Organization: Saguaro National Park
Description: Start the new year off right by joining park staff as we dig buffelgrass from a beautiful part of the Tucson Mountains in Saguaro National Park. The hike is less than 2 miles along an unmaintained social trail with gradual elevational gain. The work will be done at the base of Panther Peak and provides dramatic, sweeping views.
Meeting Location: Exact meeting location will be shared after signing up. A private residence a short drive from the Cam-Boh Trailhead parking area in Picture Rocks.
Event location: Lat: 32°19'56.7"N Long: 111°10'07.4"W
Volunteers: 7 registered out of a total capacity of 15
Tools Provided: All tools and PPE are provided
Bring: Water, snacks, sunscreen, love for the desert
Wear: Long pants, closed toe shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), long sleeves(optional), a smile(highly encouraged)
Additional Information: This event is also known as the first Thursday Frank and Frankie public pull party. If you also love alliteration, we might just be the group for you.

Organization: UA Pima County Cooperative Extension
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning removing buffelgrass from the Pantano Wash! Volunteers should be comfortable working on uneven terrain and in and around a variety of desert plants. When we're finished, snacks and drinks will be provided.
Meeting Location: Park at the north end of the Kolb Executive Park. From there it will be a 5-10 minute walk along the Loop to our buffelgrass location.
Event location: 1600 N Kolb Rd, Tucson AZ 85715
Volunteers: 8 registered out of a total capacity of 20
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Water, sunscreen, snacks
Wear: Long sleeves, long pants, hat

Organization: Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers
Description: Work off those holiday calories and Save Our Saguaros from the menace of buffelgrass. Get into the park for free. Take part in our Baby Saguaro Raffle and take home your own saguaro. We have plenty of stickers. Colorful Buffel Slayer T-shirts go to volunteers who attend five digs.
Meeting Location: Meet at the Equestrian Center in the Park. Turn left after the large wash crossing and drive to the end of the road past the camping loops. Park on the left in the area designated for vehicle without trailers. Gather at the trailhead picnic tables.
Event location: 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85737
Volunteers: 10 registered out of a total capacity of 40
Tools Provided: Pick-mattocks, digging bars, hand picks, work gloves, kneeling pads
Bring: 2 Liters of water, snacks, sun screen, work gloves, day pack, trekking pole, if preferred
Wear: Sturdy hiking shoes or boots, long pants, long sleeved shirt, sun hat
Additional Information: This activity is strenuous and requires a moderate fitness level. We will hike uphill for 30-40 minutes to a site that is off-trail. Volunteers should be comfortable working on slopes amongst boulders.

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! Volunteers should be comfortable with hiking and working off trail on uneven terrain. When we're finished, snacks and drinks will be provided.
Meeting Location: Details on specific meeting location within the park will be sent by email 2-3 days ahead of time. Text or call Ellie if you haven't received an email and need meeting location details.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 25
Tools Provided: lightweight digging bars, rock picks, work gloves
Bring: water (2 liters), snacks, backpack, sunscreen
Wear: hiking boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeves)

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a morning of removing invasive grasses from Colossal Cave Mountain Park! Volunteers should be comfortable with hiking and working off trail on uneven terrain. We'll provide some snacks and drinks when we're finished.
Meeting Location: We'll meet in the main parking lot of Colossal Cave Mountain Park (the one close to the cave tour entrance).
Event location: 16721 E Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ 85641
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 20
Tools Provided: lightweight digging bars, rock picks, work gloves
Bring: water (2 liters), snacks, backpack, sunscreen
Wear: hiking boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeves)
Additional Information: Once volunteers arrive at the meeting location, we'll consolidate into as few vehicles as possible and drive within the park to an area closer to our work site. From there, we'll hike approx. 1/2 mile on a dirt road to the hill we'll be working on.

