Join Ranger Olivia on this hike for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any burning questions you might have. Enjoy a moderate to easy hike along Blevins trail with stunning views of both the desert and surrounding mountains. Whether you are an expert or a novice on the desert,...
Join us out at Silly Mountain and spend your morning with your hands in the dirt pulling invasive plants. We will be managing Buffelgrass and Stinknet. Please wear Closed toed shoes and bring water. Location: Silly Mountain Trails Ages 10+
Join us Saturday, November 2nd from 8am-11am to help us increase the shade and diversity of native, Sonoran Desert plants at Rio Vista Natural Resource Park. Volunteers will learn about...
Maricopa County Parks will host seven Seed Deployment Events in Oct-November. Join us for one of our Seed Deployment Events; there are seven events for you to join. It is so much fun! When: November 2 at Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Meet at Nature Center at 8 am-11:30 am. The Desert Defender Team spent months...
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard! Bring at least two bottles of water, snacks, sunscreen, sturdy footwear, hat, sunscreen, long pants...
The Indigenous Food & Culture Day will also launch the River of Time’s new pop-up exhibit, “Roots & Remedies, Native Plants as Food & Medicine” highlighting the diverse uses of...
The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions between the living and nonliving components that make up this unique riparian ecosystem and its importance to the surrounding...
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us on an exciting tour of the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2) and find out. This unique building, which has a Platinum Category LEEDS certification—the highest possible designation (LEEDS stands for Leadership in Energy and...
Come join us on first Saturdays of the month from 10:00 -11:00 am. We are hosting a seed exchange. Bring some seed you have from your garden or from the...
Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis. You can bring plant material or insect specimens for ID and advice.
Join Angelica Elliott, Assistant Director of Public Horticulture, on an exploration of attracting wildlife to gardens while deterring troublesome wildlife. Discover top plants that provide consistent food sources and insights into plants that bloom throughout various seasons. Explore creative color combinations for your garden and maximize wildlife attraction by choosing the right plants for optimal...