The mission of the Tubac Nature Center is to provide education, and to enhance appreciation for the Santa Cruz River and its environment in the Tubac and the Santa Cruz County area. The Tubac Nature Center is a nonprofit corporation under Arizona law and has tax exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3).
A small group of nature center enthusiasts first met in November 2017 forming a Steering Committee. The organization operated initially as an educational project under the umbrella of Friends of the Santa Cruz River (FOSCR). In October, 2019, Tubac Nature Center was incorporated as a membership organization and received its own tax exempt status from the IRS. In November, 2019 a membership meeting was held appointing the Board of Directors. On November 15, 2019, the Board of Directors appointed the officers, created committees, and began to operate as the policy making body for the organization. The Board of Directors, Officers, and Committee Chairs are listed below.
In January 2019, Tubac Nature Center began a series of walks, talks, and discussions that continue from September through April. It opened its doors to the public in February, 2019 with the exhibits in the nature center partially finished. The exhibits were completed in October, 2019. The hours of operation of the nature center may change from time to time, so check the Home Page for the listing of current hours.
Tubac Nature Center is located in Room 2B at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Road, in Tubac. Our mail address is P.O Box 5123, Tubac AZ 85646. We are located near the Anza Trail, which meanders close to the Santa Cruz River and runs north and south the length of Santa Cruz County.
Board and Officers
Michael Dunn, President
Seth Ausubel, Vice-President
Wayne Iwen, Treasurer
Helen Hadley Porter, Secretary
Chris Miller
Bridget McDonough
Dale Sweetnam
Committee Chairs
Docents/Volunteers - Open
Education - Jan Espe
Finance - Wayne Iwen
Funding - Bridget McDonough
Program - Seth Ausubel & Bob Meinke
Publicity - Helen Porter
Hawk Watch - Carolyn Fowler & Dick York
Social Media - Open
Tubac Nature Preserve - Seth Ausubel
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
50 Bridge Road, Tubac, Arizona 85646
P.O. Box 5123 Tubac AZ 85464 tubac.nature.center.2019@gmail.com 520-812-6654
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