Santa Cruz River Cleanup

This Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., we will be meeting at 4 different locations along the Santa Cruz River to help keep our river flowing clean!

Site 1 – Santa Cruz River Heritage Project: parking entrance at S. Santa Cruz Ln and W. 26th St

Site 2 – Mission Lane: northeast corner of W. Mission Lane and S. Brickyard Lane

Site 3 – Congresss/Garden of Gethsemane: parking lot at Garden of Gethsemane/Bonita Park

Site 4 – Columbus Park: south parking lot (by ramada #8)

All necessary tools, clean gloves, and supplies will be provided. This event is suitable for all ages and abilities. Please wear close-toed shoes, sun protection, and bring a refillable water bottle. There will be coolers of fresh ice water and hand washing stations. Unvaccinated participants please wear a mask. All participants, please maintain a safe distance between other volunteers.

Registration is open.


In partnership with Pima County, Tucson Clean & Beautiful, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Tucson Water, REI, City of Tucson, Trashy Divas, Tucson Mountains Association, and Paragon Space Development Corporation.