ISDA International Sonoran Desert Alliance

05/27/2026

The Esperanza Food Pantry is open today from 10am to 2pm and from 6pm to 8pm. 411 W Esperanza Avenue Ajo

Nonperishable food items always needed and very much appreciated:

Pasta, rice, instant potatoes
Instant milk, oatmeal, cereal
Canned meat-chicken/tuna/beef
Canned soups, sauces, juice, gravy
Canned fruit

Volunteers needed: Call the ISDA office for more info 520-387-3570

Regular Hours:
Monday and Wednesday 10am to 2pm
Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm

THANK YOU to our volunteers, donors and supporters for helping us to help so many others.

THANK YOU to our partners: Pima County Parks and Rec and the Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

05/22/2026

A'al Vaipia / Quitobaquito Springs in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is in danger. Help spread the word and mobilize to

https://savethesprings.org

05/20/2026

Attention Ajo Area Businesses & Entrepreneurs: the Moonshot Rural Arizona Pitch Competition is coming to the Sonoran Desert Hub in July. Don't miss this chance to compete for cash prizes and a chance to compete for the state title with $10,000 in cash. What's your innovative concept? We want to know!

05/20/2026

The Esperanza Food Pantry is open today from 10am to 2pm and from 6pm to 8pm.

Nonperishable food items always needed and very much appreciated:

Pasta, rice, instant potatoes
Instant milk, oatmeal, cereal
Canned meat-chicken/tuna/beef
Canned soups, sauces, juice, gravy
Canned fruit

Volunteers needed: Call the ISDA office for more info 520-387-3570

Regular Hours:
Monday and Wednesday 10am to 2pm
Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm

THANK YOU to our volunteers, donors and supporters for helping us to help so many others.

THANK YOU to our partners: Pima County Parks and Rec and the Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

05/18/2026

Fantastic News! Thanks to the team at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument for working through the certification process. We have some of the darkest skies around here in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Let's keep it that way!

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument has officially been designated an International Dark Sky Park. 🌵✨

Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the monument has spent years protecting its incredible night skies through responsible lighting, astronomy outreach, and conservation efforts that support nocturnal wildlife and the surrounding community.

Congratulations to the park staff and local community helping protect the night for future generations. Learn more about their efforts to become a Dark Sky Park: https://bit.ly/3Pix2OG

05/08/2026

We hope to see you at 2nd Saturday TOMORROW!

2nd Saturday is coming up soon!
SAVE the DATE: May 9th
Ajo Plaza businesses will be OPEN.
The Art Under the Arches Gallery is featuring the "Cactus Country" art show.
Enjoy the Artisans Mercado at the plaza, the self-guided tours of the town murals, the Curley School Gallery showcasing art from the past 20 years of Curley Creative Campus artists and the Childs Mountain Tour (meeting up at 6pm at the Cabeza Prieta parking lot).

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

2nd Saturday is coming up soon!
SAVE the DATE: May 9th
Ajo Plaza businesses will be OPEN.
The Art Under the Arches Gallery is featuring the "Cactus Country" art show.
Enjoy the Artisans Mercado at the plaza, the self-guided tours of the town murals, the Curley School Gallery showcasing art from the past 20 years of Curley Creative Campus artists and the Childs Mountain Tour (meeting up at 6pm at the Cabeza Prieta parking lot).