Great assortment of garden fresh fruits and vegetables for sale plus many other exciting and unique items and products. At the northwest corner of Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue. Every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (520) 378-2973, or (520) 266-1976 during market hours.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Bird banding takes place in the spring and fall for migratory and resident birds, and focuses on breeding birds in the summer through the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) banding program.  Information such as lifespan, how far and where the bird travels, and increases and declines in populations can be seen from the analysis of banding data.

Meet at Kingfisher Pond on the San Pedro River at 5:30 a.m  For more information or to check the schedule call Heather Swanson, San Pedro Project Office, 520-439-6426 or e-mail heather_swanson@blm.gov.

Start the holiday weekend off right with these events in Veterans Memorial Park!

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Youth Talent Show
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm Annual Street Dance with Train Wreck
For more information contact Mike Strange, event director, at (520) 266-2304.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis, "Independence Day:  Arizona Style.  56 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, 6 miles s. of Sierra Vista. Matinees at 2 pm each day. Tickets $15 for adults, $6 students 17 and under. Reservations required; call (520) 378-6165 or visit the website www.arizonafolklore.com.

Up to ten species of hummingbirds use the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and northern nesting grounds. Get a 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. San Pedro House, 9800 Highway 90. 4-6 p.m. Free, but donations to support this project are gratefully accepted. For more information call (520) 432-1388 or visit www.sabo.org.

Have a bang-up 4th of July!

Saturday July 4 – Veterans Memorial Park
7:30 am – 8:00 am Pets and People Parade Judging (Alphagraphics, 2309 E. Fry Blvd.)

8:00 am – 9:00 am Pets & People Parade to Veterans Memorial Park followed by Awards Presentation

9:00 am – 3:00 pm Military Displays, Arts and Craft Vendors

9:00 am – 10:30 pm Entertainment & Food Booths

9:00 am – 9:30 am Native Americans Blessings by Red House Dancers

9:30 am – 10:30 am “God and Country,” Theatrical & Musical performance by Christian
Fellowship Ministry

10:30 am – 11:30 am “Tribute to Our Nation,” Daughters of the American Revolution

11:30 am – 12:30 pm “Salute to the Union” Ceremony, with presentations, F-16 fly-over,
and 50 State Salute from the Fort Huachuca Honor Battery

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Chili Cook-Off Judging Followed by Chili Tasting

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Linda Dailing’s Traveling School of Voice

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm Desert Thunder Gymnastics & Cheerleading Demonstration

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Sierra Vista Community Band Concert

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Phil Cowan Flamenco Guitar

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm The Arthritis Brothers – Blue Grass Music

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm “God and Country”, Theatrical & Musical performance by Christian
Fellowship Ministry

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm KRYSIS – Klassic Rock

8:05 pm - 9:00 pm Fireworks – Shot from Paiz and Stone Complexes

9:00 pm –10:30 pm KRYSIS –Klassic Rock

Saturday, July 4 – Paiz and Stone Field Complexes

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Beau Renfro & Clear Country Band

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Live Broadcast on K101

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm The 36th Army Band in Concert, Simulcast on KTAN

8:00 pm – 8:05 pm “1812 Overture” With Live Cannon Fire From The
Fort Huachuca Honor Battery

8:05 pm – 9:00 pm The 42nd Spectacular 4th of July Fireworks Show

8:05 pm – 9:00 pm Patriotic Music Broadcast During The Fireworks on K101 & KWCD

9:00 pm – 10:30 pm Beau Renfro & Clear Country Band

Schedule subject to change without notice.  For more information contact Mike Strange, event director, at (520) 266-2304.

Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River on interpretive walks along the river each Saturday in July. The walks depart from the San Pedro House near Sierra Vista at 8:00am.

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. It is the last free flowing river in the Southwest and has been designated one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy.

There is no charge for the walks, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water and use sun protection. For more information call (520) 459-2555.

Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis, "Independence Day:  Arizona Style.  56 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, 6 miles s. of Sierra Vista. Matinees at 2 pm each day. Tickets $15 for adults, $6 students 17 and under. Reservations required; call (520) 378-6165 or visit the website www.arizonafolklore.com.

Join the Friends of the San Pedro River for an interpretive walk at the Fairbank Historic Townsite in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Fairbank was an important transportation hub during the silver boom in and around Tombstone and continued as a railroad junction until just a few years ago. The restored Fairbank Schoolhouse will bring back memories of all the one-room schoolhouses of the American West. The walk will be about three miles and take about two and one half hours (although there are several turn-around points for those who want a shorter walk). Meet at the Fairbank Schoolhouse (the parking area is about one quarter mile east of the San Pedro River on Highway 82) at 8 AM. Be prepared for the warm weather with good shoes, water, and a hat. For additional information call the Friends of the San Pedro River office at 520-459-2555 or check the website at www.sanpedroriver.org.

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the
waste water treatment plant, is open for bird walks each Sunday morning.
The walks take about 2 hours and are led by docents from Southeastern
Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS) and the
Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR).

The next walks begin at 7 a.m. and depart from the viewing platform inside the EOP. The entrance is located on SR 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. All tours are FREE, although SABO, HAS and FSPR all accept donations.

The walks are limited to 20 people and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Special walks for large groups and walks on days other than Sunday can be
arranged. Contact Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) at (520)
432-1388 for more information.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Birders of all levels are invited to participate in upcoming bird walks sponsored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. A walk is scheduled for July 8 and departs from the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista at 7:00 am. There is no charge for the walks, however, donations are accepted to support docent programs. For more information call 459-2555.

Great assortment of garden fresh fruits and vegetables for sale plus many other exciting and unique items and products. At the northwest corner of Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue. Every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (520) 378-2973, or (520) 266-1976 during market hours.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Bird banding takes place in the spring and fall for migratory and resident birds, and focuses on breeding birds in the summer through the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) banding program.  Information such as lifespan, how far and where the bird travels, and increases and declines in populations can be seen from the analysis of banding data.

Meet at Kingfisher Pond on the San Pedro River at 5:30 a.m  For more information or to check the schedule call Heather Swanson, San Pedro Project Office, 520-439-6426 or e-mail heather_swanson@blm.gov.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Get out your Christmas shopping list!  Parks and Leisure Services sponsors this annual event at the Ethel Berger Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  You're sure to find something for everyone on your list!  Craft and commercial vendors will display jewelry, candles, quilts, pearls, woodwork, albums, crochet, ceramics, baked goods, Christmas decorations, wreaths, centerpieces, and much more.  The snack bar will be open from your convenience from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  For more information call 520-417-6980.

Up to ten species of hummingbirds use the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and northern nesting grounds. Get a 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. San Pedro House, 9800 Highway 90. 4-6 p.m. Free, but donations to support this project are gratefully accepted. For more information call (520) 432-1388 or visit www.sabo.org.

Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River on interpretive walks along the river each Saturday in July. The walks depart from the San Pedro House near Sierra Vista at 8:00am.

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. It is the last free flowing river in the Southwest and has been designated one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy.

There is no charge for the walks, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water and use sun protection. For more information call (520) 459-2555.

The public is invited to get an up-close look at the catch, band, weigh, measure and release of the birds for research purposes at the gazebo on Brown Parade Field, Fort Huachuca. One-half hour after sunrise until approximately 10am. Free. (800) 288-3861 or (520) 417-6960.
Note: Fort Huachuca is an active military installation and specific entrance requirements are enforced. US citizens may enter the post with a visitor pass, received from the guardhouse at the Main Gate. Required documentation includes: vehicle registration and insurance, as well as current and valid photo identification for driver and all passengers over the age of 13.

"What is this plant?"  Betsy Kunzer, a botanist who has been taking nature photoes for most of her life, will explore with us the great variety of plants in the Huachucas and neighborhood - and sneak in a few animals, etc., along the way.1:30 p.m. Carr House (south of Sierra Vista on Hiway 92, turn right on Carr Canyon Road at the Mesquite Tree Restaurant, drive 2.1 miles to Carr House, on the left after a concrete dip in the road). (520) 417-6960.

