Pearce history takes      spotlight Fri, Sat.

As part of Old Pearce Heritage Days, the Old Pearce Mercantile, built in 1896, will be opened to the public free of charge from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday. Also in town for the celebration will be Power From the Past with their antique tractors and generators.

The Trashy Women of Cochise County will be dancing Saturday at 11:30 a.m. And for those searching for gifts, a variety of vendors will be offering their wares both in the mercantile’s courtyard and inside.

Food will be available from the Cowboy Grill. Coffee, hot chocolate and pastries will be served.

Bird walk on December 9

Birders of all levels are invited to participate in upcoming bird walks sponsored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. A walk is scheduled for December 9 and departs from the San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista at 8:00 am. There is no charge for the walks, however, donations are accepted to support docent programs.

For more information call 459-2555.

San Pedro River walks on December 5, 12

Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River on an interpretive

walk along the river December 5 and 12. The walk departs from the San Pedro House near Sierra Vista at 9:00am.

 The San Pedro River features some of the richest wildlife habitat in the United States.  Here you'll find 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds.

 It is the last free flowing river in the Southwest and has been designated one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy. 

There is no charge for the walk, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water and use sun protection.  For more information call (520) 459-2555.

Sunday walks on Dec. 6, 13

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the waste water treatment plant, is open for bird walks each Sunday morning.

The walks take about 2 hours and are led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO), Huachuca Audubon Society (HAS) and the Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR).

The next walks begins at 8 a.m. December 6 and December 13 and depart from the viewing platform inside the EOP. The entrance is located on SR 90 between mileage markers 324 and 325 on the north side of the highway. All tours are FREE.

although SABO, HAS and FSPR all accept donations. Allow at least 2 ? hours for the walk.

The walks are limited to 20 people and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Special walks for large groups and walks on days other than Sunday can be

arranged. Contact Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) at (520)

432-1388 for more information.