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Guided Nature Walk
Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest at Ramsey Canyon Preserve. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including black bears, Chiricahua leopard frogs, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Please note: Parking at the preserve…
Find out more »Sierra Vista Farmers Market
More than fifty vendors offer a large variety of locally raised meats including all natural beef, goat, lamb, chicken, pork, emu and yak. Farm fresh eggs and seasonal fruits, vegetables and nuts are available, as well as baked goods, honeys, jams, salsas, tortillas, locally roasted coffees, knife sharpening and more. Live music and food trucks add to the festive atmosphere every Thursday. Info: (520) 678-2638, (520) 417-6960, www.sierravistafarmersmarket.com.
Find out more »Summer Thursday Night Concert Series
Sierra Vista Community Band The last Summer Concert of the series will be The Sierra Vista Community Band, which is the only concert band in Cochise County that rehearses and performs year-round. Members range from age 17 to 70. Call Chris Swan at 439-2300 for more information.
Find out more »River Walks
Join the Friends of the San Pedro River for docent-led interpretive walks along the river on the 1st and third Saturday of each month. The San Pedro River features some of the richest wildlife habitat in the United States. Here you'll find 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. The river has been designated one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy. There is no charge for the walks; however,…
Find out more »Guided Nature Walk
Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest at Ramsey Canyon Preserve. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including black bears, Chiricahua leopard frogs, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Please note: Parking at the preserve…
Find out more »Christmas in July Bazaar
Come visit the many craft and commercial vendors participating in this bazaar. Only 6 months till Christmas. Get an early start on your shopping. There is something for everyone at this very popular event. For more information call Chris Swan at (520) 439-2300.
Find out more »Tombstone Freedom Days!
Tombstone Freedom Day. A Celebration of the American Experience. Parade - Music - and Gunfights! Join us on historic Allen Street for exciting wheelbarrow races, Buffalo Soldier reenactors, Vigilantes and Vigilettes plus Goose Flats Gunfighters, Cameo Ladies, Silver King Minstrels, and much more! Parade Marshal, Special Guest: Congressional Medal of Honor recipient SSG Drew Dix . Sign-up to join the parade at 10:15 a.m. with the parade starting at 11 a.m. The street events will last until 3:00 p.m. Sponsored…
Find out more »Musical Concerts/Performances
The Arizona Folklore Preserve, in partnership with the University of Arizona South and Dolan Ellis, Arizona's Official State Balladeer, features great performances by outstanding musicians in concert every Saturday and Sunday. Please check the website for a schedule of performances. From Hwy. 92, take Ramsey Canyon Rd. west 3.3 miles to entrance.
Find out more »Hummingbird Banding Sessions
The San Pedro River is a freeway for up to ten species of hummingbirds between their tropical winter retreats and northern nesting grounds. Enjoy a fascinating and close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, measure, and release them as part of long-term studies of the bird life of this internationally important migration route. The public is welcome to observe banding sessions at no charge, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Find out more »Guided Bird Walk
The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) is open for bird walks each Sunday morning. The walks are led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory, Huachuca Audubon Society and the Friends of the San Pedro River. Participation is limited; first come, first served. The EOP is located at 7201 E. Hwy. 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. Depart from viewing platform. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Info: (520) 508-4445 or…
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