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Seed Collection & Invasives Removal Weekend in Parker Canyon

Sky Island Alliance is partnering with the Coronado National Forest and Borderlands Restoration to restore a diverse riparian understory of native plants for wildlife and pollinators in Parker Canyon! This weekend we will work to remove invasive species and collect seeds that will be grown out to be re-planted in the canyon.

Oracle Ridge Trail Day

Join Summit Hut, Tucson Backpackers and the ATA for a day of trail work on the Arizona National Scenic Trail. We'll be working at the top of Mt. Lemmon on the Oracle Ridge Passage 12 clearing brush, repairing tread and restoring drainage. All tools, training and lunches will be provided - all you need to

Noche del Espiritu Jaguar

Tap & Bottle

Come celebrate the Spirit of the Jaguar with us! Join us for an evening of fun and community on Thursday, November 2nd, for a Dia de los Muertos celebration at Tap+Bottle North (NE corner of Ina and Oracle). We want to celebrate you and the power of community to preserve the unique beauty and wild

CASA Adopt-a-Crag 13: Windy Point, Mt. Lemmon

Windy Point

Welcome to CASA's Adopt a Crag 13: Windy Point When: Sunday, November 5 - 9:00am - 2:00pm Where: Windy Point Parking lot Why: Windy Point is the epicenter of climbing on Mt Lemmon. Heavily used by climbers, tourists and others, it benefits from regular cleaning and erosion stabilization. Through our adoption of this area, CASA

Trail Talks: History of the Arizona Trail

The History of the Arizona Trail: Highlighting Arizona's exciting and colorful history as it relates to various passages of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. If you think that the scenery is wild, wait until you hear the stories that go with it! Hosted by local historian Preston Sands.

Pond Building in the Southern Galiuros

BACKGROUND Sky Island Alliance is teaming up with private landowners, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and pond builder extraordinaire Tom Biebighauser of Wetland Restoration and Training LLC to create ponds south of the Muleshoe Ranch in the Galiuro Mountains. These ponds will provide habitat for lowland leopard frogs (Lithobates yavapaiensis) and many other native

Oracle Work Event

Come and join the camaraderie of working on the trail with fellow volunteers from the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club. Generally, the work is light, and involves clipping, brushing, raking, pruning, building cairns and developing/clearing erosion control devices. Bring along gloves, hat, water, and pruners. Other tools, if needed, will be provided. The work session usually lasts

Redington Pass Fall Cleanup

Redington Pass

What: The Redington Pass Fall Cleanup is a great opportunity to join friends and help preserve the natural beauty of the Pass. When: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: Registration begins at 8:00 am. The cleanup is from 9:00 am to noon. Raffle immediately afterwards. Mark your calendar now! Where: Meet at the Coronado National Forest

Beat Back Buffelgrass Month: It Begins!

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

Join us in Bear Canyon as we kick off not a day, not a week, but a whole month of beating back buffelgrass and fountain grass! We have been working to eradicate fountain grass and buffelgrass from this beautiful area for several years now; steadily working our way up the canyon. We have been doing

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Bolts & Brews

Tucson Hop Shop AZ, United States

Bolts and Brews! Is that bolt burly or is it bad? Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Geir Hundal (AMGA-certified Rock Climbing Instructor and Multipitch Guide; CASA Anchor Team Co-Leader). 10% draft discount for CASA members! Show your CASA card for 10% off! DETAILS Thursday, January 25th, 7:00pm-9:00pm Presentation with Q&A: 7:00pm Location:

Beat Back Buffelgrass Month: It begins!

Join us in Bear Canyon as we kick off not a day, not a week, but a whole month of beating back buffelgrass and fountain grass! We have been working to eradicate fountain grass and buffelgrass from this beautiful area for several years now; steadily working our way up the canyon. We have been doing

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Beat Back Fountain Grass – Camping Trip

Join us as we backpack into Bear Canyon on our quest to REMOVE INVASIVE FOUNTAIN GRASS. BACKGROUND Our work to remove fountain grass and other invasive plants from Bear Canyon first began back in 2014! Over the years we have been working our way up the canyon removing invasives and planting native plants in our

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50-Year Work Day

February trail work event will be held on the 50yr Trail. We will be working on brushing and drainage issues. Tools will be provided, please bring your own water, and eye protection. Sponsored by REI. Meeting at 9am at the Golder Ranch Rd parking lot.

Beat Back Buffelgrass Month: It continues!

Join us as we continue Beat Back Buffelgrass Month with a day trip in Bear Canyon! We have been working to eradicate fountain grass and buffelgrass from this beautiful area for several years now; steadily working our way up the canyon. We have been doing a great job, but the canyon is long, and we

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Cochise Stronghold Adopt a Crag

CASA is holding an Adopt a Crag "Light" on the Sheepshead access route at Cochise Stronghold, Saturday Feb 17th. Sign up here! http://bit.ly/CASAAdoptaCrag15 The Access Fund's traveling Conservation Team will be joining for the day. We will be precisely targeting a few areas of the trail to do some much needed erosion control, restoration, and

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Beat Back Buffelgrass Month: Last Chance!

Join us on our last trip for Beat Back Buffelgrass Month with a day trip in Bear Canyon! We have been working to eradicate fountain grass and buffelgrass from this beautiful area for several years now; steadily working our way up the canyon. We have been doing a great job, but the canyon is long,

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Save our Saguaros

Pima Canyon Trailhead

Have you hiked Pima Canyon lately? This beautiful area is a loved hiking spot and important viewscape in the Catalina Mountains. Sadly, buffelgrass is covering much of the area. This invasive grass threatens our treasured saguaros, desert tortoises, and other desert flora and fauna. If the grass continues to thrive, it creates fire risks for

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Water New Native Plants in Bear Canyon

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

BEAR CANYON RESTORATION Join SIA staff in Bear Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! Our work will focus on watering native plants that we’ve recently installed – helping them to get established until the relief of the monsoon rains come! BACKGROUND If you’ve been working in Bear Canyon with us recently, you know that

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Kentucky Camp Volunteer Day

Kentucky Camp Near Sonoita, AZ, United States

Hello Friends, Our next volunteer day at Kentucky Camp is coming up this Friday, March 9th. We plan to be on-site at about 8:30AM. We have a number of fun projects lined-up: 1) Apply adobe coating to the Gold Processing Building. This coating helps prevent erosion of the historic adobe bricks from the wind and

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March Trail Day 50yr Sponsored by REI

50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead 4722-4736 E Golder Ranch Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85739 4722 -4736 E. Golder Ranch Road, Tucson, AZ, United States

March trail work event will be held on the fantastic 50 Year Trail. We'll be taking care of some serious erosion and drainage issues at the toward the bottom of Middle Gate/Deer Camp. Any brushing that we didn't get to last month will be addressed as well. Never done trail work before? Don't worry we

Micro Trail-work Days – Sometimes small is good.

