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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
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SUMMARY:Highway Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection for a highway cleanup within a wildlife corridor! \nHelp 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 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://santacruzheritage.org/event/highway-cleanup/
LOCATION:10501 N. Casa Grande Hwy (32.39729\, -111.12557)\, 10501 N. Casa Grande Hwy (32.39729\, -111.12557)
CATEGORIES:Clean Up,Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T052537
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz River Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Bird Alliance habitat restoration professionals for a Santa Cruz River Community Stewardship Event! We will be working to restore habitat along the Santa Cruz River in Tubac\, starting with invasive plant removal. Monthly community restoration volunteer events will be held every third Wednesday from 9-11am\, through May 2026. This project is a joint effort between the Tubac Nature Center and Tucson Bird Alliance.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/santa-cruz-river-restoration-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Ron Morriss Park\, 31 Calle Iglesia\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85746
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260513T052537
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UID:10005861-1776038400-1776470399@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Wild Connections Week
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection for a free field trip series to our region’s most critical wildlife corridors during the week of April 13! \nExplore\, learn from local experts\, and make exciting discoveries along the way. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative solutions and current challenges to wildlife movement in Pima County. \nSign up for any or all events below:\n★ Explore the Santa Cruz River Wildlife Ramp\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 \n★ Cross the CAP Canal in Avra Valley\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\, where desert bighorn sheep were seen a few years back! \n★ Why didn’t the tortoise cross Picture Rocks Road?\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 \n★ Sunset at the Wildlife Bridge – 10th anniversary celebration!\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 \nThis event series is funded in part by the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area – Thank you!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/wild-connections-week/
CATEGORIES:Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Hikes,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T052537
CREATED:20260223T234111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T234610Z
UID:10005421-1775808000-1775818800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection at the Oracle Road wildlife crossings! \nThis 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\nRemove invasive plant species (buffelgrass)\nWater establishing plants\nBuild and repair 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://santacruzheritage.org/event/habitat-restoration-day/
LOCATION:Oracle Road wildlife crossings\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, Arizona\, United States\, 85739\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Up,Environmental Stewardship,Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T052537
CREATED:20260112T223625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T225012Z
UID:10004245-1773824400-1773831600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Santa Cruz River Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Bird Alliance habitat restoration professionals for a Santa Cruz River Community Stewardship Event! We will be working to restore habitat along the Santa Cruz River in Tubac\, starting with invasive plant removal. Monthly community restoration volunteer events will be held every third Wednesday from 9-11am\, through May 2026. This project is a joint effort between the Tubac Nature Center and Tucson Bird Alliance.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/santa-cruz-river-restoration-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Ron Morriss Park\, 31 Calle Iglesia\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85746
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Volunteer Opportunities
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