Tucson Audubon Society

 

These are organizations (organized by level of membership) that support Tucson Audubon as partners in our efforts to serve the community through conservation, education, and recreational programs.

If you are interested in making your business or organization a Birds & Business Alliance Member of Tucson Audubon, fill out an application or contact Erin Olmstead, (520) 629-0510.

 

“Adventure Birding” is more than just the name of our small birding/natural history tour company—it's a way of life for our guides! We provide individualized private tours in scenic southeastern Arizona and Mexico , but also organize small group tours to these and other intriguing locales. No matter where we go, our amusing and knowledgeable guides blend birding with natural and cultural history, geology, and geography for a comprehensive outdoor adventure.

Co-owners and lead guides Jake Mohlmann, John Yerger and Keith Kamper endeavor to provide the highest-quality guiding for birders of all skill levels: from those new to birding who want to see it all, to the most seasoned traveler seeking just one elusive life bird or prized photo. We can customize tours for individuals and groups of almost any size, and offer scheduled tours to the best, most diverse natural history hotspots. We work hard to minimize our impact on our fragile planet by offering environmentally-friendly travel opportunities, with the option of offsetting carbon emissions from your trip.

See our Alliance Member birding travel page for their current trips.

 

STERLING LEVEL
Rockjumper Birding Tours
rockjumperbirding.com
Adam Riley, PO Box 13972, Cascades 3202
South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, KZN 3202
Tel (USA & Canada toll-free):  1-888-990-5552
+27 33 394 0225
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Rockjumper Birding Tours was launched during the International Ornithological Congress held in Durban, South Africa in 1998. Since then, their team of highly experienced bird guides have successfully arranged and guided hundreds of birding tours spanning the African and Asian Continents and Madagascar. Over 3,500 species have been recorded in this region during the course of their tours. Rockjumper Birding Tours epitomizes professional bird guides, smaller groups, solid value for the money and a long-established reputation.

See our Alliance Member birding travel page for their current trips.

 

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Solipaso Tours/El Pedregal Nature Lodge
solipaso.com
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Solipaso is a small birding and natural history tour company based in Alamos, Sonora, Mexico, owned and operated by David and Jennifer MacKay. They personally research, organize and run all of their tours and specialize in high quality, fun, small group birding and natural history trips throughout Mexico. Some of the locations they run trips to include Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Colima/Jalisc, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Yucatan and Chiapas (coming soon). Beyond the scheduled dates for their various trips, they also specialize in doing custom trips.

The MacKays have lived and worked in Mexico for 15 years and enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of the country with their guests. Jennifer and David have a background in active travel with an emphasis in high customer service. Originally from the Bay Area, they migrated to Mexico in search of an alternative lifestyle. They landed in Alamos and began to explore the environs. David is a self taught birder, loves being out in the field and showing people lots of birds, all the while having a good time. His sense of humor makes every day a good day. David has deep knowledge of birds and the culture of regions in which we travel. Jennifer runs the show in Alamos and occasionally gets out into the field. She manages Solipaso trips and is also an accomplished cook (meals at their place in Alamos are a highlight for our guests), yoga teacher and is involved with several charities in Alamos. David and Jennifer have raised their two daughters, Salina and Elly, in Alamos.

Solipaso is the birding tour end of their business. They have also recently opened El Pedregal Nature Lodge and Retreat Center. They have five luxury casitas and a central lodge set on 20 acres at the edge of the town of Alamos.

See our Alliance Member birding travel page for their current trips.

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Southwestern Research Station
research.amnh.org/swrs
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520-558-2396

The Southwestern Research Station (SWRS) is a non-profit biological field station owned by the American Museum of Natural History.  Nestled within the Chiricahua Mountains of the great "sky islands" of southeastern Arizona, SWRS is situated in an area of extraordinary biodiversity.  The Chiricahua Mountains are a prime destination for birders and nature enthusiasts, with some 265 bird species recorded in the area, including Elegant Trogons, Montezuma Quail, and over 13 species of hummingbirds. Naturalists enjoy the incredible hiking trails and sightings of mountain lions, coatimundi, deer, ringtail cats, reptiles, bears, and many species of butterflies and dragonflies.  Call or visit our web page as shown above for information on birding and nature tours.

See our Alliance Member birding travel page for their current trips.

