River Run Network Creek Walk: Danny Lopez Park

Join the River Run Network and Friends of Danny Lopez Park for a stroll through the Santa Cruz River floodplain. Framed by effluent flow from the Agua Nueva outfalls and Silverbell Lake, this vibrant area supports lush vegetation, abundant wildlife, and serves as a vital cooling corridor for our city.

During the walk, Barbara from Friends of Danny Lopez Park will share the area’s cultural history, while Lauren Knight, WMG's River Run Network Program Manager, explores the role of effluent flow in sustaining habitat. Along the way, you’ll spot wildlife like blue herons and coots and learn about challenges facing our rivers, including the invasive species Arundo donax.

This event is organized through WMG’s River Run Network (RRN). The RRN is a program that honors the heritage of our rivers and the value that water holds for the peoples of Southern Arizona. We acknowledge the indigenous communities that have respected and stewarded our rivers for thousands of years and the Pascua Yaqui, Tohono O’odham, and Latino communities that continue to steward the rivers today. Members work together to learn about and steward our rivers through creek walks, restoration activities, river clean-ups, and educational workshops. If you are not yet a member, we will add you to the RRN when you register for this event. Membership is free and includes a regular e-newsletter with upcoming events.