August 4-8
2010 Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival This year's Southwest Wings will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sierra Vista, at the foot of the Huachuca mountains. Many free programs will be presented in the lower level of the Knights of Columbus Hall and at some of the local birding locations (via carpool). These seminars are open to the public at no cost and registration for the Festival is not required to attend any of these sessions. Details on these free programs are available on the registration site, but you do not have to pre-register for these events. There will also be a variety of exhibits from state, federal, and non-profit wildlife and conservation associated agencies, as well as commercial exhibitors, on the second floor of the KC Hall. In the Vendor Room optics companies, retail stores, craftsmen and artists will exhibit a selection of nature-related merchandise. Vending hours are10 to 6 on Thursday, 9 to 6 on Friday, and 9 to 6 on Saturday. Rick Taylor will be the keynote speaker and Helen Thayer will be the welcome reception speaker. For more information go to www.swwings.org.
Ongoing:
Nature Walks at Ramsey Canyon Preserve
The preserve is owned by The Nature Conservancy. Beginning in March and running through to October, guided nature walks are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 am. Preserve opens to the public at 8 am. Call ahead to confirm walk dates: (520) 378-4952.
This year's Southwest Wings will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sierra Vista, at the foot of the Huachuca mountains. Many free programs will be presented in the lower level of the Knights of Columbus Hall and at some of the local birding locations (via carpool). These seminars are open to the public at no cost and registration for the Festival is not required to attend any of these sessions. Details on these free programs are available on the registration site, but you do not have to pre-register for these events. There will also be a variety of exhibits from state, federal, and non-profit wildlife and conservation associated agencies, as well as commercial exhibitors, on the second floor of the KC Hall. In the Vendor Room optics companies, retail stores, craftsmen and artists will exhibit a selection of nature-related merchandise. Vending hours are10 to 6 on Thursday, 9 to 6 on Friday, and 9 to 6 on Saturday. Rick Taylor will be the keynote speaker and Helen Thayer will be the welcome reception speaker. For more information go to 