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Tropical Birding
tropicalbirding.com
1.800.348.5941

Definitely not your average company, Tropical Birding has guides and offices based in different continents with young, enthusiastic, well trained guides. They keep their group sizes small (only eight on tours that spend significant time in enclosed forest habitats where silence is vital to seeing secretive species) and they offer guaranteed departures on their Ecuador tours. No more having your tour cancelled because it didn't fill. This means even if you are the only one booked, the trip proceeds as planned with just you and your personal guide!

Tropical Birding also believes in giving something back for the privilege of birding in exotic locations and donates about 20% of its profits each year to conservation, especially to local land purchases in areas where they work. This can buy a lot of land in Ecuador but won't have the same impact in the US where land values are higher. But this company has a truly global plan to link bird tourism to bird conservation. Their newest enterprise, Birding America, will donate funds to youth programs for budding birders like the ABA's Young Adult Birders Conference and similar programs.

See our Alliance Member birding travel page for their current trips.

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GOLD LEVEL
Riverpark Inn
theriverparkinn.com
350 South Freeway, Tucson, AZ 85745
239-2300

The Riverpark Inn is a full service, AAA, 3-diamond hotel in a resort-like setting located within walking distance of the Tucson Convention Center. The hotel is just minutes from some of the best birding in urban Tucson, and Madera Canyon or Patagonia are easy daytrips. The 8-acre property, with 174 rooms (including five suites) on two floors, has everything you need to make your stay in Tucson a luxurious birding experience! Some of our best amenities include: the brand-new Terrace Café and Bar, complimentary full American breakfast each morning of your stay, free internet, Direct TV, microwave/ fridge in each room, outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, and much more! Pets are also welcome!

SPECIAL RATES FOR BIRDING ENTHUSIASTS AND EXCELLENT BIRDING JUST MINUTES FROM THE RIVERPARK INN!

 

GOLD LEVEL
Tucson Electric Power
www.tep.com

COMMITTED TO CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS
TEP collaborates with community organizations to balance the demands of a growing population with conserving the Sonoran Desert. Our portfolio of environmental partnerships and commitment to conservation has diversified and strengthened with time.

The Raptor Protection Program, an innovative partnership with the University of Arizona, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and others is now a nationally recognized model, seeking to protect raptors from fatal encounters with electrical equipment. TEP sends its customers quarterly environmental billing inserts focused on the dangers of feeding wildlife, and of buffelgrass, and the importance of protecting desert tortoises and reporting raptor nest sites.

Our H. Wilson Sundt Generating Station has been home to 60 pairs of burrowing owls since 2005 following a call for help from AZGFD; our volunteers built nest sites for owls displaced by development in Maricopa County. The station also partners with Civano Nursery, producing about 500 cubic yards of organic compost each week for eight months each year. TEP provides the nursery with land, electricity, run- off water from the power plant, and 420 tons of green waste from power line corridors. The compost yard also serves as a temporary home for trees salvaged from construction sites. This is one example of how TEP is committed to reducing waste through innovative recycling efforts.

Our support for Trees for Tucson has led to the planting of more than 53,500 trees. The program enables residents in TEP’s service area to purchase up to two drought- resistant, five gallon trees for $6 each. By providing shade, these trees help reduce energy consumption in homes and businesses, and make Tucson a more beautiful place. They also absorb carbon dioxide, provide habitat for wildlife and reduce soil erosion from storm water runoff and wind. In October 2007 TEP managed a community-wide Make a Difference Day project to plant 1,015 trees in neighborhoods, schools and parks. This nationally recognized day of service publicized the importance of planting native trees, galvanized nearly 900 volunteers and raised more than $50,000 in contributions for Habitat for Humanity neighborhoods and parks.

TEP recycles metals from its equipment and oil removed from its generation and distribution equipment whenever possible. Our parent company, UniSource Energy Corporation, has sponsored the Nature Conservancy’s statewide eco-planning for more than a decade.

Our contributions to environmental organizations and educational programs have totaled nearly one million dollars in the last five years. In the last few months we have expanded our incentives for adopting renewable technology, including the solar panels that can be seen at the Reid Park Zoo’s new Environmental Learning Center, which carries platinum- level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. TEP offers a variety of Bright Solutions to address the opportunities and challenges and we face in our community including green energy, charitable organization support, energy efficiency, and economic development. Please visit www.tep.com to learn more about our programs. Together, we make a powerful difference in our communities’ well- being.

