BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CAZCA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cazca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CAZCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220831T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220831T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103730 CREATED:20220808T174751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T202714Z UID:8634-1661904000-1661988600@cazca.org SUMMARY:August EcoQuest: Palms on Parade DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nPalm trees have a long history in metro Phoenix and are an iconic part of the landscape. They have been planted for agricultural purposes\, like date palms\, and for landscaping and oasis resort vibes. Palms can be tricky to identify and can hybridize with one another! \nCurrently\, there are nine verifiable species of palm tree in metro Phoenix on iNaturalist\, can you find more? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nAugust 2022\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/august-ecoquest-palms-on-parade/ CATEGORIES:ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Palms-on-Parade.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220731T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220731T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103730 CREATED:20220701T224523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T221542Z UID:8560-1659225600-1659310200@cazca.org SUMMARY:July EcoQuest: The Leaf Connection DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin the July EcoQuest: The Leaf Connection! \nThis month’s EcoQuest is in collaboration with The Leaf Connection project by Arizona artist Mary Meyer Studio. \nMary will use select observations to inform leaf designs for a large wall installation that will consist of hundreds of clay leaves that she will sculpt by hand. The installation will be mapped out to reflect the metro Phoenix area and illustrate the diversity of plants and people in our desert home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nJuly 2022\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nVisit Mary Meyer Studio to learn more and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More & Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Leaf Connection is a community engagement art project developed in collaboration with Metro Phoenix EcoFlora. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/july-ecoquest-the-leaf-connection/ CATEGORIES:ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Leaf-Connection.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220705T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T103730 CREATED:20220614T221030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T185312Z UID:8540-1655812800-1657065540@cazca.org SUMMARY:June EcoQuest: Unfamiliar Pollinators DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin the June EcoQuest: Unfamiliar Pollinators! \nWhen it comes to pollinators\, honey bees and butterflies often appear in most people’s minds\, but native bees\, wasps\, flies\, beetles\, and true bugs also play a critical role in pollination. Arizona alone has an estimated 1\,300 native bees! How many unfamiliar pollinators can you find in this month’s EcoQuest? \nDon’t forget to check out the guide to help you identify what you’re observing. \n \n See the Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nJune 2022\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/june-ecoquest-unfamiliar-pollinators-2/ CATEGORIES:ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/June-EcoQuest.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220531T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103730 CREATED:20220429T222258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T215357Z UID:8387-1651363200-1653955200@cazca.org SUMMARY:May EcoQuest: Saguaro Census DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin the May EcoQuest: Saguaro Census! \nFind and map as many saguaros (Carnegia gigantea) in urban areas as possible. \nIn recent summers\, the metro Phoenix area has lost numerous saguaros and the cause is unclear. The Saguaro Census is the first step to generate a database to monitor the saguaro population in the Valley\, learn more about their health\, and research the effects climate change might have on them. \nWe encourage you to go the extra mile and make notes about their size\, number of arms\, health and where they are located. Is it tall with three arms and looks full of water? Is it in a commercial area and looks brown? Let us know! \nSee this training video for help or use the handy Getting Started Guide. \n Interested in volunteering for a more active role in the Saguaro Census? View this training guide and join the Volunteer Saguaro Census project. \n \n Learn More About The Saguaro Census\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nMay 2022\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/may-ecoquest-saguaro-census/ CATEGORIES:ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Insta_Post-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220430T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220430T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T103730 CREATED:20220406T191525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T163744Z UID:8360-1651276800-1651363140@cazca.org SUMMARY:April EcoQuest: Imprudent Pruning DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin the April EcoQuest: Imprudent Pruning! \nFind and map as many examples of improper pruning as possible\, including trees and shrubs\, palms\, cactus and agaves. Be sure to use #imprudentpruning in the notes of your observation! This will help us sort through the observations on iNaturalist. \nThis month we’re looking at the top 5 NOT wanted list for pruning\, including topping\, lion tailing\, shrub shapes\, puny palms\, and cactus and succulent chop. When pruning practices and methods aren’t carefully considered and executed\, it can damage a plant for the rest of its life. \n \n Learn More About