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Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
The Nature Conservancy
Patagonia-Sonoita
Preserve
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The Nature Conservancy is an international non-profit organization dedicated to preserving lands, water and living creatures, thus preseving the diversity of life on earth.
More than 1.5 million acres are preserved in Arizona by the Nature Conservancy1. The Patagonia-Sonoita Preserve is located approximately 60 southeast of Tucson, near the town of Patagonia.
The Patagonia-Sonoita Preserve lies in a floodplain valley, within the watershed of Sonoita Creek. Walk the trails to see birds, butterflies, insects, squirrels and many more inhabitants of this riparian habitat.
NOTE: Fishing and hunting is NOT ALLOWED. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED on the trails. Visitors must STAY ON TRAILS. Smoking is allowed only in the parking lot. Do not collect anything and do not leave anything.
Visit
nature.org/arizona for information on birding, maps, donations and other preserves.
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Stop in at the Visitor's Center for information on the area and to pay the entrance fee. Exhibits explain the importance of the region, and provide information on local birds, animals and plants.
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squirrel
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caterpillar
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Above: beetle
right: hummingbirds
cage keeps out nectar eating bats
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Information Sources
1. "Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve." The Nature Conservancy.
Nature Conservancy Website: nature.org/arizona
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Special Tips
Traveling with children, pets or special needs
 Accessibility
A large family style, private, accessible restroom is located in the visitor's center. Some trails have steps; trails are not developed and not accessible by wheelchair unless you have all terrain tires. However, part of the trails can be accessed (even though undeveloped) and the area is very pretty. A lot can be seen from the porch of the
visitor's center. We were able to watch a gray hawk through a telescope on the porch. Numerous hummingbirds were drinking nectar from a feeder on the porch.
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 Traveling with children
Watch children very carefully. Due to stinging insects (ants and chiggers for example), be sure children are protected by insect repellent and good walking shoes that cover the feet. Children must stay on paths at all times.
Radios, tape players and electronic calling devices are not allowed. Children must remain quiet for the sake of other visitors and local wildlife.
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 Traveling with pets
Pets such as dogs, horses and other domestic animals are not permitted.
NEVER leave a pet unattended in a vehicle. ALWAYS clean up after your pet.
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Directions & Resources
From Tucson, take I-10 southeast. Turn right (south) on highway 83 toward Sonoita.
Turn right (south) on highway 82 to Patagonia.
In Patagonia, turn west on 4th Avenue. Turn south on Pennsylvania, cross the creek, and continue on about
one mile to the entrance.
Resources:
Nature Conservancy Website: nature.org/arizona
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