Written by admin, November 9, 2011
Sycamore Canyon Buffelgrass Brigade Pull Date Announcement
Here are the details:
When: Saturday, November 12th
Time: Meet at 7:45. Leave to pull by 8:00 sharp.
Where: Sycamore Leaf on the bridge over the wash between Azure Sky and Vanilla Peak Drives
How to Prepare
Dress warmly in layers. Long sleeves. Hats. Sunscreen. Bring water and snacks, as needed. The Sycamore Foundation supplies bags and caliche bars. Feel free to bring a shovel or pick.
Contact Number
(520)820-5302 – Lia Lavallee
The weather should be mild – good for pulling! See you there!
Written by admin, April 4, 2011
April 9th will be the final pull before the monsoon rains, likely in July.
We are suspending the May and June pull dates. Come and join us for the final effort before the heat hits in earnest. We are finishing a large section we have been working on for the last few months!
Here are the details:
When: Saturday, April 9th
Time: 7:00-10:30 a.m.
Where: Sahuaro Loop trail south from Sycamore Leaf between Azure Sky Trail and the bridge – walk 1/2 mile back on trail to the site, which is marked with large poles and pink tape. Read The Entire Post... ( Estimated Reading Time 38 secs)
Written by admin, March 7, 2011
The Sycamore Canyon Buffelgrass Brigade will be meeting on Saguaro Loop Trail for our March Pull.
Hard to believe another month has flown by!!! The weather is forecast to be great!
Here are the details:
When: Saturday, March 12th
Time: Meet at 8:30 a.m.
Planned time spent: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: On Saguaro Loop Trail – same location as the February pull – 1/2 mile back from Sycamore Leaf Trailhead. The site is marked by location poles. If you are not familiar with the site and want to come, please feel free to contact me for more information prior to the pull. Read The Entire Post... ( Estimated Reading Time 40 secs)
Written by admin, January 19, 2011
The Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center is organizing a county wide effort!
The Sycamore Canyon Buffelgrass Brigade is joining with them in this special event!
Go to: www.buffelgrass.org for more information.
Here are the details:
When: Saturday, February 5th
Time: Meet at 8:00 a.m. Leave for the pull at 8:15 a.m.
Planned time spent: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Its ok to leave earlier.
Where: Meet at the bridge on Sycamore Leaf Trail between Azure Sky and Vanilla Peak. Read The Entire Post... ( Estimated Reading Time 32 secs)
Written by admin, November 30, 2010
History:
In May 2002, The Remington Group, the developer of Sycamore Canyon, included the area now know as Sycamore Canyon Reserve in its rezoning request that was approved by the Pima County Board of Supervisors. A Biological Resource Management Plan was developed to document and formalize the conservation measures which are now part of the Conservation Foundation that manages the Reserve. This plan follows the principles of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan its efforts to avoid, minimize and mitigate any impact development may have on this sensitive area. Read The Entire Post... ( Estimated Reading Time 1:21 mins)
