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More than just saguaros and Sonoran hot dogs, Tucson, AZ is a cultural and natural hub where visitors can experience the Southwest as it was meant to be. In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Tucson offers a modern perspective of the old west.
The city is home to a wide range of museums, historic sites, hiking trails, golf courses, and some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world, giving visitors plenty to do during their visit. From our gardens and zoos to our museums and university campus, Tucson’s unique beauty shines through our wide range of attractionsand our vibrant downtown districts.
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Tucson Saguaros Baseball Club
The Tucson Saguaros will return to play in the Pecos League's Pacific Division which will consist of…
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Jul13
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Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival
The 33rd Southwest Wings Summer Birding and Nature Festival will run from July 31 - August 3, 2024…
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Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
The spectacular biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert and the Sky Island mountains comes alive during…
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Sonoran Restaurant Week
Sonoran Restaurant Week is a 10-day celebration of Southern Arizona dining. Enjoy incredible…
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The free program of talks and workshops will cover a wide range of topics from speakers includingGreg Homel, Rick Wright, Jillian Cowles,Jim KoweekandCharles Melton. On Saturday, August 3 there will be musical presentation for kids byTamela Turtle. There will also be free morning bird walks on the college campus.
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This year we are privileged to welcome distinguished ornithologist, artist and author Julie Zickefooseas our Keynote speaker. She will be telling us about how she became a celebrated natural history writer and illustrator.
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The free program of talks and workshops will cover a wide range of topics from speakers includingGreg Homel, Rick Wright, Jillian Cowles,Jim KoweekandCharles Melton. On Saturday, August 3 there will be musical presentation for kids byTamela Turtle. There will also be free morning bird walks on the college campus.
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Vendors includeThe Lookout (formerly Jay's Bird Barn)with their optics and accessories and festival sponsor,Swarovski Optik, will also be there with their demonstration trailer, so you can try out the very latest optical equipment.
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The spectacular biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert and the Sky Island mountains comes alive during the summer monsoon rains. Celebrate the special birds and wildlife of southeastern Arizona in August, sponsored by the Tucson Audubon Society. The Southeast Arizona Birding Festival offers expert-guided birding, wildlife, and cultural field trips; photography and bird-ID workshops; free nature presentations, vendors, and activities.
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Artist, birder, and US ambassador for Birding for Zeiss Sports Optics
Kenn Kaufman
Renowned birder, writer, editor, and illustrator
Steve Shunk
Author of \"Peterson Reference Guide to Woodpeckers of North America\"
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Sonoran Restaurant Week is a 10-day celebration of Southern Arizona dining. Enjoy incredible breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus from a variety of local participating restaurants at special pricing. A real deal for all! Sonoran Restaurant Week highlights Tucson's City of Gastronomy designation. Through an application process, restaurants in Tucson and Southern Arizona have been certified as 2024 Tucson City of Gastronomy Certified Restaurants to recognize and guide customers to locally owned, independent restaurants that are strongly connected to our local food system and the community, use environmentally and socially responsible business practices, and keep our food heritage alive.
\r\nLocal Sourcing - Heritage Foods Conservation - Regional Dishes - Employee Support - Reducing Food Insecurity - Sustainable Practices - Supporting Economic Development
\r\n*Browse the 2024 Tucson City of Gastronomy certified restaurants participating in Sonoran Restaurant Week on the home page, all certified restaurants will have a badge on their cover image.
\r\nCheck website for the full list of participating restaurants, along with a new interactive map.
\r\nSponsored by Visit Tucson. Produced by Tucson Foodie
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