Events
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Proclamations to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ironwood Forest National Monument
Come celebrate this milestone with us! The Pima County Board of Supervisors and the Marana Town Council will be holding proclamations to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ironwood Forest National Monument on June 3rd, presented to the Friends of Ironwood Forest and the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection. Save the date - more information coming […]
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Rally for public lands at Ironwood Forest National Monument
Celebrate the anniversary of the Antiquities Act and the 25th anniversary of Ironwood Forest National Monument with Friends of Ironwood Forest (FIF) at the Waterman Peak Trail Parking Area. We need YOU to show strong public support for our national monuments, parks, and public lands! Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Bring: Water, a […]
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Oro Valley Wildlife Camera Monitoring Project Volunteer Celebration
Join 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.
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Tree planting & Erosion control at the Oracle Road wildlife underpass
Saturday, July 19th, 7:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for an erosion control rock-work day at the Oracle Road wildlife underpass! We will be building erosion control structures and […]
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Oracle Road Wildlife Fence Line Survey
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 […]
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Habitat Restoration Day at the Oracle Road wildlife underpass
Saturday, August 9th, 6:30 am – 10:00 am Join us for habitat restoration work at the Oracle Road wildlife underpass! We will be watering plants and building windrows, which are […]
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FULL! A Day of Desert Joy – Nature Hike at Painted Hills with rattlesnake expert Mike Cardwell
Painted Hills Trailhead 3590 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesRegistration is now closed for this event — we'll see you for the next one! We're coming together on October 23 to celebrate the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and […]
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A Day of Desert Joy – Desert Crafting at Slow Body Beer with local artists Maxie Adler and Rachel Ivanyi
We're coming together on October 23 to celebrate the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the joy of being in community. When: October 23, 5:30-7:30pm Where: Slow Body Beer What: […]
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Erosion Control at the Oracle Road wildlife underpass
Join us for an erosion control rock-work day at the Oracle Road wildlife underpass! There are areas of erosion at the underpass that we can help remediate with rock structures; […]
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Highway Cleanup – New location!
Help us collect trash along our NEW 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. You’re welcome to join us for as long as you like. More specific information […]
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Mailing Party
Join us for a mailing party at the Historic Y! We need all the help we can get addressing and stuffing envelopes for our fall fundraising season. We will have free snacks and coffee, good vibes, and the company of others who love the Sonoran Desert. WHEN: Wednesday, November 12th 10:00am-1:00pm. Stay for however long […]
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Desert Fence Busters
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. Organizers will provide all the necessary […]