AzLand

Recap of our River Walk with /Arizona Community Foundation: From restoring the Rio Salado to reimagining what environmental justice can look like in South Phoenix, this coalition is proving what’s possible when organizations work with community and not in silos. Together, we are building pathways toward environmentally resilient, culturally grounded, and community-led futures in our barrios.

Through this multi-sector partnership, AZ(LAND) Fund is helping elevate environmental education, community capacity, culture, and ecological restoration by creating opportunities for residents to engage in stewardship, storytelling, and climate learning rooted in place. The Galleria is contributing sustainable and resilient design practices that center cultural relevance, public space activation, and community healing. continues leading restoration and stewardship efforts along the Rio Salado organizing volunteer restoration, protecting native habitat, and reconnecting people to the river through Indigenous and community-based care practices.

Together with Indigenous leaders, educators, youth, artists, researchers, and residents, we are advancing a shared vision for watershed restoration, environmental education, and climate resilience that honors the history, culture, and ecological knowledge of our communities. This work is not just about restoring or conserving land it is about bringing JUSTICE, restoring relationships, memory, stewardship, and collective power for future generations.

Read more here: https://archive.is/20260504150959/https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2026/05/04/community-groups-look-for-ways-to-protect-arizonans-from-extreme-heat/89828085007/

📸 thank you to .phx.photographer for the beautiful photos.

Join us May 2nd (809 S 8th St, Phoenix AZ, 85034) for our annual AZ(LAND) Tierra Madre event.

Tierra Madre is more than an event, it is a space to reconnect with our environment, uplift community knowledge, and build collective pathways toward a more just and sustainable future.

🌎 What to Expect:
* Mercado with Sagrado: Support local vendors and artists (5–9 PM) link in bio to vend. Artists will be paid for their performances.
* Teatrico AZ(LAND): Live performances and creative workshops. Local artist are encouraged to fill the form to be paid to perform.
* Featuring exhibitions by Kate Figgins Tutaya, Estephania Gonzalez, and Diane Ovalle.
* Film Showing: bring your chairs, yoga mats, blankets to enjoy this family friendly movie.
* Community Resources: Connect with local nonprofits and initiatives
* Food & Refreshments: Available for attendees.

🌱 Get Involved:

We welcome nonprofits, artists, and community partners to participate by hosting activities, sharing resources, or vending. Form in link to participate in this years Tierra Madre event.
Event Link + Form: https://www.azlnd.org/events/azland-2026-tierra-madre-earth-day