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

Interested in doing trail work? Micro Trail-work Days are a little different... Small, efficient crews, moving fast and light to target specific sites - Like trail ninjas! (With no assassinations, though.) Saturday, March 10th Sunday, March 18th Saturday, March 24th Times and trails are flexible and will be determined by volunteers who sign up. To

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Coronado National Forest Family Day

John F. Kennedy Park Fiesta Area 3700 S Mission Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

The National Forest Foundation invites you to the "It's All Yours" Family Day. Go Play, Go Discover, Go Beyond. Enjoy live music and food and explore the outdoors with local organizations dedicated to connecting kids with nature at the John F. Kennedy Park Fiesta Area. The first 200 attendees will receive a free meal! Activities:

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3/11/17 Hohokam Trail Build Day

We're finished with the first 6.5-mile loop at McKenzie Ranch, and now we're working on the first 3.4 miles of the Hohokam Trail to connect McKenzie to the Arizona Trail! The Sweco and mini-excavator have made their passes and we need volunteers for finish work to get the trial buffed and ready to go. Meet

3/17/18 Hohokam Trail Build Day

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://doodle.com/poll/nrhgg64ksq8nh3fm We're finished with the first 6.5-mile loop at McKenzie Ranch, and now we're working on the first 3.4 miles of the Hohokam Trail to connect McKenzie to the Arizona Trail! The Sweco and mini-excavator have made their passes and we need volunteers for finish work to get the

Micro Trail-work Days – Sometimes small is good.

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

Interested in doing trail work? Micro Trail-work Days are a little different... Small, efficient crews, moving fast and light to target specific sites - Like trail ninjas! (With no assassinations, though.) Saturday, March 10th Sunday, March 18th Saturday, March 24th Times and trails are flexible and will be determined by volunteers who sign up. To

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AZT Passage 13 – Oracle

Oracle State Park AZ, United States

Join the Arizona Trail Association and REI in this project to build new trail alignment in Oracle State Park. Volunteers will hike approximately 1/2 a mile with tools to work on a reroute project to bypass a section of trail that has been badly eroded. Work includes brushing, digging in new tread, moving rocks and

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Volunteer Vacation – Superstition Wilderness

Arizona Trail Passage 19 AZ, United States

The Superstition Mountains are one of the most legendary wilderness areas in Arizona, rugged, remote and hauntingly beautiful. The dramatic Arizona Trail in the Superstitions provides challenge to both hikers and trail workers. Difficult access, steep and rocky terrain and scarce water all make this place a real test of fortitude. The reward, however, is

$125

Micro Trail-work Days – Sometimes small is good.

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

Interested in doing trail work? Micro Trail-work Days are a little different... Small, efficient crews, moving fast and light to target specific sites - Like trail ninjas! (With no assassinations, though.) Saturday, March 10th Sunday, March 18th Saturday, March 24th Times and trails are flexible and will be determined by volunteers who sign up. To

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Rock Dam Construction in Tex Canyon – Chiricahua Mountains

Rucker Canyon Ranger Station E Rucker Canyon Rd, Douglas, AZ

The Chiricahua Mountains have had multiple large fires in the past few years and subsequent monsoons have ravished the landscape. We have been asked to reconstruct a series of one-rock dams to slow down water runoff. Most of these dams have already been built, so we will be working to rebuild and in some areas

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3/25/17 Hohokam Trail Build Day

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://doodle.com/poll/ck9982fmhsq7pp34 We're finished with the first 6.5-mile loop at McKenzie Ranch, and now we're working on the first 3.4 miles of the Hohokam Trail to connect McKenzie to the Arizona Trail! The Sweco and mini-excavator have made their passes and we need volunteers for finish work to get the

Saguaro National Park Cesar Chavez Fee Free Day

Saguaro National Park Tucson, AZ, United States

Saguaro National Park and the National Park Service are proud to join the city of Tucson and Pima County in honoring the life of labor and civil rights leader César E. Chávez with a fee free day. The public is invited to come out to Saguaro National Park on Saturday, March 31st to learn more

Buffelgrass Pull – Pima Canyon

Pima Canyon Trailhead

We are going to hike about 1/2 mile on Pima Trail and then we will cut up-slope off trail into the desert for about another 1/2 mile. We will use digging bars and rock hammers to pull buffelgrass from the Sonoran Desert. If you are interested, please contact Julia Rowe, Invasive Species Research Specialist, at

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Mt. Lemmon Highway Litter Cleanup

Mt. Lemmon Highway

Not all people are litterbugs! But since there are still a few... Sign up for CASA's yearly blitz to remove litter from Mt. Lemmon Highway! http://bit.ly/AdoptACrag17 Climbers can go where few humans dare... and that's where the trash is! Err... *ahem* Not saying climbers are trash. You know the drill: Meet at the BLOC, carpool

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Watering and Weeding in Bear Canyon

Colonia Verde Shopping Center NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ, United States

BEAR CANYON RESTORATION Join SIA staff in Bear Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! Our work will focus on watering native plants that we've recently installed - helping them to get established until the relief of the monsoon rains come! BACKGROUND If you've been working in Bear Canyon with us recently, you know that

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Agave Volunteer Team! Science and bats need you!!

pin 100 School St, Patagonia, AZ 85624, United States 100 School St, Patagonia, AZ, United States

The workshop will take place on Monday, 4/9/18 from 3pm-5pm at the Borderlands Restoration Network conference room of 100 School St. It will be a two hour workshop with the first hour (3-4pm) going over the project, and explaining the data entry. The second hour (4-5pm) will be out at Wildlife Corridors where we'll explain

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Oracle Road Highway Cleanup

Our adopted one-mile stretch of road includes the new Oracle Road wildlife underpass. This is a fun way to meet fellow like-minded conservationists, get some exercise, and beautify one of our roadways, all with the spectacular backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Join us for a morning of community and action! Please bring/wear, sunhat, pants,

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Kentucky Camp Volunteer Day

Hello Friends, Our next volunteer day at Kentucky Camp is coming up on Saturday, April 14th. We plan to be on-site at about 8:30AM. We have a number of fun projects lined-up: 1) Apply adobe coating to the Gold Processing Building. This coating helps prevent erosion of the historic adobe bricks from the wind and

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Chiricahua Mountains – Mormon Ridge/Mormon Canyon – Trail Restoration

This trail maintenance project will focus on the Mormon Canyon and Mormon Ridge trails in the Chiricahua Mountains. As of last summer the trails had intermittent deadfall and tread issues near the drainage bottom. The Ridge trail mostly needs brushing and crosscut work, with some solid stretches that don't need much work between the problem

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Redington Pass Spring Cleanup

Redington Pass

The Redington Pass Spring Cleanup is a great opportunity to join friends and help preserve the natural beauty of the Pass. Registration begins at 8:00 am. The cleanup is from 9:00 am to noon. Raffle immediately afterwards. Mark your calendar now!

