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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T222248Z
CREATED:20260602T222248Z
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UID:10007815-1781721000-1781726400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Paton Center Firefly Survey with Xerces Society
DESCRIPTION:Join Saff Killingsworth from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for a presentation about southeast Arizona’s amazing fireflies. We’ll talk about firefly diversity and biology\, their threats\, and conservation efforts to protect these special creatures. We’ll also conduct a Firefly Atlas survey for the rare and imperiled Southwest springs firefly. The Firefly Atlas is a community science effort to better understand and conserve the firefly diversity of North America.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/paton-center-firefly-survey-with-xerces-society/
LOCATION:Paton Center for Hummingbirds\, 477 Pennsylvania Ave\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Presentations,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Bird Alliance":MAILTO:info@tucsonbirds.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007261-1781600400-1781611200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T164252Z
CREATED:20260521T192451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T164252Z
UID:10007801-1781172000-1781190000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Sosa-Carillo House!
DESCRIPTION:Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum could not do it without all of the help of their beloved volunteers. Join one of the volunteer committees and meet new people while helping to preserve. RSVP and fill out this form for one of these summer trainings to support the work of Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum. They are especially in need of docents!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/volunteer-at-the-sosa-carillo-house/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Sosa-Carrillo House\, 151 S Granda\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Los Descendientes de Tucson":MAILTO:rikkiriojas@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007260-1781168400-1781179200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T213622Z
CREATED:20260526T213622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T213622Z
UID:10007807-1781082000-1781089200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Paton Center Habitat Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Bird Alliance’s restoration team in enhancing and maintaining habitat around the Paton Center grounds. \n\n\nPosition Description:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBA’s restoration department has been hard at work acquiring new grounds and developing valuable native habitat types at the Paton Center over the past few years and we need your help to continue this work. Events will focus largely on invasive species removal and weeding but could include any of the following activities:\n\nWeeding and planting the Paton meadow to support pollinators\nTrail maintenance and building for improved visitor experience\nInvasive grass and vine pulling and management\nBrush clearing and hauling\nIrrigation system maintenance to support native plants\nPaton Center yard and grounds maintenance\nNative seed collection\n\nWe welcome you to register for these events if you are interested in any of these tasks and a TBA staff member will reach out in advance of each event to provide a more detailed plan for the day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease come prepared to work in direct sun and in hot temperatures during warm months. We recommend wearing long sleeves\, long pants\, and a hat as well as sturdy close toed shoes. Please also bring a refillable water bottle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober-May: 10-12 pm\nJune-September: 9-11 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumber of Openings:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are looking for 10-15 volunteers for each date. Registration required. Please click HERE link to sign up for the date(s) you would like to volunteer.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/paton-center-habitat-ambassadors/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Paton Center for Hummingbirds\, 477 Pennsylvania Ave\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Bird Alliance":MAILTO:info@tucsonbirds.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260610T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260610T090000
DTSTAMP:20260520T221010Z
CREATED:20260520T221010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T221010Z
UID:10007789-1781071200-1781082000@santacruzheritage.org
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/2026-06-10/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007259-1780995600-1781006400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T164252Z
CREATED:20260521T192451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T164252Z
UID:10007800-1780750800-1780761600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Sosa-Carillo House!
DESCRIPTION:Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum could not do it without all of the help of their beloved volunteers. Join one of the volunteer committees and meet new people while helping to preserve. RSVP and fill out this form for one of these summer trainings to support the work of Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum. They are especially in need of docents!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/volunteer-at-the-sosa-carillo-house/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Sosa-Carrillo House\, 151 S Granda\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Los Descendientes de Tucson":MAILTO:rikkiriojas@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T221456Z
CREATED:20260521T222438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T221456Z
UID:10007804-1780732800-1780747200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day at Empire Ranch
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to become part of the great team of dedicated volunteers at the Empire Ranch! Volunteer and make a difference! Volunteer Workday\, 8 am to noon.  Meet at the Visitor Contact Station. Breakfast and lunch provided.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/volunteer-work-day-at-erf/
LOCATION:Empire Ranch\, 16655 E. Empire Ranch Rd\, Sonoita\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Empire Ranch Foundation":MAILTO:admin@empireranchfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007258-1780563600-1780574400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007257-1780390800-1780401600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T164252Z
CREATED:20260521T192451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T164252Z
UID:10007799-1780146000-1780156800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Sosa-Carillo House!
