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McDowell – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Usery – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Cave Creek – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Event Series Salt River Saturday

Salt River Saturday

Blue Point Recreation Area, Unnamed Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

Join us for coffee, clean up and camaraderie at our Salt River Saturday Clean Ups. Meet at the Blue Point Bridge at 9:00 AM. After collecting some trash, it’s time to fish and connect with other anglers.

White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Spur Cross – Invasive Species Removal

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Cave Creek – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Franks New Catchment

Paria Plateau, GMU 12BE AZ, United States

Each year the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society builds or redevelops five or six water holes under the direction of the state and federal agencies responsible for the management of desert bighorn sheep habitat. The projects are usually scheduled January through May and require one weekend to complete.   Refer to https://adbss.org/projects/ for updates!

Hassayampa River Preserve Trail Grooming

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Hassayampa River Preserve Trail Grooming Volunteers will assist park staff with trail raking and other light trail maintenance on 2.5 mile easy trail system. Work may also include pulling invasive weeds to help protect our native vegetation and reduce the threat of wildfire. Please meet at the Visitor Center for orientation and safety briefing. Work [...]

Estrella – Invasive Species Removal

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Spur Cross – Invasive Species Removal

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Cave Creek – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Salt River Saturday CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER

Blue Point Recreation Area, Unnamed Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

Join us for coffee, clean up and camaraderie at our Salt River Saturday Clean Ups. Meet at the Blue Point Bridge at 9:00 AM. After collecting some trash, it’s time to fish and connect with other anglers.

Estrella – Invasive Species Removal

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

McDowell – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Clear the Way for the Vail Scramble

Passage 7 AZ, United States

Join us for a day of trail clearing on passage 7. The focus of this work event will be digging out catclaw, whitethorn acacia, and other pricklies from the corridor. We will brush and complete other maintenance tasks as needed to support a pain-free course for Scramble runners. Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and [...]

Spur Cross – Invasive Species Removal

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Event Series Salt River Saturday

Salt River Saturday

Blue Point Recreation Area, Unnamed Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

Join us for coffee, clean up and camaraderie at our Salt River Saturday Clean Ups. Meet at the Blue Point Bridge at 9:00 AM. After collecting some trash, it’s time to fish and connect with other anglers.

Cave Creek – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Habitat Improvement | Rock Dam Installation – SAQF

About the Event Southern Arizona Quail Forever and Borderlands Restoration Network will conduct a habitat project on Earth Day 21 and 22 Apr 9 AM to 1 PM. Volunteers will help build rock dams which will slow water runoff and trap soil. This is primarily focused on Means Quail but will benefit multiple wildlife species. [...]

Rock Trick Tank Redevelopment

East Clear Creek GMU 4A AZ, United States

Each year the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society builds or redevelops five or six water holes under the direction of the state and federal agencies responsible for the management of desert bighorn sheep habitat. The projects are usually scheduled January through May and require one weekend to complete.

Griffin Ranch Clean up

Griffin Ranch Haystack Butte Rd, Globe, AZ, United States

The Griffin Ranch is one of five being inducted into the Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame this year ! Join APC on April 22nd at Griffin Ranch in our effort to maintain and improve land owner relations and keep open access to public lands. In 1992 the Arizona Game and Fish Department initiated [...]

Spur Cross – Invasive Species Removal

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew.  If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday from 4/10/23-10/30/23 Time – April 7:00am-9:00am May-Oct 6:00am-8:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with Park Assistant Doug [...]

Cave Creek – Native Seed Garden

Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several of our parks. The native seed harvested will be planted in habitat enhancement projects, invasive species removal areas, and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the park's biodiversity and sustainability through climate [...]

Spur Cross – Native Seed Collection

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Maricopa County Parks-Desert Defenders-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several of our parks. The native seed harvested will be planted in habitat enhancement projects, invasive species removal areas, and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]

Usery – Native Seed Collection

Maricopa County Parks-Desert Defenders-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several of our parks. The native seed harvested will be planted in habitat enhancement projects, invasive species removal areas, and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]

Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew.  If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday from 4/10/23-10/30/23 Time – April 7:00am-9:00am May-Oct 6:00am-8:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with Park Assistant Doug [...]

White Tank – Native Seed Collection

Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several of our parks. The native seed harvested will be planted in habitat enhancement projects, invasive species removal areas, and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the park's biodiversity and sustainability through climate [...]

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