The Santa Cruz River is undergoing a historic restoration process. Learn how collaborations between the University of Arizona and the Sonora Institute are leading to a transformation of a critical Southern Arizona waterway.… MORE ›
Join the Sonoran Institute for an evening at Whiskey Del Bac to learn about their non-profit work here in southern Arizona. The Sonoran Institute partners with communities to conserve our natural resources in… MORE ›
ART INSTALLATION As part of this year’s Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival, Sonoran Institute is pleased to partner with Maxie Adler and Kimi Eisele to bring back their art installation that made its… MORE ›
FREE EVENT / FAMILY FRIENDLY / Accessible in english and spanish As part of this year’s Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival, we are pleased to host our fourth annual Bugs & Bites at… MORE ›
Join Sonoran Institute and local experts to search for dragonflies at one of five locations. Discover dragonflies with experts at four locations, including walking river tours in the Santa Cruz River channel or… MORE ›
The Santa Cruz River today flows year-round in two segments, both sustained by releases of highly treated wastewater. This continuous flow is a recent phenomenon in ecological terms, and the river’s recovery remains… MORE ›
Join us for our 7th annual celebration of dragonflies on the Santa Cruz River with a Dragonfly Festival. There are many ways to learn and explore, from a community science bioblitz, to making… MORE ›
SANTA CRUZ RIVER RESTORATION MASTER PLAN: OSO WASH TO GREEN VALLEY Closed and Awarded – see July 16 announcement RFP #: SI-SCR-001 Release Date: May 7, 2025 Proposal Due Date: June 16, 2025, 3:00… MORE ›
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, ARIZONA Closed and Awarded – see July 16 announcement RFP #: SI-SCR-002 Release Date: May 7, 2025 Proposal Due Date: June 16, 2025, 3:00… MORE ›
Join us and our friends at Tucson Clean & Beautiful for a Santa Cruz Watershed Day of Connection. We will be assisting in a clean-up and celebration of Barrio Kroger Land and the… MORE ›
HYBRID IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENT híbrido con opciones para ser en persona y virtual This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural… MORE ›
Join Sonoran Institute and artist, Maria Renée, along the Santa Cruz River for a sketching workshop. Participants will learn about the Santa Cruz, be guided to hone their observation skills of the natural… MORE ›
Join us December 7 – 8 at Tumacacori National Historical Park to celebrate the rich cultural history and present representation in the Santa Cruz Valley. La Fiesta de Tumacácori – Tumacácori National Historical… MORE ›
Join us on the beautiful Santa Cruz River. We’re working to remove 2,000 lbs of garbage in 2 hours! We will have refreshments, foods, and friends! When: Saturday, December 14, 9 – 12… MORE ›
Meet us Saturday, October 12, from 9 am to 12 pm to help keep our river clean! We’ll be parking and meeting up at 2301 Forbes Blvd. We will be working to remove… MORE ›
Join Sonoran Institute and local experts to search for dragonflies at one of four locations. Discover dragonflies with experts at four locations, including walking river tours in the Santa Cruz River channel. Family… MORE ›
6:00 P.M. – 9 P.M. FREE EVENT / FAMILY FRIENDLY / Accessible in english and spanish As part of this year’s Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival, we are pleased to host our third… MORE ›
Join us for our 6th annual celebration of dragonflies on the Santa Cruz River with a Dragonfly Festival. There are many ways to learn and explore, from a community science bioblitz, to making… MORE ›
Join us Saturday, April 20th for a clean-up on the Santa Cruz River with our friends at the Tucson Audubon Society and Tucson Clean & Beautiful. When: April 20th, 9 am – 12… MORE ›
HYBRID IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENT HÍBRIDO CON OPCIONES PARA SER EN PERSONA Y VIRTUAL This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural… MORE ›