Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations
Photo by Alan Nyiri
Who We Are
The Empire Ranch Foundation (ERF) is a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization that was established in 1997. Acting in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the purpose of the Foundation is to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.
Ride with us on Saturday, March 28, 2026. 2-hour guided rides through the historic rolling hills of the Empire Ranch. Rides depart at 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Click on Read More to...
Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters. Please join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026. To volunteer, please submit a Volunteer Opportunities Form, and we will contact you...
Plan to join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026 for the Empire Ranch 150th Anniversary Golf Tournament at 49er Country Club, 12000 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson. Cost is $150.00/player which includes 18 holes of golf,...
Save the date for the first-ever “Empire Ranch Run” on January 24, 2026. Produced as a joint partnership between the Empire Ranch Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management, and Run Tucson, the Empire Ranch Run...