Sharon Foltz
TEP Community Relations Director

 

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SILVER LEVEL
Fiore Tile Works
www.fioretileworks.com
1301 South 6th Avenue, #105
520 971-0677

Fiore Tile Works has been depicting the Sonoran Desert in its large format display pieces since moving to Tucson from San Diego in 2005. Working in high-fired ceramic, artist David McMahon’s bas relief sculptures capture Sonoran flora and fauna in brilliant color. “I grew up in Tucson, Sharing my love of the desert through my art is my mission. I am constantly trying to deepen my relationship with the desert.”

In May, Fiore Tile Works will be releasing anew line of Artisan Tiles centered around Sonoran Desert birds. David is also sculpting a roadrunner to be cast in a limited edition bronze (also scheduled for early May release). Please visit www.fioretileworks.com for details on upcoming releases and to view a gallery of installations. Fiore Tile Works is located at 1301 South 6th Avenue, #105 and welcomes visitors.

SILVER LEVEL
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
www.loewshotels.com
7000 North Resort Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750
299-2020

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has partnered with the Arizona-SonoraDesertMuseum, Tucson Botanical Gardens, Friends of Sabino Canyon, and now Tucson Audubon Society to create an on-property educational nature trail featuring a hummingbird and butterfly exhibit and indigenous plant life, with guest appearances from native birds, reptiles and mammals. Throughout the trail visitors will find signs with detailed information about the plants and animals of the area, as well as the stories of the geology of Tucson, the life of a Saguaro and the history of the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.

“As our property was built with nature in mind, we decided to find ways that we could expand on this legacy,” said Brian Johnson, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Managing Director. “The Loews Ventana Canyon Window Trail allows us to share with all of our guests the unique aspects of the Sonoran Desert that visitors sometimes don’t have the opportunity to enjoy. It’s an opportunity to really learn about the flora and fauna that live in our own backyard.” As the newest Birds & Business Alliance Silver member, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is excited to be teaming up with Tucson Audubon Society to create even more bird-friendly and birder-friendly amenities.

Located at 7000 North Resort Drive and nestled in the Santa Catalina Mountain foothills, the 398-guestroom Loews Ventana Canyon Resort features two Tom Fazio-designed PGA golf courses, a full-service spa and fitness center, lighted tennis courts and hiking trails. The AAA Four-Diamond resort was named #2 in Sunset Magazine’s Top 10 Hotels for Nature Lovers! Visit loewshotels.com or call 520-299-2020.

 

SILVER LEVEL
The Oasis at Way Out West
wowarizona.com
5494 East Edwin Road, Tucson, AZ 85739
825-4590

At Way Out West, you're immersed in nature. Offering lodging since 1998 in a bed & breakfast fashion, we’re twenty miles north of Tucson, on a three-acre private nature preserve. Warm hospitality, spectacular views, and abundant wildlife welcome you to our home. Winding through the gardens, stroll our 'home trails' and habitat restoration areas, or you can hike into the Santa Catalinas. Our bird population is rich and varied, with the ‘House Life List’ at 135.

“…imposing mountains form a superlative backdrop for one of Tucson's finest hummingbird and butterfly gardens…. Rufous-winged Sparrows regularly visit bird feeders.” Dr. Dale A. Zimmerman

“You are fountains of information about the natural world!” Nancy Zierenberg, Arizona Native Plant Society

“…this place is amazing, one of the best butterfly gardens in Tucson.” Jim Brock, ‘Butterfly Man’

Facilitating your natural experience is our goal; however, we do offer free Wi-Fi, hot tubs, billiards and Home-Theatre for ‘apres’ birding pleasure! Visit our site at wowarizona.com for on-site photos, reviews, and rate information.

 

SILVER LEVEL
Pima Federal Credit Union
pimafederal.org
3730 N. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85705, 887-5010

Pima Federal Credit Union...a place to flourish.

WHO WE ARE
At Pima Federal Credit Union, we believe money is more than just a financial reward; it is the means to create emotionally rewarding experiences for you and your loved ones: a more joyful holiday, a more relaxing vacation, happiness, relief, security...fulfillment. Here, it's not a financial transaction, it's a human interaction. It's more than being good with money, it's being good with people. We're not simply opening new accounts, we're opening minds to new possibilities. A place to restore values, reignite hopes, rejuvenate spirites, redefine banking. 

