MAYOR ROMERO TO WELCOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE TO TUCSON - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will welcome attendees of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) to Tucson. The NAAEE is hosting its 51st Annual Conference today, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Westin La Paloma Resort. The mayor will also read and present the organization with a proclamation announcing Arizona Environmental Education Week. With more than 800 formal and non-formal environmental educators from more than 30 countries, this conference is one of the largest gatherings of environmental educators in the world. This year’s conference theme, “Educating for Change,” will focus on the powerful role education can play in creating healthier communities and tackling today’s complex environmental and social issues. The conference is being held in partnership with the Arizona Association for Environmental Education.
NAAEE 51st Annual Conference
Arizona Association for Environmental Education

PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS ‘SPOOKTACULAR’ FRIDAY- Get into the Halloween spirit early with a "Spooktacular" event at the Quincie Douglas Center, 1575 E. 36th St., this Friday, Oct. 14, from 6-8 p.m. During the trunk-or-treat event, participants can visit locally sponsored "trunks" to receive either a trick or a treat. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. For more information, call (520) 791-2507.
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CYCLOVIA TUCSON STILL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Cyclovia Tucson is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and volunteers are needed to help make it another success. The open streets event temporarily repurposes our public streets to be more inclusive of all people. Walk, bike, roll, or scoot along the car-free route in the Thrive in the 05 area. Whether you have two hours or more to spare, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved before, during, and after the big event. Those opportunities range from organizing and inventorying materials, updating the online store, preparing fundraising mailings, and making sure everything is ready for the big day. During the event, volunteers are needed at the intersections, for managing other volunteers, and then helping wrap up the event. If you're interested in helping, follow the volunteer link below. Cyclovia Tucson is a program of the Living Streets Alliance, with support from the City of Tucson's Thrive in the 05, Arizona Complete Health, and more.
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ICYMI: TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP THIS WEEK AT MANUEL HERRERA JR. PARK (VIDEO) - Last Friday, Oct. 7, the City of Tucson, Tucson Clean and Beautiful, and volunteers helped clean up the perimeter of Manuel Herrera Jr. Park, 12th Avenue between West Calle Alvord to West Bilby Road, and the nearby wash. The Reid Park Zoo's education team kicked off the cleanup with an important message on healthy habitats for our wildlife. Native species, like box turtles and chuckwallas, need healthy habitats in order to survive. Watch the video linked below to see highlights from last week's event.
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REGISTER FOR PARKS AND RECREATION FALL CLASSES - Tucson Parks and Recreation's fall 2022 indoor leisure classes schedule boasts hundreds of fun and engaging opportunities for the community, and the deadline for registering for second session is next Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 8 a.m. Classes range from arts and crafts, Little Movers and Shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry making, glass fusing, music, and more for youth and adults. Get active in a health and fitness class, learn digital photography skills, or create beautiful pottery and ceramics pieces. Be sure to check out some of the new class offerings, such as Chair Yoga, BollyX, and Pom. Classes are viewable online.
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