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Trail Building in the Santa Rita Mountains with REI

ATA will provide: Lunch to carry and eat on trail. Water and drinks for after the event, tools, gloves, hard hats, we have some eye protection but sunglasses work well if you have a pair. What to bring: Water, snacks, sturdy shoes, long pants/sleeves, hat, eye and sun protection, gloves if you have them, and

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Watering and Weeding in Bear Canyon

Colonia Verde Shopping Center NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ, United States

BEAR CANYON RESTORATION Join SIA staff in Bear Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! Our work will focus on watering native plants that we've recently installed - helping them to get established until the relief of the monsoon rains come! BACKGROUND If you've been working in Bear Canyon with us recently, you know that

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Buffelgrass Pull – Pima Canyon

Pima Canyon Trailhead

We are going to hike about 1/2 mile on Pima Trail and then we will cut up-slope off trail into the desert for about another 1/2 mile. We will use digging bars and rock hammers to pull buffelgrass from the Sonoran Desert. If you are interested, please contact Julia Rowe, Invasive Species Research Specialist, at

Watering and Weeding in Bear Canyon

Colonia Verde Shopping Center NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ, United States

BEAR CANYON RESTORATION Join SIA staff in Bear Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! Our work will focus on watering native plants that we've recently installed - helping them to get established until the relief of the monsoon rains come! BACKGROUND If you've been working in Bear Canyon with us recently, you know that

Free

Kentucky Camp Volunteer Day

Kentucky Camp Near Sonoita, AZ, United States

Hello Friends, Our next volunteer day at Kentucky Camp is coming up this Friday, May 11th. We plan to be on-site at about 8:30AM. We have a number of fun projects lined-up: 1) Apply adobe coating to the Gold Processing Building. This coating helps prevent erosion of the historic adobe bricks from the wind and

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Saturday 5/12/18 McKenzie Ranch Build Day w/ REI Tucson

McKenzie Ranch Trailhead 18670-18782 South Red Hill Ranch Road, Vail, AZ

Build Trail, Win Prizes with SDMB and REI Tucson! The South Loop at McKenzie Ranch is shaping up to be yet another awesome trail, but we need LOTS of volunteers to get it finished before summer. Join us from 8AM - 12PM on Saturday, May 12 for a morning of trail building at Pima County's

Watering and Weeding in Bear Canyon

Colonia Verde Shopping Center NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ, United States

BEAR CANYON RESTORATION Join SIA staff in Bear Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! Our work will focus on watering native plants that we've recently installed - helping them to get established until the relief of the monsoon rains come! BACKGROUND If you've been working in Bear Canyon with us recently, you know that

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Pima Canyon Buffelgrass Pull

Pima Canyon Trailhead

Pima Canyon Leader Name: Julia Rowe Email: jrowe@desertmuseum.org Phone: 520 883 3014 Date: May 24, 2018 Time: 6:30 - 10 am Organization: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Description: We will hike about 1/2 mile on the Pima Canyon Trail before cutting up hill into the desert. We will continue about 1/3 to 1/2 mile off trail. The terrain

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Oracle Ridge Trail Event

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749-8819 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

The Arizona Trail on Oracle Ridge is among one of the most used passages of the whole 800 mile trail, but it's also among the most challenging to keep in good shape. A history of wildfires combined with a very old trail have created conditions that require lots of constant work to maintain. The payoff,

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Adopt a Crag & Trail Day at Marshall Gulch

Spend a day in the cool pines near the summit of Mt. Lemmon improving two of the prettiest trails around! Join us on Marshall Gulch and Aspen Trails. Sign Up --> http://bit.ly/CASAAdoptaCrag18 When: Saturday, June 9 - 9:30am - 2:30pm Where: Marshall Gulch parking area (Parking is limited - so please consider carpooling, and be

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Latino Outdoors Tucson-Meadow Trail Loop Hike

Mt. Lemmon Trailhead

Join Latino Outdoors Tucson on a Sunday hike. Enjoy a relaxing morning and get to know what Latino Outdoors is all about and the fun future events we have planned! Two carpool opportunities have been set up, both car pools include entrance to Coronado National Forest. First carpool will be leaving from the University of

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Aspen Draw Trail Day

Ski Valley 10300 E Ski Run Rd, Mt. Lemmon, AZ, United States

June's trail day will be up in the cool pines of the Aspen Draw trail. This trail day is sponsored by Sonoran Cycles Tucson. Up for grabs a $50 gift card! We will be working on normal brushing and tread work. TORCA will provide the tools and after work snacks. Please bring Please have: Water

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Peppersauce Cave Graffiti Removal and Restoration

Peppersauce Cave Peppersauce Cave, Oracle, AZ 85701, Oracle, AZ, United States

Peppersauce Cave is a on the north side of Mt. Lemon, north of Tucson. The cave has over 7300 feet of passages and is in the Coronado National Forest. We are in the middle of a yearlong graffiti removal and restoration effort removing tags in the cave, and we are looking for additional volunteers to

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Pupfish Pond Installation in the Patagonia Mountains

Corral Canyon 785 San Rafael Valley Road, Patagonia, AZ, United States

Help install a pond to provide a backup breeding population for the endangered Desert Pupfish at a beautiful setting on a vineyard on the eastern edge of the Patagonia Mountains. This special location along Corral Canyon includes giant ancient emory oak trees, has had endangered Mexican garter snakes show up, has wild turkeys wander through

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Trail Build Tuesday at McKenzie Ranch

McKenzie Ranch Trailhead 18670-18782 South Red Hill Ranch Road, Vail, AZ

Help SDMB and Pima County build Southern Arizona's first XC Mountain Bike Race Venue at McKenzie Ranch! Come out for Trail Build Tuesday, an evening of trail building on Tucson's east side near the Gabe Zimmerman TH. No experience is needed; we provide tools, instruction, and post-work frosty beverages. Tools are cached, so we can

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Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal

The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United States

THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks.

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Sonoita Creek Restoration

Paton Center for Hummingbirds 477 Pennsylvania Ave., Patagonia, AZ, United States

Tucson Audubon is restoring a section of the Sonoita Creek in Patagonia and we will be planting native plants and removing invasive grass in this section of creek known as the “Johnston Parcel.” If you have specific questions about the restoration work being done at the Johnston Parcel please email Andy Bennett at abennett@tucsonaudubon.org.

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Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal

The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United States

THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks.

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Trail Build Thursday @ McKenzie Ranch

McKenzie Ranch Trailhead 18670-18782 South Red Hill Ranch Road, Vail, AZ

The monsoons are here, which means that evening temps are cooling down and it will be perfect for trail building! Come help SDMB and Pima County finish Tucson's first-ever XC race venue.. Tools are cached, so we can drive in to the work site or ride in. Bring your lights if you want to get

North of Nightfall: Tucson Premier

Loft Cinema

SDMB is hosting Tucson's premier of the new Red Bull Media House film North of Nightfall at the Loft Cinema on Wednesday, July 18th! Tickets are only $7.50 for members and $10 for non-members, and all proceeds support development of 100-Acre Wood Bike Park. Get your tickets at https://loftcinema.org/film/north-of-nightfall/. To see the trailer and get

$10.00

Green Mountain Trail Day

General Hitchcock Campground E General Hitchcock Campground Rd, Mt. Lemmon, AZ, United States

We will be working on brushing and tread work. Most likely have a crew through-hike to brush back the vegetation and a separate crew hike and out and back. This trail day is sponsored by Tucson Endurance Performance Center. Up for grabs is a $50 gift card! This will be a heavy hiking day so

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SDMB Night Ride and Pint Night w/ Westbound and Transit Cycles

MSA Annex 267 S Avenida Del Convento, Tucson, United States

We're teaming up with a few of our favorite local business for a Social Night Ride and Pint Night! Join SDMB, Westbound, and Transit Cycles for an evening of bikes, beer, and cocktails! We'll be meeting at the new MSA Annex at 6:30, and will be riding by 7PM We'll work our way up to

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Native Plantings at Ramsey Canyon Ponds

The Nature Conservancy Ramsey Canyon Preserve 27 E Ramsey Canyon Rd, Hereford, AZ, United States

BACKGROUND SIA is partnering with The Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve to install native plants around some newly created ponds. Many native animals are sure to benefit from this new habitat, and we want to jump start the revegetation process with some plants that will be beneficial to as many species as possible. PROJECT SCHEDULE

