Invasive Plant Volunteer Events

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! We will hike off trail to an area with buffelgrass plants, dig up the plants with hand picks and digging bars, and carefully pile the plants to decompose on site. Volunteers should be comfortable with physically strenuous work including hiking off trail up and down hills on rocky slopes. We'll provide snacks and drinks when we're finished.
Meeting Location: Details on the specific meeting location within Tucson Mountain Park will be sent a couple days ahead of time. Text or call Ellie if you haven't received an email with meeting location details. A bathroom may or may not be available depending on the meeting location.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 3 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)
Additional Information: Our volunteer group works every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month and every 3rd Saturday of the month. Wednesdays tend to include more challenging terrain and/or further hikes.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 7:00am - 9:30am

Organization: UA Pima County Cooperative Extension
Description: Come join us pulling buffelgrass out of the Pantano Wash! Our goal is protecting our precious Pantano from invasive species, and mitigating fire risk by doing so. Volunteers should be comfortable working on uneven terrain. We will provide drinks and snacks after the event.
Meeting Location: The meeting location is the Kolb Executive Park at 1600 N Kolb Rd.
Event location: 1600 N Kolb Rd, Tucson AZ 85715
Volunteers: 9 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Yes
Bring: Water (2+ liters), snacks, backpack, sunscreen
Wear: Long sleeves, long pants, hat

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! We will hike off trail to an area with buffelgrass plants, dig up the plants with hand picks and digging bars, and carefully pile the plants to decompose on site. Volunteers should be comfortable with physically strenuous work including hiking off trail up and down hills on rocky slopes. We'll provide snacks and drinks when we're finished.
Meeting Location: Details on the specific meeting location within Tucson Mountain Park will be sent a couple days ahead of time. Text or call Ellie if you haven't received an email with meeting location details. A bathroom may or may not be available depending on the meeting location.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 11 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: Our volunteer group works every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month and every 3rd Saturday of the month. Saturdays tend to include easier terrain and/or shorter hikes.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Celebrate Earth Day by joining us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! We will hike off trail to an area with buffelgrass plants, dig up the plants with hand picks and digging bars, and carefully pile the plants to decompose on site. Volunteers should be comfortable with physically strenuous work including hiking off trail up and down hills on rocky slopes. We'll provide snacks and drinks when we're finished.
Meeting Location: Details on the specific meeting location within Tucson Mountain Park will be sent a couple days ahead of time. Text or call Ellie if you haven't received an email with meeting location details. A bathroom may or may not be available depending on the meeting location.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 3 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)
Additional Information: Our volunteer group works every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month and every 3rd Saturday of the month. Wednesdays tend to include more challenging terrain and/or further hikes.

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