DESCRIPTION:Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum could not do it without all of the help of their beloved volunteers. Join one of the volunteer committees and meet new people while helping to preserve. RSVP and fill out this form for one of these summer trainings to support the work of Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum. They are especially in need of docents!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/volunteer-at-the-sosa-carillo-house/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Sosa-Carrillo House\, 151 S Granda\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Los Descendientes de Tucson":MAILTO:rikkiriojas@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T164252Z
CREATED:20260521T192451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T164252Z
UID:10007798-1779962400-1779980400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Sosa-Carillo House!
DESCRIPTION:Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum could not do it without all of the help of their beloved volunteers. Join one of the volunteer committees and meet new people while helping to preserve. RSVP and fill out this form for one of these summer trainings to support the work of Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum. They are especially in need of docents!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/volunteer-at-the-sosa-carillo-house/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Sosa-Carrillo House\, 151 S Granda\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Los Descendientes de Tucson":MAILTO:rikkiriojas@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007256-1779958800-1779969600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007255-1779786000-1779796800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007254-1779354000-1779364800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260217T225012Z
CREATED:20260112T223625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T225012Z
UID:10004247-1779267600-1779274800@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-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Ron Morriss Park\, 31 Calle Iglesia\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85746
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007253-1779181200-1779192000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007252-1778749200-1778760000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007251-1778576400-1778587200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260510T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260510T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T204037Z
CREATED:20260424T204037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T204037Z
UID:10007248-1778396400-1778403600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Mothers Day Stewardship @ Danny Lopez Park
DESCRIPTION:Show Some Mother’s Day Love for Mother Earth!  Join Tucson Clean and Beautiful and Friends of Danny Lopez Park from 7:00–9:00 AM as they remove invasive buffelgrass and stinknet and pick up trash around the lake at Danny Lopez Park.  RSVP / Questions: FriendsOfDLPark@gmail.com What to bring/wear: Long pants and a long-sleeve shirt Sturdy\, closed-toe footwear Water and a hat Work gloves (if you have them) This is a flat\, easy site—perfect for beginners and all experience levels.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/mothers-day-stewardship-danny-lopez-park/
LOCATION:Danny Lopez Park\, 4300 N Silverbell Rd\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Up,Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007250-1778144400-1778155200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210408Z
CREATED:20260424T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210408Z
UID:10007249-1777971600-1777982400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands.  Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/plant-propagation-at-borderlands-restoration-network/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Borderlands Nursery & Seed\, 42 San Antonio Road\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Borderlands Restoration Network":MAILTO:info@borderlandsrestoration.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260318T224835Z
CREATED:20260318T224150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T224835Z
UID:10005854-1777107600-1777122000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Peña Blanca Family Outdoor Day
DESCRIPTION:This family-friendly community event is designed to connect residents with the outdoors while highlighting the incredible natural resources we have right here in our region. Families will be able to fish for free! \nOther activities being planned include: \n-Free fishing with borrowed poles and free bait bags \n-Guided nature walks (Friends of the Madera Canyon) \n-Food trucks \n-Dirt Bike demonstrations (Trail Riders of Southern Arizona) \n-Outdoor recreation and educational booths \n-Celebrity Guests include Smokey the Bear and Woodsy the Owl! \nIf you are interested in volunteering with SCVNHA at this event\, please email: zabrina@santacruzheritage.org
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/pena-blanca-family-outdoor-day/
LOCATION:Pena Blanca Lake\, Pena Blanca Lake Road\, Nogales\, 85621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Food Experience,Tours,Volunteer Opportunities,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260223T234231Z
CREATED:20260223T234231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T234231Z
UID:10005418-1777104000-1777111200@santacruzheritage.org
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:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260319T180332Z
CREATED:20260319T180332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180332Z
UID:10005855-1776762000-1776778200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Climate Community Day - Pima Community College
