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Tucson renames César Chávez Day to honor Dolores Huerta

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has renamed the city’s César Chávez Day on March 31 to Dolores Huerta Day this year, as sexual abuse and rape allegations against Chávez prompt a […]

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Company challenges AG lawsuit over electrical safety at Tucson mobile home park

A company that manages mobile home parks in Tucson and across the U.S. is arguing it is not legally required to update its electrical systems from 1962 for manufactured home […]

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In Cochise County, a mobile team brings help and connection

“Big ol cactus by their front door.” “Is her phone turned off?”  “Do you have Facebook Messenger? Get a hold of her there.”  The conversation at each of Cochise Harm […]

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Gather in community to watch the first Tucson screening of our new documentary produced with AZPM highlighting resident fights for stability and unity in Tucson’s mobile home parks. The screening will take place April 2, 7 p.m. at the Historic Y. The event is free but please RSVP. 

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona will host a Campus Art Reception & Artist Market from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at its Broadway campus in Tucson, featuring new installations by Southern Arizona artists, live music and an artist market with work for sale. More info.

The next Cyclovia Tucson event is Sunday, April 12. Bike, skate, walk, run and just hang out on the Downtown – Amphi route.  As part of the global “open streets” movement, Cyclovia Tucson is free for all humans. Sign up to volunteer.

The Tucson Folk Festival will return April 10–12 to downtown Tucson to celebrate its 41st year, with free admission for the public. Considered one of the largest and longest-running free folk music festivals in the country, the event was recently recognized by 5280 Magazine with its Best of the Mountain West 2025 award. The 2026 festival will feature more than 150 performances and 450 musicians across six stages, bringing together nationally recognized artists, emerging songwriters, young performers, and a diverse mix of regional, national, and international acts.

One Seed Pima County is on and the Mexican sunflower is the seed this season. Pick up seeds at the Pima County public library and watch them grow in the ground or a container, then save some seeds for yourself and the library. Learn more about seed saving here. Check out upcoming library gardening workshops and more here.

Capture wildlife digitally in your backyard with a two-part class at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Use your motion-activated camera to check out animals in your yard and contribute to wildlife conservation efforts. First class is April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. The second class is May 2. Classes are sponsored by Sky Island Alliance and the Gardens. Classes are $60 for non-members and $48 for a Tucson Botanical Gardens member. Bring your own camera or borrow one from the Gardens. Email eamon@skyislandalliance.org by April 1 for info on borrowing or purchasing a camera.