 

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COPPER LEVEL
Bed & Bagels of Tucson
www.bedandbagels.com
Tucson, AZ   520-603-1580

Tucson Audubon welcomes longtime member Sharon Arkin as a new business alliance member. Sharon is host of Bed and Bagels, an east side Tucson bed and breakfast with a special welcome mat for birders. With feeders, field guides, birding trip info (local and in Israel) and early morning "breakfasts to go," Sharon will enhance your birding experience and pamper you with homebaked treats and gourmet breakfasts. Guest computer, wifi, bikes, outdoor hot tub, kitchen and laundry facilities available for guest use. Discount for long stays and mention of Tucson Audubon. Pets and children welcome. www.bedandbagels.com. 520-603-1580. Note: Sharon is seeking companions for a November 2012 trip to a Hula Wetlands bird migration festival in Israel!

 

COPPER LEVEL
Brooklyn Pizza
brooklynpizzacompany.com
534 N 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705
622-6868

Our staff and volunteers in the main office can tell you how delicious everything is since owner, Tony Vaccaro, is always willing to provide ‘ZA and gelato' every time we call on him! In addition to great pie, Brooklyn Pizza Company also offers pasta, calzones, sandwiches and salad. Be sure to check out their website (above) for a complete menu and coupons you can download, or give them a call at 622-6868. But don't just take our word for it; read what the professionals have to say:

“The soul of a genuinely scrumptious Brooklyn-style pizza doesn't reside in fancy gimmicks or a host of bizarre toppings. The key to a New York pie is an obsessive devotion to ingredients of the highest quality and consummate freshness.When tossed together, the result is magnificent.”
—Rebecca Cook, Tucson Weekly: Brooklyn Pizza Company Pie A-Plenty

“Hold everything, transplanted New Yorkers! There may not be any reason to visit those sorry relatives still on the East Coast this summer, because the only thing you truly like about the Big Apple has shown up on Fourth Avenue—Brooklyn Pizza Company, 534 N. Fourth Ave., would make its namesake borough proud.”
—Raina Wagner. The Arizona Daily Star

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Casa Adobe Bed and Breakfast
www.CasaAdobe.net
Rodeo, NM
1-877-557-2275

Casa Adobe is a new birder-friendly B&B in Rodeo, New Mexico. Nestled between the Chiricahua and Peloncillo Mountains ~50 miles north of Douglas, AZ. Rodeo is on the New Mexico Birding Trails system and is nine miles from Portal, AZ and the Cave Creek Canyon birding areas. Casa Adobe is a one bedroom/bath private hacienda with kitchen, living room, lanudry and three patios. A curving perimeter wall surrounds the grounds defining a quiet restful space for birding or relaxing and soaking in the views. A number of feeders and water baths decorate the property to attract a diversity of birds.Rates include breakfast in your hacienda or at one of several nearby cafes within easy walking or driving distance. Outdoor activities are moments from Casa Adobe, including day hiking, extended trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking, jogging, landscape/wildlife photography, and more.

Because Rodeo is far from population centers night skies are exceptionally dark facilitating serious astronomical observations. When you plan your next outdoor adventure, consider staying at Casa Adobe B&B in Rodeo. You’ll find your stay at Casa Adobe pleasant and filled with possibilities. For reservations call toll-free 1-877-557-2275 or visit www.CasaAdobe.net.

 

COPPER LEVEL
Casa de San Pedro Bed and Breakfast
www.bedandbirds.com

Casa de San Pedro bed and breakfast is located next to the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) on ten acres with easy access to the San Pedro River, which offers excellent birding. The property also has a number of feeders on it to make birding easy and enjoyable year-round.

The bed and breakfast has 10 guest rooms, all with private entrance and private bath and individual thermostats for your comfort. A full breakfast is served each day and early breakfasts are available to accommodate birders. Fresh pies and cookies are available in the afternoon. Dinners are available certain times of the year, or for groups of 6 or more with advance notice. The common areas offer plenty of room to visit with other birders or spend quiet time updating your birdlist.

Our Barn Owl box has had a family in it the last three years. A bat house, made to house up to 6,000 bats, can be quite a sight in the early spring when over 400 bats have flown out searching for bugs. It is not unusual to see Lesser Night Hawks circling our fields, bats leaving their box, and Barn Owls taking flight during the mid-evening starting in early May.

