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Aug 8, 2010 -- Aug 14, 2010

SUN 8	19th Annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival Field trips, seminars, and much more! Knights of Columbus Hall, 156 W. Kayetan Dr., Sierra Vista. For more information visit www.swwings.org or call 520-417-6960. Bird Walk at the EOP 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 are led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS) and the Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR). When: 7 a.m. Allow at least 2 ½ hours Where: EOP, Highway 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway Admission: Free, but donations appreciated Info: (520) 432-1388 Hummingbird Banding on Fort Huachuca The public is invited to get an up-close look at the catch, band, weigh, measure and release by scientists of the tiny birds for research purposes. When: ½ hour after sunrise to approximately 10:00 a.m. Where: South end of Brown Parade Field, in front of the Public Affairs Office, Fort Huachuca Admission: free; see Note for entrance requirements onto the post Info: 520-417-6960 or 1-800-288-3861 Note: The post is an active military installation. US Citizens are permitted access. Each visitor over the age of 13 must have valid photo identification. Driver must have valid driver's license. Proof of current insurance and registration for the vehicle also required. Sunday Afternoon Lecture Series: Mammals of the Mountains for Families Jane Chambers will use pelts and bones to get a close look at our larger mammals. Appropriate for families with school-age children and those that are kids at heart! When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Carr House, Hereford (Hwy 92 South to Carr Canyon Road, 2.1 miles to the Carr House) Admission: free Info: 520-417-6960 Vigilante Days Commemorating Tombstone's unique heritage, this event includes activities such as a 10K Run, a chili cook-off, reenactments, street entertainment, gunfight competitions and mock hangings. Sponsor: Tombstone Vigilantes. Activities throughout the town of Tombstone. Free. Information: 520-457-3495, 520-457-9317 or 1-888-457-3929 or www.tombstonechamber.com

MON 9	Nature Walk at Ramsey Canyon Preserve 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. When: 9 a.m. Where: Ramsey Canyon Preserve, 27 Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford Admission: $5; $3 for Cochise County residents and Nature Conservancy Members Info: (520) 378-2785 or http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/preserves/art1973.html

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THU 12	Nature Walk at Ramsey Canyon Preserve 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. When: 9 a.m. Where: Ramsey Canyon Preserve, 27 Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford Admission: $5; $3 for Cochise County residents and Nature Conservancy Members Info: (520) 378-2785 or http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/preserves/art1973.html Farmers' Market Nothing tastes better than ripened fruit or vegetables picked directly from the tree or vine. Enjoy all the locally grown produce as well as the other unique items and products. When: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue, Sierra Vista Admission: free Info: 520-378-2973 or 1-800-288-3861 UofA Wildcats Practice at Fort Huachuca After the success of the past two camps, the University of Arizona football team comes back to Fort Huachuca for the third time to hold a pre-season camp Aug. 11-15. Practice begins Thursday, August 12, at 7:30 a.m. with another session scheduled at 6:15 p.m. on Warrior/Sentinel Field. Friday's practice is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. The public is invited to watch the practices on Fort Huachuca. Visitors to the fort must present a driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. The Wildcats will scrimmage against the Buena High School Colts at the Buena High School football field at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 14. When: Practices Aug. 12, 7:30 a.m. , 6:15 p.m., Aug. 13, 8 a.m. Scrimmage Aug. 14, 4:30 p.m. Where: Practices, Warrior/Sentinel Field, Fort Huachuca. Scrimmage Buena High School, 5335 Buena School Drive Admission: Free Info: 520-417-6960

FRI 13	Hummingbird Banding at San Pedro House 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. When: 4-6 p.m. Where: San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90 Admission: Free, although donations to support the banding program are gratefully accepted. Info: 520-432-1388. UofA Wildcats Practice at Fort Huachuca After the success of the past two camps, the University of Arizona football team comes back to Fort Huachuca for the third time to hold a pre-season camp Aug. 11-15. Practice begins Thursday, August 12, at 7:30 a.m. with another session scheduled at 6:15 p.m. on Warrior/Sentinel Field. Friday's practice is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. The public is invited to watch the practices on Fort Huachuca. Visitors to the fort must present a driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. The Wildcats will scrimmage against the Buena High School Colts at the Buena High School football field at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 14. When: Practices Aug. 12, 7:30 a.m. , 6:15 p.m., Aug. 13, 8 a.m. Scrimmage Aug. 14, 4:30 p.m. Where: Practices, Warrior/Sentinel Field, Fort Huachuca. Scrimmage Buena High School, 5335 Buena School Drive Admission: Free Info: 520-417-6960

SAT 14	Nature Walk at Ramsey Canyon Preserve 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. When: 9 a.m. Where: Ramsey Canyon Preserve, 27 Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford Admission: $5; $3 for Cochise County residents and Nature Conservancy Members Info: (520) 378-2785 or http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/preserves/art1973.html San Pedro River Walk Join docents on a two-mile interpretive walk over easy terrain along the river every Saturday morning. The San Pedro River features some of the richest wildlife habitat in the United States. Wear appropriate attire for hiking and weather conditions. Bring at least one quart of water per person. When: 8 a.m. Where: San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90. Admission: Free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Info: 520-459-2555 or www.sanpedroriver.org UofA Wildcats Practice at Fort Huachuca After the success of the past two camps, the University of Arizona football team comes back to Fort Huachuca for the third time to hold a pre-season camp Aug. 11-15. Practice begins Thursday, August 12, at 7:30 a.m. with another session scheduled at 6:15 p.m. on Warrior/Sentinel Field. Friday's practice is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. The public is invited to watch the practices on Fort Huachuca. Visitors to the fort must present a driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. The Wildcats will scrimmage against the Buena High School Colts at the Buena High School football field at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 14. When: Practices Aug. 12, 7:30 a.m. , 6:15 p.m., Aug. 13, 8 a.m. Scrimmage Aug. 14, 4:30 p.m. Where: Practices, Warrior/Sentinel Field, Fort Huachuca. Scrimmage Buena High School, 5335 Buena School Drive Admission: Free Info: 520-417-6960

The utmost care was taken to ensure accurate information for this calendar. The Sierra Vista Visitor Center and its agents do not assume responsibility for the given information. Visitors should call in advance to confirm. All information is subject to change.