Cochise County & Borderlands Master Naturalists

08/19/2026

Last chance! We will be closing our extended application period this Saturday! If you’re interested, now is the time to complete your application!

Since we will be representing the chapter at Southwest Wings in Sierra Vista this week, we have made the decision to extend our application period for the upcoming class starting in September to see if we can recruit some new folks this week (we had three of our cohort members from last year who were recruited at SW Wings!). Spread the word! If you’ve been hesitant to apply, let this be your sign! 🌲☀️

08/06/2026

Come on down to the Sierra Vista mall for the 35th Annual Southwest Wings event! We will have our table staffed all weekend with current members to talk about their volunteer experiences, the amazing trips and classes, and to answer any questions you might have about Master Naturalists!

08/05/2026

Our table is up at Southwest Wings for the Nature Expo in the Sierra Vista Mall! We will have current Master Naturalists at the event all week to talk to those interested in our program and share our love of the Borderlands ecology ❤️ we will also have flyers with information and links to our application which is open until the 22nd of August for those wanting to participate in our upcoming class starting mid-September! Today at the table we have Louise (our current chapter president) and Debra, one of our awesome members and participant on the curriculum board!

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Since we will be representing the chapter at Southwest Wings in Sierra Vista this week, we have made the decision to extend our application period for the upcoming class starting in September to see if we can recruit some new folks this week (we had three of our cohort members from last year who were recruited at SW Wings!). Spread the word! If you’ve been hesitant to apply, let this be your sign! 🌲☀️

07/30/2026

07/27/2026

This is a great opportunity to see the Borderlands Jaguar film in Sonora or Douglas at the end of August!

07/23/2026

Our applications are open for just another week, until July 31st, for our 2026 Training Course for future Borderlands Master Naturalists!

Please complete the application here: https://forms.gle/6BYPf1UrwJt2q2Ps7

We can’t wait to meet you all and get to share all of the awesome local nature, history, and landscapes of our region!

07/23/2026

🪶 Missed registering for the full Southwest Wings Summer Festival? You can still join us for our 35th Anniversary Keynote Dinner!

Reservations for this special evening have been extended through July 26, giving you one more opportunity to celebrate 35 years of Southwest Wings with fellow birders, nature enthusiasts, and friends.

We're delighted to welcome Peg Abbott, owner of Naturalist Journeys, presenting:

Arizona's Sky Islands: Insights and Inspiration

Guests will also enjoy a special Southwestern anniversary buffet dinner created exclusively for Southwest Wings by local favorite Chef Eric, including a vegan entrée option by advance request and our 35th Anniversary celebration cake.

📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
📍 Sierra Vista Golf Center
💲 $65 per person

Whether you're attending the festival or simply looking for a memorable evening out, everyone is welcome.

🔥 Limited Seating • Reserve by July 26

We hope you'll join us for this special 35th Anniversary celebration. Scan the QR code for reservations and payment information.