<span>Santa Cruz River</span>, Sonoran Institute

Dragonfly Festival Tours

Posted July 8, 2024

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 ›

Bugs & Bites

Posted July 8, 2024

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 ›

Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival

Posted May 31, 2024

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 ›

Santa Cruz River Day of Connection Clean-up

Posted March 21, 2024

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 ›

Santa Cruz River Research Days/Días de Investigación del Río Santa Cruz 2024

Posted January 11, 2024

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 ›

River Clean Up and Wildflower Party!

Posted November 2, 2023

Join us for 2024’s first “River Cleanup and Wildflower Party!” This family-friendly event, in partnership with Ironwood Tree Experience, features ADA accessible activities, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for all. Thanks to… MORE ›

Santa Cruz River Cleanup: United Way Days of Caring 2023

Posted September 28, 2023

REGISTER Together, let’s celebrate United Way Days of Caring 2023! Get ready for a day of environmental action with Sonoran Institute alongside Tucson Clean & Beautiful and other amazing partners! Join us for… MORE ›

Bugs and Brews at Playground Bar & Lounge

Posted August 14, 2023

6:00 P.M. – 9 P.M. FREE EVENT / FAMILY FRIENDLY You’ve likely heard about dragonflies along the Santa Cruz River, but did you know we have fireflies too? Join Sonoran Institute’s Santa Cruz… MORE ›

Dragonfly Day on the Santa Cruz 2023

Posted August 14, 2023

FREE EVENT / Family friendly Join us for our 5th annual celebration of dragonflies on the Santa Cruz River. There are many ways to learn and explore this year, from a community science… MORE ›

Santa Cruz River 5/20 Cleanup

Posted May 10, 2023

REGISTER Meet us Saturday, May 20 from 9am to 11am to help keep our river clean! We’ll be parking along Riverside Drive and meeting up at 514 Riverside Dr. Together, we can exceed… MORE ›

Dragonfly Day on the Santa Cruz 2022

Posted September 5, 2022

FREE EVENT Saturday, October 1, Sonoran Institute will again team up with the University of Arizona, Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation, the Town of Marana, and Mission Garden to bring… MORE ›

Días de Investigación del Río Santa Cruz

Posted January 4, 2022

Este evento GRATUITO es un lugar para aprender sobre los esfuerzos de investigación y conservación mientras exploras los recursos naturales y culturales del río Santa Cruz. A través de presentaciones, paneles y discusiones… MORE ›

Santa Cruz River Research Days 2022

Posted January 4, 2022

virtual presentations and in-person tour This FREE event is a venue for learning about research and conservation efforts while exploring the Santa Cruz River’s natural and cultural resources. Through presentations, panels, and open discussion, we… MORE ›