Latest Past Events

    Highway Cleanup in a Wildlife Corridor (CSDP)

    Tucson Mountain Park (varies)

    Join volunteers with Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection to collect trash along the I-10 frontage road near Avra Valley Road and the Santa Cruz River Wildlife Ramp. Plus, learn more about on-going efforts to restore connectivity within the Tucson-Tortolita Mountains Wildlife Linkage. Gloves, safety vests, trash bags, pick-up sticks (grabbers) and lots of snacks and drinks will be provided. RSVP at Bloomerang VolunteerLocation: 10501 N. Casa Grande Hwy (32.39729, -111.12557)

    Free

    Habitat Restoration Day at the Oracle Road wildlife crossings (CSDP)

    Tucson Mountain Park (varies)

    Join volunteers with Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection for Habitat Restoration Day. Goals for the day include:● Removing invasive plant species (buffelgrass) ● Watering establishing plants ● Building and repairing erosion control rock structures● Propagating prickly pear cactus RSVP at Bloomerang VolunteerLocation: 14380 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85739, Oro Valley, 85739

    Free

    STOP THE STINK! Stinkweed removal event

    Tucson Mountain Park (varies)

    Join volunteers with Sonoran Desert Cooperative Weed Management Area to help remove the invasive plant species, Stinkweed. Events are often on short notice, and drop-ins are welcome. The March 7 removal event will take place from 8 - 10 AM at Sun Tran Blvd (drop-ins welcome) Sign up at http://www.desertmuseum.org/buffelgrass/pullsitelist.php learn more about how to volunteer at Stinknet.org.

    Free