Central Arizona Conservation Alliance
We support organizations and the people of Arizona to protect and care for natural, open spaces that serve our communities and protect the habitat of the Sonoran Desert in Central Arizona.
Why Are Open Spaces Important?
Maricopa County open spaces are at the heart of what makes the Valley special, drawing visitors to our small businesses, providing locals and tourists with places to explore and enjoy, while elevating the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. As the region grows, we are actively finding ways for these spaces to expand to serve more people and maintain healthy desert habitats for future generations.
Our Campaign Goals
Protect & Connect
Create a holistic network of desert plant and animal habitats while providing people with safe, connected and thriving open spaces to enjoy.
Sustain & Restore
Ensure protected and non-protected lands are managed, promote biodiversity, sustainable recreation and future growth.
Love & Support
Build strong relationships and a network of advocacy by connecting people with the beauty and importance of the Sonoran Desert.
Coordinate & Elevate
Ensure and amplify regional open space collaboration, coordination, management and conservation success.
Recent News & Blog Posts
Gardening for Wildlife
ASU researchers have partnered with the Arizona Wildlife Federation and National Wildlife Federation to see who is gardening for wildlife and why. Learn more about their research!
CAZCA Desert Landscaping Photo Contest
Does your house have the best desert landscaping? Submit photos of your property for a chance to win fun prizes! The winner will have their property featured on the cover of our upcoming Urban Desert Landscape Enhancement Guide! This guide is being created by CAZCA...
CAZCA’s FREE Continuing Education Program
CALLING ALL SCIENCE EDUCATORS FOR GRADES 3-8! We want to equip you with new effective tools and resources to educate your students in the sciences utilizing storytelling and improving literacy.
For all blog posts please visit the News & Blog Page.
Upcoming Events
Fotofauna – A Community Science Wildlife Monitoring Program with Sky Island Alliance
Apr 4, 2025
Join us at the Desert Botanical Garden on 4/4 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for an introduction to Fotofauna, a community science wildlife camera program hosted by Sky Island Alliance. Help observe presence, absence, and seasonal movements of species in the Sky Islands of the U.S. and Mexico!
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Earth Day Festival
Apr 12, 2025
Join CAZCA at the 21st annual SRPMIC Earth Day Festival celebrating environmental stewardship and education! Interactive booth activities, food, music, and service projects ensure a fun time to be had!
City Nature Challenge 2025
Apr 25 - 28, 2025
Do you like observing nature? Then make your observations count! April 25-28, the Greater Phoenix Area will participate in the 2025 City Nature Challenge. This is a global effort to observe and document as much urban biodiversity as possible, using iNaturalist.
Our work would not be possible without the generous support of the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. We are deeply grateful for their long-standing commitment to CAZCA and our mission.
