Ecoflora
Saguaro Census
Desert Botanical garden launched its first-ever project documenting urban saguaros. The Saguaro Census is part of a larger project led by the Garden’s New World Succulents Specialists Dr. Tania Hernandez to better understand the health and adaption of the Valley’s...
Care and Keeping of Saguaros
Explore three plants kids can grow with help from an adult family member. Growing vegetables is a simple way to introduce young children to gardening.
April 2022 EcoQuest: Imprudent Pruning
Join the April EcoQuest: Imprudent Pruning Find and map as many examples of improper pruning as possible. Be sure to use #imprudentpruning in the notes of your observation! This will help us sort through the observations on iNaturalist. Join the EcoQuest WHAT...
March EcoQuest: Wildflower Wonders: Round 2
Join the march EcoQuest: wildflower wonders: round 2 Join the March EcoQuest: Wildflower Wonders: Round 2 Find and map as many wildflowers as possible. Wildflower season is a cherished event in the Sonoran Desert. Blanketing the desert floor with impressive...
February EcoQuest: Alley Adventures
Candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) Join the february 2022 EcoQuest: alley adventures Join the February EcoQuest: Alley AdventuresFor this EcoQuest, find and map the plants and wildlife you can find in alleys. Join the EcoQuestFor this EcoQuest, you will...
Jan. 2022 EcoQuest: Hello Jojoba
Candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) Join the january EcoQuest: hello jojoba For this EcoQuest, find and map as many jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) plants as possible. Join the EcoQuest Native to the Sonoran Desert, jojoba (pronounced ho-HO-buh) plants are a...
