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February 2019
Weed-Free Trails Program, Saguaro National Park
The Weeds-Free Trail Program at Saguaro National Park was organized in February of 2008. The goal of this program is to monitor the trails, mapping and removing exotic plants and fulfilling the goal of “Early Detection, Rapid Response”. In 2013, twelve volunteers monitored 1,150 miles of trails and removed 11 acres of invasive vegetation, contributing approximately 1,039 hours to the volunteer program. In 2014, nineteen volunteers monitored 2,490 miles of trail, removing 24 acres of invasive vegetation, contributing approximately 2,300…
Find out more »March 2019
Arizona Trail – Saguaro National Park
This project will focus on starting to clear brush and light tread repair on the Quilter Trail near the junction with Camino Loma Alta trail. Be prepared for hiking between 2 and 5 miles in addition to trail work. We will be meeting at the Rincon Vista Visitor Center and carpooling to the work location in park vehicles in order to access the trail more directly. Lunches from our supporters at Beyond Bread will be provided to those who RSVP…
Find out more »Weed-Free Trails Program, Saguaro National Park
The Weeds-Free Trail Program at Saguaro National Park was organized in February of 2008. The goal of this program is to monitor the trails, mapping and removing exotic plants and fulfilling the goal of “Early Detection, Rapid Response”. In 2013, twelve volunteers monitored 1,150 miles of trails and removed 11 acres of invasive vegetation, contributing approximately 1,039 hours to the volunteer program. In 2014, nineteen volunteers monitored 2,490 miles of trail, removing 24 acres of invasive vegetation, contributing approximately 2,300…
Find out more »Adopt-A-Roadway Clean-Up
Through the Pima County Adopt-A-Roadway Program, Friends of Saguaro National Park has adopted North Sandario Road from West Rudasill Road to Golden Gate Road. This section of road runs through the Tucson Mountain District (TMD) of Saguaro National Park on the west side of Tucson. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the clean-up please contact the Friends of Saguaro National Park office at fosnp@friendsofsaguaro.org or (520) 733-8610.
Find out more »Volunteer Vacation on the Arizona Trail
The Arizona National Scenic trail travels 800 miles across the state of Arizona between the Mexican border and Utah. It highlights the diversity of wild landscapes in Arizona from the iconic Sonoran desert to deep ponderosa forests. This project is taking place on the Coronado National Forest, in the Canelo Hills of southern Arizona. The Canelo Hills West passage of the trail is the second passage north of the border and crosses low, grassy hills between the Huachuca and Santa…
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