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Welcome to the Rincon Institute |
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Integrating Conservation & Community
 Our mission is to protect the natural resources of Saguaro National Park East and the surrounding lands.
The Rincon Institute works to integrate community and conservation. We believe that through environmental education, private and public land conservation, and scientific assessment the land, water, and wildlife of the Rincon, Vail, and Tanque Verde valleys can be preserved and protected so that future generations can appreciate and benefit from the natural heritage, beauty, and biodiversity of this region.
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2009 Rincon Valley Community Photo Contest Winners Have Been Announced! |
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 The #1 photo that will be featured as the cover of next year's calendar is: "Adult Bobcat Waiting for Prey" by Ernie Strong (Photo on Left).
We received 53 amazing photographs from very talented individuals and over 100 people voted for their favorites at the Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market - thank you all for making this contest a success once again!
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8th Annual Roasted Chile Festival September 19, 2009 |
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The Rincon Institute invites you to our 8th Annual Roasted Chile Festival at the Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market in Vail, AZ. Join us September 19th for fresh roasted green chilies, chile ristas, locally grown pesticide-free and organic fresh produce and fruit, artisans, fresh hot food, kid’s activities and games, live music and a beer garden from 9am to 3pm.
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Support the Rincon Institute |
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Shop at Basha’s and support the Rincon Institute! The first time you shop at Basha’s beginning Sept. 1, please ask the cashier to link 24198 (Rincon Institute’s Group ID Number) to your Basha’s Thank You Card. You only have to link your card to our group number once during the program, and the link remains active until March 31, 2009! (New and veteran participants must link their card to our group ID number every year).
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Rincon and Tucson Mountain Districts' expansion of Saguaro National Park will protect high priority |
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Grijalva Introduces Bill to Expand Saguaro National Park Boundary
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160 Acres Protected Forever! |
In early May, the Rincon Institute signed an historic agreement with Gene and Marvyl Wendt (Rincon Valley residents) and Pima County. The agreement is a conservation easement that protects 160 acres of the Wendt’s property in the Rincon Mountains.
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