Upcoming Community Events

Location: This is Tucson
Helping you discover what you love about Tucson 

• https://thisistucson.com/

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Location: The Garden Kitchen
Join the community every Thursday morning to help care for the garden and harvest. No experience necessary.

• 7:00 am - 8:30 am

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Date: Daily, 6am-9am

Location: La Encantada, Tucson

Join our Sarver Steppers at La Encantada wellness club!
Enjoy daily walks, stay fit, and track your steps for a chance to win monthly prizes. Steps must be recorded only at La Encantada to be eligible for prizes.

Routes:

• The Catalina (Upper Route): 0.3 miles, three laps = 1 mile

• The Saguaro (Lower Route): 0.3 miles, three laps = 1 mile

• The Ocotillo (Upper & Lower Route): 0.3 miles, three laps = 1 mile (advanced route with stairs)

Download the FREE Strava app, join the Sarver Steppers “club”, and start walking!

Leashed pets are welcome.

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines. People without insurance or underinsured can get vaccinated at no cost at Pima County Health Department clinics:

• Theresa Lee Public Health Clinic

• North Office

• East Office

Details:
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters to explore historic buildings, corrals, and exhibits about the people of Canoa.
Cost: Free
Registration: Registration suggested; walk-ins welcome if space permits

Dates: Every Saturday 10:00-11:30 am

Date:
ongoing, multiple days/times
 

Details:
Beyond leads monthly hikes for those members of our community who maybe are beginning to explore the outdoors and would like some support getting out on a hike. Learn more about which trails to choose, how to hike safely, including proper nutrition and hydration, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

Date:
Every Tuesday at 7:30am. Meet in the Visitor Center Parking Lot at Historic Canoa Ranch.

Details:
 

Green Valley Gardeners Volunteer Day at Canoa Ranch!

Nurture your green thumb. Join the Green Valley Gardeners as they care for the plants and gardens at Historic Canoa Ranch. Tasks vary seasonally- water, weed, plant, fertilize, trim, deadhead, add and remove frost cloths, care for ailing plants and more. 

No experience required. Skilled gardeners will provide guidance and encouragement. Bring sun protection, water, and gloves, if you have them. 

Date: Multiple dates 
Time: 7 am – 11 am

Join staff and dedicated volunteers from the Conservation Lands and Resources Department in our collaborative, community-wide effort to remove invasive bufflegrass and protect the Sonoran Desert. 

The 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. 

To join us, register for a Sonoran Desert Weedwackers' volunteer event on buffelgrass.org. 

Sign up here to receive our email reminders for upcoming volunteer opportunities. 

Meeting Days for Sonoran Desert Weedwackers

• 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

• 3rd Saturday of each month

Meeting times for Sonoran Desert Weedwackers

• 8:00am | November-February

• 7:00am | March-May, September-October

• 6:00am | June-August

See our Invasive Plant Species page to learn more about invasive plants in Pima County. 

Watch Video (3m 43s)

Learn about the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers field work and collecting data on the Pima County Invasive Species Portal.

Contact Invasivesprogram@pima.gov with any questions.