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Kartchner Caverns Planting and Erosion Control

katchner caverns 2980 Arizona 90, Benson, AZ 85602, Benson, AZ, United States

Join us for a weekend of restoration work at Kartchner Caverns State Park! Recently the park has re-routed some trails, and we will be working to manage erosion and to re-plant these sections with native species. This trip is free of charge and no experience is necessary. TRIP SCHEDULE Friday, 11:00 am: If you need

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Peppersauce Cave Graffiti Removal and Restoration

Peppersauce Cave Peppersauce Cave, Oracle, AZ 85701, Oracle, AZ, United States

Peppersauce Cave is a on the north side of Mt. Lemon, north of Tucson. The cave has over 7300 feet of passages and is in the Coronado National Forest. We are in the middle of a yearlong graffiti removal and restoration effort removing tags in the cave, and we are looking for additional volunteers to

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Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: August

The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks. We will also

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CDO (Canada Del Oro) Trail Day

Mt. Lemmon Trailhead

With over 250 trees removed by the TORCA Sawyers. We are able to finally start focusing on brushing back the encroaching briars. We'll hike down past the Sutherland split and continue previous brushing work. Plan on about a 5 mile out and back hike in addition to a couple hours of trail work. Please have:

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Walnut Collection Trip – FULL!

Madera Village Shopping Center 9095 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

BACKGROUND Sky Island Alliance is partnering with the National Forest Service and Borderlands Restoration to create a diverse plant palette for restoration work in Bear Canyon! Walnuts are especially important because they provide food for the Santa Catalina gray squirrel, a sub-species of the Arizona gray squirrel that seems to be less common than it

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Bear Canyon: Planting for Pollinators

Colonia Verde Shopping Center NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ, United States

Spend a day with us in beautiful Bear Canyon. We have been working to create a healthier habitat for pollinators and other wildlife in Bear Canyon by removing fountain grass to make way for native plants. Today will be all about planting beautiful flowering plants! TRIP SCHEDULE 7 AM: Meet us at the South end

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Wilderness Waters: Chiricahuas – Portal Springs

Portal, AZ Portal, AZ, United States

This will be a longer car camping trip to assess some springs in the Chiricahua Wilderness. SIA has taken on a project to help the Coronado National Forest inventory and assess water resources in the Galiuro, Miller Peak, Rincon, Chiricahua, Mt. Wrightson, Pajarita, and Santa Teresa Wilderness Areas. This weekend, we will be working to

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Novio Springs / Butterfly Trail Rehab

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

We are committed to rehabilitating the Butterfly Trail (part of the AZT wilderness bypass) near Tucson, and we need your help to do it! With support from our friends at Summit Hut and Mountain Hardwear, we are organizing a series of volunteer trail work projects to get some work done on a long-neglected segment of

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Wilderness Waters: Chiricahuas!

Portal, AZ Portal, AZ, United States

This will be a car camping trip to assess some springs in the Chiricahua Wilderness. SIA has taken on a project to help the Coronado National Forest inventory and assess water resources in the Galiuro, Miller Peak, Rincon, Chiricahua, Mt. Wrightson, Pajarita, and Santa Teresa Wilderness Areas. This weekend, we will be working to assess

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Second Saturday Buffelgrass Pull

Saguaro National Park Rincon Mountain District

Come join Saguaro National Park to remove invasive buffelgrass from our Rincon Mountain District location (Saguaro East) Saturday, 9/8/2018 at 7:00 am. Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center (3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730). Please follow signs to park in the gravel lot, then walk to the front of the visitor center

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Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: September

The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United States

THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks.

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Youth Trail Build Day at McKenzie Ranch

McKenzie Ranch Trailhead 18670-18782 South Red Hill Ranch Road, Vail, AZ

To register for this event, go to: https://doodle.com/poll/3hhd73749q85aa3t Join SDMB and Ben's Bikes for a Youth Build Day on Saturday, September 15! We will be finishing the last 4/10-mile stretch of trail at McKenzie Ranch which will allow the South Loop to work as a standalone trail, great for kids' races. Meet at the McKenzie

Peppersauce Cave Graffiti Removal and Restoration

Peppersauce Cave Peppersauce Cave, Oracle, AZ 85701, Oracle, AZ, United States

Peppersauce Cave is a on the north side of Mt. Lemon, north of Tucson. The cave has over 7300 feet of passages and is in the Coronado National Forest. We are in the middle of a yearlong graffiti removal and restoration effort removing tags in the cave, and we are looking for additional volunteers to

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Chiricahua Springs Backpack

DESCRIPTION This will be a backpacking trip to assess some springs in the Chiricahua Wilderness. SIA has taken on a project to help the Coronado National Forest inventory and assess water resources in the Galiuro, Miller Peak, Rincon, Chiricahua, Mt. Wrightson, Pajarita, and Santa Teresa Wilderness Areas. This weekend, we will be working to assess

Sabino Canyon FitKidz One Mile Classic

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

The 6th Annual Sabino Canyon One Mile FitKidz Classic will take place at the beautiful Sabino Canyon, on United States Forest Service Land, on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 7:15am. National Public Lands Day means there is no fee for entering the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area! This race is FREE and

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Youth Stewardship Day

About Youth Stewardship Day Promoting environmental stewardship is one of CASA's defining objectives. That's where our Youth Stewardship Event comes in. This hands-on youth volunteer opportunity helps develop a sense of personal responsibility for our outdoor spaces in a whole new generation. This year, we're looking to do even better than the last two! This opportunity

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September Trail Day Round 2 – Bug Spring

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

Missed the first round or really want to show Bugs some extra love? We're hitting it again! As usual monsoon and it's popularity has taken it's toll, so we'll be working to rehabilitate and mitigate those impacts. We'll be meeting at the LOWER Bug Spring TH at 730am. TORCA will bring the fun and tools,

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Trail Maintenance for Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder p/b REI

Triangle Y Ranch Camp 34434 S. Y Camp Rd, Oracle, Arizona 85623, Oracle, AZ, United States

No experience is needed to help with trail maintenance. Triangle Y Camp and SDMB will provide all of the tools and training. All you need to bring is work gloves, water/snacks, appropriate sun protection, and long pants/closed toe shoes. Participants should be comfortable performing mild physical labor in an outdoor environment. REI Tucson will have

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Sonoita Creek Restoration

Paton Center for Hummingbirds 477 Pennsylvania Ave., Patagonia, AZ, United States

Planting new natives after the growth from the monsoon rains and weeding out the invasive Johnson grass. We will meet-up at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds (477 Pennsylvania Ave. Patagonia, AZ 85624) at 8am and start working at the nearby Johnston Parcel following a short demonstration.

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National Public Lands Day 2018: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Invasives Pull

Colonia Verde Shopping Center NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join us for National Public Lands Day as we remove invasive grasses from the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area! We will be meeting at the South end of the Safeway parking lot on the NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon Rds. Access to our work area on the National Forest is restricted, so we

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October Trail Day – Prison Camp with REI

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

Going to be prepping Prison Camp for the 2018 Pachanga. PC will ultimately see more volume of riders demoing awesome new bikes, so lets get all hands on deck to make it minty fresh! The rad people at REI will be sponsoring. Everyone who attends will walk away with a little something, plus we'll have

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Saguaro NP Buffelgrass Pull

Saguaro National Park Rincon Mountain District

Help Preserve the Sonoran Desert by removing buffelgrass, an invasive grass that threatens native plant and wildlife populations. Volunteers are needed to assist with buffelgrass pulls, held the second Saturday of each month, from September-May. We will spend about 4 hours of digging up buffelgrass. Meet at the Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center (3693 S.

