Nature’s Way: Making a Difference for Oracle State Park

J im Hoagland The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Hiking Club and the Birding and Nature group conducted a “seed drive” to support the needs of Oracle State Park. SBR resident Laura Haslett, representing the Hiking Club, and Birdman of SBR Jim Hoagland, representing the Birding and Nature group, recently presented over 125 pounds of nyger seed,…

Nature’s Way: Cuckoos Flying High for 2025 Birdathon

Jim Hoagland In April, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cuckoos will be conducting the annual Birdathon to raise funds to support the work of the Tucson Bird Alliance (TBA), formerly Tucson Audubon Society. TBA’s mission is “inspiring people to enjoy and protect birds through recreation, education, and restoration of our environment.” In the previous four Birdathons,…

Trash and Recycling Information

Linda Shannon-Hills Helpful Tip: Add your name, address, and phone number on the inside/bottom of the lid of trash and recycling bins. This helps when the wind blows your bins or during monsoons possibly floating them down the road. For more details about do’s and don’ts as well as recycling guidelines, visit the SaddleBrooke Ranch…

Come Play With Us!

Sandy Jessop This is your official invitation to join in on the fun at the SBR Ukulele Music Group! When and Where: Every Wednesday at 3:30 to 5 p.m., La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room The SBR Ukulele Music Group has one goal: to have fun with music! You are invited to join us. Come…

Adopt, Don’t Shop!

Mary Richling Covid and our stay at home status benefited our furry friends. Shelters all over the country emptied out as families welcomed new pets. Sadly, back to work, family upheavals, and lack of microchipping and altering have resulted in shelters again bursting at the seams. Our county shelter, Pinal County Animal Care and Control…