Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke is home to amazing residents. Jim Cloer is second to none. His passion for learning and teaching about our desert animals just radiates as he speaks. His presentation for the SaddleBrooke Nature Club began with a collection of his exceptional photographs titled, “Furry Creatures in SaddleBrooke.” Jim’s humor was evident in the…
Pam Boedeker When someone loves what they are doing their enthusiasm is spread throughout the room. That was the case with SaddleBrooke Nature Club’s speaker, La Vor Smith. LaVor was a carpenter then construction supervisor in Boise, Idaho. As he approached retirement he shared his dream with cousin, Rex Condi, who lived in Phoenix. LaVor…
Pam Boedeker Bob Koblewski was the first speaker of the new year for SaddleBrooke Nature Club. He will be a very hard act to follow! SaddleBrooke One knows Bob as the guy with the camera at every event. Bob’s passion for photography extends beyond the smiling faces of SaddleBrooke residents. He and his wife, JoAnn,…
Pam Boedeker The SaddleBrooke Nature Club’s Program Board has planned something for everyone who has an interest in the rich natural and cultural heritage that surrounds us here in Arizona. On September 9 we open with a social event. Catch up with friends and meet new people while mingling at the RoadRunner Grill. There will…
Pam Boedeker Bernard Siquieros and his wife, Regina, were the speakers for SaddleBrooke Nature Club’s last meeting before our summer hiatus. Bernard is from the Sells District of the Tohono O’odham Nation. He is The Educational Curator of the Himndag Ki: the Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum. Regina set the stage for an…
Pam Boedeker If you see your neighbor out in her yard at night shining lights into her trees and bushes don’t be alarmed. She is a member of the SaddleBrooke Nature Club newly enthused about the insects living in her yard! She must have attended the humorous and informative presentation about insects by Jeff Babson.…
Dan Chase Members of the SaddleBrooke Nature Club were given an informational presentation by Julia Arriola, Museum Curator for the Arizona History Museum, on the history of Chinese Grocery businesses at the April club meeting. In the early 20th century Chinese immigrants settling in Tucson leased land on which to grow crops and to…
Pam Boedeker This was Doris Evans’ sixth annual visit to SaddleBrooke Nature Club. Our favorite speaker has been involved in studying and teaching about desert plants and animals most of her life. Doris’ knowledge and curiosity about what’s going on in her yard has no limits. Much to our delight, Doris’ sleuthing skills have…
Pam Boedeker Members of the SaddleBrooke Nature Club had an Arizona-Perfect day to attend the Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival. It is held annually at the Pinal County Fair Grounds. In one building decorated gourds are set up in categories from kids to Grand Champion gourd artists. Blue, red and white ribbons are awarded in…
Pam Boedeker SaddleBrooke Nature Club had a full house for its January meeting. Robert Rouseau and James Bell, veterans of the Golder Ranch Fire Department, captured our total attention with their first-hand knowledge and experience of fighting wildland fires. Golder Ranch Fire Department plays an important role nationally in both fighting wildland fires and educating…