Environment

Tucson Parks Foundation celebrates 30 years of giving back

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 17th, 2013, 1:25pm

Tucson Parks Foundation celebrates 30 years of giving back

The Tucson Parks Foundation, a local non-profit organization, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Founded in 1983, the organization was established to help raise funds to support the facilities and programs of the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated in excess of $3 million to help fund

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Register now for ‘Summertime Game and Fish Night Hikes’

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 10:58am

Registrations are now being accepted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department for a series of free Saturday nighttime nature walks starting at the end of June.

The five hikes will be about specific topics and are as follows:

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Sonoran Institute welcomes BLM progress on SunZia assessment

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 10:46am

Sonoran Institute welcomes BLM progress on SunZia assessment

In response to U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) releasing its final draft of an environmental assessment of the proposed SunZia transmission line, the Sonoran Institute issued the following statement:

“We hope that it will provide more detailed information about why this project is needed, as well as how the project’s environmental impacts will be addressed,” said

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Video 'how to' make sure there are no scorpions at your house

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 10:31am

Video 'how to' make sure there are no scorpions at your house

The video was provided by Tucson News Now's own Ryan Foran.

The tips are on the video on how to make sure your home is kept free of scorpions this summer. As well as a tip on what to do when you find one of these 'glowing' creatures in your pool.

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New contract for operations of Pima County landfills, transfer stations

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 30th, 2013, 12:52pm

New contract for operations of Pima County landfills, transfer stations

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved the contract for Tucson Recycling and Waste Services, LLC, on May 14.

This new contract will provide for the outsourcing of landfill and transfer station operations. June 1 is the beginning of this new contract. Tucson Recycling and

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Sunday in the Park at Colossal Cave

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 1:04pm

Looking for something to do with the whole family this weekend?

Why not stop by Colossal Cave for 'Sunday in the Park' and learn how the ancients made stone tools.

Jerry Mercantel will be making a presentation and demonstration on flintknapping, the techniques and materials.

WHEN: June 2 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

WHERE: Colossal Cave (16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail 85641)

COST: Park use fee $5 per car ($1 per person over six passengers in vehicle); presentation is free.

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Coronado National Forest receives funding for children’s natural resource programs

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 10:23am

Coronado National Forest receives funding for children’s natural resource programs

U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced earlier this month the awarding of $772,820 to help national forests enhance or establish More Kids in the Woods and Children’s Forests programs in 16 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Including more than $1.49 million in

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