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SUMMARY:Meet the Monument 2026
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE for Meet the Monument 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience Ironwood Forest National Monument and hear from local environmental leaders.  \nWHEN: Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\, 9am-1pm\nWHERE: Waterman Peak Area\, Marana\, Arizona \nAdmission: Free and open to the public. No reservations required.\nParking: Free.\nFacilities: Port-a-potties and hand-washing stations. \nThis event is hosted by Coalition member Friends of Ironwood Forest. Visit their website for more information! 
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/meet-the-monument-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260621T055954
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SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for a day of habitat restoration work at the Oracle Road wildlife bridge and underpass! This is a great opportunity to get a hands-on\, restoration experience\, take a tour of these amazing structures\, and learn more about wildlife connectivity projects in Southern Arizona. \nOur goals for the day: \n\nWater establishing plants\nBuild a windrow for wildlife at the underpass\nPropagate prickly pear cactus at the bridge\nRemove invasive plant species (buffelgrass)\nRepair erosion control rock structures as needed\n\nPlease arrive for an 8am start time. Gloves and all other tools will be provided. We will have snacks bagels and snacks to share with you! Please bring a re-usable water bottle. We hope you can join us! \nRSVP here \nPhysical Requirements: Frequent bending and kneeling\, walking in the sun for prolonged periods\, walking on potentially uneven surfaces\, carrying water buckets weighing between 15-25 lbs\, moving rocks weighing between 5-25lbs. \nThis project in funded in part by the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area and in partnership with Strategic Habitat Enhancements – thank you!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/habitat-restoration-day-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T055954
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SUMMARY:Wild Connections Week - Explore the Santa Cruz River Wildlife Ramp
DESCRIPTION:As part of Wild Connections Week — Tour the NEW one-of-a-kind project that helps wildlife move to and from the Tucson Mountains. Plus\, visit the proposed site for a future wildlife bridge over I-10. Light refreshments will be provided. Local experts will be joining us – stay tuned! \nWhen: Monday\, April 13\, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM \nWhere: West of the Avra Valley Road exit on I-10 in the Tucson-Tortolita Mountains wildlife linkage \nWhat: Up to one-mile walk on uneven terrain\, with stops to learn about and view the wildlife ramp\, wildlife funnel fencing\, wildlife jumpouts\, remote wildlife cameras\, erosion berms and french drains\, custom erosion markers\, and more. Includes a view of the full wildlife linkage from a pedestrian bridge. \nSign up here!
URL:https://www.sonorandesert.org/event/wild-connections-week-explore-the-santa-cruz-river-wildlife-ramp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260414T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260414T083000
DTSTAMP:20260621T055954
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222537Z
UID:12018-1776150000-1776155400@www.sonorandesert.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260416T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260416T083000
DTSTAMP:20260621T055954
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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
DTSTAMP:20260621T055954
CREATED:20260324T173751Z
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UID:12021-1776448800-1776454200@www.sonorandesert.org
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:20260621T055954
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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
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UID:11738-1777104000-1777111200@www.sonorandesert.org
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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