DESCRIPTION:Join Pima staff\, students and community members to build community\, enhance awareness\, empower action\, and connect people with the\nresources they need to create a more sustainable future. They hope to build community\, enhance awareness\, empower action\, and connect people with the resources they need to take the next steps in creating a more sustainable future\, through speakers\, workshops\, panels\, roundtables\, and showcases. \nWhere: Amethyst Room\nPima Community College\nDowntown Campus \nIf you are interested in joining the SCVNHA with tabling\, please email zabrina@santacruzheritage.org \n 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/4th-annual-climate-community-day-pima-community-college/
LOCATION:Pima Community College – Downtown\, 1255 N Stone Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85709
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Lectures,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260318T223341Z
CREATED:20260318T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T223341Z
UID:10005853-1776499200-1776510000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day of Connection & Rio Relay
DESCRIPTION:Join community members\, local organizations\, land management agencies for a day of fun and stewardship!\nDays of Connection celebrating Earth Day and the RioRelay is taking place at Bonita Park right-off of the Santa Cruz River. Join the Pima County Connecting Children to Nature Coalition\, Tucson Clean and Beautiful\, Pima County\, Sonoran Institute\, Tucson Water\, United Way and other partners as we come together to celebrate Earth Day through a day of fun\, stewardship and connecting with nature and community! \nEarth Day of Connection is happening on Saturday\, April 18th between 8AM-11AM at Bonita Park located at 20 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85745. \nThese experiences bring together local groups and individual passionate about the natural world and environmental stewardship. At this Day of Connection you can expect to; \n\nEnjoy music\, snacks and beautiful green space with a broad community of stewardship and nature lovers.\nSteward the Santa Cruz by picking up trash with TCB  and Sonoran Institute or learn to identify and remove invasive giant reed (Arundo donax) with specialists from Tucson Bird Alliance.\nExperience the on-going neighborhood conservation and restoration efforts in the area being lead by Friends of Favor Celestial and Watershed Management group.\nConnect with Educators with Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources and Regional Flood Control District to learn more about what our county is doing to conserve and celebrate our public lands.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/earth-day-of-connection-rio-relay/
LOCATION:Bonita Park\, 20 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Up,Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260217T225012Z
CREATED:20260112T223625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T225012Z
UID:10004246-1776243600-1776250800@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-2/2026-04-15/
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;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260412T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260412T090000
DTSTAMP:20260320T200846Z
CREATED:20260320T200846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T200846Z
UID:10005856-1775977200-1775984400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Danny Lopez Park - Trash / Buffelgrass cleanup
DESCRIPTION:This trash/buffelgrass cleanup is on Sunday\, April 12 from 7 – 9 am.  Ramada #7 is reserved for a (no alcohol) potluck brunch after the cleanup.  Email me for at FriendsOfDLPark@gmail.com for more info and please copy/paste this link to sign up  https://forms.gle/kkU7mSAhQNn8c8EB7  if you would like to join.  You do not need to help with the cleanup in order to attend the potluck.  Meet at the SOUTHERN end of the lake. When you drive into the park\, take the first right and follow this all the way around behind PACC until you get to the meeting spot parking. \nAt the April 12 potluck\, Friends of Danny Lopez Park will be practicing using the iNaturalist app to help document the plants\, birds\, dragonflies and aquatic invertebrates around Silverbell Lake. They will use this skill on Saturday\, April 25 to do a Bioblitz for the 2026 City Nature Challenge.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/danny-lopez-park-trash-buffelgrass-cleanup/
LOCATION:Danny Lopez Park\, 4300 N Silverbell Rd\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Up,Environmental Stewardship,Food Experience,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Danny Lopez Park":MAILTO:FriendsOfDLPark@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260327T182354Z
CREATED:20260327T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T182354Z
UID:10005866-1775901600-1775919600@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Arizona250 Celebration at the Historic San Rafael Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Arizona250 celebration at San Rafael Ranch Historic District\, located within the San Rafael State Natural Area. \nThis commemorative event invites the public to experience one of Arizona’s most significant historic ranching sites while celebrating Arizona’s rich heritage\, landscapes\, and communities. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the historic ranch house\, learn about the San Rafael Valley’s ranching and conservation legacy\, and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding short-grass prairie. Connect with Arizona’s past while supporting the preservation of this remarkable place for future generations! \nSelf guided ranch house tours and educational displays will be offered throughout the day. A dedication of property as an Important Bird Area will be held at 10 a.m. \nPlease register for this event online. No physical tickets will be provided; those who register will be on the event guest list. \nIf you are interested in volunteering with SCVNHA at this event\, please email: zabrina@santacruzheritage.org
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/arizona250-celebration-at-the-historic-san-rafael-ranch/
LOCATION:San Rafael State Natural Area\, 2036 Duquesne Rd\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Experience,Volunteer Opportunities,Youth Programming
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