The grounds are constantly being improved with drought-tolerant plants that attract birds and butterflies. We welcome birders to visit us and experience birding at our bed and breakfast, and if you would like to stay a night or two, we would be most happy to host you. www.bedandbirds.com.

 

COPPER LEVEL
Cat Mountain Lodge
www.catmountainlodge.com
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578-6068

Cat Mountain Lodge is a Southwestern style bed & breakfast built in 2009. We have 4 spacious rooms with private baths, complimentary breakfast at the Coyote Pause Café next door, and a central courtyard. Birdwatchers and nature lovers can explore the hiking and biking trails of the breathtaking Tucson Mountains.

 

COPPER LEVEL
Dick and Nan Walden: Stewards of the Land
sahuaritafarms.com

For more than six decades, Farmers Investment Co. (FICO) has farmed in the Santa Cruz River valley south of Tucson. In this time, this family farm has become the world's largest integrated grower and processor of pecans.

Dick and Nan Walden, the owners of FICO, affirmatively embrace the responsibility of being stewards of the land and believe it is now more important than ever.

The Waldens are leaders in sustainable farming and have implemented state-of-the-art irrigation technologies to conserve water. They also are making investments so that they and other regional water users are able to utilize renewable water supplies to reduce groundwater pumping.

Because of their commitment to the land and the community, the Waldens are engaged in long-term planning for the future of their property. They are taking these steps with the understanding that future uses embody the broader community goals of sustainable growth and economic opportunity for both current and future residents.

This planning effort, known as Sahuarita Farms, is guided by five principles:

1) Celebrate the Santa Cruz River;
2) Create a long-term sustainable community;
3) Build safe, healthy neighborhoods;
4) Provide quality education for all ages; and
5) Honor our agriculture heritage.

The Sahuarita Farms planning effort is a manifestation of the Waldens' commitment to the land and river we cherish in Southern Arizona.

 

COPPER LEVEL
Down by the River Bed and Breakfast
downbytheriverbandb.com
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(520) 720-9441
2255 Efken Place (mail: P.O. Box 387)
Saint David, AZ 85630

Located on the San Pedro River at the northern end of the San Pedro National Riparian Conservation Area. At the end of the day, relax on the porch as the sun sets and watch the flocks of birds as they fly to their roosts for the night in the cottonwoods along the San Pedro River, while the background of Arizona hues in purple and pinks reflecting from Cochise's Stronghold grow stronger. Down By The River is a 15 acre property that borders the San Pedro River and is within sight of the northern end of the world famous San Pedro National Riparian Area.

 

COPPER LEVEL
Kimberlyn Drew, MBA, Realtor
http://www.kimberlyndrew.com
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(520) 237-1408

If you are looking for a real estate agent who speaks both business and birds, look no further than Kimberlyn Drew. Kimberlyn is a longtime member of Tucson Audubon and has been an avid birder since she met her now-husband, Andy Moore, over ten years ago. She is also active with the Arizona Native Plant Society and has been known to volunteer to pull cheatgrass for the Forest Service in the Santa Catalinas.

With an MBA from the University of Arizona and an avid interest in the environment, she is the perfect person to help you sell your home and find the right home to fit your needs. Want a home near a green belt with lots of native vegetation for Pyrrhuloxia and Phainopepla? How about one near a wetland for ducks and herons or maybe near desert cliffs for Canyon Wren and towhees? While she can’t guarantee avian visitors she does guarantee an understanding of and appreciation for your interests and priorities. And best of all, when you go out with her as your agent, you’d better bring your binoculars!

 

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Financial Architects
www.financial-architects.com
884-7550

Are you on a path to financial independence? When planning for your financial future you want to enlist the help of professionals you can trust. At Financial Architects, Certified Financial Planners™ James P. Walker and Brienne L. Dylewski are committed to helping individuals and businesses build financial futures that meet their personal and professional goals. As independent planners, they are truly able to work in the best interest of their clients on everything from retirement planning to wealth management to college savings. In business for more than 35 years, Financial Architects enjoys a solid reputation for providing expert financial advice and investment and insurance services to help clients reduce taxes and achieve financial independence.

If you would like to schedule a complimentary appointment please call 884-7550. Partial list of Services & Products: Business Retirement Plans, Business Insurance Planning, Employee Benefit Planning, Estate Planning, Private Portfolio Management, Mutual Funds, Annuities, 529 College Savings Plans and Long-Term Care Insurance.

