Hummingbird Month

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The City of Sierra Vista is teaming up with Southwest Wings and the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) to support and celebrate hummingbirds throughout the month of August! Scroll down to see the events and activities we have in store!

HummerMonth Hero MagenText RGBAs the official Hummingbird Capital of Arizona, Sierra Vista has as many as 15 hummingbird species that can possibly be observed here throughout the year. Some stay year-round, while others just visit during long migrations. Either way, these extraordinary avians are an important part of our local ecosystem and have drawn birders from across the globe to Sierra Vista, especially in August when the most species can be viewed here.

Learn how to offer your own events, promotional specials, and/or donation jars in August that benefit SABO's research and conservation efforts by visiting the Hummingbird Heroes webpage

Zip into the Fun!

Throughout August, the City, Southwest Wings, and SABO are offering a variety of hummingbird-themed educational and recreational programs!

You can also search for hidden hummingbirds at the Sierra Vista Public Library throughout the month. Find all eight and learn interesting facts about each. This scavenger hunt will be available throughout August during open library hours.

An outline of a Montezuma Quail and text that reads Southwest Wings

 

 

 

Upcoming Events 

History Buffs Book Club Summer Series: Dragon Teeth

Free. No registration required.

Hello, History Buffs! For year two of this summer-only book club sponsored by the museum, we’ll be exploring our prehistoric past.  If you enjoy delving a little deeper into historical subjects, this one is for you.  Dinosaurs is the theme, and we’ll be serving up a special line up consisting of bestselling fiction, mystery, and classic nonfiction. Reserve your copy of Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton online at cochiselibrary.org or pick up one of the copies kept at the circulation desk.

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Hummingbird Heroes

Hummingbird Hero

Want to help support hummingbird research and conservation? If so, consider attending a Hummingbird Hero event, participating in a promotional special, or donating directly at one of many participating locations. Proceeds benefit the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory.

 

Promotional Specials

 

Doc's Watering Hole
(520) 5007940
1959 Frontage Road

Hummingbird Nectar Flights (Doc's Watering Hole)
Come spread your wings and try our Hummingbird Nectar flight! This limited time offer of cocktails samples is available daily throughout August (excluding Fridays and Saturdays after 7 p.m.). The cost is $15 per flight and a percentage of the sales benefit SABO.

Gyfted Creations
(520) 236-7253
209 W. Fry Boulevard

Hummingbird Special (Gyfted Creations)
Become a hummingbird hero with Gyfted Creations' exclusive, limited-time offer featuring six party wings paired with a roll, fries, and drink for $11. 10% of every order goes toward hummingbird conservation. Order on DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, or by calling directly at (520) 236-7253.

Landmark Cafe
(520) 459-4624
400 W. Fry Boulevard

Lavender Hummingbird Mojito (Landmark Cafe Bar)
A floral twist on the classic mojito, with the soothing aroma of lavender complementing the fresh mint and lime.

Lavender Lemonade Spritz (Landmark Cafe Bar)
A bubbly and refreshing spritz that marries the tangy zest of lemon with the calming essence of lavender. Ideal for a sunny afternoon.

Hummingbird Harmony Coffee (West End Coffee Company in the Landmark Cafe)
Experience the delightful blend of nature and comfort with the Hummingbird Harmony Coffee. Crafted with rich, whole milk and a touch of fragrant lavender syrup, this unique coffee offers a soothing and aromatic escape. Perfectly balanced, each sip transports you to the serene beauty of Sierra Vista's Hummingbird Month, where the vibrant dance of hummingbirds inspires every cup. Indulge in the harmonious flavors and let your senses take flight.

Hummingbird Cookies (West End Catering in the Landmark Cafe)
Order a dozen hummingbird=shaped cookies and we will donate a portion of the proceeds to SABO. Delight your senses with our exquisitely crafted Hummingbird Sugar Cookies. These charming treats are meticulously baked to golden perfection, featuring a crisp exterior and a tender, buttery interior that melts in your mouth. Each cookie is carefully shaped to resemble the elegant form of a hummingbird. 

 

Events

 

1st Annual Senior Rummage Sale
Friday, August 2
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hummingbird Senior Resort Living
(520) 220-7856
2047 S. Highway 92

Don't miss your chance to save big on clothing, books, household items, furniture, and more! All proceeds will go to benefit SABO. 

Hummingbird-themed Metalwork Workshops
Friday, August 2 | Noon – 3 | Copper Tooling Workshop
Saturday, August 3 | Noon – 3 | Pewter Sculpture Workshop
Friday, August 9 | Noon – 3 | Copper Tooling Workshop
Saturday, August 10 | Noon – 3 | Pewter Sculpture Workshop
Friday, August 16 | Noon – 3 | Silver Ring Class
Saturday, August 17 | Noon – 3 | Silver Ring Class
Mesquite Mercantile
(520) 685-3130
2200 El Mercado Loop #1148

Join well-known silversmith Don Norris of Tucson for these creative metalwork workshops. Don has over 40 years of experience in the industry and has written eight books on the subject. All classes include everything needed to complete these stunning projects made of copper, silver, and pewter. To register or get more information, please contact Don at dnorris@frii.com. All classes will be held in the garden classroom space inside Mesquite Mercantile at the Mall at Sierra Vista.

 

Poets in the Garden
Friday, August 23
6 to 8 p.m.
Discovery Gardens
$10 per person, children are free

Join the Sierra Vista Poets for a special performance benefiting SABO in the Discovery Garden at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus. There will be refreshments and hummingbird items for purchase. All proceeds from this event benefit SABO.

West End Tour
Friday, August 23
5 to 7 p.m.
$20 per adult, $10 per kid, kids ages 9 and under are free
Sierra Vista Tours
(520) 266-9212

This West End Tour of Sierra Vista will present you with the surprising and often scandalous past of our young city. The history of early life in a small town founded outside of a military camp. This tour is a glimpse into the lives of the first settlers, scandalous businesses, murders, treasures, curses, and unsolved mysteries.

The tour will last about 2 hours and be about 1.1 miles of walking.  We will have 9 stops where seating is provided for your comfort. The tour will meet at 301 N. Garden Avenue.

 

Donation Box Locations

 

Ann Hatcher at Vixen Beauty Salon
(520) 595-8704
2270 E. Fry Boulevard

City Hall
(520) 458-3315
1011 Coronado Drive

Colonel Johnston PTO
47121 H Street

Doc's Watering Hole
(520) 500-7940
1959 Frontage Road

Ethel H. Berger Center
(520) 417-6980
2950 E. Tacoma Street

FT50
(520) 590-0637
76 N. Ten Pond Place

Gyfted Creations
(520) 236-7253
209 W. Fry Boulevard

Landmark Cafe
(520) 459-4624
400 W. Fry Boulevard

Mesquite Mercantile
(520) 685-3130
2200 El Mercado Loop Suite 1148

Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds 
Table at Southwest Wings Bird Festival
The Mall at Sierra Vista
July 31 through August 3

Southern Arizona Museum of Science and Technology
(520) 685-3527
4341 Highway 92 Suite B.

Sports Division
(520) 515-4999
3401 E. Fry Boulevard

The Cove
(520) 417-4800
2900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway

The Lavender Butterfly
(520) 261-8883
2200 El Mercado Loop Suite 1107

The Nature Conservancy Ramsey Canyon Preserve
(520) 378-2785
27 E. Ramsey Canyon Road

Visitors Center inside the Oscar Yrun Community Center
(520) 417-6960
3020 E. Tacoma Avenue

Vista Formal Wear
(520) 685-8785
120 S. 2nd Street