Free

October Trail Day Round Two – Prison Camp with REI

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

Prison Camp prep continues for the 2018 Pachanga. PC will ultimately see more volume of riders demoing awesome new bikes, so lets get all hands on deck to make it minty fresh! The stupendous people at REI will be sponsoring. Everyone who attends will walk away with a little something, plus we'll have a big

Compassionate Coexistence with Wildlife

As people expand in ever-increasing numbers into areas such as mountains and canyons, it is inevitable that conflicts will arise with wildlife already inhabiting those areas. Naturalist Kate Scott will help us understand the habits and needs of our animal neighbors and learn to respect those needs. Kate will share practical, simple ways to enjoying

Butterfly Trail Transformation Project 2

Mt. Lemmon Highway

In conjunction with the USFS, Summit Hut, and thanks to a grant from Mountain Hardware, we will be working to rehab the south end of the Butterfly Trail, part of the AZT Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass Route. We will plan to hike in from Palisades toward Westfall Knobb, about 1.5 miles with 800’ of elevation

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Pollinators in the Patagonia Mountains

Corral Canyon 785 San Rafael Valley Road, Patagonia, AZ, United States

Join Tucson Audubon staff in installing a large pollinator garden and 10 new Arizona Walnut trees at a vineyard at the mouth of Corral Canyon in the Patagonia. The site is about 1.5 hrs from Tucson on the eastern edge of the Patagonia Mountains. We may even have the opportunity to do a bit of

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A History of Carr House 1939 to the Present

Join the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 20th, for a presentation on the history of Carr House. Rosemary Snapp, Carr Canyon resident and historian for the Friends, has spent nearly 20 years researching the history of Carr Canyon and the many interesting people who have lived there. This program

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Repair Damaged Desert at the Mason Center

Mason Center 3835 W Hardy Rd, Tucson, AZ

You may have heard about last week's terrible incursion by a vehicle into the Ironwood/Saguaro preserve at our Mason Center. A van drove approximately 1/4 mile across the site creating ruts in the damp soil and damaging many cacti and cholla. Saturday, October 27; 8:00 am--12 pm. Please consider joining Tucson Audubon Staff, Board members,

Sabino and Bear Canyon Invasives Pull

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

Join us for a day of removing invasive grasses from the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area! We will be meeting at the South end of the Safeway parking lot on the NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon Rds. Access to our work area on the National Forest is restricted, so we will need to

Free

CASA’s Adopt a Crag 19

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

Erosion control and cleanup at Windy Point

Free

Day of the Dead Celebration

Carr House will be open for Day of the Dead activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 28th. Mike Foster's Day of the Dead videos filmed in Sonora and Sinaloa will be shown, and talks will be given in the auditorium at 12:30 and again at 1:30. Displays including open altars will

Free

Buffelgrass Removal 50 Year Trail

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

We will hike the 50 Year Trail in Catalina State Park and re-dig areas from last year that have re-sprouted. This hike may involve rocky terrain, but should be suitable for most volunteers. When: Sat. November 3rd, 8am-12noon Where: Meet at the Equestrian Center Parking lot, please park to the left of the corrals Wear:

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3rd Annual Pumpkin Smash

Las Milpitas De Cottonwood 2405 S Cottonwood Ln, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join us for this FREE, farm festival - a smashing good time for the whole family with kids' activities, music and food trucks! Bring your old jack-'o-lanterns to smash, launch and compost and learn delicious ways to cook your edible pumpkins! Together we can reduce organic waste! Acompañenos para este festival de granjas GRATUITO: ¡un

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Buscando Nuevos Mundos – Charla en Español

Steward Observatory 933 N Cherry Ave, # 204, Tucson, AZ, United States

Charla sobre los recientes avances científicos para encontrar planteas alrededor de otras estrellas y su posible habitabilidad. Seguida por una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Al finalizar la charla se llevaría a cabo una observación astronómica. Talk about recent scientific advances to find out about other stars and their possible habitability. Followed by a question

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Pusch Ridge Wilderness Volunteer Vacation

Arizona Trail Passage 11

The Arizona Trail Association has received a grant from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance to work on the Arizona Trail as it travels through the Pusch Ridge Wilderness in the Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest. This is an area of unexpected isolation and beauty - only a short hike from the

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Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: January

The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the riparian understory of the creek banks.

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Second Saturday Buffelgrass Pull

Saguaro National Park Tucson, AZ, United States

Come join Saguaro National Park help protect our Sonoran Desert by removing buffelgrass, an invasive species that crowds out native plants and creates a major fire hazard. Meet at the Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center (3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson). Saturday, November 10th, 8:00 am. Please follow signs to park in the gravel lot,

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Sabino and Bear Canyon Invasives Pull

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

Join us for a day of removing invasive grasses from the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area! We will be meeting at the South end of the Safeway parking lot on the NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon Rds. Access to our work area on the National Forest is restricted, so we will need to

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Veterans Day Sunset Picnic and Hike

Saguaro National Park West 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join Latino Outdoors Tucson for a sunset picnic and a short hike to Signal Hill (Please meet at the Red Hills Visitor Center @4pm!) on Veterans Day for fee free park day at Saguaro National Park. Be sure to bring something warm to wear, a headlamp or flashlight, and your stories! We will provide blacklights

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Kentucky Camp Rehabilitation Week

We are seeking volunteers for a week-long gathering at Kentucky Camp to tackle some of the projects that are too big for our regular monthly volunteer days. This event will be November 12-16. (Monday –Friday) Accommodations are tent camping with access to our “five star” solar shower facilities or bring your camper or RV. Campers

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Coronado Foothills Weedwackers

Skyline Rd., north of Skyline Rd between Campbell and Swan, and the Finger Rock wash

The Coronado Foothills Weedwackers work on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. We generally work Skyline Rd., north of Skyline Rd between Campbell and Swan, and the Finger Rock wash. In the summer we start at 6:30 a.m. working for 1 1/2 hours, and in the winter at 7:00 a.m. for 2 hours.

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Saguaro National Park (Rincon Mountain District) Weedwackers

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

The SNP-East Weedwackers were organized in October 2007. They have removed approximately 55 acres of buffelgrass from Saguaro National Park, contributing over 4500 hours of volunteer labor. On average, they have a turnout of approximately 12 volunteers each month, including several regulars. No experience needed. Tools and gloves are provided. Average Number of Volunteers per

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East Tucson Weed Busters

Usually scheduled on the last Saturday of the month starting at 8:00 a.m. Please contact Karla Lehmann for details — East.Tucson.Weed.Busters@gmail.com Always wear sunscreen or a hat, and sturdy shoes. Bring water, gloves and any tool you prefer working with. Directions: Coming from the west: Take Craycroft Rd. heading north; turn right onto E. River

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Wednesday Weedwackers

Tucson Mountain Park Pima County Tucson Mountain Park 85743

The Weedwackers are dedicated to removing buffelgrass and other invasives from Tucson Mountain Park. A smaller group also works on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month for about four hours. Originally the Weedwackers were supported by the Desert Museum. Pima County began supplying van transportation, bags, tools and gloves in 2002, and, since

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Weed-Free Trails Program, Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

