Volunteer with the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers!

Join staff and dedicated volunteers from the Conservation Lands and Resources Department in our collaborative, community-wide effort to remove invasive buffelgrass and protect the Sonoran Desert.

The Sonoran Desert Weedwackers is a volunteer group dedicated to removing infestations of buffelgrass, fountain grass and other invasive plants found in the Tucson Mountains and other natural areas in Pima County. Weedwacking is hard work, but the benefits are well worth the effort! Volunteer events take place on uneven terrain and can be physically demanding. Tools are provided and volunteers should come prepared with water, sturdy shoes, long pants, a backpack/pack, and sun protection. Exact locations vary, but details about the specific meeting location within the park will be sent by email to all registered volunteers 2 days ahead of time.

To join us, register for a Sonoran Desert Weedwackers’ volunteer event on buffelgrass.org.

Sign up here to receive our email reminders for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Meeting Days for Sonoran Desert Weedwackers

• 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
• 3rd Saturday of each month

Meeting times for Sonoran Desert Weedwackers

• 7 a.m. | March-May, September-October
• 8 a.m. | November-February
• 6 a.m. | June-August

See our Invasive Plant Species page to learn more about invasive plants in Pima County.

Watch Video (3m 43s)

Learn about the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers field work and collecting data on the Pima County Invasive Species Portal.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Event will be hosted at Tucson Mountain Park. Location information will be shared with volunteers a couple of days before event.