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SUMMARY:Volunteer with the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nTo join us\, register for a Sonoran Desert Weedwackers’ volunteer event on buffelgrass.org. \nSign up here to receive our email reminders for upcoming volunteer opportunities. \nMeeting Days for Sonoran Desert Weedwackers \n\n2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month\n3rd Saturday of each month\n\nMeeting times for Sonoran Desert Weedwackers \n\n7 a.m. | March-May\, September-October\n8 a.m. | November-February\n6 a.m. | June-August\n\nSee our Invasive Plant Species page to learn more about invasive plants in Pima County. \nWatch Video (3m 43s) \nLearn about the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers field work and collecting data on the Pima County Invasive Species Portal. \nContact Invasivesprogram@pima.gov with any questions. \n  \nEvent will be hosted at Tucson Mountain Park. Location information will be shared with volunteers a couple of days before event.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/volunteer-with-the-sonoran-desert-weedwackers/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Tucson Mountain Park
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources":MAILTO:EEducation@pima.gov
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SUMMARY:Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday and Sunday\, $7 per adult\, $5 per child (13 years and under) \n  \n\n9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour\n10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour\n11:30 a.m. Lake Discovery Tour\nTwilight Tour on Saturdays only. Time varies.\n\n  \nPlease call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791.\nBoat rentals are available at the Patagonia Lake Marina.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/boat-tours-at-patagonia-lake-state-park/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Patagonia Lake\, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd\, Patagonia\,\, AZ\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260620T093000
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CREATED:20260416T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T181848Z
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SUMMARY:ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
DESCRIPTION:The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to  civilization\, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences\, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T102309
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T234443Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz River History Tour
DESCRIPTION:This two-mile walking tour is led by Mauro Trejo and focuses on our relationship with the Santa Cruz River\, how it supported Tucson’s early residents\, and the factors in the 19th and 20th century that affected its demise. \nThe tour begins at Tucson’s Mission Gardens and includes the sites of the former Spanish mission and the O’odham village that was the origin of our modern city. Attendees also visit Tucson’s tallest tree and the Garden of Gethsemane\, a holy site of statues made by WWI veteran and artist Felix Lucero in the 1940s.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/santa-cruz-river-history-tour-2-3/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260620T220000
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SUMMARY:Tucson Juneteenth Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come out to be a part of this cultivation of a community of people of all backgrounds in a day(s) of unity to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth and African American culture with musical performances\, inspiring speakers\, storytelling\, cultural exhibits\, religious observances\, kid-zone\, food vendors\, etc.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tucson-juneteenth-festival/
LOCATION:Kino Sports Complex\, 2500 E Ajo Way\, Tucson\, 85713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,History,Youth Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Juneteenth":MAILTO:info@tucsonjune19.org
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