News from the Tucson Audubon’s Paton Center: Humans aren’t the only snowbirds escaping the gloom of northern winters for Arizona sunshine. The Paton Center for Hummingbirds abounds with birds visiting from higher latitudes—recent northern visitors to the yard that have […]
Experience the latest undertaking of Breanna and Chris Hamilton, owners of Rancho Rossa Vineyards and Rescued Hearts Cellars. Brea’s successful home bakery has transitioned to a full-fledged food truck – Brea’s Bakery + Bistro. Well known for the fabulous breads, […]
by Louie Dombroski, Paton Center Birder-in-Residence One of the tallest trees growing just over the fence behind the hummingbird viewing pavilion at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds is a Siberian Elm that has been a hub of activity the last […]
The Patagonia Birding & Butterfly Co. is a small, local, bird and butterfly tour company based in Patagonia, Arizona owned and operated by Matt Brown. Matt has taken hundreds of birders, butterfliers, and nature lovers around Santa Cruz and Cochise […]
Serving homemade Mexican food for breakfast and lunch, Tues – Sun 6 AM to 4 PM. The excellent food coupled with our cheerful staff and colorful surroundings makes dining at El Pancho Villa a treat. Dine-in or order ahead to […]
The Paton Center experienced its first freezing temperatures with a reading of 28 degrees on the morning of October 13. As a result, what many long-time Southeast Arizona residents are calling the Best. Butterfly. Season. Ever! may be slowing down […]
The next generation of monarch butterflies is emerging at the Paton Center! And they need our help. Without milkweeds throughout their spring and summer breeding areas in North America, monarchs would not be able to produce the successive generations that […]
Construction has been completed this spring on Phase 2 of the Train Track Trail (TTT) that now connects the town of Patagonia with the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) at Casa Blanca Canyon. The TTT was originally envisioned by Betsy […]
Enjoy a few of the birds captured by the talented John Comé. You can see more of our feathered friends in the “Here Come The Birds” album.
A tale of a day trip told by Cindy Barks. Reprinted by permission of the fine folks at TravelAwaits.com. Equal parts outdoor hotspot and artsy Western outpost, Patagonia, Arizona, packs an improbable number of fun attractions into its community of […]
Reprinted by permission of the Tucson Audubon Society With temperatures still often dipping into the 20’s just before sunrise at the Paton Center, it’s encouraging to see a few signs of spring. The Curve-billed Thrasher has replaced its whisper song […]
Established in 1876, the historic Empire Ranch has been a working cattle ranch in southeastern AZ for over 140 years. Its rich history includes successive ownership by two prominent ranching families (the Vails and the Boices) followed by two corporations […]