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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260416T070000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260417T193000
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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:20260212T170401Z
CREATED:20260210T173705Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260205T195954Z
CREATED:20260205T195954Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260324T190744Z
CREATED:20260324T190229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T190744Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150226Z
CREATED:20260602T004137Z
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SUMMARY:Living Desert Alliance Speaker Series: Featuring CSDP!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the desert\, looking to meet the people doing meaningful work\, and exploring ways to get involved at a level that fits their interests and capacity. \nTheir June 10 event features our very own Nick Maya. Nick will discuss: \n\nCSDP’s conservation efforts\,\nthe Interstate (I‑11) project\, its history and current status\,\nhow existing roadways and future development affect wildlife health\, habitat connectivity\, and long‑term ecological resilience.\n\nWHEN: June 10\, 6 – 7 PM (Arizona time) \nWHERE: Oro Valley Library: 1305 W Naranja Dr\, Oro Valley \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nRSVP here
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/living-desert-alliance-speaker-series-featuring-csdp/
CATEGORIES:Public advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260815T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260815T080000
DTSTAMP:20260806T215234Z
CREATED:20260731T224601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T215234Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Roadkill survey on Sandario Road
DESCRIPTION:Join us at sunrise for a roadkill survey through an important wildlife movement corridor! \nThis walking survey of Sandario Road\, near Saguaro National Park West\, will help us better understand wildlife movement patterns in this area. \nThis is a critical corridor that would be impacted by the Interstate-11 West Option if it goes forward — volunteers will learn more about I-11\, too. \nWe’ll meet at 6AM on Saturday\, August 15. Enjoy a desert sunrise\, walk a 2-mile transect to document roadkill observations\, work alongside local conservationists and good company\, and be a part of our effort to protect wildlife.  \nRSVP here! \nThanks to our partners: Saguaro National Park\, Pima County\, and more. And you can read about our survey of this route in 2024 here.
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/roadkill-survey-on-sandario-road/
LOCATION:CAP Trailhead (2310 N Sandario)\, off of Sandario Road and Mile Wide\, 2310 North Sandario\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260819T190349Z
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SUMMARY:Desert Fence Busters
DESCRIPTION:Get your gloves and wire cutters ready! We’ll be removing outdated and dangerous barbed wire fences with the Desert Fence Busters to help wildlife roam freely. \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\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. \n\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. \nRSVP here!\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. \n\n \nPhoto credit: Desert Fence Busters.
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/desert-fence-busters-19/
CATEGORIES:Desert Fence Busters,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260819T190535Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T190535Z
UID:13066-1794643200-1794661200@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Desert Fence Busters
DESCRIPTION:Get your gloves and wire cutters ready! We’ll be removing outdated and dangerous barbed wire fences with the Desert Fence Busters to help wildlife roam freely. \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\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. \n\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. \nRSVP here!\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. \n\n \nPhoto credit: Desert Fence Busters.
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/desert-fence-busters-20/
CATEGORIES:Desert Fence Busters,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260819T190631Z
CREATED:20260819T190631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T190631Z
UID:13068-1797062400-1797080400@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Desert Fence Busters
DESCRIPTION:Get your gloves and wire cutters ready! We’ll be removing outdated and dangerous barbed wire fences with the Desert Fence Busters to help wildlife roam freely. \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\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. \n\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. \nRSVP here!\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. \n\n \nPhoto credit: Desert Fence Busters.
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/desert-fence-busters-21/
CATEGORIES:Desert Fence Busters,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260819T190812Z
CREATED:20260819T190812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T190812Z
UID:13070-1800691200-1800709200@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Desert Fence Busters
DESCRIPTION:Get your gloves and wire cutters ready! We’ll be removing outdated and dangerous barbed wire fences with the Desert Fence Busters to help wildlife roam freely. \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\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. \n\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. \nRSVP here!\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. \n\n \nPhoto credit: Desert Fence Busters.
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/desert-fence-busters-22/
CATEGORIES:Desert Fence Busters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260819T190903Z
CREATED:20260819T190903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T190903Z
UID:13072-1802419200-1802437200@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Desert Fence Busters
DESCRIPTION:Get your gloves and wire cutters ready! We’ll be removing outdated and dangerous barbed wire fences with the Desert Fence Busters to help wildlife roam freely. \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\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. \n\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. \nRSVP here!\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. \n\n \nPhoto credit: Desert Fence Busters.
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/desert-fence-busters-23/
CATEGORIES:Desert Fence Busters,Volunteer Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260819T190956Z
CREATED:20260819T190956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T190956Z
UID:13074-1804838400-1804856400@www.sonorandesert.org
SUMMARY:Desert Fence Busters
DESCRIPTION:Get your gloves and wire cutters ready! We’ll be removing outdated and dangerous barbed wire fences with the Desert Fence Busters to help wildlife roam freely. \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\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. \n\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. \nRSVP here!\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. \n\n \nPhoto credit: Desert Fence Busters.D
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/desert-fence-busters-24/
CATEGORIES:Desert Fence Busters,Volunteer Event
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