Join the River Run Network for restoration workshops in the Rillito this month, where we’ll remove invasive Arundo and clean up trash to help restore this vital habitat.
Arundo (giant reed) threatens our local waterways by outcompeting native plants and reducing water flow—but together, we can make a difference! Come out to Brandi Fenton Park on March 1st and 15th to support.
This event is a great way to give back to nature, connect with your community, and learn about river restoration...
Explore the confluence of Tanque Verde and Sabino Creeks with Lisa Shipek, WMG's Executive Director on Saturday, February 22nd @ 3pm - 5pm (register here)
You'll walk upstream along Sabino Creek, weaving through the sandy floodplain, shallow waters, and cottonwood forest. Learn more about what this area would have looked like historically and what you can do to help restore groundwater levels and regular flows.
Lower Sabino Creek is an area with shallow groundwater, that often flows in...
We are starting out the month of February by heading into the Rillito near Curtis Park to keep trash out of our creeks and remove the invasive species Arundo donax.
We will bring everything you need to participate in this effort to pick up trash and remove the invasive species, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies as well! We recommend bringing your favorite set of gloves, a water bottle, and loppers if you have them.
Head out there with us this Saturday, February 8th @ 2:...
Help us remove the invasive Arundo donax plant to restore natural water flows and native habitats in the Tanque Verde Creek and beyond. Arundo grows quickly and uses up to four times the water of native plants, threatening our desert ecosystem. By volunteering with WMG's River Run Network, you can make a difference in bringing back a healthier, greener riparian forest across the Tucson Basin.
We have events every Saturday in the Tanque Verde Creek to support this effort, you can see our...
Restore Tanque Verde Creek: Join the Effort!
Help us remove the invasive Arundo donax plant to restore natural water flows and native habitats in the Tanque Verde Creek. Arundo grows quickly and uses up to four times the water of native plants, threatening our desert ecosystem. By volunteering with WMG's River Run Network, you can make a difference in bringing back a healthier, greener riparian forest.
Our workdays are from 8 AM to 12 PM. We truly appreciate any volunteer support you...
WMG’s River Run Network is excited for another year of removing the invasive species Arundo donax (giant reed) from along Tanque Verde Creek and across Tucson to restore flow and riparian habitat in our creeks and rivers. We invite you to join us at our upcoming events to support this effort, read more about the effort below and see the full list of events here.
What is Arundo?
Arundo plants are long, green, sturdy reeds that can grow over 20 feet tall sometimes as quickly as 4 inches...
6th Annual Beavers & Brews
Tuesday, Sept 24th, 2024 | 5:30pm to 8:30pm
At the Living Lab | 1137 North Dodge Blvd.
Calling all beaver believers new and old! Join us at this year’s Beavers and Brews immersive experience. Gather at the Living Lab to eat, drink, dive into river restoration, and learn about the latest beaver projects.
Our Learning Center will be transformed into a riparian habitat, with the sights and sounds of Cienega Creek, showcasing photos of the habitat where...
River Run Network Clean Up & Arundo Removal: Rillito and Country Club RdWednesday, August 21 - 6:00pm to 7:30pmRegister Here
Our Arundo Removal Efforts are expanding! We are so excited to start this new initiative, taking Arundo Removal to the next level across Tucson into many of our other creeks and rivers, not just the Tanque Verde Creek.
We begin this effort by tackling areas across the Rillito this fall (2024) where there have been documented sightings of Arundo, and we need...
Rio Vista Natural Resource Park
The Heart of a Neighborhood in Midtown Tucson
by Max Wingert, Communications & Outreach Manager of WMG
WMG’s River Run Network helps people connect to and steward their local rivers, especially in urban areas of Tucson where our rivers and floodplains have been neglected. That’s why we’re thrilled to help guide a restoration initiative along the floodplain of the Rillito River, in the Rio Vista Natural Resource Park, working alongside passionate...
Family Saturday: What are native edible plants?
Gracie Kayko, Environmental Journalism Intern - June 24, 2024
On the third Saturday of the month, Family Saturday is held at Watershed Management Group’s Living Lab.
Family Saturday is a free, educational event that invites families to come learn about a variety of sustainability-focused topics around living respectfully with the resources in the Sonoran Desert. On May 18th, families came to learn about native edible plants.
Starting...
