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SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to become a part of the Desert Wildlife Crossing Crew and help us create and maintain native habitat on the Oracle Road Wildlife crossings! \nThis project will include removing invasive species\, enhancing wildlife habitat by planting native plants and seed mixes\, and watering plants. Habitat Restoration Days will be held once a month for 12 months. \nRSVP online here!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/habitat-restoration-day-11/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240801T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T235430Z
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SUMMARY:Cactus Coworkers Virtual Volunteer Check In
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom for new program updates with Conservation Science Director Jessica Moreno\, and the chance to chat and ask questions about our volunteer projects. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/cactus-coworkers-volunteer-check-in/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Orientation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Moreno%2C CSDP":MAILTO:jessica.moreno@sonorandesert.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240803T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240803T100000
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UID:8244-1722668400-1722679200@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to become a part of the Desert Wildlife Crossing Crew and help us create and maintain native habitat on the Oracle Road Wildlife crossings! \nThis project will include removing invasive species\, enhancing wildlife habitat by planting native plants and seed mixes\, and watering plants. Today we will be partnering with Bat Conservation International and Strategic Habitat Enhancements to plant native agaves for nectar-feeding bats.  \nRSVP online here!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/habitat-restoration-day-12/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20240821T215755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T220225Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re back at the wildlife crossings and more ready than ever! For this Habitat Restoration Day\, we’ll be splitting into teams. One team will be working to create habitat on the old access road near the wildlife crossing bridge\, with native plant specialist\, Carianne Funicelli from Strategic Habitat Enhancements\, and the other will survey the wildlife fencing for damage\, remove invasive species and remove trash. Coffee\, bagels and snacks will be provided. Please bring a reusable mug and water bottle. We hope you can join us!\n \n(RSVP link coming soon. Stay tuned!)
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/habitat-restoration-day-13/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20240821T220018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T194202Z
UID:9610-1736496000-1736510400@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Erosion Control workshop at the Oracle Road wildlife crossings! Restoration & Invasive Species Program Manager\, Kelsey Landreville\, from Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources; and native plant specialist\, Carianne Funicelli\, from Strategic Habitat Enhancements will be joining us and leading these workshops. Together we’ll learn how to identify erosion\, what causes it and how it can affect the landscape\, and the strategies used to remediate it! \nCoffee\, bagels and snacks will be provided. Please bring a reusable mug and water bottle. We hope you can join us! \n1/10/25: 8:00am-12:00pm RSVP here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/lmhwx9ll21ohtz \nThis project is funded in part by the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area. Thank you!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/habitat-restoration-day-14/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20241119T180015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T212054Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Day at the Arizona Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Time to Act! Extreme Heat and Climate Justice. Environmental Day at the Capitol 2025 \nPlease join Sierra Club\, Chispa Arizona\, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection\, AZ AANHPI for Equity\, and many other groups for our annual lobby day at the Arizona Capitol. Meet with your legislators\, hear from great speakers\, and connect with others who are doing advocacy work both inside and outside the Arizona Legislature. \nDate and Time:\nWed\, Feb 12\, 2025; 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM  (Mountain) \nLocation: Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza\, 1700 W Washington St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85007\, USA \nOrganized By: Grand Canyon Chapter \nPlease RSVP here: Environmental Day at the Capitol 2025 \nThis is a free event and there will be tamales provided! Please reach out to Sandy Barr for any questions. \nSandy Bahr\nsandy.bahr@sierraclub.org\n(602) 999-5790
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/environmental-day-at-the-arizona-capitol/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20250130T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T232416Z
UID:10445-1740744000-1740751200@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Lunch in the Historic Y Courtyard! \nCSDP will be providing tamales from Tucson Tamale Company and beverages. We invite you to bring a side dish or dessert to share! \nEat\, mingle\, and join fun optional activities including cornhole toss and tie-dye. Please bring an item to tie-dye! We will have CSDP T-shirts and merch available for sale. \nRSVP here and fill out your pot-luck preferences here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/2lol0dj4x0c0v6
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-potluck-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250301T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20250130T200437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T233639Z
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SUMMARY:March 1st Highway Clean-up on Oracle Road
DESCRIPTION:Help us collect trash along Oracle Rd near the wildlife crossing structures! Gloves\, safety vests\, snacks and drinks\, trash bags\, and pick-up sticks (grabbers) are provided. You’re welcome to join us for as long as you like. Please bring a re-useable water bottle. \nPhysical requirements: Frequent bending and kneeling\, walking in the sun for prolonged periods\, walking on potentially uneven surfaces. Due to safety and ADOT regulations\, volunteers must be 12 years or older. \nRSVP here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/ktvv0qb7dzqdjm
