Saturday April 11, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
Gain hands-on experience at this arroyo restoration workshop by helping enhance floodplain habitat in order to slow flows, retain sediment, and enhance infiltration to benefit the downstream Babocomari River shallow groundwater riparian ecosystem. You will learn approaches to slowing, spreading,…
Thursday April 16, 2026 5:30pm to 7:00pm
This class is for everyone with a desire to learn more about native edible plants! Whether you're a seasoned forager, a curious beginner, or someone interested in deepening your connection to the local landscape, this class offers an engaging and informative experience. Participants will explore…
Thursday April 16, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Help beautify our rivers by picking up trash + removing invasive species We’re focusing on areas along our creeks where trash has collected and small patches of invasive Arundo have been spotted—and we need your help to clean it up and protect our waterways. This event will center around trash…
Saturday April 18, 2026 8:00am to 11:00am
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run…
Saturday April 18, 2026 8:00am to 2:00pm
The Río Relay is a fun run and volunteer opportunity for the communities surrounding the Santa Cruz River in Pima County to connect with the beloved Santa Cruz River. Much like other fun runs, this is a roughly 5k experience. The “race” will start at Juhan Park and at Bonita Park near St.…
Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am to 11:00am
Come learn how you can be apart of the solution to cooling our city! You can expect to learn how native plants and building passive systems can help passively cool your surroundings. To aid in this new journey we will have plant kits available with three native shrubs and one tree so you can start…
Tuesday April 21, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Come learn how to grow your own native shade trees! You will learn propagation techniques, soil building for trees and how to properly transplant from the ground or in pots. The more individuals can grow their own trees, the more we can be a part of building our Urban Forest!
Wednesday April 22, 2026 5:30pm to 7:00pm
The Shipeks will take you on a guided tour of their property, including extensive rain garden and stormwater harvesting basins, native plant cooling strategies, and food production, on their 1 acre property near the Rillito River. Learn how they capture rainwater and stormwater onsite, benefiting…
Saturday April 25, 2026 8:00am to 11:00am
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run…
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Develop water harvesting skills with this virtual Sustainable Desert Living series class from Watershed Management Group. Our instructor will teach you best practices for passive rainwater harvesting (basins) and active rainwater harvesting (tanks). Learn how to save water while creating…