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the
waste water treatment plant, is open for bird walks each Sunday morning.
The walks take about 2 hours and are led by docents from Southeastern
Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS) and the
Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR).

The next walks begin at 7 a.m. and depart from the viewing platform inside the EOP. The entrance is located on SR 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. All tours are FREE, although SABO, HAS and FSPR all accept donations.

The walks are limited to 20 people and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Special walks for large groups and walks on days other than Sunday can be
arranged. Contact Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) at (520)
432-1388 for more information.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Come join us for an evening walk along the San Pedro River. Enjoy cooler temperatures while the sights and sounds of the nighttime come alive at dusk. We'll spot owls and other creatures of the evening. Join us for this special view of nature. Bring water, a flashlight, and be prepared to see a whole different aspect of the SPRNCA. Meet at San Pedro House, 9800 Hwy 90 at the San Pedro River, at 5:30 p.m. Call 520-459-2555 for more information.
 

Great assortment of garden fresh fruits and vegetables for sale plus many other exciting and unique items and products. At the northwest corner of Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue. Every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (520) 378-2973, or (520) 266-1976 during market hours.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Bird banding takes place in the spring and fall for migratory and resident birds, and focuses on breeding birds in the summer through the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) banding program.  Information such as lifespan, how far and where the bird travels, and increases and declines in populations can be seen from the analysis of banding data.

Meet at Kingfisher Pond on the San Pedro River at 5:30 a.m  For more information or to check the schedule call Heather Swanson, San Pedro Project Office, 520-439-6426 or e-mail heather_swanson@blm.gov.

Up to ten species of hummingbirds use the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and northern nesting grounds. Get a 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. San Pedro House, 9800 Highway 90. 4-6 p.m. Free, but donations to support this project are gratefully accepted. For more information call (520) 432-1388 or visit www.sabo.org.

Join Park Volunteer Alan Blixt for a guided hike at the Memorial. Meet at the Visitor Center, 4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road, Hereford, at 7 a.m. Be prepared for the weather! Bring water and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Don't forget the sunscreen! For more information call 520-366-5515.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Join the Friends of the San Pedro River for a hike south on the San Pedro Trail to the historic Boquillas Ranch and the ruins of Boston Mill. Explore the
stonework foundation of this 19th century ore-processing mill. Our return hike north will lead us along the river. Meet at Fairbank parking lot at 7:00 a.m. Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes; bring plenty of water and snacks, if desired.  (8 miles, rated moderate.)  For more information call 520-459-2555.

Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River on interpretive walks along the river each Saturday in July. The walks depart from the San Pedro House near Sierra Vista at 8:00am.

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. It is the last free flowing river in the Southwest and has been designated one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy.

There is no charge for the walks, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water and use sun protection. For more information call (520) 459-2555.

Learn about the accomplishments and history of Fort Huachuca’s Buffalo Soldiers from members of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers. Bus tour departs from the Sierra Vista Visitors Center at 11:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 3 p.m. $12 per person. Reservations required. Call (520) 417-6960 or (800) 288-3861 for details. Note: The post is an active military installation. US citizens may take the tour and must provide valid photo identification if over age 13.
 

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the
waste water treatment plant, is open for bird walks each Sunday morning.
The walks take about 2 hours and are led by docents from Southeastern
Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS) and the
Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR).

The next walks begin at 7 a.m. and depart from the viewing platform inside the EOP. The entrance is located on SR 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. All tours are FREE, although SABO, HAS and FSPR all accept donations.

The walks are limited to 20 people and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Special walks for large groups and walks on days other than Sunday can be
arranged. Contact Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) at (520)
432-1388 for more information.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Great assortment of garden fresh fruits and vegetables for sale plus many other exciting and unique items and products. At the northwest corner of Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue. Every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (520) 378-2973, or (520) 266-1976 during market hours.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Up to ten species of hummingbirds use the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and northern nesting grounds. Get a 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. San Pedro House, 9800 Highway 90. 4-6 p.m. Free, but donations to support this project are gratefully accepted. For more information call (520) 432-1388 or visit www.sabo.org.

