SOUTHWEST WINGS
Birding and Nature Festival in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Greatest Little Birding Festival in the United States - since 1991
Our mission is to promote nature-based tourism and environmental awareness in southeastern Arizona
​FIELD TRIPS | Guides | KEYNOTE DINNER | FREE PROGRAM | PRESENTERS | VENDORS | FESTIVAL ARTIST
VENDORS AND EXHIBITORS
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EXHIBITORS
Swarovski Optik
Festival sponsors, Swarovski Optik will be here. Sadly their demonstration trailer will not be available for the festival this year.
www.swarovskioptik.com
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University of Arizona Water Wise
Information for water use; an interactive ground water-flow model.
National Park Service
Information about the three National Park Service sites in Cochise County
nps.gov/chir; nps.gov/coro; nos.gov/fobo
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City of Sierra Vista
Information about Sierra Vista and the surrounding area
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
Information on local wildlife species
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US Forest Service
Free handouts about Coronado National Forest and giveaways
fs.usda.gov/main/coronado/home
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Information about two USFWS sites in Cochise County: San Bernardino NWR and Leslie Canyon NWR
Bisbee Science Lab
Information about the STEM programs and projects of Bisbee Science Lab
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Friends of the San Pedro River
Information about the work of the Friends of the San Pedro River and on the San Pedro Riparian Conservation Area
sanpedroriver.org
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Western Watersheds Project
The mission of Western Watersheds Project (WWP) is to protect and restore watersheds and wildlife throughout the western United States.
westernwatersheds.org
LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Native species
Gray Hawk Nature Center
Reptiles
Huachuca Area Herpetological Association
Reptiles and amphibians
VENDORS
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Jay's Bird Barn
Scopes, binoculars, tripods, books, wild bird nature products
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Delight's Earthly Delights
Jewelry and necklaces inspired by the beauty of nature
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Huachuca Art Association -
Cards, prints, photos and artwork
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Corie Sue's Creations
Handmade jewelry and pine needle baskets with nature themes
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Empire Ranch Foundation
Information about Empire Ranch on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area and its events; books about the ranch, caps, shirts, mugs with their logo
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Buy Rick Taylor's new book, Birds or Arizona, exclusively from Jay's Bird Barn here at Southwest Wings.
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Rick will also be signing copies at the Festival on Saturday August 6 from about 11.30 am.