Events

May 8, 10-11:30am, Borderlands Literature & Film Circle event: “Mountain Time: A Field Guide to Astonishment” by Renata Golden. Interview & discussion with the author about her new book which interweaves stories from her own life with stories of the ever evolving systems of the Southwest, particularly the Chiricuhua Mountains in southeast Arizona, and by extension all the borderlands sky islands, riparian areas and desert spaces. Event is on Zoom. Free event - Suggested donation of $10. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area. V
Via Zoom - register for link.
FREE EVENT - Suggested Donation: $10/drop in or $100/year

Beginning at the historic Courthouse on Morley Avenue in Nogales this is a walking tour that will take us to the Wittner Museum and La Linea Gallery where Nogales native and historian, Evan Kory, will tell us about efforts to revive the arts culture in Nogales. We’ll walk down Morley and look at the new murals all around and near the border wall. We’ll end with a guided tour of the Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum that will go back in time. We encourage you to treat yourself to lunch at any of the many great eateries in Nogales.
Tour Fee: $15

May 16, 5:30pm, Borderlands Forum: “Ceremonial & Sacred Plants of Border Cultures”. Join is for a forum with Gary Paul Nabhan, internationally recognized nature writer, agrarian activist, and ethnobiologist. This forum will focus on borderlands plants used for food and medicinal purposes, as well as sacred and ceremonial purposes by various borderlands cultures for millennia. The forum will highlight the work of a new collaboration of tribal spiritual leaders, faith-based nonprofits, scientific organizations and habitat restoration institututes, who are working to restore these important plants and restore their natural habitats. Free event - Suggestion donation of $15. Location: Tin Shed Theater, Patagonia. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area.

May 23, 10am, “Hummingbirds of the Borderlands" with Jeff Babson. During this session will hear about the fascinating world of hummingbirds, which are found only in the Americas, from above the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of South America. Jeff owns Sky Island Tours, an environmental education and eco-tour company. Jeff is also the Wildlife Viewing Program Specialist for the Pima County Department of Natural Resources, Parks, and Recreation, where he offers a range of walks and programs on a wide range of topics on the natural world. Free Event, $10 Suggested Donation. On Zoom. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area.

Join us for the Southern Arizona Community Water Forum - cohosted by ASU and Border Community Alliance. Located in the beautiful Wittner Museum, the forum will be an enlightening event focused on all things water-related. Dive into discussions, presentations, and activities centered around our community’s most precious resource. Connect with fellow community members, experts, and hear directly from local leaders passionate about shaping Arizona’s water future. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and make a difference.
If you need childcare or translation services, email Daniela at ldsherri@asu.edu