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/march-1st-highway-clean-up-on-oracle-road/
CATEGORIES:Highway Cleanup,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20250130T202721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T165223Z
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SUMMARY:March 28th Erosion Control Rock-Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an erosion control rock-work day at the Oracle Road wildlife underpass! Take a tour with us to the wildlife crossings and learn the impacts that erosion can have on the landscape. There are areas of erosion at the underpass that we can help remediate with rock structures; we have all the rocks and tools needed for the job- but we need lots of hands! \nCoffee\, bagels and snacks will be provided. Please bring a re-usable water bottle and coffee cup. We hope you can join us! \nRSVP here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/69hnqaxf9pzlyn \nPhysical Requirements: Frequent bending and kneeling\, walking in the sun for prolonged periods\, walking on potentially uneven surfaces\, carrying small loads of rocks weighing 1-5lbs. \nThis project in funded in part by the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area and in partnership with Strategic Habitat Enhancements – thank you!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/march-28th-habitat-restoration-day-save-the-date/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250412T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20250321T180217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T192320Z
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SUMMARY:Desert Fence Busters
DESCRIPTION:Get your gloves and wire cutters ready! We’ll be working on removing stretches of outdated and dangerous barbed wire fencing with the Desert Fence Busters. \nOrganizers will provide all the necessary tools as well as coffee\, snacks\, water\, and Gatorade during breaks. Please bring a re-useable water bottle and coffee cup. We recommend you bring a lunch. \n\nYou can sign up today and learn more information at the Arizona Game and Fish Department website. \n\nHOW TO SIGN UP:  You will need to create an account with the Arizona Game and Fish volunteer portal (if you don’t have one already) and then sign up for this specific event.  \n1. After navigating to the event sign-up page\, click the “Respond” button in the top right corner. \n2. Click “Sign Up” to create an account and follow the required steps.  \n3. Once your account is created\, including signing the volunteer registration form\, you will be sent back to the main sign-up page. Scroll down below the photo to the section titled “Shifts.”  \n4. Click the “Respond Individually” button and sign up for the event.  \n*Please Note* Due to logistical constraints\, this Desert Fence Busters event is being hosted by Pima County instead of Arizona Game and Fish Department.  Sign-ups will be hosted on the AZGFD website for simplicity\, but it should be noted that participation in this event will be as Pima County volunteers\, rather than as AZGFD volunteers.  \nFor folks that have not participated in one of our Desert Fence Buster Fence Removal days before\, we encourage you to check out this orientation step through the process: DESERT FENCE BUSTERS. This is not a pre-requisite to participate\, but it is helpful context on what to expect from these events. \n\nWant to learn more about the Desert Fence Busters in general? Check out this summary of their accomplishments since 2021: Desert Fence Busters – Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/desert-fence-busters-12/
CATEGORIES:Desert Fence Busters,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250627T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20250617T010015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T010429Z
UID:11063-1751040000-1751043600@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Oro Valley Wildlife Camera Monitoring Project Volunteer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the success of our Oro Valley Wildlife Monitoring Project with us! \nFriday\, June 27 at 4pm\nPusch Room at the Catalina Vista Recreation Center\, \n14055 N Del Webb Blvd\, Oro Valley\, AZ 85755 \nJoin us for a celebration of a job well done – concluding 13 Years of the Oro Valley Wildlife Camera Project. This effort began in 2012 and has led to two iconic wildlife crossings\, innovative wildlife funnel gates\, an elementary school curriculum\, habitat restoration\, over a decade of wildlife data\, and an almost total reduction in roadkill on Oracle Road. \nAll are invited who wish to celebrate this acheivement\, and especially those who took part in the journey. Learn all about it and celebrate with us!  \nRSVP Here \nLight refreshments will be provided. \n 
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/jun27/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Moreno%2C CSDP":MAILTO:jessica.moreno@sonorandesert.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250731T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20250714T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T192445Z
UID:11126-1753945200-1753959600@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Road Wildlife Fence Line Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join Kate and Jessica in surveying the condition of the wildlife funnel fence along Oracle Rd near the wildlife crossings. The wildlife funnel fencing on Oracle Road is important for helping animals find and cross the Ann Day Memorial wildlife bridge and underpass and stay off the road. We will look for and record any breaks or damage to the wildlife fence. \nRequires walking 1-4 miles on flat terrain. High visibility safety gear required and provided. \nPlease RSVP Here!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/thurs-july-31-wildlife-fence-line-survey/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20260126T235810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T235810Z
UID:11673-1770721200-1770724800@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Let's talk RTA and wildlife!
DESCRIPTION:Join Coalition staff to learn why the RTA Next is a vote to keep wildlife and drivers safe in Pima County! We will give a brief presentation followed by open Q&A and discussion. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nChallenges for wildlife movement\nWhat we’re trying to do about it (wildlife crossings!)\nHow the RTA Next plan will help\n\nWHEN: Tuesday\, February 10\, 11AM \nWHERE: Martha Cooper Library\, Multipurpose room \nWe’ll have *free* snacks and coffee for you\, this event is open to all (no RSVP required)! 