Ph: 884-7550. Website: www.financial-architects.com. Securities and advisory services through KMS Financial Services, Inc.

 

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Hughes Federal Credit Union
hughesfcu.org
P.O. Box 11900 Tucson
AZ 85734-1900
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520-794-8341(Tucson) 800-253-8245(U.S.)

Hughes Federal Credit Union has been serving Arizona since 1952. We've been providing members with many of the same products, services and conveniences as other financial institutions, but at reduced costs and increased savings for our members.

 

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Inn at San Ignacio Condo Hotel
Green Valley, AZ
520-393-5700
www.innatsanignacio.com

 

The Inn at San Ignacio boasts the finest, most spacious condo hotel accommodations in Green Valley and southern Arizona, featuring beautiful villa rooms and condo style luxury villa suites. The Inn is convenient to the famous birding hotspots of Madera Canyon, Arivaca Cienega, and Buenos Aires NWR. More birding, plus history, art, and shopping, are nearby at Tubac and Tumacacori. The Inn is adjacent to the San Ignacio Golf Club and several more of Arizona's best golf courses are minutes away. Birding Specials and Golf Packages are available.

 

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The Living Fence
www.thelivingfence.com
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520-795-5300

The Living Fence offers natural ocotillo fencing to enhance the artistry of your desert landscaping, creating an appealing barrier between your yard and unwanted critters. Living Fence blooms with exquisite orange blossoms after each desert rain and will provide many years of gorgeous blooms. Our staff is knowledgeable and friendly and we aim to make each of our customers happy with their new fencing.

The Living Fence can be installed over existing fencing to spruce up the look of the old or installed as new fencing. It is easy to install for the do-it-yourselfer or we can provide installation. Available year round, the Living Fence can be purchased and installed at any time. When the desert rains begin the fence will begin to bloom with small green leaves and gorgeous orange blossoms at the tips of the canes.

Contact The Living Fence today at 520.795.5300 to place your order and bring the natural beauty of the desert to your home!

 

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Leica Sport Optics
leicasportoptics.com
Cameron Cox
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Maker of legendary lenses, Leica is a 163 year old German optics manufacture. Leica Sport Optics produces binoculars, spotting scopes, and digiscoping products of exceptional quality and durability that are superbly suited to the needs of avid birders. Keenly aware of the issues that concern birds and birders, Leica is pleased to support the work of Tucson Audubon Society.

 

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Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
visittucson.org

The MTCVB is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Tucson area as a convention, visitor and film production destination. It is financially supported by the City of Tucson, Pima County, the Town of Oro Valley and more than 600 individual and business partners. 

 

Mindo Bird Tours is a legally-constituted company based in Quito, Ecuador. Mindo Bird Tours was launched in 1999 in the birding mecca of Mindo, located within one of the world's endemic bird areas and in one of the world´s most biodiverse countries. Mindo Bird Tours has grown dramatically and now offers both custom and set-departure tours throughout Ecuador and elsewhere in South America, currently arranging some 60 tours annually just in Ecuador.  We can arrange tours for 1-day for 1-person or design personal tours for months for any size group or for individuals. Our permanent and contract staff is made up of professionals who are passionate about providing you a worry-free and bird-filled tour.  Contact us for more information and check out our website. Come birding with us!!

 

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Naturalist Journeys
naturalistjourneys.com
Guided bird walks and owling in Portal, AZ and Rodeo, NM
Peg Abbott
toll-free 866-900-1146 or 558-1146

Naturalist Journeys' travel destinations span the globe from Alaska to Argentina , the Arctic and Antarctica, with special tours to Eastern Europe, India and Africa. Tours typically range from 6 to 14 nights in length. They make every effort to work with community-owned lodges and to support local conservation where possible. The keystone of their tours is to offer a highly organized travel experience that preserves the element of the spontaneous which is so rare in group travel today.

We also lead weekly trips around the Portal area of southeast Arizona and Rodeo, New Mexico every Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. Call us for birding and owling schedules.

 

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Quailway Cottage
quailwaycottage.com
520-558-0019

Quailway Cottage is only 10 minutes from Cave Creek Canyon. Guests are afforded peace and solitude on nearly 80 acres. The 600 square-foot private cottage features all the amenities of home, including a fully furnished kitchen, full bath and laundry facilities. Relax on the covered back patio, overlooking a small wildlife pond and bird feeders. Chiricahua Mountains regional bird list is nearly 400 species! Morgan Jackson and John Yerger are your hosts and on-site naturalists.

