The Tinajas Project: Get Involved!

Park intern pulling fountain grass, an invasive African grass that crowds out native plants, especially in riparian areas

NPS Photo

There are many ways to get involved in helping conserve desert streams, both inside and outside of Saguaro National Park. One way is to volunteer to help pull invasive fountain grass, which we do every Saturday from October through April. To sign up for a volunteer event, please email us at [e-mail]. Thanks to the Friends of Saguaro National Park and Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for providing interns, tools, and other support for this effort, which helps improve natural water flow and protect native plants.

By conserving water at home, we can contribute to replenishment of the aquifers around Tucson, making more surface water available for wildlife. Additionally, sharing our knowledge and experiences with others can help build an appreciation for these wonderful places for generations to come.

 

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  Volunteer Information

  Learn how to prepare for a fountain grass pull and view photos from past volunteer events

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  Go One Step Further

  Explore community resources on water conservation and rainwater harvesting

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  Teaching Desert Streams

  COMING SOON : Add desert streams to the curriculum with these educational lesson plans

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  Fountaingrass

  A close relative of buffelgrass, fountain grass is also found all over the park.