Events
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(Urgent!) Stinknet pull at Ironwood Forest National Monument
Intersection of N. Aguirre Road and W. Silverbell RoadJoin the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Friends of Ironwood Forest for an urgent hands-on stinknet pull at Ironwood Forest National Monument. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience […]
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Meet the Monument 2026
SAVE THE DATE for Meet the Monument 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience Ironwood Forest National Monument and hear from local environmental leaders. WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9am-1pm WHERE: Waterman Peak Area, Marana, Arizona Admission: Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Parking: Free. Facilities: Port-a-potties and hand-washing stations. This […]
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Habitat Restoration Day
Save the date for a day of habitat restoration work at the Oracle Road wildlife bridge and underpass! This is a great opportunity to get a hands-on, restoration experience, take […]
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Wild Connections Week – Explore the Santa Cruz River Wildlife Ramp
As part of Wild Connections Week — Tour the NEW one-of-a-kind project that helps wildlife move to and from the Tucson Mountains. Plus, visit the proposed site for a future wildlife bridge over I-10. Light refreshments […]
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Wild Connections Week – Cross the CAP canal in Avra Valley
As part of Wild Connections Week — Tour the custom-built wildlife bridge that helps wildlife cross over the CAP (Central Arizona Project) Canal in Avra Valley, one of our priority project areas. This will include […]
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Wild Connections Week – Why didn’t the tortoise cross Picture Rocks Road?
As part of Wild Connections Week — Scout for Sonoran Desert tortoises and their burrows in the scenic Tucson Mountains! Learn about how the traffic on Picture Rocks Road threatens the movement of tortoises, […]
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Wild Connections Week – Sunset at the wildlife bridge, 10th anniversary celebration!
A special event as part of Wild Connections Week — Celebrate 10 years of the Sonoran Desert’s first wildlife crossing bridge, completed in April 2016! Featuring special guests Pima County District 1 Supervisor Rex […]
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Mailing Party
Join us for an in-person mailing party to put together our spring fundraising letters. We need all the help we can get addressing and stuffing envelopes. WHEN: Thursday, April 23, 9am-12pm. Stay for however long works for you! WHERE: The Historic Y Courtyard, 738 N. 5th Avenue PARKING: Parking is free on the 5th Avenue […]
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Highway Cleanup
Help us collect trash along our adopted stretch of highway along the I-10 frontage road near Avra Valley Road and the Santa Cruz River wildlife ramp! Gloves, safety vests, snacks and drinks, trash bags, and pick-up sticks (grabbers) are provided. More specific information and directions will be sent in an email to all RSVPs. Please RSVP […]
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Special Living Lab & Learning Center Tour: Habitat for Desert Creatures
CSDP will be tabling and presenting at the Watershed Management Group's (WMG) upcoming Living Lab tour. When: Saturday May 9, 2026 8:00 am to 10:00 am Where: Living Lab & Learning Center (Map) WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is their premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape […]
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Living Desert Alliance Speaker Series: Featuring CSDP!
The Living Desert Alliance is launching their first‑ever Speaker Series, a new community forum created to educate, inspire, and bring neighbors together around the issues shaping the future of the Sonoran Desert. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the desert, looking to meet the people doing meaningful work, and exploring […]
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CANCELED – Roadkill survey on Sandario Road
CAP Trailhead (2310 N Sandario), off of Sandario Road and Mile Wide 2310 North Sandario, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin us at sunrise for a roadkill survey through an important wildlife movement corridor! This walking survey of Sandario Road, near Saguaro National Park West, will help us better understand wildlife movement patterns in this area. This is a critical corridor that would be impacted by the Interstate-11 West Option if it goes forward — […]