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Radisson Suites Tucson
6555 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 721-7100
www.radissontucson.com

The Radisson Suites Tucson is the perfect location to ruffle your feathers and roost for the night during your birding trip to Tucson. Our 299 two-room suites all feature a refrigerator and microwave and surround our lush courtyard filled with trees, vines and trickling fountains. Our refreshing pool and Jacuzzi are perfect for relaxing after a busy day of birding! Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet before a day of bird watching or dinner and drinks at the end of the day at our Breeze Patio Bar and Grill.

Not only is the Radisson Suites Tucson the perfect nesting place for birders, it is also a perfect nesting place for a family of Cooper's Hawks, which have made the hotel their home. "Bonnie" and "Clyde" (named by the employees) were the first to feel at home here, and decided to further surprise us by growing their family. We now provide a happy home for Bonnie and Clyde and their offspring, which can often be spotted throughout the trees.

The Radisson Suites Tucson is located on Tucson's east side, providing great access to popular bird watching locations including Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon, Saguaro National Park, Agua Caliente Park, Tanque Verde Wash, and Tucson Botanical Gardens. Our address off of Speedway Blvd. provides a convenient route to many other birding destinations in and out of town, including Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, Madera Canyon and Catalina State Park.
Call (520) 721-7100 today to find out about our Birding package! Ask for package code: HAWK.

 

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Ravens-Way Wild Journeys L.L.C.
ravensnatureschool.com
520 425-6425
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RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS (RWWJ) is a unique Outdoor Environmental School based in southeastern Arizona. Founded in 1993 by Naturalist and Wildlife Biologist Vincent Pinto, RWWJ continues to bring a wide variety of experiential, Nature-based, and affordable programs to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Our classes strive to bring you closer to the Earth, while empowering you with the skills needed to make positive contributions to its health.

We offer a wide range of Naturalist-based experiences, including: Birding, Wildlife Safaris, Botany Expeditions, Wildlife Tracking, Ecological Restoration, and Astronomy. At RWWJ we feel that all of us must become competent, committed, and creative Naturalists in order to be the best possible stewards of the land.

Ravens-Way also specializes in Survival and Stone-age Skills, delving into our shared Hunter-Gatherer heritage in order to proceed wisely into the future. You can choose from a plethora of programs, including: Wilderness Survival, Wild Edible Plants, Fire-by-Friction, Stone-Age Tools, Natural Shelters, and Aboriginal Art. All of our classes can be experienced with modern comforts or in the resplendent beauty of a wilderness setting.

Many RWWJ programs are based at our two Nature Sanctuaries. Our 42-acre Lake Patagonia retreat, Raven's Nest, has a variety of amenities, including a large Nature Center, while our 50+ acre Chiricahua land, Raven's Mountain, houses an authentic Stone-age encampment. Both areas contain many miles of Nature trails for your explorations.

To find out more about RWWJ check out our website at ravensnatureschool.com. You can also e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and call at (520)425-6425. Head instructor Vince Pinto will work with you or your group in order to find the programs best-suited to your needs.

Join us and experience the Way of the Raven - Wild, Mysterious, Powerful, and Free!

See our Alliance Member birding travel page for their current trips.

 

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Shaffer Dry Cleaning & Laundry
shafferdrycleaning.com
Multiple locations in Tucson

Shaffer Dry Cleaning has been in business in Tucson since 1969. Because we are eco-friendly, we have been "perc" free since 1998, helping set the trend for the dry cleaning industry. We maintain our high quality standards while protecting our customers, employees and the environment we share.

 

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Sierra Vista Ranch
PO BOX 205
Sasabe, AZ 85633

Rancho Sierra Vista de Sasabe is a multi-use ranch located in the Altar Valley of south central Arizona.

Our vineyard uses no-till organic farming practices and supplies Arizona-grown grapes to Canelo Hills Winery.

The ranch is committed to restoring degraded riparian and wetland zones, replacing woody vegetation with native grasses, and conserving open space and sparing land from development and other land-use changes. The land is managed for long-term ecological and economic resilience.

