Name: Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
Start: 2026-04-11T10:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-04-11T11:30:00-06:00
Location: Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch

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March 2026
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
March 14 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist, Paul Canez, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden, where you will learn about the plants … Continue reading Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
March 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist, Paul Canez, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden, where you will learn about the plants … Continue reading Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
OVHS Speaker’s Series: Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs
March 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Catesby Suter Catesby Suter has long been interested in plants and earned her Master of Science degree in Botany. After retiring from the City of Tucson as an Environmental Manager, Catesby rediscovered her love of botany and became a UA Cooperative Extension Master Gardener. For the last several years, she has taught monthly gardening classes … Continue reading OVHS Speaker’s Series: Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs
Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood
March 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Semi Quincentennial and Arizona Statehood

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Travel through the pivotal years between 1775 and 1900 as America grew, changed, and pushed west. Learn how national events paved the way for Arizona’s unique path to statehood and uncover the people and moments that brought the Territory to life in the American imagination.
Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting – Annual Update Meeting
March 26 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
OVHS Board Meetings are open to the public and are usually held the 4th Thursday of every month at 2:00pm at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. This is our Annual Update Meeting is held every March. All are welcome to bring your ideas for exhibits, fundraisers, community engagement, and how to Keep Oro … Continue reading Oro Valley Historical Society Board Meeting – Annual Update Meeting
Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley
March 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Trace the nation’s evolution from 1901 to today and see how those sweeping changes set the stage for the founding of Oro Valley. From ranching roots to a thriving town, explore the local stories that connect us to the broader American experience as we mark 250 years of U.S. history.
Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Household Essentials Drive for Gap Ministries
March 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Gap Ministries is making a difference in our community – keeping bathrooms stocked! Swing by the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch on March 28th, 2026, and support Gap Ministries by donating much‑needed bathroom essentials. They’re collecting toilet paper, toilet brushes, plungers, and air fresheners—simple items that make a big difference for local families!
April 2026
Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley
April 4 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Trace the nation’s evolution from 1901 to today and see how those sweeping changes set the stage for the founding of Oro Valley. From ranching roots to a thriving town, explore the local stories that connect us to the broader American experience as we mark 250 years of U.S. history.
Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley
April 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Semiquincentennial and Town of Oro Valley

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Trace the nation’s evolution from 1901 to today and see how those sweeping changes set the stage for the founding of Oro Valley. From ranching roots to a thriving town, explore the local stories that connect us to the broader American experience as we mark 250 years of U.S. history.
Donation Drive for Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch
April 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ, United States
We’re gearing up for a donation drive on April 11, 2026, to support our Heritage Garden! Help our garden thrive and continue growing! We’re looking for cash, gift card donations, and items needed to nurture and beautify our garden at Steam Pump Ranch. Click here to access the interactive flyer or visit https://ovhistory.org/oro-valley-history/heritage-garden/ Your Donations Help … Continue reading Donation Drive for Heritage Garden at Steam Pump Ranch
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
April 11 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist, Paul Canez, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden, where you will learn about the plants … Continue reading Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
April 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am

Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, United States
Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist, Paul Canez, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden, where you will learn about the plants … Continue reading Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am

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