Tucson Clean and Beautiful

Hot damn! 🌵☀️ Arizona’s triple-digit season is here 🥵

As temperatures climb, remember to water plants and young trees in the evening, carry extra water when you can, and don’t forget our wild neighbors. A simple water station can help wildlife and stray animals stay hydrated, just add a few stones for insects and refresh the water regularly.

Protect pets from hot pavement, NEVER leave children or animals in parked vehicles, and try to schedule outdoor activities for the early morning or evening hours.

And be sure to check-in on one another. A little kindness goes a long way during extreme heat. 💧❤️

🎨 Human-made design by .theverse , who still believes in doing it the long way with no shortcuts, combining hand work with intentional digital craft 🤌🏼🌸

If you live in the Julia Keen Neighborhood this is for you! See you this Saturday, come enjoy some eegee’s with us, while getting the details of the future Pocket Rain Garden in your community.
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En Español: Si vives en el vecindario Julia Keen, ¡esto es para ti! Nos vemos este sábado; ven a disfrutar de unos eegee’s con nosotros mientras conoces los detalles del futuro Mini-Jardín de Lluvia en tu comunidad.

During a recent cleanup event, while walking through an apartment complex parking area, we spotted a young Mourning Dove fledgling resting in an open drive-through zone where cars regularly pass. The real concern here wasn’t abandonment, as parents were actually close by and carefully keeping watch, but safety.

The fledgling was simply in a risky location, where it could easily be ran over by a vehicle. To help, Council Member Kevin Dahl gently moved the bird just a short distance, keeping it within the same area, but out of the driving path and into a more sheltered spot where the parents could still find and care for it. 🐦🪶

Fledglings often spend time on the ground as part of their natural learning process, especially in urban environments where wildlife and people share the same spaces. In most situations, the best choice is to observe quietly and avoid disturbing them.

However, when there’s immediate danger, a small, careful intervention like this can help prevent harm while still keeping the bird with its natural family care. When we checked back later, the fledgling was gone, hopefully safely continuing its journey.

If you’re ever unsure, reaching out to a local wildlife rehabilitation center is always the safest option!

📸: Jaime Cabrales

What if the things left behind at the end of the U of A school year could help someone else instead of ending up in a landfill? 🤩📚

For the first time since 2018, the University of Arizona is bringing back its dorm move-out rummage sale in Tucson! The four-day event takes place May 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 8 am to 5 pm at ACE Recycling, 9110 S. Eisenhower Road.

From clothing and household goods to furniture collected from nearly 600 dorm rooms, this event is about much more than shopping. It is about sustainability, community and helping students in need.

The first day of each weekend features deeply discounted prices, while the second day offers free items while supplies last. Shoppers are encouraged to bring large reusable bags.

What makes this even more meaningful is where the proceeds go. Funds raised will support the Dorm Assistance Award, helping low-income and first-generation students pay a portion of their housing costs.

After nearly seven years since the last sale, it is inspiring to see a program like this return and remind the community that reuse matters. Every item kept out of the landfill is one small step toward protecting our environment while supporting the people around us. ♻️ 👏

Digital design created by Jamie Cabrales, Tucson Clean and Beautiful 🌿