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Second Saturday Buffelgrass Pull - February

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ORGANIZATION: Saguaro National Park

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 1 person is interested
Buffelgrass Pull group

Buffelgrass invasion is threatening to transform the mostly fireproof and diverse SonoranDesert into a flammable and impoverished savanna, affecting both natural and urban areas.

YOU CAN HELP

EVERY SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, people from all over our community will be removing buffelgrass from plots in Saguaro National Park.

WE NEED YOU!


What To Bring: A small day pack, water, and a snack. What to Wear: Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, sun protection items, good hiking shoes (closed-toe shoes). Additional Information: There will be a short hike off trail to the worksite and terrain is relatively flat with some shallow washes. Many cacti are at the worksite so sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended. Kids age 15 and over are welcome to participate, if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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About Saguaro National Park

Location:

3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730, US

Mission Statement

Our goal at Saguaro National Park is to maintain the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Invasive grasses have invaded our eosystem and we need the communities help with the removal.

Description

Help preserve the Sonoran Desert by removing buffelgrass! Every second Saturday of each month, volunteers and NPS staff will be manually removing this invasive plant from around the park. Most buffelgrass pull sites will be off trail so please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and sun protection. Bring plenty of water. Gloves and tools will be provided. To sign up, Contact Mike Turner at Michael_Turner@nps.gov or call 520-733-5189

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Feb 13, 2016
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

3693 S. Old Spanish TrlTucson, AZ 85730

(32.179504,-110.73803)
 

DATE POSTED

February 6, 2016

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 15
  • 4 hours
  • Long pants and sturdy close-toed shoes

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