Join us for a book reading and signing with A. Thomas Cole, author of "Restoring the Pitchfork Ranch: How Healing a Southwest Oasis Holds Promise for Our Endangered Land," on Saturday, March 30 at 2 PM at the Patagonia Public Library. Restoring the Pitchfork Ranch tells the story of a decades-long habitat restoration project on the 11,300-acre ranch in southwestern New Mexico. Learn about what inspired A. Thomas Cole and his wife, Lucinda, to dedicate their retirement years to restoring this critical habitat and wildlife corridor while weaving together stories of mine strikers, cattle ranching, and the pressing challenges of the climate crisis. A Q&A and book signing will follow the reading. This free event is co-hosted by Borderlands Restoration Network, Patagonia Public Library, and The Patagonia Museum. www.borderlandsrestoration.org

Following a brief business meeting, Butch Farabee will speak on the history of the Southern Arizona Search and Rescue on. November 15 is the anniversary of the 1958 tragedy in the Santa Rita Mountains and the lost Boy Scouts, which initiated the establishment of the organization.