 

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Spirit Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast
spirittreeinn.com
3 Harshaw Creek Rd
Patagonia , AZ 85624
520-394-0121

Partners Mary Jane Pottebaum and brothers Thomas and Joseph Bartholomeaux offer their guests a wonderful mix of relaxation, fine food, and easy access to some of southeast Arizona's best birding right outside of their door. The Spirit Tree Inn is located on 52 private acres and is just three miles from Patagonia , AZ and closer still to the Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve. The Patagonia area has a rich history of ranching, mining, and railroading but is now better known as a haven for artists and a place where careful stewardship of the natural surrounding is the rule.

The Spirit Tree Inn offers only 6 guest rooms, 4 in the main house and the others in 2 outlying buildings, so you won't find yourself in this beautifully secluded place only to be crowded by others. You can fill your day with hiking, world-class birding, and quiet relaxation. Or take a day off to visit the growing group of local wineries or tour nearby Bisbee, Tombstone or Mexico. Most unusual, but refreshingly different, guests are welcome to bring and care for their own horses with advance arrangements (or Mary Jane can help you schedule a ride with nearby outfitters) and pets are accepted in the outer buildings based on the temperament of the animal.

There really is a Spirit Tree on property; a huge and fine old Fremont Cottonwood tree dominates the view from the main building. The sight of a cottonwood tree signals the presence of precious water to those who live in the southwest, pointing to an oasis where life could be sustained and spirits refreshed. The Spirit Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast offers that and more to today's modern traveler, we hope to see you there!

 

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Sundance Press
sundancepress.com
Tucson, AZ
800-528-4827

Since 1982, Sundance Press has specialized in the printing and mailing of short run, special-interest magazines, newsletters and any type of saddle-stitched publications.

Founded on the philosophy of providing “big publisher” service and quality to small publishers, Sundance's special expertise has built its business and attracted customers from across the U.S.

“Due to our specialization, we usually can help our clients save money,” explains Steve Rhynard, Sundance Press VP/General Manager, “but the hidden value of our service is that we stay on top of the latest desktop publishing programs, digital/computer technology and the ever-changing postal regulations to keep everything as simple and easy as possible for our publishing customers.”

Any publisher or association serving a base of 1,000 to 15,000 subscribers or members can benefit from talking to Sundance Press. “We invite anyone's questions and hope we can become a valuable resource for them,” states Gene Mandish, Sundance Press Customer Service Manager. “Just send us printing specifications,” adds Jim Brush, Sundance Press Sales Manager, “and we'll quickly reply with our estimates.”

Sundance Press is proud to be the printer of the Tucson Audubon Society's Vermilion Flycatcher membership magazine. Call them at 622-5233, or from outside the Tucson area at 1-800-528-4827. Also visit Sundance Press online at www.sundancepress.com.

 

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Swaim Associates Ltd Architects AIA
www.swaimaia.com
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520-326-3700

At Swaim Associates, we design innovative and inspiring environments in which people work, live, learn, and play. We are dedicated to the development of new models that foster community, education, sustainability, and wellness. Our commitment to personal service, technical expertise, and teamwork enable us to support visions of our clients.

 

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Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson
vscot.com
4909 N La Cañada Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
520.795.9955

Just as your family physician may refer you to a specialist for further care; your family veterinarian may suggest that your pet see a board-certified, veterinary specialist. When you choose the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson for your pet's care, you can be confident that you are selecting the specialty and emergency center that is preferred by Southern Arizona 's family veterinarians and pet owners.

Every day, our dedicated team of experienced board-certified veterinarians, nurses and support staff use their extensive experience, skill and love for animals to provide your pet with the best chance of a happy, healthy recovery. With a state-of-the-art, award winning facility only the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson offers you and your pet this depth of knowledge, scope of expertise and level of care under one roof. Throughout your pet's care and treatment we work with you and your family veterinarian to ensure that your pet receives the finest continuity of care.

Considered among the nation's leaders in veterinary specialty and emergency medicine, VSCT's doctors and nurses deliver compassionate, comprehensive care in the fields of:

• Emergency and Critical Care
• Dentistry /Oral Surgery
• Dermatology
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology/Neurosurgery
• Ophthalmology
• Surgery
• Radiology /Ultrasound/CT
• Behavior
• The Valley Fever Center for Excellence

24 Hour Pet Emergency Care: 520-795-9955
Whether you need a helpful voice on the phone in the middle of the night, or a full team of highly trained doctors and nurses to treat your critically ill or injured pet, we are always here to provide gentle, responsive, high quality veterinary specialty and emergency services to you and your pet, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.