The Weeds-Free Trail Program at Saguaro National Park was organized in February of 2008. The goal of this program is to monitor the trails, mapping and removing exotic plants and fulfilling the goal of “Early Detection, Rapid Response”. In 2013, twelve volunteers monitored 1,150 miles of trails and removed 11 acres of invasive vegetation, contributing

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BRN Native Plant Nursery

42 San Antonio Road - Patagonia, AZ

The Borderlands Restoration Network always welcomes volunteers to help maintain the Native Plant Nursery. This important resource provides a large selection of native trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers for every project. VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS - TUESDAY MORNINGS ​8:30 AM - 12 PM Contact: Francesca Claverie, Nursery Manager ​horticulture@borderlandsrestoration.org

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AZNPS Field Trip

Agave parryi patch field trip in Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin. Saturday, November 17th. Please contact them directly for details

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Sonoran Desert Weedwackers

Tucson Mountain Park Pima County Tucson Mountain Park 85743

Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. Work requires hiking and digging buffelgrass on steep slopes. Meeting locations change frequently. Email eeducation@pima.gov for meeting location. Ages 18 and up. Free. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375

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Butterfly Trail Transformation Project #3

Mt. Lemmon Highway

In conjunction with the USFS, Summit Hut, and thanks to a grant from Mountain Hardware, we will be working to rehab the south end of the Butterfly Trail, part of the AZT Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass Route. We will plan to hike in from the Butterfly Trailhead toward Novio Spring, about 2.5 miles with 1800’

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Sonoran Desert Weedwackers

Tucson Mountain Park Pima County Tucson Mountain Park 85743

The Weedwackers are dedicated to removing buffelgrass and other invasives from Tucson Mountain Park. They work every third Saturday of the month year-round for about three hours. Originally the Weedwackers were supported by the Desert Museum. Pima County began supplying van transportation, bags, tools and gloves in 2002, and, since 2005, has also been helping

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Trail Work in Santa Catalinas/Pusch Ridge Wilderness

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

We will be working to rehab AZT Passage 11 in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. Work involved includes brushing, light tread work and occasional rock work. Be prepared to hike between 5-10 miles with at least 500' elevation gain and loss, carrying tools and working as we go. This event is being supported by the larger

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BRN Native Seed Lab

1 School Street - Patagonia, AZ 1 School Street, Patagonia, AZ, United States

Coordinating seed collection and cleaning services and curating a native seed collection for the region. Grass & Wildflower Seed Mixes, Seed Collection and Cleaning Services, Seed Storage & Quality Assurance Contact: Allegra Mount, Seed Lab Manager horticulture@borderlandsrestoration.org

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#OptOutside/Bicicleteada

The Loop parking lot WEST of Desert Survivors Nursery 1020 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, United States

Pump them tires and grease up the chains, let’s ride for change as we take back the streets biking though our barrios. Bring the whole family on this bike ride. Health is wealth! If you are looking to escape the Black Friday madness, join LOT and partners on a bike ride through the South Side.

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Backpacking in the Galiuros

IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE A BACKPACK WITH SKY ISLAND ALLIANCE PREVIOUSLY, PLEASE CHECK WITH SAMI (CONTACT INFO BELOW) BEFORE REGISTERING!!! As part of Sky Island Alliance's work to collect water rights validations for the Forest, we are doing a long weekend backpack to reach several old dams. This will be a rugged backpack. Trails

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Kennedy Peak Car Camping

As part of Sky Island Alliance's work to collect water rights validations for the Forest, we are doing a weekend dayhike to reach an old dam. Trails in this wilderness are not often maintained. Portions may be washed away by post-fire erosion or overgrown with cat claw. We may have to deal with some steep

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Redington Pass Fall Clean-up

FRP is hosting a cleanup day in Redington Pass. We hope you can join us in helping preserve the beauty of the Pass for all users. Every Volunteer Counts! What to Bring: Please bring water, work gloves, wear long pants and sturdy shoes. 4WD and OHV vehicles are useful. Directions: Park in the parking area past mile

Trail Maintenance at Saguaro National Park

The Rincon Mountains and Saguaro National Park are the southern jewels in the AZT crown - nowhere will you find a more spectacular piece of Sonoran desert. Amid the towering saguaros and white granite outcroppings are canyons where water still flows much of the year and hillsides that come alive with wildflowers. The Quilter Trail

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December Trail Day – Molino

Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)

December trail work we will be working on the Molino section of the AZT. Meeting at Suzenu at 9am to shuttle into a closer access point for thru hiking and work. TORCA will provide the tools and after work refreshments. Please bring water for 5hrs, work gloves, eye protection, and heavy work boots.

Oracle Road Clean Up

Our adopted one-mile stretch of road includes the new Oracle Road wildlife underpass. This is a fun way to meet fellow like-minded conservationists, get some exercise, and beautify one of our roadways, all with the spectacular backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains. RSVP to: sarah.whelan@sonorandesert.org

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

Date: January 12, 2019 Time: 8 am- 12noon Organization: Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers Description: We will hike 15 minutes up a sandy wash and dig in a gently sloping area that has been cleared before. We will then move on to nearby new sites. Meeting Location: Flycatcher Ramada in the Group Area. Make sure

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Galiuro or Huachuca Rapid Water Survey

Sky Island Alliance Office 406 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

Come join us for a day-trip somewhere on the Coronado National Forest in the San Pedro watershed. Exact location TBD. We’ll be spending just a short amount of time at each site, and trying to get to as many springs and tanks as possible. Spring assessments experience is preferred, but not required. Hiking will vary

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – : Sonoran Desert Weedwackers

Tucson Mountain Park Pima County Tucson Mountain Park 85743

Date: January 19, 2019 Time: 8AM-Noon Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers Description: We will continue clearing buffelgrass from the slopes on either side of Rock Wren Trail. Meeting Location: Richard Genser Trailhead near the Marriott Starr Pass Resort Buffelgrass pull location: Clearwell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713 Volunteers: 11 registered out of a total capacity of 20

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AZT – Passage 5 Trail Maintenance

Arizona Trail Passsage 5

Please join the Arizona Trail Association for a trail work event on Passage 5 in the scenic Santa Rita Mountains. We'll be meeting just off of Box Canyon Road and the Arizona Trail and hiking approximately half a mile to our work area. The plan is to repair some eroded trail and cut in new

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – K20 Changemaker Campus

Changemaker High School 1300 S. Belvedere Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

Date: January 21, 2019 Time: 9am-12pm Organization: Changemaker High School Description: Join our staff and students for our annual Beat Back Buffelgrass Day in conjunction with the MLK National Day of Service. All abilities welcomed! Meeting Location: Plenty of free parking on site! Buffelgrass pull location: 1300 S. Belvedere Ave, Changemaker High School, Tucson Volunteers:

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Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: January

The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, PLEASE FOLLOW LINK TO REGISTER! THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Desert Discovery Center/Pima County NRPR

Date: January 26, 2019 Time: 8:00am --- 12:00 dependent upon conditions Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers Description: A short hike (~20 min) to the work site on mild terrain, crossing some steep washes. Beautiful natural setting located within Tucson Mountain Park. We will be clearing infestations along wash edges. Meeting Location: Go to Gates Pass pull-out

