Earth Day 2026 tips

Well, it’s Earth Day 2026 and what shall we do to handle climate change on Earth now that we’re 26 years past the millenium year of 2000? Recently we attended a City of Tucson heat summit & climate accountability town hall at Donna Liggins neighborhood center. We heard from politicians like CD 7 Congresswoman Adelita … Read more

Our Sustainable Transportation Future in Tucson at Sustainable Tucson meeting

by Carolyn Classen, blogger February 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Sustainable Tucson Monthly Meeting, 2nd Tuesday, 6:00-7:30 pm, on Zoom. “Join us Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00 pm for Sustainable Tucson’s monthly Sustainability Spotlight program. The topic will be Transportation in Tucson. Details, speakers, and the Zoom link for the meeting will be on our … Read more

Spring Cyclovia Tucson 2026

by Carolyn Classen, blogger Save The Date! “Thank you all for such a car-free carefree Cyclovia this Fall! Save the datefor our next Cyclovia on April 12th, 2026. Join us in April as we activate three miles of car-free city streets, open to people of all ages and abilities. Walk, bike, roll, skate, and enjoy … Read more

City of Tucson Proposition 411 passes

The City of Tucson Elections Dept. published their special election results tonight: Prop. 411 Yes  52,844 No  19,149 “Proposition 411 is a proposal to amend the Tucson Charter authorizing a 10-year extension of a temporary half-cent (0.5%) sales tax to fund street improvements.” https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/elections https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/clerks/electionReports/22SAZTUC_UNOFFICIAL_CANVASS_051722.pdf In the Choice is Yours booklet, there was no opposition … Read more

Tucson’s Birthday Bike Ride on August 18

Hosted by Living Streets Alliance

August 18,  6 to 9 p.m.

“Who wouldn’t rather be in Tucson, especially in August?! If that’s you, then you’ll fit right in on this easy, social bike ride in honor of Tucson’s birthday.

We’ll gather at the Julian Wash Archeological Park, 2820 S. 12th Ave. around 6pm and head north along the Santa Cruz River Park section of the Loop multi use path to arrive at the Mercado Annex for DJs, some dancing, drinks, and a very special birthday celebration in honor of our favorite city. Check out the bike route in the comments section.

This is a free event, but bring some cash to support local businesses at the Mercado Annex. There will be drink specials on all Tucson beers atWestbound, food available for purchase at Beaut Burger, and special surprises for Tucson’s birthday.

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