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Town of Marana Parks and Recreation
Description: Join the Space Invaders volunteer program and help our Natural Resources team combat invasive plants in our open space parks! Volunteers will work alongside experts to identify and remove non-native species that threaten the health of our local ecosystems. This hands-on experience not only contributes to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of our parks but also provides a unique educational opportunity to learn about native flora and the impacts of invasive plants. Be a part of this vital effort to protect and restore our cherished green spaces while connecting with nature and like-minded community members. Ages 16 and Up
Meeting Location: Meet at the Wild Burro Trailhead parking Lot ramada
Event location: 14810 N Secret Springs Dr. , Marana, AZ 85658
Volunteers: 3 registered out of a total capacity of 10
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Water, snacks, sun protection
Wear: Long sleeves, long pants, closed toe shoes

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! Volunteers should be comfortable with hiking and working off trail on uneven terrain. When we're finished, snacks and drinks will be provided.
Meeting Location: Details on specific meeting location within the park will be sent by email 2-3 days ahead of time. Text or call Ellie if you haven't received an email and need meeting location details.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 25
Tools Provided: lightweight digging bars, rock picks, work gloves
Bring: water (2 liters), snacks, backpack, sunscreen
Wear: hiking boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeves)

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! Volunteers should be comfortable with hiking and working off trail on uneven terrain. When we're finished, snacks and drinks will be provided.
Meeting Location: Details on specific meeting location within the park will be sent by email 2-3 days ahead of time. Text or call Ellie if you haven't received an email and need meeting location details.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 25
Tools Provided: lightweight digging bars, rock picks, work gloves
Bring: water (2 liters), snacks, backpack, sunscreen
Wear: hiking boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeves)

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Description: Join our annual Save Our Saguaros Month kickoff event! We'll spend the morning pulling buffelgrass in several locations on Tucson's iconic "A" Mountain. In addition to buffelgrass removal, several community organizations will be on hand to share information on invasive species and conservation. We'll have pastries from La Estrella to fuel your buffelgrass removal efforts. This event is the first in a month-long effort to draw attention to the threat of invasive plants, and what the community can do to protect our beloved Sonoran Desert flora and fauna!
Meeting Location: Sentinel Peak Park lower parking lot. If lower lot is full, parking will also be available in the upper parking lot.
Event location: 1001 Sentinel Peak Rd S, Tucson, AZ 85745
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 100
Tools Provided: digging bars, pick mattocks, shovels, work gloves
Bring: water (2 liters), snacks, backpack, sunscreen
Wear: hiking boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeves)

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Saguaro National Park
Description: Has Cupid's arrow struck you? The desert is easy to love. Come celebrate that love by joining park staff as we dig buffelgrass from a beautiful part of the Tucson Mountains in Saguaro National Park. The hike is less than 2 miles along an unmaintained social trail with gradual elevational gain. The work will be done at the base of Panther Peak and provides dramatic, sweeping views.
Meeting Location: Exact meeting location will be shared after signing up. A private residence a short drive from the Cam-Boh Trailhead parking area in Picture Rocks.
Event location: Lat: 32°19'56.7"N Long: 111°10'07.4"W
Volunteers: 1 registered out of a total capacity of 15
Tools Provided: All tools and PPE are provided
Bring: Water, snacks, sunscreen, zest
Wear: Long pants, closed toe shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), long sleeves(optional), a smile(highly encouraged)
Additional Information: This event is also known as the first Thursday Frank and Frankie public pull party. If you also love alliteration, we might just be the group for you.

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Town of Marana Parks and Recreation
Description: Join the Space Invaders volunteer program and help our Natural Resources team combat invasive plants in our open space parks! Volunteers will work alongside experts to identify and remove non-native species that threaten the health of our local ecosystems. This hands-on experience not only contributes to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of our parks but also provides a unique educational opportunity to learn about native flora and the impacts of invasive plants. Be a part of this vital effort to protect and restore our cherished green spaces while connecting with nature and like-minded community members. Ages 16 and Up
Meeting Location: Meet at Wild Burro Trailhead parking lot ramada
Event location: 14810 N Secret Springs Dr. , Marana, AZ 85658
Volunteers: 3 registered out of a total capacity of 10
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Water, snacks, sun protection
Wear: Long sleeves, long pants, closed toe shoes

