Organization: Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers
Description: Join us for a morning of enjoying the beauty of Catalina State Park and Pusch Ridge. Save our amazing stands of saguaros by working with like-minded folks to rid the park of invasive, flammable buffelgrass. Get into the park for free! We have stickers for all participants and you may even win a baby saguaro in our raffle.
Meeting Location: Meet at the Equestrian Center in the park. Turn left after the big wash crossing and drive to the end of the road past the campgrounds loops. Park to the left of the corrals and meet us at the trailhead picnic tables on the right.
Event location: 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, 85737
Volunteers: 22 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: Pick-mattocks, digging bars, work gloves, hand picks, kneeling pads
Bring: 2 Liters of water and energy snacks, suncreen, your own gloves if preferred, Trekking poles if you like
Wear: Long pants, long sleeved shirt, boots or sturdy hiking shoes, sun hats
Additional Information: Prepare to hike uphill for up to 1.5 miles starting at the 50 Year Trailhead. We will dig on uneven ground and rocky slopes. This activity requires a moderate fitness level.

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! We will hike 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 up and down hillslopes off trail on rocky terrain. 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: 4 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. Wednesdays tend to include more challenging terrain and/or further hikes.

Organization: Campus Farm Neighborhood Association (CFNA) Cooperative Extension Tucson Clean and Beautiful
Description: Mountain Avenue was between Roger Road and Limberlost Drive
Meeting Location: Park on east side of Moountain between Roger Road and Limberlost Drive
Event location: , Tucson, AZ 85719
Volunteers: 2 registered out of a total capacity of 20
Tools Provided: Yes, but limited
Bring: Your own pick if you have one, gloves, water, snacks
Wear: Sun hat, long shirts and pants, sturdy shoes, gloves, sunscreen
Additional Information: We need Pullers and Baggers Between 8-11 am Saturday December 13-come and leave when you want. 1, 2 or 3 hours will help tremendously We will clean trash out of wash too so everyone can help!

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 in the heat. We will provide drinks and snacks after the event.
Meeting Location: The meeting location is the Kolb Executive Park at 1550 N Kolb Rd.
Event location: 1550 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

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: Wild Burro Trailhead Parking Lot. Just past the Ritz-Carlton attendant shack
Event location: 14810 N Secret Springs Dr. , Marana, AZ 85658
Volunteers: 6 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: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! We will hike 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 up and down hillslopes off trail on rocky terrain. 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: 1 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. Saturdays tend to include easier terrain and/or shorter hikes.

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! We will hike 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 up and down hillslopes off trail on rocky terrain. 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: 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: 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.

Organization: Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Description: Help pull buffelgrass from areas surrounding the sheep grazing pens. Only those who volunteer, and are gentle, will have permission to get closer to the animals. You will be using a small pick to dig out clumps of grass.
Meeting Location: Usually we will meet at the lower parking lot of Sentinel Peak Park, but the location could vary. Pay attention to the message being sent out regarding exact location and time.
Event location: 1001 S. Sentinel Peak Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745
Volunteers: 31 registered out of a total capacity of 80
Tools Provided: Rock hammers and gloves will be provided.
Bring: Bring a refillable water bottle (FULL) and a pack to carry everything in. We strongly encourage the use of non-disposable water bottles as a pro-environmental measure.
Wear: Wear good hiking shoes, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Additional Information: As mentioned before, there are not specific dates and times yet. Some will be morning, some will be afternoon. When we come up with times, we will send a message a few days ahead of time to all that are interested and whoever is able to show up joins us that day.

Organization:
Description: What better way to celebrate the new year than to come out and dig up buffelgrass? Join us on the first Friday of every month for a festival of fun. We are chipping away at a monster buffelgrass patch to support the flora and fauna of Saguaro National Park. Come admire our success and help us continue moving forward!
Meeting Location: Specific meeting location is on private land and detailed directions will be provided after sign up.
Event location: , Picture Rocks, AZ
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 15
Tools Provided: All tools and PPE will be provided
Bring: Enough drinking water, layers, and sun protection to keep you happy for the morning
Wear: Sturdy shoes (boots preferred), long pants, sun protection (hat, sunglasses), long sleeves preferred

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! We will hike 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 up and down hillslopes off trail on rocky terrain. 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: 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: 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.

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! We will hike 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 up and down hillslopes off trail on rocky terrain. 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. A bathroom may or may not be available depending on the meeting location.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
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: 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.

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Description: Join us for a beautiful morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! We will hike 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 up and down hillslopes off trail on rocky terrain. 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: 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: 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.

Organization: Saguaro National Park
Description: Join us at our next buffelgrass bash at Panther Peak! We will hike about a mile to the work site, which promises sweeping vistas of saguaros as far as the eye can see. Work alongside National Park Service staff as we remove buffelgrass and reduce desert fuel loads on your public lands. It'll be good work, good views, and good company. Hope to see you there!
Meeting Location: Specific meeting location on private land. Detailed directions and maps to be shared after sign up.
Event location: , Picture Rocks, AZ
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 15
Tools Provided: All tools and PPE will be provided
Bring: a smile, 2 liters of drinking water, sun protection, and whatever else you may need to enjoy the morning outside
Wear: long pants, long sleeves, boots, hat, sunglasses. bonus points for interesting color contrasts.
Additional Information: Please be aware that this is a physical activity that requires standing, bending, the use of hand tools, and enthusiasm. You will be hiking off trail on loose rocks and steeps slopes.