Invasive Plant Volunteer Events

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Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 7am - 10am

Organization: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Description: Naranja Park in Oro Valley has discovered that it has a stinknet problem. We have identified some infested areas, but there are likely more that we haven't yet mapped. Come help us map and clear out stinknet before May 18th when a big inauguration ceremony for the park is planned.
Meeting Location: Main parking lot north of the dog park
Event location: 810 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Volunteers: 4 registered out of a total capacity of 20
Tools Provided: Gloves, a limited number of hand tools, buckets and trash bags
Bring: Drinking water, a 3-5 gal plastic bucket or a trash bag, your favorite weeding hand tool if you have one, a face mask in case you are allergic to stinknet
Wear: Comfortable gardening clothes, sturdy covered shoes, a hat
Additional Information: Be prepared to possibly do some off trail walking.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time: 7:30 - 11:30 am

Organization: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation
Description: We will be removing buffelgrass and African lovegrass (also called tickgrass) from a hill located east of the Colossal Cave visitor center. Volunteers should be prepared to hike off trail and work on a steep hillslope. We will provide snacks and drinks when we're finished!
Meeting Location: We will email specific instructions for our meeting location on Monday May 13. Our meeting location within the park will depend on the size of our group.
Event location: 16721 E Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ 85641
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 20
Tools Provided: Yes (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)

Friday, May 17, 2024
Time: 7:30 - 11:30 am

Organization: Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation
Description: We will be removing buffelgrass and African lovegrass (also called tickgrass) from a hill located east of the Colossal Cave visitor center. Volunteers should be prepared to hike off trail and work on a steep hillslope. We will provide snacks and drinks when we're finished!
Meeting Location: We will email specific instructions for our meeting location on Thursday May 16. Our meeting location within the park will depend on the size of our group.
Event location: 16721 E Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ 85641
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 20
Tools Provided: Yes (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)

Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 7:00am-11:00am

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning in Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. We will provide snacks and drinks when we're finished.
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: 7 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes (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)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 7:00am-11:00am

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning in Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. We will provide snacks and drinks when we're finished.
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 30
Tools Provided: Yes (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)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time: 6:00am - 10:00am

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. We will provide snacks and drinks when we're finished. If the weather is particularly hot, we may end earlier than 10am.
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 20
Tools Provided: Yes (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)

Saturday, June 15, 2024
Time: 6:00am - 10:00am

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. We will provide snacks and drinks when we're finished. If the weather is particularly hot, we may end earlier than 10am.
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 20
Tools Provided: Yes (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)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 6:00am - 10:00am

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. We will provide snacks and drinks when we're finished. If the weather is particularly hot, we may end earlier than 10am.
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 20
Tools Provided: Yes (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)

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