Events and tours from outside organizations.
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 […]
Overview Join us for a weekend of restoring nature's balance after the Bighorn Fire — let's get our hands dirty for a good cause! The Work We will be creating loose rock structures to halt erosion, increase water absorption, and support plant growth in drainages around Summerhaven in the Santa Catalina Mountains. These low-tech structures […]
Join community members, local organizations, land management agencies for a day of fun and stewardship! Days of Connection celebrating World Water Day is taking place at Verdugo Park right-off of the Santa Cruz River. Join Favor Celestial, Barrio Kroeger Lane, Tucson Clean and Beautiful, Pima County, Sonoran Institute, Tucson Water, Ironwood Tree Experience, United Way and other […]
Be a part of this citizen science effort to document the unique biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border!
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 […]
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 […]