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Tucson Mountain Park

Tucson Mountain Park Pima County Tucson Mountain Park 85743

Date: January 26, 2019 Time: 8:00 - 12:00 Organization: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Description: We will hike a little way out into the desert to pull a couple of large patches of buffelgrass. Be prepared for rocky terrain and thorny plants. Meeting Location: Pull-out K19 off of Kinney Rd. It is about 1.1 miles from the

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Panther Peak (sustainbly-built, off-the-grid home tour in afternoon)

Date: January 26, 2019 Time: 8:00-12:30 Home tour in afternoon Organization: Saguaro National Park (West Unit) Description: Spend time in one of the prettiest desert landscapes on earth. The hike to he pull site will be short (about 3-4 miles RT), but frequently off-trail and across rough terrain. Park personnel will come with us. Take

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AZ Trail – Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

This project will focus on starting to clear brush and light tread repair on the Quilter Trail near the junction with Camino Loma Alta trail. Be prepared for hiking between 2 and 5 miles in addition to trail work. We will meet at the Rincon Vista Visitor Center and carpool to the work location in

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Save Our Saguaros Event: Trails End Neighborhood

Date: January 26, 2019 Time: 9 am - noon Organization: Trails End HOA Description: Private site in Trails End Neighborhood Meeting Location: along Sky Canyon Dr. in Trails End Neighborhood. Participants will need to sign up in order to receive gate code to enter neighborhood. Buffelgrass pull location: Lat: 32.240527 Long: -111.106382 Volunteers: 6 registered

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Kennedy Peak Car Camp: Take 2

Sky Island Alliance Office 406 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

As part of Sky Island Alliance's work to collect water rights validations for the Forest, we are doing a weekend dayhike to reach an old dam. Trails in this wilderness are not often maintained. Portions may be washed away by post-fire erosion or overgrown with cat claw. We may have to deal with some steep

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Save Our Saguaros: Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers

11570 N Oracle, ORO VALLEY, AZ 85737 11570 N Oracle, ORO VALLEY, AZ, United States

Date: February 2, 2019 Time: 8 am- 12noon Organization: Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers Description: We will work to dig buffelgrass in patches along the 50 Year Trail with beautiful views of saguaros and Pusch Ridge. Mention Buffelgrass and get into the park for free! Meeting Location: Meet at the Equestrian Center and Trailhead for

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Habitat Restoration

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 37257 S Sasabe Rd, Sasabe, United States

LOCATION: We will meet at Secundino Rd (Directions are below). After everyone has arrived we will car pool.The reason for carpooling is the road gets a little rougher and sedan type vehicles with low clearance will not be able to make it. IF YOU CAN CARPOOL LET ME (Joe Bozzo) KNOW AND GIVE ME AMOUNT

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Tortolita Mountains Weedwackers

Date: February 9, 2019 Time: 8:00-12:00 Organization: Description: We will be digging up Buffelgrass and Fountain grass in the wash near the trailhead of the Wild Burro trail. The probable walking distance is about 1 mile Meeting Location: Wild Burro trailhead at the Ritz Carlton hotel. There is lots of parking at the site. Also,

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Cooper Center

Cooper Center 5403 W. Trails End Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Date: February 9, 2019 Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Organization: Cooper Center Advisory Board Description: Low hills in the beautiful Tucson Mountains at Cooper Center for Environmental Learning. Scattered buffelgrass, easy to moderate hiking. Meeting Location: Cooper Center - 5403 W. Trails End Rd. Buffelgrass pull location: 5403 W. Trails End Rd., Tucson, AZ

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Pull

Colonia Verde Shopping Center NE corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join us for a day of removing invasive grasses from the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area as we take part in Tucson’s annual Save Our Saguaros event! Registration for this event is through the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s buffelgrass page, so be sure to click the link at the bottom of this page to be re-directed to

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Cooper Center Tucson Mountain Park

Cooper Center 5403 W. Trails End Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Date: February 10, 2019 Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Organization: Cooper Center Advisory Board Description: Low hills in the beautiful Tucson Mountains at Cooper Center for Environmental Learning. Scattered buffelgrass, easy to moderate hiking. Meeting Location: Cooper Center - 5403 W. Trails End Rd. Buffelgrass pull location: 5403 W. Trails End Rd., Tucson, AZ

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

Date: February 10, 2019 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p..m. Organization: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Description: We will hike cross-country and up a canyon about a mile to arrive at our site. We will be working in the sun, often on rocky slopes. Meeting Location: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. We will meet in the breezeway of the

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Arizona Trail – Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

This project will focus on starting to clear brush and light tread repair on the Quilter Trail near the junction with Camino Loma Alta trail. Be prepared for hiking between 2 and 5 miles in addition to trail work. We will be meeting at the Rincon Vista Visitor Center and carpooling to the work location

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Habitat Restoration

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 37257 S Sasabe Rd, Sasabe, United States

The habitat work is to stop mesquite encroachment and enhance cover for upland game birds specifically the masked bobwhite (an endangered quail species native to southern AZ). Removing mesquite will also make space and resources more available for forbs and grasses, creating more browse for ungulate populations and other animals. The first management tactic is

Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: February

The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, PLEASE FOLLOW LINK TO REGISTER! THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from

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Habitat Restoration

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 37257 S Sasabe Rd, Sasabe, United States

LOCATION: We will meet at Secundino Rd (Directions are below). After everyone has arrived we will car pool.The reason for carpooling is the road gets a little rougher and sedan type vehicles with low clearance will not be able to make it. IF YOU CAN CARPOOL LET ME KNOW AND GIVE ME AMOUNT OF SEATS

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Pima Community College West Campus

Pima Community College West 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Date: March 2, 2019 Time: 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. Organization: Pima Community College and Desert Museum Description: This site is a little hilly, but fairly easy terrain to walk on, and only ten minutes from downtown. We will work with PCC students and staff. Meeting Location: Meet in the southern parking lot, under the east-most

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SAVE OUR SAGUAROS – Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers

11570 N Oracle, ORO VALLEY, AZ 85737 11570 N Oracle, ORO VALLEY, AZ, United States

Date: March 2, 2019 Time: 8 am- 12noon Organization: Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers Description: Help us rid Catalina State Park of invasive buffelgrass and "Save Our Saguaros" and wildflowers! Get into the park for free and enjoy outstanding views of Pusch Ridge. The Sonoran Desert that we all love will disappear without your help!

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Arizona Trail – Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

This project will focus on starting to clear brush and light tread repair on the Quilter Trail near the junction with Camino Loma Alta trail. Be prepared for hiking between 2 and 5 miles in addition to trail work. We will be meeting at the Rincon Vista Visitor Center and carpooling to the work location

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Habitat Work Buenos Aires NWR

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 37257 S Sasabe Rd, Sasabe, United States

QUAIL HABITAT PROJECT WHERE: Secundino Road: DIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON: If you are coming from Tucson and going down W Ajo hwy (highway 86) you will turn left at Three Points onto highway 286 then proceed south until you reach mile 15 and a half and the road will be on your left or to the

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Adopt-A-Roadway Clean-Up

Saguaro National Park West 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Through the Pima County Adopt-A-Roadway Program, Friends of Saguaro National Park has adopted North Sandario Road from West Rudasill Road to Golden Gate Road. This section of road runs through the Tucson Mountain District (TMD) of Saguaro National Park on the west side of Tucson. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the clean-up please

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Volunteer Vacation on the Arizona Trail