Bird banding takes place in the spring and fall for migratory and resident birds, and focuses on breeding birds in the summer through the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) banding program.  Information such as lifespan, how far and where the bird travels, and increases and declines in populations can be seen from the analysis of banding data.

Meet at Kingfisher Pond on the San Pedro River at 5:30 a.m  For more information or to check the schedule call Heather Swanson, San Pedro Project Office, 520-439-6426 or e-mail heather_swanson@blm.gov.

Join the Huachuca Astronomy Club for a public star party at the Junk Bond Observatory.  Event starts at 7:30 p.m.  For more information and directions, visit the website, http://www.hacastronomy.com/

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River on interpretive walks along the river each Saturday in July. The walks depart from the San Pedro House near Sierra Vista at 8:00am.

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. It is the last free flowing river in the Southwest and has been designated one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy.

There is no charge for the walks, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water and use sun protection. For more information call (520) 459-2555.

Birders of all levels are invited to participate in upcoming bird walks sponsored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. A walk is scheduled for July 25 and departs from the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista  at 7 a.m. There is no charge for the walks, however, donations are accepted to support docent programs. For more information call 459-2555.

The public is invited to get an up-close look at the catch, band, weigh, measure and release of the birds for research purposes at the gazebo on Brown Parade Field, Fort Huachuca. One-half hour after sunrise until approximately 10am. Free. (800) 288-3861 or (520) 417-6960.
Note: Fort Huachuca is an active military installation and specific entrance requirements are enforced. US citizens may enter the post with a visitor pass, received from the guardhouse at the Main Gate. Required documentation includes: vehicle registration and insurance, as well as current and valid photo identification for driver and all passengers over the age of 13.

"Who Do We Share the Mountains With?"  Brad Fulk from Arizona Game and Fish will give us a slideshow and overview of the mammals of the Huachucas and the ecosystem that allows them to exist and thrive here. 1:30 p.m.  Carr House (south of Sierra Vista on Hiway 92, turn right on Carr Canyon Road at the Mesquite Tree Restaurant, drive 2.1 miles to Carr House, on the left after a concrete dip in the road).  (520) 417-6960.

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the
waste water treatment plant, is open for bird walks each Sunday morning.
The walks take about 2 hours and are led by docents from Southeastern
Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS) and the
Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR).

The next walks begin at 7 a.m. and depart from the viewing platform inside the EOP. The entrance is located on SR 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. All tours are FREE, although SABO, HAS and FSPR all accept donations.

The walks are limited to 20 people and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Special walks for large groups and walks on days other than Sunday can be
arranged. Contact Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) at (520)
432-1388 for more information.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Great assortment of garden fresh fruits and vegetables for sale plus many other exciting and unique items and products. At the northwest corner of Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue. Every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (520) 378-2973, or (520) 266-1976 during market hours.

Visitors from all over the world come to see the more than 170 species of birds found in the preserve and surrounding national forest. Southwestern specialties such as painted redstarts and magnificent hummingbirds share the canyon with many other animals, including mountain lions, canyon treefrogs, rattlesnakes, and dozens of species of butterflies. The canyon is also home to more than 400 species of plants, from tiny mosses to towering firs. Guided nature walks are conducted Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, March through October.   Admission to the Preserve is $5; $3 for Cochise County residents. 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. (520) 378-2785.

Bird banding takes place in the spring and fall for migratory and resident birds, and focuses on breeding birds in the summer through the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) banding program.  Information such as lifespan, how far and where the bird travels, and increases and declines in populations can be seen from the analysis of banding data.

Meet at Kingfisher Pond on the San Pedro River at 5:30 a.m  For more information or to check the schedule call Heather Swanson, San Pedro Project Office, 520-439-6426 or e-mail heather_swanson@blm.gov.