The Tanque Verde Creek in East Tucson is a beautiful riparian oasis. With seasonal flows lasting much of the year, the area is full of life - plants, animals, and humans! Come along with Lisa Shipek, Executive Director, and Jim Washburne, Arundo Removal Project Manager, to walk through the creek, we might even see flow!
One of the things you’ll learn on this creek walk is that the Tanque Verde Creek - like many of our other creeks - is inhabited by invasive species. WMG has received funding to remove one of these species - Arundo donax (giant reed) from the Tanque Verde.
Arundo is harmful because it drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native desert plants, crowds out native species and habitat, and increases the risk of flooding and wildfire. By removing Arundo, the River Run Network is helping to restore groundwater levels and surface flow in the Tanque Verde and we need your help!
Join us to experience the creek and see the work other River Run Network Members have already done to remove this invasive species and learn how you can help too!