Mayor And Council Approves Climate Action And Adaptation Plan - Tucson's Mayor and Council last night, March 7, approved a climate action and adaptation plan that will provide a strategic pathway to reduce the City’s emissions to net zero by 2030, explain the anticipated impacts of climate change across the City, identify the communities that will be most vulnerable to those impacts, and provide strategies that will assure Tucson can adapt and be resilient to the impacts of climate change now and into the future. The plan is called "Tucson Resilient Together," and is posted on the Climate Action Hub website linked below. In 2020, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero led the move to declare a climate emergency and she and the council passed several initiatives to help mitigate the effects of climate change.
Tucson Resilient Together
Climate Action Hub

New Parking Lot Construction Underway At Reid Park - A new parking lot is being built at Gene C. Reid Park as the first step in construction for Reid Park Zoo's Pathway to Asia project. Fencing is going up and construction is beginning on the new lot for Reid Park, the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center (ARC), and Reid Park Zoo. The new parking lot will be located where the maintenance yard for Tucson Parks and Recreation was and is anticipated to be completed this fall. The new lot does not use green space in the park, will increase the number of parking spaces available, and approximately 95 trees will be planted as part of the project. For those coming to Reid Park, access to travel through Lakeshore Lane will continue to be available throughout construction. Pathway to Asia will add 3.5 acres to the Zoo’s campus, bringing a variety of new animal species to the Zoo, including Komodo dragons, red pandas, and a large space for conservation and breeding of highly endangered Malayan tigers.
Read the news release and see maps
Edith Ball ARC
Reid Park Zoo

Rainwater Harvesting And Gray Water Rebates Available - The Tucson Water Conservation Program offers rebates for installing rainwater harvesting (up to $2,000) and permanent gray water irrigation systems (up to $1,000). Taking advantage of these opportunities in your home can help conserve water and save you money. A free, three-hour workshop and submission of a project plan are required to qualify. Follow the links below for upcoming workshop dates and Tucson Water's new video "Rainwater and Gray Water Pressurized System - Backflow Prevention Requirement."
Sonoran Environmental Institute rainwater harvesting workshops (English and Spanish)
Watershed Management Group rainwater harvesting and gray water workshops (English)
Pima Smartscape rainwater harvesting workshops (English)
Other free workshops available (not rebate classes)
"Rainwater and Gray Water Pressurized System - Backflow Prevention Requirement" video

Parks And Recreation Spring Break Camps Registration Open - Tucson Parks and Recreation will be offering School's Out Spring Break Camps at multiple sites throughout Tucson for ages 5-11 or In-Betweener's Club for ages 12-14. Camps will be March 13-17 for Cherry Avenue Center and Marty Birdman Center and March 20-24 for all other locations. Camps will be held from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The cost is $25 for city residents or $32 for those who live outside the city. Activities include games, sports, social interaction, dance, art projects, and nutrition-based learning activities. Register online by following the link below.
Register for camps

Free Yoga In The Park At Armory Park - Join Tucson Parks and Recreation at Armory Park, 222 S. 5th Ave., Tuesdays, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Classes began yesterday, March 7, but will continue through Tuesday, April 11. You can still sign up for future classes, which are free for the first six weeks and are for all ages and skill levels. Bring a yoga mat and water. Register by emailing [email protected] or calling (520) 791-4865. Drop-ins are welcome.
Armory Park
Armory Parks Center