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Be a part of this citizen science effort to document the unique biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border!
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3 events,This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural, ecological, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration, storytelling, and community-rooted experiences. The Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. Find a full list of festival […] This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural, ecological, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration, storytelling, and community-rooted experiences. The Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. Find a full list of festival […]
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Be part of history and the future! Join us at Mission Garden to plant agave in the traditional Hohokam style, inspired by ancient plantings on Tumamoc Hill. These agave plants will provide food for bat pollinators and may even become part of a future festival’s roasting pit. No experience is needed, and families are encouraged […]
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3 events,This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural, ecological, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration, storytelling, and community-rooted experiences. The Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. Find a full list of festival […]
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Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection at the Oracle Road wildlife crossings! 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. Our goals for the day: Remove invasive plant species (buffelgrass) Water establishing plants Build […]
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Field Notes: Resilient Desert and Food Systems brings together a mix of 2026 panel proposals and festival-curated adaptations, all centered on agave as a practical tool for regenerative agriculture in arid and semi-arid landscapes. Across the session, we look at how agave can support soil restoration, water-smart farming, and long-term resilience, grounded in ecological knowledge […]
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4 events,This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural, ecological, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration, storytelling, and community-rooted experiences. The Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. Find a full list of festival […]
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Join us April 11, 2026 from 9 AM–1 PM for a celebration of everything that makes the Sonoran Desert so special. From amazing plants and animals to the rich cultures that call our desert home, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn, explore, and connect. Food trucks Hands-on activities Fun for the whole family Come […]
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Heralded as the “Tree of Wonders”, the agave has been celebrated for centuries throughout Mexico and the American Southwest, and utilized to make over 40 products - from textiles to tequila. Uncover the adaptations that enable this native succulent to thrive in the hot and harsh Sonoran Desert, and discover how a prized ornamental holds […]
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Located in Tucson within the Sonoran Desert, the subject of water conservation and effective water usage is a major one. Being situated in a dry, arid environment that directly impacts our way of life, IDA (Illustration, Design, and Animation) students at The University of Arizona, led by Professor Jenn Liv, take on a first-semester project […]
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2 events,This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural, ecological, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration, storytelling, and community-rooted experiences. The Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. Find a full list of festival […]
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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 [email protected] 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 […]
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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 […] |
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Join community members, local organizations, land management agencies for a day of fun and stewardship! Days 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, […] |
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Join Pima staff, students and community members to build community, enhance awareness, empower action, and connect people with the resources 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 […]
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Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection for a highway cleanup within a wildlife corridor! 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. […]
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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! Other activities being planned include: -Free fishing with borrowed poles and free bait bags -Guided nature walks (Friends of the Madera Canyon) […]
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This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural and cultural resources. With this year’s theme, A Watershed of Protection, we’re highlighting several public land protection and management efforts that have helped protect the river and its surrounding watershed over the last 25 years. With diverse speakers […]
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This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural and cultural resources. With this year’s theme, A Watershed of Protection, we’re highlighting several public land protection and management efforts that have helped protect the river and its surrounding watershed over the last 25 years. With diverse speakers […]
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This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural and cultural resources. With this year’s theme, A Watershed of Protection, we’re highlighting several public land protection and management efforts that have helped protect the river and its surrounding watershed over the last 25 years. With diverse speakers […]
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