Weeding out weeds in Catalina State Park
Buffelgrass isn't the only weed causing trouble in Tucson.
Buffelgrass isn't the only weed causing trouble in Tucson.
The war on weeds: Experts now consider buffelgrass an existential threat to Tucson's desert ecosystem on par with extended drought and climate change.
Volunteers are welcome to help Saturday to pull the invasive weed that fuels wildfires deadly to saguaros and other native plants.
Armed with a $198,000 state grant, two volunteer groups will be expanding their ongoing efforts to control buffelgrass and other invasive plants at Catalina State Park.
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