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SUMMARY:Wild Connections Week - Cross the CAP canal in Avra Valley
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis will include learning about the nearby Tucson Mitigation Corridor\, where two desert bighorn sheep have been spotted!\, the goals and successes of the Desert Fence Busters\, the threat of the I-11 West Option through Avra Valley\, and results from nearby roadkill surveys and what they teach us. Light refreshments will be provided. \n \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 14\, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM \nWhere: Saguaro National Park West — Red Hills Visitor Center. From there\, we will carpool and follow each other to an area just west on Sandario Road in the Coyote-Tucson-Ironwood wildlife linkage. \nWhat: Up to one-mile walk on uneven terrain\, with stops to learn about and view the custom-built wildlife bridge over the CAP canal. Hear stories about wildlife moving through this area\, including their movement through the Tucson Mitigation Corridor (and what the mitigation corridor is!) and what we’ve learned from nearby roadkill surveys on Sandario Road. The walk will also include a visit to one of our remote wildlife cameras and views of Avra Valley and the proposed location of the I-11 West Option. \nSign up here!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/wild-connections-week-cross-the-cap-canal-in-avra-valley/
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SUMMARY:Wild Connections Week - Why didn’t the tortoise cross Picture Rocks Road?
DESCRIPTION:As part of Wild Connections Week — Scout for Sonoran Desert tortoises and their burrows in the scenic Tucson Mountains! \nLearn about how the traffic on Picture Rocks Road threatens the movement of tortoises\, and many other creatures\, across the Tucson Mountains and within Saguaro National Park West. We’ll talk about what’s making traffic worse\, and what can be done. Local experts\, including staff from Saguaro National Park\, will be joining us – stay tuned! \nWhen: Thursday\, April 16\, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM \nWhere: Parking lot off Picture Rocks Road near the Cam-Boh Trail in Saguaro National Park \nWhat: Up to a 1.5 mile walk on rocky terrain to find local tortoises and their burrows\, with stops to learn from local experts about challenges to wildlife movement and to visit one of our remote wildlife cameras. \nSign up here!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/wild-connections-week-why-didnt-the-tortoise-cross-picture-rocks-road/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260417T180000
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SUMMARY:Wild Connections Week - Sunset at the wildlife bridge\, 10th anniversary celebration!
DESCRIPTION: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 Scott\, the Town of Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield\, and more! \nThis is a rare chance to see and explore Southern Arizona’s only wildlife bridge and hear about its successes. \nWhen: Friday\, April 17\, 6:00 PM -7:30 PM \nWhere: Next to the Ann Day Memorial Wildlife Bridge in the Catalina-Tortolita Mountains wildlife linkage \nWhat: A short walk uphill on gravely terrain to view the top of the wildlife bridge. Celebrate this widely successful bridge with a cake cutting\, a toast\, and with words from special guests. Light refreshments (in addition to cake!) will be provided. \nSign up here!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/wild-connections-week-sunset-at-the-wildlife-bridge-10th-anniversary-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T044530
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SUMMARY:Mailing Party
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nWHEN: Thursday\, April 23\, 9am-12pm. Stay for however long works for you!  \nWHERE: The Historic Y Courtyard\, 738 N. 5th Avenue \nPARKING: Parking is free on the 5th Avenue block to the west of The Historic Y building. If you are entering from 5th Avenue\, turn left from the lobby and then exit into the courtyard to the right at the end of the hall. You can also enter directly into the courtyard from the University Blvd. side of the building next to the Tucson Bird Alliance Nature Shop.  \nWe will have free snacks and coffee\, good vibes\, and the company of others who love the Sonoran Desert. \nPlease RSVP HERE – We can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/mailing-party-8/
CATEGORIES:Mailing Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T080000
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SUMMARY:Highway Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease RSVP here! \nPlease bring a reusable water bottle and coffee mug. We recommend sun protection and long sleeves/pants. \nThis project is funded in part by the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area. Thank you! \nPhysical requirements: Frequent bending and kneeling\, walking in the sun for prolonged periods\, walking on potentially uneven surfaces. Due to safety and ADOT regulation\, volunteers must be 12 years or older.
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/highway-cleanup-2/
CATEGORIES:Highway Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T080000
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SUMMARY:Special Living Lab & Learning Center Tour: Habitat for Desert Creatures
DESCRIPTION:CSDP will be tabling and presenting at the Watershed Management Group’s (WMG) upcoming Living Lab tour.  \nWhen: Saturday May 9\, 2026 8:00 am to 10:00 am \nWhere: Living Lab & Learning Center (Map) \nWMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is their premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. They meet almost 100% of their water needs with rainwater\, greywater\, and stormwater and grow a lush array of native Sonoran Desert plants. This landscape provides habitat for many animal species\, including a desert tortoise\, hummingbirds\, lizards\, and other desert creatures. \nOn this special Living Lab tour\, learn why our desert animals are important and how vital it is that we humans steward the land and water in the desert to support them. Presenters will share information and resources about how to aid these special and resilient desert creatures. \nBring the kids to enjoy the Raindrop Retreat – a children’s playhouse featuring a rain tank\, play kitchen with greywater\, and sandbox.  \nThe tour takes place outside\, so be prepared to be standing and/or walking for over an hour and in all weather. \nSign up here!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/special-living-lab-learning-center-tour-habitat-for-desert-creatures/
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