🌄 Santa Cruz Valley Spotlight 🌄 Inside the historic Pima County Courthouse, you will find exhibits, films, art, and resources that highlight the Sonoran Desert, Sky Islands, and beyond all within the Southern Arizona Heritage & Visitor Center! It is free and centrally located in downtown Tucson! Find more sites like this throughout the valley, on our Heritage Experiences Map! https://santacruzheritage.org/heritage-experiences/interactive-map/ (fb)

This past year, the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and volunteers have made incredible progress improving the Oracle Road wildlife crossings! Here is just a short summary of the work our partners and the dedicated volunteers have completed!: • Removed invasive buffelgrass. • Planted native species (including agaves for pollinators). • Built erosion control structures. • Hosted youth education workshops. • Improved safe passage for wildlife large and small. This important work helps connect the Santa Catalina and Tortolita Mountains, protecting biodiversity and strengthening the Santa Cruz Valley’s natural heritage. Read the full summary of the work that was completed here: https://www.sonorandesert.org/2025/09/04/another-year-improving-oracle-road-crossings/ Thank you to everyone who lent a hand in making this project thrive!🌵🐾 (fb)