We are closed for the remainder of the day today, May 1, 2024. Due to recent rabies cases in the area, the Desert Museum is taking extra precautions after observing abnormal wild animal behavior. Staff are continually monitoring the grounds. We will share information about reopening as soon as we are able.

Invasive Plant Volunteer Events

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Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 7:30am-10:00am

Organization: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Description: A shorter event earlier in the morning to remove any missed plants in the neighborhood rights-of-way. Increasingly, we are seeing that it takes several successive visits to catch all the stinknet. Most likely due to its staggered germination in the spring.
Meeting Location: Parking lot of Pima Federal Credit Union
Event location: 3730 N Stone Ave,, Tucson, AZ 85705
Volunteers: 1 registered out of a total capacity of 5
Tools Provided: Buckets, trash bags, gloves, some hand tools
Bring: Drinking water; your favorite hand weeding tool, if you have one, a face mask in case you are allergic to stinknet
Wear: Comfortable gardening clothes with sturdy shoes and a hat
Additional Information: Expect to be walking up to 1-2 miles in the sun. Please add a note when you sign up to let me know if this is your first time removing stinknet.

Wednesday, May 8, 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: 1 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)

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: 4 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)

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