Saturday, March 15, 2025
9:00am
–
12:00pm
Join Us for the Day of Connection: Meaningful March at Verdugo Park!
Saturday, March 15th, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Verdugo Park | Santa Cruz River Clean-Up & Barrio Kroger Lane Celebration
902 S Verdugo Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745
Join us for a Clean-Up and Celebration of Barrio Kroger Lane and the Santa Cruz Heritage Project! This Day of Connection is all about honoring community, restoring our shared spaces, and celebrating the cultural and ecological heritage of the Santa Cruz River.
What to Expect
In addition to a community clean-up, this event is designed to connect participants with the history, culture, and restoration efforts happening in Barrio Kroger Lane and along the Santa Cruz River.
Engage in hands-on, river-themed activities such as:
– Trash pickup and beautification of the neighborhood and river area
– Wildlife observation to learn about the local ecosystem
– Community storytelling and history sharing about Barrio Kroger Lane and the Santa Cruz Heritage Project
– Watershed education to explore how we can all contribute to river health
Partners Supporting the Event
– Sonoran Institute
– More partners TBD
Location Details
Meet us at Verdugo Park (exact address and meeting location to be provided). From there, we’ll head to the clean-up site along the Santa Cruz River and Barrio Kroger Lane.
What to Bring
– Wear closed-toed shoes (boots recommended for sandy areas)
– Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle (to minimize plastic waste)
– We’ll provide all necessary tools, gloves, and filtered drinking water
This event is family-friendly, but children under 18 must attend with an adult.
Why Join?
The Santa Cruz River and Barrio Kroger Lane are central to Tucson’s cultural and natural history. By participating, you’ll be helping to preserve these spaces, celebrate local heritage, and build meaningful connections with the community.
Let’s make this a day of action, learning, and celebration. We hope to see you there!
Warm regards,
Tucson Clean & Beautiful
