonial presidios- fortified settlements that played a crucial role in Spain's expansion into the Americas. These outposts were more than military garrisons; they served as centers of government, trade, and daily life on the northen frontier of New Spain. This presentation will delve into […]
For thousands of years, the Indigenous peoples of the Sonoran Desert-such as the Tohono O'odham, Akimel O'odham, Opata, Apache and Seri-have relied on the land's plants for food, medicine, tools, and ceremonies. Join us for an engaging presentation on how desert plants have shaped daily life, survival, and cultural traditions. We'll explore the many uses […]
Long before Arizona became part of the United States, Basque settlers: soldiers, ranchers, and miners left a lasting imprint on the Arizona-Sonora borderlands. From their role in Spanish colonial expeditions to the development of ranching traditions that still endure today, the Basque influence runs deep in the region's history. This presentation will explore the Basque […]
Conference Planning is in the works! + we're adding an extra day as we'll be celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the 1775 Anza Expedition to California ...please check back for updates
