• Coffee and chat: Share ideas for CSDP’s next strategic plan

    Cafe Passe 415 N 4th Ave, Tucson

    Please join us to chat about the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection's next strategic plan, which we're just starting to draft. Our very first plan was launched in 2020 after we officially became a 501(c)(3) following years of support and sponsorship from Sky Island Alliance. You can check out that plan here. It's now time […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 planting native plants. This is a great opportunity to get a hands-on, restoration experience and learn more about how wildlife crossings help local wildlife. No […]

  • 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 helping animals find and cross the Ann Day Memorial wildlife bridge and underpass and stay off the road. We will look for and record any […]

  • 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 small brush structures that will provide cover for small critters using the underpass. This is a great opportunity to get a hands-on, restoration experience and […]

  • 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 States

    Registration 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 the joy of being in community.  When: October 23, 7 - 9am Where: Painted Hills Trailhead, 3590 W. Anklam Rd. What: Relaxed nature hike with […]

  • 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; we have all the rocks and tools needed for the job- but we need lots of hands! Take a tour with us to the wildlife […]

  • 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, […]