Tubac Nature Center

Can you imagine Tubac without the Santa Cruz River?

The lush greenery, big trees, most birds and other wildlife would be gone, as well as many human residents and visitors. This unique riparian ecosystem is a gift not to be squandered. The newly-created Tubac Nature Center (TNC) aims to educate about and inspire increased appreciation of this gift, with the goal of gaining broad-based support to protect our river and the life it nurtures. We are currently building this website to educate and inform the community about the area. Keep checking back to see new features of the website.
- Jim Karp

Mission Statement

The Tubac Nature Center provides education and information for enhancing appreciation of the natural environment along the Santa Cruz River in Tubac, Arizona.

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Hawk Watch

Mission Statement

Every March, three specialty species of hawks - black, gray and zone-tailed - migrate north on the Santa Cruz River.

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Upcoming Programs

Mission Statement

Upcoming Programs

Each month's programs will be displayed on this page. Check back often to see updates to programs.

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Tubac Nature Center

Tubac Nature Center

Can you imagine Tubac without the Santa Cruz River?

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Hawk Watch

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Upcoming Programs

Mission Statement

Upcoming Programs

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