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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 »17th Annual Hummingbird Triathlon
Swim 800 yards, bike 13 miles and run 5 kilometers! Compete as an individual, or as a member of a female, male, or coed team. Ages 10 and up. Registration begins May 15 and ends on August 16. Register early to guarantee your event T-shirt and swag from our sponsors. You can register at the Oscar Yrun Community Center or The Cove. Check in starts at 5 a.m. with the race starting at 6 a.m. The race starts and finishes…
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 with a Cop Bazaar
The Citizen Police Academy Associates (CPAA) are hosting an early "Christmas" Bazaar. Several local home-based vendors will have booths for you to get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Proceeds from this event benefit the Sierra Vista Police Officer's Association "Christmas with a Cop" held every December. If you haven't heard about this great event, over 100 local underprivileged kids get a chance to shop with a local law enforcement officers at Target one day in December for items…
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…
Find out more »Sunday Afternoon Program
Experts from many different fields and organizations will present fascinating educational programs. Program topics vary for each presentation and will include owls, caves, snakes and lizards, being fire-wise, desert plants, and more. Please check the website for program schedule. From Hwy. 92, travel west on Carr Canyon Rd. about 2.1 miles. Carr House is on the left.
Find out more »Monday – Tuesday Hikers Group
All interested hikers are invited. There are no meetings, no dues, no officers. The group is not an official club of any sort and each hiker is solely responsible for his/her own safety and welfare. Check current schedule at https://sierravistahikingschedules.shutterfly.com
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