Tanque Verde Creek in East Tucson is a vibrant riparian o asis. With seasonal flows that often last much of the year\, the creek is full of life—lush plants\, diverse wildlife\, and people enjoying this speci al desert waterway. Join Lauren Knight\, River Run Network Program Manager\, for a guided walk throu gh the creek\, where we may even spot flowing wate r along the way.
\n \nDuring the walk\, you ’ll learn about one of the key challenges facing T anque Verde Creek—and many creeks across our regio n: invasive species. WMG is working to remove Arun do donax (giant reed) from sections of the creek. Arundo poses a serious threat to desert waterways by consuming three to four times more water than n ative plants\, crowding out important habitat\, an d increasing the risk of flooding and wildfire. Re moving it helps restore groundwater levels\, impro ve surface flows\, and support a healthier creek e cosystem.
\n \nCome experience Tanque Verde Creek firsthand\, see the progress River Run Netw ork members have already made\, and learn how you can be part of this ongoing restoration effort.
DESCRIPTION:Tanque Verde Creek in East Tucson is a vibrant rip arian oasis. With seasonal flows that often last m uch of the year\, the creek is full of life—lush p lants\, diverse wildlife\, and people enjoying thi s special desert waterway. Join Lauren Knight\, Ri ver Run Network Program Manager\, for a guided wal k through the creek\, where we may even spot flowi ng water along the way.\n \n \n \n During the walk \, you’ll learn about one of the key challenges fa cing Tanque Verde Creek—and many creeks across our region: invasive species. WMG is working to remov e Arundo donax (giant reed) from sections of the c reek. Arundo poses a serious threat to desert wate rways by consuming three to four times more water than native plants\, crowding out important habita t\, and increasing the risk of flooding and wildfi re. Removing it helps restore groundwater levels\, improve surface flows\, and support a healthier c reek ecosystem.\n \n \n \n Come experience Tanque Verde Creek firsthand\, see the progress River Run Network members have already made\, and learn how you can be part of this ongoing restoration effor t.\n \n CATEGORIES:Creek Walk CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260801T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260801T100000 LOCATION:1450-1578 N Wentworth Rd\n Tucson\, AZ 85749\n Uni ted States\n URL:https://watershedmg.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2915 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR