Arizona Public Lands Action Week is May 4-11, 2025
The fate of our public lands is on the line. Right now, lawmakers are considering selling off public lands to cover tax cuts and federal expenses—putting forests, mountains, deserts, canyons and trails at risk.
> Contact your representatives and tell them why public lands are important to you (share your story!). If you live in Arizona, contact Senator Mark Kelly (202-224-2235) and Ruben Gallego (202-224-4521)
Sunday, May 4 – 3-5PM @ 514 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ
Love the Lands Letter Writing Party: The Sierra Club is hosting a letter writing party, where we will be writing hand-written letters to members of our Congressional delegation asking them to defend public lands and to tell the Trump administration hands off our national monuments and other important public lands.
Friday, May 9 – 6-7PM (Virtual)
Defend Our Public Lands Letters to the Editor Workshop
The Sierra Club will be providing information on public lands, threats to them, and tips on writing letters to officials. Register to receive a Zoom link.
Saturday, May 10 on-trail events:
Passage 1 hike – 8am @ Montezuma Pass: Out and back hike from Montezuma Pass to the Southern Terminus at the Mexico border. Featuring sweeping views of desert grasslands, oak woodlands, and the rugged Huachuca Mountains. This short but rewarding hike captures the spirit of the Arizona Trail — a blend of history, wilderness, and wide-open skies. Plan to meet at Montezuma Pass trailhead at 8am, or feel free to arrange your own carpool from the Coronado Memorial visitor’s center. Contact: Nicole Miller
Distance: ~4.0 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: ~800 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
