Join NPCA on National Public Lands Day to give back to Tumacácori National Historical Park. Help us remove a season's worth of litter from the Santa Cruz River along the park’s De Anza Trail. Trash in Arizona’s creeks and rivers is not only unsightly – it pollutes the water and creates hazardous habitat for wildlife dependent upon this precious water.
If you’re a geocacher, the event is registered as a “Cache In, Trash Out” event. There will also be some “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” activities, includnig vital sign screenings and nature prescriptions.
Come out to clean up this beautiful and special area, then stick around for the free raspados.
Event Details
WHAT: National Public Lands Day volunteer clean-up at Tumacácori National Historical Park
WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Rd., Tumacacori, AZ
WHO: All are welcome to this free event!
RSVP: Please RSVP to me, Kevin Dahl at kdahl@npca.org.
OTHER INFO: The park will open at 8 a.m. and there is plenty of parking. Orientation begins in the picnic area at 8:30 a.m., after which participants will hike 1.5 miles to the cleanup location.
Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, a hat, water, snacks, lunch and sun protection. Volunteers will earn service hours, a reusable Tumacácori water bottle and a coupon good for free entrance to any national park or federal fee area.
Come enjoy a morning of fun and fulfilling litter removal and meet other park fans who share your love of our National Park System.
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- Time:
- 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT)
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- Location:
- Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Rd., Tumacacori, AZ
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- Cost:
- FREE
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General
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- NPCA Region:
- Southwest
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