Arizona Trail Passage 2 Canelo Hills near Sonoita, AZ, AZ

The Arizona National Scenic trail travels 800 miles across the state of Arizona between the Mexican border and Utah. It highlights the diversity of wild landscapes in Arizona from the iconic Sonoran desert to deep ponderosa forests. This project is taking place on the Coronado National Forest, in the Canelo Hills of southern Arizona. The

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Habitat Work: Masked Bobwhite

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 37257 S Sasabe Rd, Sasabe, United States

QUAIL HABITAT PROJECT WHERE: Secundino Road DIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON: If you are coming from Tucson and going down W Ajo hwy (highway 86) you will turn left at Three Points onto highway 286 then proceed south until you reach mile 15 and a half and the road will be on your left or to the

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Habitat Work Buenos Aires NWR

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 37257 S Sasabe Rd, Sasabe, United States

QUAIL HABITAT PROJECT WHERE: Secundino Road: DIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON: If you are coming from Tucson and going down W Ajo hwy (highway 86) you will turn left at Three Points onto highway 286 then proceed south until you reach mile 15 and a half and the road will be on your left or to the

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Oracle Road Highway Cleanup

Oracle Road

Their adopted one-mile stretch of road includes the new Oracle Road wildlife underpass. This is a fun way to meet fellow like-minded conservationists, get some exercise, and beautify one of our roadways, all with the spectacular backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains. For more information email admin@sonorandesert.org

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Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

Help the Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers dig out invasive buffelgrass from beautiful Catalina State Park. Protect our saguaros, palo verdes, wildflowers, and scenic vistas. They work one Saturday per month, November through April. Special events for your group can also be arranged to fit your schedule. Without your help, we will lose the Sonoran

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Stewardship Training

The Arizona Wilderness Coalition in collaboration with the Friends of the Verde River is excited to announce a special hands-on experience that will introduce you to the concept of wilderness stewardship. Join us for this two-day event in Prescott National Forest's beautiful Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. You will learn about and discuss: • topics surrounding the

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4/7/2019 Enchanted Hills Build Day

36th street trailhead W 36th St, Tucson, AZ, United States

Help SDMB and Pima County NRPR complete a nearly 7-mile expansion of the trails in Tucson Mountain Park by volunteering at Enchanted Hills. Now that machine building and complete and the AmeriCorps NCCC team is finished, it’s time to start on the hand-built singletrack, which includes the climbing trail to the top of the Tech

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4/13/19 Enchanted Hills Build Day

36th street trailhead W 36th St, Tucson, AZ, United States

Help SDMB and Pima County NRPR complete a nearly 7-mile expansion of the trails in Tucson Mountain Park by volunteering at Enchanted Hills. Now that machine building and complete and the AmeriCorps NCCC team is finished, it’s time to start on the hand-built singletrack, which includes the climbing trail to the top of the Tech

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CDO Take 2 April 2019

CDO work season is upon us and after two amazing grants we finally have some vehicles of our own to access CDO. We will be working in from the bottom clearing downed trees and flagging some trail improvements. These will be overnighter trips and space will be extremely limited. We will be driving into the

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Night Sky Preservation

Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United States

Please join the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains on Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. for an interesting and informative program on Night Sky Preservation. Amateur astronomer Ted Forte of the Huachuca Astronomy Club will discuss how local amateur astronomers are enjoying our night sky and are activists for night sky preservation. Ted is a

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Oracle Ridge on the Arizona Trail

Arizona Trail Passage 12

The Arizona Trail on Oracle Ridge is among one of the most used passages of the whole 800 mile trail, but it's also among the most challenging to keep in good shape. A history of wildfires combined with a very old trail have created conditions that require lots of constant work to maintain. The payoff,

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Redington Pass Clean Up

Redington Pass

Date: Saturday May 11th, 2019 Where: Middle Parking Lot, Redington Pass, about ½ mile past the USFS Entrance What: A new “Light Impact and Agile” Cleanup – Rolling Start, Fast to work out on the Pass. Return and Leave Contact: info@friendsofredingtonpass.org Web:  www.friendsofredingtonpass.org Partners:  United States Forest Service, Catalina Ranger District,  Arizona Game and Fish, Summit Hut

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Mountain Lions!

Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United States

Please join the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains for a presentation by Mark Hart from the Arizona Game and Fish Department on mountain lions. This presentation will examine how to distinguish a mountain lion from other species, read its body language, and deter it if the encounter is too close or menacing. In addition, it

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Hiking the Arizona Trail

Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United States

Please join the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains on Sunday, June 2, at 1:30 p.m. for a presentation by Steve Chaffee, who has hiked the Arizona Trail in both directions. Steve will share his own experiences on the trail along with some poetry that addresses some of the Arizona Trail’s natural history. He will also

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Hooray for Herps!

Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United States

Cochise County has lots of critters that creep, crawl, or slither, including reptiles like lizards, snakes, and Gila monsters, to name just a few. Come and learn more about some of our reptile neighbors at Carr House on June 16. The program will start at 1:30 p.m. Tom Miscione, herpetologist, will help us learn not

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Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: June

The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the riparian understory of the creek banks.

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Cochise County Watersheds

Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United States

Water is essential for life, and in our desert environment it is becoming scarce. MaryAnn Capehart with the University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension Waterwise Program will speak on how to visualize the watersheds in the topography of Cochise County. She will also comment on watershed moments in conservation in Cochise County, and discuss things we

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Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: July

The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United States

THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the riparian understory of the creek banks.

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Birding by Ear

Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United States

In this program birding expert Rick Romea will help us start to develop a common language to describe bird vocalizations, using examples from common southwest birds. Then we will introduce some of the simple tricks that take the mystery out of birding by ear, including name-saying, mnemonics and memory tricks, cadence and sound quality tip-offs,

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Bisbee Walls: Past and Present

Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United States

There are hundreds of walls in Old Bisbee because it was built in a canyon. In the early twentieth century thousands of miners came to work in the copper mines and built walls to hold up their homes on the steep hillsides. The walls are all unique. Now Bisbee is an arts community and many

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Southern Arizona’s Small Carnivores

Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United States

Southern Arizona is home to a variety of small carnivores, including Northern Raccoon, Ringtail, Gray Fox, and Ocelot, to name a few. Presenter Jeff Babson of Sky Island Tours will discuss the diversity and life history of these wonderful mammals. Space is limited; plan to arrive early. Carr House is located at 1011 E. Carr

Friends of the Brown Canyon Ranch Work Day – Thursday, August 29, 2019 8:00am to 11:00am

Brown Canyon Ranch 2 miles west on Ramsey Canyon Road, Sierra Vista, AZ

We are looking for community members to volunteer and support our work day in advance of wonderful Brown Canyon Ranch Western Heritage Education Program. Please join us at Brown Canyon Ranch for a work day on Thursday, August 29th from 8a.m. to 11:00am. The regular Brown Canyon Ranch Western Heritage Program takes place on Tuesdays

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San Francisco River Clean Up

Riverside Park, Clifton, AZ

Come help clean our waterways! Everyone is welcome! We will meet under the Ramada at Riverside Park in Clifton, AZ at 8AM for check-in and a safety briefing. All volunteers will receive a FREE lunch and 10% off at Chase Creek Marketplace on the day of the event. Bring your own re-usable water bottle and

Plants of the Dragoons

Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United States

Doug Ripley, Arizona Native Plant Society President, will provide an illustrated presentation describing the flora, fauna, plant communities, and geology of the Dragoon Mountains. Particular emphasis will be on the over 700 species