Invasive Plant Volunteer Events

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. As always, we will provide some snacks at the end of the event. Details on the meeting location will be sent by email 2-3 days before the event.
Meeting Location: Details will be sent via email ~2 days ahead of time.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 2 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)

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Time: 8:00 to 12:30

Organization:
Description: The hike will be short (about 3-4 miles RT), but off-trail and across rough terrain. The last quarter mile is very steep. The worksite is on a steep slope. Take as many breaks as you like to sit and enjoy the grand view in a portion of the Tucson Mountains that's usually inaccessible to the public.
Meeting Location: Please contact the organizer for the exact location and more information: fjstaub@hotmail.com 520-260-1400. The meeting place is in Picture Rocks at the end of 2 miles of dirt road. Although the road is very rough, 4WD is not required.
Event location: Lat: 32.343421 Long: 111.163835
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: National Park personnel will come with us and provide instructions, gloves, and tools
Bring: Two litters of liquid, protection from the sun (hat and sunscreen).
Wear: Sturdy footwear for hiking and working,
Additional Information: Not only will you spend time in one of the prettiest desert landscapes on earth, you may win a saguaro cactus for your yard. Pima County has provided a saguaro in a one-gallon container to be raffled off. To see pictures of buffelgrass and where we will be working:

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Time: 8:00 to 12:30

Organization:
Description: The hike will be short (about 3-4 miles RT), but off-trail and across rough terrain. The last quarter mile is very steep. The worksite is on a steep slope. Take as many breaks as you like to sit and enjoy the grand view in a portion of the Tucson Mountains that's usually inaccessible to the public.
Meeting Location: Please contact the organizer for the exact location and more information: fjstaub@hotmail.com 520-260-1400. The meeting place is in Picture Rocks at the end of 2 miles of dirt road. Although the road is very rough, 4WD is not required.
Event location: Lat: 32.343421 Long: 111.163835
Volunteers: 0 registered out of a total capacity of 30
Tools Provided: National Park personnel will come with us and provide instructions, gloves, and tools
Bring: Two litters of liquid, protection from the sun (hat and sunscreen).
Wear: Sturdy footwear for hiking and working,
Additional Information: Not only will you spend time in one of the prettiest desert landscapes on earth, you may win a saguaro cactus for your yard. Pima County has provided a saguaro in a one-gallon container to be raffled off. To see pictures of buffelgrass and where we will be working:https://www.frankstaub.com/Folders/Buffelgrass-A-Horrible-Invasive

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. As always, we will provide some snacks at the end of the event. Details on the meeting location will be sent by email 2-3 days before the event.
Meeting Location: Details will be sent via email ~2 days ahead of time.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 6 registered out of a total capacity of 30
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)

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a morning of removing buffelgrass in Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. As always, we will provide some snacks at the end of the event. Details on the meeting location will be sent by email 2-3 days before the event.
Meeting Location: Details will be sent via email ~2 days ahead of time.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 2 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)

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a morning of removing buffelgrass in beautiful Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. As always, we will provide snacks at the end. Details on the meeting location will be sent by email 2-3 days before the event.
Meeting Location: Details will be sent via email ~2 days ahead of time. If you decide to join last minute, text or call Ellie for meeting location.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 2 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)

Saturday, January 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a morning of removing buffelgrass in beautiful Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. As always, we will provide snacks at the end. Details on the meeting location will be sent by email 2-3 days before the event.
Meeting Location: Details will be sent via email ~2 days ahead of time. If you decide to join last minute, text or call Ellie for meeting location.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 0 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)

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Organization: Sonoran Desert Weedwackers - Pima County NRPR
Description: Join us for a morning of removing buffelgrass in beautiful Tucson Mountain Park! Come prepared to hike off trail to reach our work area. As always, we will provide snacks at the end. Details on the meeting location will be sent by email 2-3 days before the event.
Meeting Location: Details will be sent via email ~2 days ahead of time. If you decide to join last minute, text or call Ellie for meeting location.
Event location: Tucson Mountain Park,
Volunteers: 2 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)

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