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Saguaro Census

Saguaro Census

April 22, 2022

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...
April 2022 EcoQuest: Imprudent Pruning

April 2022 EcoQuest: Imprudent Pruning

March 31, 2022

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

March EcoQuest: Wildflower Wonders: Round 2

March 2, 2022

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

February EcoQuest: Alley Adventures

February 4, 2022

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

Jan. 2022 EcoQuest: Hello Jojoba

January 5, 2022

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...

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