Friends of Danny Lopez Park hosts monthly cleanups of Silverbell and Archer Lake.The next cleanup is on Oct. 10. Instructions from organizer Barbara Jones: "We will meet in the parking area at the southern end of lake. When you drive into the park, take the first right and follow this all the way around behind PACC until you get to the meeting spot parking. We will be working along the east side of Silverbell Lake.  If someone has access to a kayak and would like to use it to get some of the trash from the lake, let me know.

On October 14, 2025, Pima County Supervisors will vote on the final draft of Pima Prospers 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The event is important to TMA, as we have been advocating for various changes to the previous land use plan, to protect S-8 (Tucson Mountains) region. Pima County’s Board of Supervisors meetings are open to the public. Citizens can attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, located on the 1st floor of the Pima County Administration Building at 130 W. Congress St., Tucson, AZ, and on-line. (See link for details).

Join us for the TMA Annual Meeting & Potluck! Discuss news, meet fellow TMA members, vote on new board members, and enjoy good food. Bring your own dish!Location: Church of Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd.

The Sonoran Desert Weedwackers meet three times per month (every second and fourth Wednesday and third Saturday) to pull buffelgrass from the Tucson Mountain Park. Beautiful scenery, community, strenuous labor, and post-event snacks and drinks are provided.

The Sonoran Desert Weedwackers meet three times per month (every second and fourth Wednesday and third Saturday) to pull buffelgrass from the Tucson Mountain Park. Beautiful scenery, community, strenuous labor, and post-event snacks and drinks are provided.

Join rattlesnake expert Mike Cardwell for a nature hike in Painted Hills park. This event was organized by the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection.Meeting place: Painted Hills Trailhead, 3590 W Anklam Road.

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.