To say thank you for all your hard work helping us protect and connect open spaces, the Coalition staff invite you to this year's Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!  This year we invite […]

Give back to our community by joining the Coalition for our next highway cleanup along Oracle Road! 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 […]

Give back to our community by joining the Coalition for our next highway cleanup along Oracle Road! 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 […]

Come join us for a 10th anniversary screening of the gorgeous film Desert Dreams. Half of the proceeds will be benefiting the Coalition!  This stunning documentary showcases the beauty and biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert without narration––a remarkable film that continues to be aired on national Public Television as a pledge drive program. This immersive film […]

Come join us for a 10th anniversary screening of the gorgeous film Desert Dreams. Half of the proceeds will be benefiting the Coalition!  This stunning documentary showcases the beauty and biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert without narration––a remarkable film that continues to be aired on national Public Television as a pledge drive program. This immersive film […]

Get your work gloves and wire cutters ready! After a summer hiatus, we've again joined with a variety of community partners to plan a new slate of Desert Fence Busters events for the fall and winter months.  Sign up today at: https://forms.gle/m3azkYpZEwnquTSy7 If you enjoy getting out with others to take down legacy fencing that is impeding […]

Get your work gloves and wire cutters ready! After a summer hiatus, we've again joined with a variety of community partners for a new slate of Desert Fence Busters events for the fall and winter months.  HOW TO SIGN UP: Head over to the event sign-up page. You will need to create an account with […]

Calling all mailing party volunteers! After a 2.5 year hiatus, we are holding our first in-person mailing party to put together our year-end fundraising packets.  We'll be gathering in the beautiful outdoor courtyard at The Historic Y with multiple tables so folks can spread out as much as they want.  Come enjoy some fun tunes, […]

You are invited to join an optional Zoom call at 6PM Thursday November 17 to get an overview on using iNaturalist and to learn a little bit about how our BioBlitz will work. Join the Zoom Meeting at 6PM: https://maranaaz-gov.zoom.us/j/88911663383?pwd=ZFBxRUUrWlRUaCtmS2xvWVpTNmhBQT09 Meeting ID: 889 1166 3383 Passcode: 116141 Get started by exploring Tortolita Preserve on iNaturalist […]

In partnership with Town of Marana Parks & Recreation, Arizona Master Naturalists, the Tortolita Alliance, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and others, CSDP  is hosting the first annual BIOBLITZ for Tortolita Preserve. Help us photograph and record as many plant and animal observations in iNaturalist in one day as we can! How many species will […]

Get your work gloves and wire cutters ready! After a summer hiatus, we’ve again joined with a variety of community partners to plan a new slate of Desert Fence Busters events for the fall and winter months. Join us out in the desert to remove legacy fencing and improve wildlife connectivity across the landscape!  For this […]

Get your work gloves and wire cutters ready! After a summer hiatus, we’ve again joined with a variety of community partners to plan a new slate of Desert Fence Busters events for the fall and winter months. Join us out in the desert to remove legacy fencing and improve wildlife connectivity across the landscape!  For this […]