Sonoran Desert Weedwackers

The Sonoran Desert Weedwackers are a volunteer group dedicated to removing infestations of buffelgrass, fountain grass and other invasive plants found in the Tucson Mountains and other natural areas in Pima County. Invasive species threaten native plant and wildlife populations in the Sonoran Desert. Since 2000 the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers have successfully eliminated major infestations of invasive grasses in washes and on ridge tops in Pima County’s Tucson Mountain Park. 

Weedwacking is hard work but the benefits are well worth the effort! Volunteers should be in good physical shape and able to hike on uneven terrain. Sonoran Desert Weedwackers typically meet at a central location and take a short van ride to the weedwacking site. Seasoned volunteers and Pima County staff provide grass classes that cover plant identification and safe removal techniques. After manually removing infestations, plants are bagged, hauled off site and taken to the landfill.

Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers and do your part in restoring the health of the desert in Tucson Mountain Park. You can help to protect the Sonoran Desert by joining the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. Contact Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation - Environmental Education Office (520) 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov

Please see the current Public Programs Calendar for the current schedule of Sonoran Desert Weedwacker events.

View the progress of the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers.

You will find more information on buffelgrass and fountain grass in the Buffelgrass Wanted Dead and Gone brochure or online at www.buffelgrass.org.

Sonoran Desert Weedwackers Brochure (PDF)

Buffelgrass Dead & Gone (PDF)

Buffelgrass Brochure (PDF)

Buffelgrass Brochure en español (PDF)