Keen eyesight, lightning speed and a rapier bill all help make the greater roadrunner our region’s premier avian assassin.
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Patagonia Pool updates plans for 2026
With spring in the air, here’s the latest news from the Patagonia Regional Aquatics Center.
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20 nonprofits awarded Santa Cruz Community Foundation grants
Here’s the complete list of this year’s grant winners.
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A salute to Ike Isakson
Members of Ike’s family, Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue, and the wider community share remembrances in this special tribute to the beloved town elder.
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2025 Christmas Bird Count
Here’s a look at results from this year’s survey in and around Patagonia. There were some surprises, including a dramatic population surge in Lawrence’s goldfinches.
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The PRT Welcomes Two New Board Members
Meet Kate Peake and Mary Tolena, the PRT’s newest Board members.
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‘Dark Sky’ designation a work in progress for Sonoita-Elgin
While people may not move to eastern Santa Cruz County for dark skies, they soon come to appreciate them. Now a group of locals are working to preserve our unique night skies by pursuing an ‘International Dark Sky Community’ designation for the area.
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Thank You to Our Generous Donors in 2025
In 2025, the PRT received $74,384 in donations from 400 donors. We are so grateful for this continued support. We recognize you, our donors, as true partners in our mission to be our community’s source of information. Our readers depend on us and we depend on our donors to continue to bring our unique local […]
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Wildlife habitat restoration, one step at a time
In just four years, Anne Vogt has radically expanded the wildlife populations and biodiversity on her Wood Canyon property—even the fireflies have come back. Here’s how she’s done it.
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Special Delivery: Sonoita Bids Farewell to UPS Tom
UPS driver Tomas Rojel, whose last day on the job was Christmas Eve, has been a fixture in the area for the past 22 years. “We will miss Tom,” said one local. “His service has been above and beyond.”