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/lets-talk-rta-and-wildlife/
CATEGORIES:Public advocacy,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20260128T184518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T184518Z
UID:11682-1772866800-1772884800@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Desert Fence Busters
DESCRIPTION:Get your gloves and wire cutters ready! We’ll be working on removing stretches of outdated and dangerous barbed wire fencing with the Desert Fence Busters. \nOrganizers will provide all the necessary tools as well as coffee\, snacks\, water\, and Gatorade during breaks. Please bring a reusable water bottle and coffee cup. We recommend you bring a lunch. \n\nYou can sign up today and learn more information at the Arizona Game and Fish Department website. \n\nHOW TO SIGN UP:  You will need to create an account with the Arizona Game and Fish volunteer portal (if you don’t have one already) and then sign up for this specific event.  \n1. After navigating to the event sign-up page\, click the “Respond” button in the top right corner. \n2. Click “Sign Up” to create an account and follow the required steps.  \n3. Once your account is created\, including signing the volunteer registration form\, you will be sent back to the main sign-up page. Scroll down below the photo to the section titled “Shifts.”  \n4. Click the “Respond Individually” button and sign up for the event.  \nFor folks that have not participated in one of our Desert Fence Buster Fence Removal days before\, we encourage you to check out this orientation step through the process: DESERT FENCE BUSTERS. This is not a pre-requisite to participate\, but it is helpful context on what to expect from these events. \n\nWant to learn more about the Desert Fence Busters in general? Check out this summary of their accomplishments since 2021: Desert Fence Busters – Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/desert-fence-busters-14/
CATEGORIES:Desert Fence Busters,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20260212T223604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T010339Z
UID:11749-1774137600-1774223999@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Buffelgrass pull in Ironwood Forest National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Friends of Ironwood Forest for a hands-on buffelgrass pull at Ironwood Forest National Monument. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to experience the beautiful monument and help protect it from a dangerous invasive grass\, while working as part of a fun group. Buffelgrass is an incredibly invasive\, non-native grass that outcompetes native plants and is a fire hazard for the Sonoran Desert. \nWHEN:  Sunday\, March 22 from 7:30AM-11AM \nWe will meet at 7:30AM at the Marana Regional Airport\, then carpool to the work site. We will work until around 11AM but may finish earlier depending on the heat. Plan for a 45-minute drive from Central Tucson. \nNo experience needed and all tools will be provided\, as well as lots of snacks to fuel this hard work! \nSign up here!\nThe Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM) supports vast biodiversity\, preserves ancient archaeological sites\, and provides cherished opportunities for outdoor recreation. Alongside our partners Friends of Ironwood Forest and several others\, we are monitoring threats from the Administration against six national monuments\, including against IFNM – indications that federal officials are considering shrinking boundaries\, weakening protections\, or opening them to mining. \nYou won’t want to miss an opportunity to visit the monument for yourself and help play a part in protecting it! \nThis project is funded in part by Tucson Electric Power (TEP).
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/buffelgrass-pull-in-ironwood-forest-national-monument/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260327T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161954
CREATED:20260323T215730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T000115Z
UID:12009-1774596600-1774609200@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:(Urgent!) Stinknet pull at Ironwood Forest National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Friends of Ironwood Forest for an urgent hands-on stinknet pull at Ironwood Forest National Monument. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to experience the beautiful monument and help protect it from a dangerous invasive species\, while working as part of a fun group. Stinknet is an incredibly invasive plant that outcompetes native plants and is a fire hazard for the Sonoran Desert. \nWHEN:  Friday\, March 27 from 7:30AM-11AM \nWHERE: We will meet at 7:30AM at the corner of N. Aguirre Road and Silverbell Road (fully paved to the meeting location). We will be prioritizing removing stinknet in areas along the nearby roadbed – where vehicles park or people obviously walk – to reduce stinknet seed spread into the monument.  \nWe will work until around 11AM but may finish earlier depending on the heat. Plan for a 45-minute drive from Central Tucson.  \nNo experience needed and all tools will be provided\, as well as lots of snacks to fuel this hard work! \nSign up here!\nThe Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM) supports vast biodiversity\, preserves ancient archaeological sites\, and provides cherished opportunities for outdoor recreation. Alongside our partners Friends of Ironwood Forest and several others\, we are monitoring threats from the Administration against six national monuments\, including against IFNM – indications that federal officials are considering shrinking boundaries\, weakening protections\, or opening them to mining. \nYou won’t want to miss an opportunity to visit the monument for yourself and help play a part in protecting it! \nThis project is funded in part by Tucson Electric Power (TEP).
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/urgent-stinknet-pull-at-ironwood-forest-national-monument/
LOCATION:Intersection of N. Aguirre Road and W. Silverbell Road
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
ORGANIZER;CN="CSDP":MAILTO:admin@sonorandesert.org
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