A decade later, County’s first wildlife bridge keeps animals, motorists safe
A family of deer trots through the desert shrubs. Two baby javelinas hasten to keep up with their parents. A black bear ambles quietly through the night.
It’s a typical day at the Ann Day Memorial Wildlife Bridge at North Oracle Road.
A decade after the bridge was built, it remains the County’s only bridge designed to enable animals to cross a busy roadway, serving the triple purpose of protecting them from traffic, keeping their habitat intact, and keeping drivers safe from accidents.
Wilson wrapping up an all-star run in Kino’s evolution
Gilbert Wilson was there the day the first shovel broke ground at what is now Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium.
From those early moments – when the facility was built to Major League Baseball standards – to a now-sprawling Kino Sports Complex that teems with activity more than 360 days a year, Wilson has witnessed every chapter. His 31-year career with Pima County is entwined with the site’s growth and transformation.
Wilson, Kino’s longtime event coordinator, is retiring on May 1, 2026. His service was recognized by the Pima County Board of Supervisors at its April 21 meeting.
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Pima County Parks & Recreation will celebrate 20 years of Brandi Fenton Memorial Park at a community celebration Sunday, April 26. The free family event will take place at the park, 3482 E. River Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The park honors the memory of Brandi Fenton, who died in a car accident at the age of 13 in March 2003.
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ICYMI: SaludArte partnership brings healing through art
The Tucson Arts Foundation and the Pima County Health Department have been partnering over a shared, powerful belief: all healing is possible, and it begins when people come together. Through an initiative called SaludArte, artists, public health professionals, social workers, and volunteers have joined forces to confront some of the most urgent challenges facing the community — first during the isolation of COVID-19, and now in addressing drug use and the stigma that surrounds it.
Arizona Public Media offers a spotlight on the program.
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Loop survey open until April 30
Don't forget to take Pima County's Loop survey! This survey is designed for anyone who has ever used the trail, from regular cyclists to occasional joggers. Residents' responses to the survey will help make the County's most beloved trail even better. The survey is open through April 30.
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Help document the desert's biodiversity with the 2026 City Nature Challenge
Join Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources and the Pima County Master Naturalists for the 2026 City Nature Challenge. This community science "bioblitz" is part of a worldwide effort to document biodiversity. To participate, simply find a wild plant or animal, take a photo or record a sound, and share it.
The event takes place at the picnic area near La Posta Quemada Ranch at Colossal Cave Mountain Park on Saturday, April 25, 8-11 a.m. The event is free and no RSVP is required. Staff and volunteers will be available to help.
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Flood Control seeks feedback on future of Catalina Regional Park
Help shape the future of a treasured regional asset: Catalina Regional Park. This 300-plus acre park, located along the Cañada del Oro Wash north of Catalina State Park, functions as a natural floodplain.
Join Pima County Flood Control on Thursday, May 7, 6:30-8 p.m., at Coronado K-8 School Gymnasium, 3401 E. Wilds Road, for a listening session that includes an opportunity to provide feedback on the plan. Residents can also share their feedback by clicking on the link below to take a survey about the park.
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