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Saguaro National Park
Description: Springtime in the desert - what could be better? Come out and celebrate the beautiful weather by digging up buffelgrass from a beautiful part of the Tucson Mountains in Saguaro National Park! The hike is less than 2 miles along an unmaintained social trail with gradual elevational gain. The work will be done at the base of Panther Peak and provides dramatic, sweeping views.
Meeting Location: Exact meeting location will be shared after signing up. A private residence a short drive from the Cam-Boh Trailhead parking area in Picture Rocks.
Event location: Lat: 32°19'56.7"N Long: 111°10'07.4"W
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 15
Tools Provided: All tools and PPE are provided
Bring: Water, snacks, sunscreen, knock-knock jokes(optional)
Wear: Long pants, closed toe shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), long sleeves(optional), a smile(highly encouraged)
Additional Information: This event is also known as the first Thursday Frank and Frankie public pull party. If you also love alliteration, we might just be the group for you.

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Town of Marana Parks and Recreation
Description: Join the Space Invaders volunteer program and help our Natural Resources team combat invasive plants in our open space parks! Volunteers will work alongside experts to identify and remove non-native species that threaten the health of our local ecosystems. This hands-on experience not only contributes to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of our parks but also provides a unique educational opportunity to learn about native flora and the impacts of invasive plants. Be a part of this vital effort to protect and restore our cherished green spaces while connecting with nature and like-minded community members. Ages 16 and Up
Meeting Location: Meet at the Wild Burro Trailhead parking Lot ramada
Event location: 14810 N Secret Springs Dr. , Marana, AZ 85658
Volunteers: 3 registered out of a total capacity of 10
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Water, snacks, sun protection
Wear: Long sleeves, long pants, closed toe shoes

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: WMG’s River Run Network is excited to tackle the removal of an invasive species, Arundo donax (giant reed), from along Tanque Verde Creek in east Tucson. Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By helping to remove Arundo at this workshop, you’ll be helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde Creek. New to this effort? At each workshop, we will hand out a punch card to new volunteers and punch returning volunteers' cards to help you keep track of the workshops you've been to!
Meeting Location: We will be meeting on the south side of Forty Niner Drive and then carpooling /caravanning to the creek entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
Event location: 12050 E Forty Niner Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85749
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)

Organization: Saguaro National Park
Description: Did you know that April is national poetry month? Bring your favorite nature themed poems for a fun filled morning digging buffelgrass from a beautiful part of the Tucson Mountains in Saguaro National Park! The hike is less than 2 miles along an unmaintained social trail with gradual elevational gain. The work will be done at the base of Panther Peak and provides dramatic, sweeping views. Frankie will serenade you with desert themed poetry to motivate and inspire.
Meeting Location: Exact meeting location will be shared after signing up. A private residence a short drive from the Cam-Boh Trailhead parking area in Picture Rocks.
Event location: Lat: 32°19'56.7"N Long: 111°10'07.4"W
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 15
Tools Provided: All tools and PPE are provided
Bring: Water, snacks, sunscreen, poems(optional)
Wear: Long pants, closed toe shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), long sleeves(optional), a smile(highly encouraged)
Additional Information: This event is also known as the first Thursday Frank and Frankie public pull party. If you also love alliteration, we might just be the group for you.

Organization: Watershed Management Group
Description: We begin this effort by tackling areas across the Rillito this fall (2024) where there have been documented sightings of Arundo, and we need your help to stop the spread and keep it out of our creeks! At this event, we will focus our efforts on picking up trash and removing a few small stands of Arundo in the creek area, easily accessible from the Loop so you can join us by bike or you may even be close enough to walk. We will bring everything you need to participate in this effort to pick up trash and remove the invasive species, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies as well! We recommend bringing your favorite set of gloves, a water bottle, and loppers if you have them.
Meeting Location: We will meet near the Diamond St Loop entrance north of the Rillito, on Craycroft Rd.
Event location: 3455 N Craycroft Rd, , Tucson, AZ 85718
Volunteers: 5 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Wear: Close-toed shoes, Long pants, Long sleeved shirt, Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, Work gloves if you like (we will also provide these for you), Snacks (if you want them)