What's New                                      (Updated 3/9/10)

Sales will continue through closing day, March 12, 2010, at Northern Trust, 3450 E. Sunrise Drive in Tucson.

Treat yourself to seeing works by the 2010 show's featured artist Diana Madaras, together with original works of ninety nationally recognized and emerging artists.  The show is a golden opportunity to see and purchase outstanding Western art of lasting value and to support the preservation of Arizona's historic Empire Ranch.  

On behalf of the Empire Ranch Foundation, thank you for your generous response to our year-end appeal.   With more than $15,000 raised, and funding from the BLM, we are now able to begin phase 1 of restoration of the Adobe Haybarn.  This project will require considerable funding from a variety of sources, and we will seek grants and other support as well to secure the Haybarn's future, and to continue repair and restoration of other historic buildings at the ranch.  (Click here to see a  cumulative list of preservation projects completed or scheduled since 2000.)    

If you've not already done so, please contribute today to help fund repairs.  Any amount will help.  If you replied to our membership appeal in May, your contribution now will be added to your existing membership level.  If you have not yet sent a donation this year, now is the time!  It's easy!  Just click below to donate electronically or print a mail-in donation form

(photo: courtesy of Murray Bolesta/CactusHuggers.com)

Designed for children ages 11-14, Wild About the Grasslands!  Spring Camps in 2010 are new offerings that focus on the importance of the Cienega Creek as a precious resource to the Las Cienegas NCA and the Cienega Watershed. Students will learn first-hand about the importance of this water source to support a diversity of plants, wildlife, and its significance to the people who depend on it.  Spring Overnight Camp is an advanced adventure, adding the dimension of outdoor camping.

Another great session of WATG! Summer Day Camp, to be held June 7-11, is also available for registration.  

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED--MAKE RESERVATIONS SOON!

Click here for more information.   

Latest Newsletter          
The latest issue of the Empire Ranch Foundation News contains more information and detail on our activities.   Click below to download a copy (requires Acrobat Reader; 4 page document in .pdf file format).  Second link provides access to articles in current and past newsletters.

Current Working Calendar
  

FEBRUARY
Ongoing    "Empire 100" Western Art Show & Sale -- Open to the Public, Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 4pm, Northern Trust, 3450 East Sunrise 
                            Drive, Tucson, AZ
20                Volunteer Work day, 8am-Noon, Empire Ranch Headquarters
MARCH
1-12             "Empire 100" Western Art Show & Sale -- Open to the Public, Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 4pm, Northern Trust, 3450 East Sunrise 
                            Drive, Tucson, AZ
12                Close of "Empire 100" Western Art Show & Sale
15-17           Wild About the Grasslands! Spring Camp I, for Grades 6-10, 9am-3pm, Empire Ranch Headquarters.
                            (For more information, click here, call 888-364-2929, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org)
19-20           Wild About the Grasslands! Spring Overnight Camp II, for Grades 6-10, 3pm-1pm, Empire Ranch Headquarters.
                            (For more information, click here, call 888-364-2929,  or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org)
20                 Historic Empire Ranch Tour in celebration of Arizona Archeology Month, 11am, Empire Ranch Headquarters                 
27                 ERF Board Meeting, 9am-Noon, Empire Ranch Headquarters
APRIL
17                 Spring Empire Ranch Trail Ride, 9am to 4pm, Empire Ranch Headquarters
                             (For more information, click here.)
27                  Volunteer Work day, 8am-Noon, Empire Ranch Headquarters
MAY
5                    Legacy Day at the Empire Ranch, 9am to 2pm, Empire Ranch Headquarters
15                  ERF Board Meeting, 9am-Noon, Empire Ranch Headquarters
JUNE
7-11               Wild About the Grasslands! Summer Day Camp, for Grades 6-8, 9am-3pm, Empire Ranch Headquarters.
                            (For more information, click here, call 888-364-2929, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org)

ONGOING
 *                Volunteers needed for special events, preservation projects, other Foundation activities
                   (Please contact admin@empireranchfoundation.org  or  call (888) 364-2829)

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