Events

TMA and GPANA board members will meet with Pima County Development Services to discuss new policies for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the Tucson Mountains Region. Contact Board Member Steve Dolan for more information.

Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP) for a highway cleanup at the new I-10 wildlife bridge.Details from the Nov. 2 CSDP Newsletter:Join us at the I-10 wildlife bridge, near the new Santa Cruz River Wildlife Ramp, for a highway cleanup! In addition to picking up trash, learn more about local efforts to increase wildlife movement through the Tucson-Tortolita Mountain wildlife corridor. This opportunity is *next Saturday*, November 8, 9am-11am. We’ll be working along our adopted 1-mile stretch of I-10 frontage road. Refreshments and all the tools you need will be provided. After more than a decade of dedicated cleanup along Oracle Road, we're shifting gears and expanding our focus. This is a unique opportunity to get involved in our next long-term advocacy area for wildlife and landscape connectivity.

Monthly meeting of the TMA Board of Directors. (Closed event)Location: Church of Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd.

The Desert Fence Busters is a collaborative conservation project in Tucson’s west valley aiming to enhance wildlife movement between natural areas by removing miles of fencing. Fence removal events in Pima County are scheduled forFriday, November 14thSaturday, December 6thFriday, January 23rdFriday, February 6th Learn about how to volunteer at Desert Fence Busters or by contacting desertfencebusters@gmail.com

From Historic Y's facebook page:"A festive gathering featuring food (from our refugee and immigrant communities), beverages, live music, and holiday cheer – in appreciation of current and past tenants of The Historic Y, Studio Y, and others doing exemplary work in the arts, education, human rights, and social and environmental justice throughout Tucson. WHEN: Thurs, December 11, 2025 from 5PM to 10PM (stop by any time) WHERE: The Historic Y, 738 N 5th Avenue, Tucson AZ 85705Residential parking restrictions will not be enforced in the blocks around The Historic Y during the event. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions and/or suggestions, email Jo at jo@thehistoricy.com" The event

Monthly meeting of the TMA Board of Directors. (Closed event)Location: Church of Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd.

Join the Friends of Danny Lopez Park, Tucson Clean and Beautiful and other organizations for a Days of Connection celebration at Silverbell and Archer Lake. Tucson Clean and Beautiful's "Days of Connection" are community volunteer events focused on environmental stewardship, combining clean-ups, invasive species removal, and hands-on restoration with education, cultural heritage, and community building, often featuring local food, music, and partner organizations. These family-friendly events involve activities like trash pickup, tree planting, and learning about watershed health, aiming to foster connection to nature and local heritage while improving shared spaces. 

The Desert Fence Busters is a collaborative conservation project in Tucson’s west valley aiming to enhance wildlife movement between natural areas by removing miles of fencing. Fence removal events in Pima County are scheduled forFriday, November 14thSaturday, December 6thFriday, January 23rdFriday, February 6th Learn about how to volunteer at Desert Fence Busters or by contacting desertfencebusters@gmail.com

The Desert Fence Busters is a collaborative conservation project in Tucson’s west valley aiming to enhance wildlife movement between natural areas by removing miles of fencing. Fence removal events in Pima County are scheduled forFriday, November 14thSaturday, December 6thFriday, January 23rdFriday, February 6th Learn about how to volunteer at Desert Fence Busters or by contacting desertfencebusters@gmail.com

From the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP) Newsletter:Please Join Sierra Club, Chispa Arizona, CSDP, AZ Youth Climate Coalition, and many other groups for our annual lobby day at the Arizona Capitol. This year’s theme is “People Power for the Planet!”This is a great opportunity to meet with your legislators, hear from great speakers, and connect with others who are doing advocacy work both inside and outside the Arizona Legislature.We have organized a FREE bus from Tucson to the Capitol — save your seat today!RSVP here

The Desert Fence Busters is a collaborative conservation project in Tucson’s west valley aiming to enhance wildlife movement between natural areas by removing miles of fencing. Fence removal events in Pima County are scheduled forFriday, November 14Saturday, December 6Friday, January 23Friday, February 6Saturday, March 7 Learn about how to volunteer at Desert Fence Busters or by contacting desertfencebusters@gmail.com

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.