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Weekend Round-up 4/10 - 4/12

by Kara B.

April 09, 2009

Here's the scoop for the weekend:  Read more...

Tuesday List: Tucson Bird Watching

by Kara B.

March 17, 2009

Spring officially begins in 3 days but here in Tucson its been going on for about a month.  You know it is spring when the 4 "B"s arrive: Bees, Bugs, Butterflies, and Birds.  Our house has a tree and a flowering plant that the bees just love but I haven't seen any birds yet.  Several of my friends have had mourning doves trying to build nests on light fixtures or fans on their porches.  If you haven't seen any birds yet, this list may help.  

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Tuesday List: Best Places to Take Pictures of Flowers

by Kara B

March 10, 2009

Tucson is a thriving desert with unusual plants.  Now begins the time when they are blooming.  How about seeing them from your child's perspective?  If you don't trust them with your camera, there are many kid friendly as well as disposable varieties available.  You might be surprised by what they decide to capture.

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Adventures in Tohono Chul Park

by Kara

November 13, 2008

The boys have been wanting to go on a hike but their favorite hiking buddies, grandma and grandpa, have been sick. So Friday night I told them we would go on an adventure on Saturday. A nature walk to see what we could find. I've been wanting to visit Tohono Chul for a couple of months now, but this weekend promised perfect 70 degree walking weather. Before going on an adventure we  Read more...

Beyond the Library Story time

by Kara

November 11, 2008

It's Tuesday List Day around here at Being Savvy Local. The theme is best local story times. But since I've written in the recent past about some great story time places here in Pima County, I thought I'd give you some options that are off the beaten path. W.A.L.K. Events - Join your favorite book character every first Saturday of each month, 10:30am at your official UA BookStores  Read more...

How to Cultivate a Green (and very tiny) Tucson Thumb

by Kara

September 17, 2008

My kids are very easy to please. While they love flowers and nature and being outdoors, they are also content to take a shopping cart stroll through the floral section of our local craft store. In Tucson we have a hidden gem (and it's free to look too!) Civano Nursery is tucked away on Houghton Rd just south of Golf Links Rd. This isn't your run of the mill nursery. Yes  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in tucson

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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