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September 2019
Fun Festival
MWR Fun Fest is three days of family festivities with carnival rides and games, food, and live entertainment. The festival is open to the public with no admission charge. Don't miss out on great music with the Tributaries, a Funtastic Eagles Tribute band on Friday night. The Dina Preston band and the The Original Recording Stars WAR band will play on Saturday night. Sunday is Family Day with Free Kids activities like Horse Lead-Arounds, Arts & Craft Projects, Give-aways &…
Find out more »Huachuca Hiking Club Hikes
The Huachuca Hiking Club (HHC) normally has hikes every Saturday starting at earlier or later times depending upon the time of year and the hike itself. In general, the meeting time is between 7-8 a.m. in the parking area East of Pizza Hut Bistro (900 E Fry Blvd) or SE of Fry's (4351 E, AZ-90). The hikes themselves vary in length from 6-12 miles. If this piques your interest, then learn more about the club and scheduled hikes at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/hhc-az/info…
Find out more »Guided River Walks
Featuring some of the richest wildlife habitat in the United States, The San Pedro River, named one of Last Great Places by the Nature Conservatory, is one of the last free-flowing rivers in the Southwest. The walks are about 1 1/2 to 2 miles long over easy terrain. Please wear appropriate attire for hiking and weather conditions, and bring at least one quart of water per person. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted. For additional information, please call…
Find out more »AZ Domestic Well Owners Workshop
Wells: their Parts, Protection, Maintenance and Well Water Quality Dr. Janick Artiola, Research Scientist, Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science and Gary Hix, Well Consultant, Owner of In2Wells, LLC, will cover the A-Zs of wells. Topics include the placement, installation and registration of wells; why and how to get your water tested; home water filtration options, and more! A free handbook on well care and a flash drive containing well information is yours for attending. Register required.
Find out more »Guided Nature Walks
More than 170 species of birds and 400 species of plants make their home in Ramsey Canyon Preserve and the surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds may be seen by visitors. The redstarts and hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including Chiricahua leopard frogs, black bears, and dozens of species of butterflies. Entrance fees are $8 per person. Conservancy members and Cochise County residents, $5 per person. Children under 13, free. The…
Find out more »Fun Festival
MWR Fun Fest is three days of family festivities with carnival rides and games, food, and live entertainment. The festival is open to the public with no admission charge. Don't miss out on great music with the Tributaries, a Funtastic Eagles Tribute band on Friday night. The Dina Preston band and the The Original Recording Stars WAR band will play on Saturday night. Sunday is Family Day with Free Kids activities like Horse Lead-Arounds, Arts & Craft Projects, Give-aways &…
Find out more »Musical Performances/Concert
Outstanding musicians are in concert every Saturday and Sunday at the Arizona Folklore Preserve. The Arizona Folklore Preserve, in partnership with the University of Arizona South and Dolan Ellis, Arizona's Official State Balladeer features these great performances. 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
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure, and release them as part of long-term studies of the bird life of this vital migration route. The public is welcome to observe banding sessions…
Find out more »Guided Bird Walk
Each Sunday morning, the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) is open for bird walks. Local docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory and the Friends of the San Pedro river lead these walks. Since participation is limited, these walks are a first come, first served basis. The EOP is located 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 (520) 417-6960.
Find out more »Fun Festival
MWR Fun Fest is three days of family festivities with carnival rides and games, food, and live entertainment. The festival is open to the public with no admission charge. Don't miss out on great music with the Tributaries, a Funtastic Eagles Tribute band on Friday night. The Dina Preston band and the The Original Recording Stars WAR band will play on Saturday night. Sunday is Family Day with Free Kids activities like Horse Lead-Arounds, Arts & Craft Projects, Give-aways &…
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