Pruning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nApril 2022\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/april-ecoquest-imprudent-pruning/ CATEGORIES:ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CAZCA-Event-Image-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211231T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211231T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103731 CREATED:20211201T070030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T222958Z UID:7847-1640908800-1640993400@cazca.org SUMMARY:December EcoQuest: Praiseworthy Plants DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nFor this month we are on a quest to find and map the plants that are close to you. \nFor the December EcoQuest\, the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora is doing things a little different. In the spirit of the holidays\, you’re invited to observe plants that are close to you\, ones that you’re grateful for and ones that resonate with you. Observations from this quest can increase our appreciation of plants and the way they brighten our day-to-day lives. \n \n How to Observe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nDecember 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join this EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/december-ecoquest-praiseworthy-plants/ CATEGORIES:ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ecard_DecemberPoppy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210831T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210831T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103731 CREATED:20210801T070056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T190028Z UID:7111-1630368000-1630452600@cazca.org SUMMARY:August EcoQuest: Look Out for Lovebirds DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin the August Ecoquest: Look Out for Lovebirds! Help us find and map as many Rosy-faced lovebirds (Agapornis roseicollis) and the plants they interact with as possible. \nRosy-faced lovebirds can be seen all over the Valley and are adored by many. Often thought of as a native bird\, these cheeky characters were actually introduced to the area. Lovebirds can often be found near water sources\, especially with palm trees or houses with roof tiles nearby. Bird feeders are also a common place to spot them. Use iNaturalist to see where they’ve been spotted in the past! How this species impacts other native wildlife hasn’t yet been scientifically studied. There could be plants we don’t know they are eating\, or they could be interacting with other birds in ways we aren’t aware of. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nAugust 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/august-ecoquest-look-out-for-lovebirds/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support,ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lovebird-3-tiny-PNG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210731T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210731T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103731 CREATED:20210701T070049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T043117Z UID:6939-1627689600-1627774200@cazca.org SUMMARY:July EcoQuest: Oleander Occurrence DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin the July EcoQuest: Oleander Occurrence! Help us find and map as many oleander (Nerium oleander) plants as possible. \nOleander can be seen all over the valley and is commonly found in almost every nursery and garden center. It has a reputation as an extremely hardy\, drought tolerant ornamental. You’re sure to see it featured in landscapes across almost the entirety of the country\, including many neighborhoods across Metro Phoenix. Observations from this EcoQuest can help us determine how many oleanders are growing in the area. Together\, we can learn about and find where this exotic plant may be may be taking up valuable local habitat that could otherwise benefit pollinators\, ecosystems and people. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nJuly 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/july-ecoquest-oleander-occurrence/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support,ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/oleander-for-real-for-real.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210630T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210630T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103731 CREATED:20210601T215452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T220320Z UID:6848-1625011200-1625095800@cazca.org SUMMARY:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin the June EcoQuest: The Night Shift! Honey bees and birds are recognized and appreciated for pollination during the day\, but who works the night shift? \nNocturnal pollinators are understudied\, especially when compared to diurnal ones. These night workers and the plants they pollinate are often coadapted to one another\, with unique relationships and features. When we think about pollinators\, it’s important to remember the ones working the night shift are worthy of conservation consideration too. Observations from this EcoQuest can contribute data and information for nocturnal pollinator relationships and ecosystem services in metro Phoenix. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nJune 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/june-ecoquest-the-night-shift/ CATEGORIES:ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ecard_EcoJune.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210531T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210531T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103731 CREATED:20210501T070052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T021031Z UID:6784-1622419200-1622503800@cazca.org SUMMARY:May EcoQuest: Up In Flames DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin the May EcoQuest: Up In Flames. Find and map as many wildfire fueling invasive plants as possible. \nWildfires are getting bigger\, burning hotter and happening more frequently. One of the contributing factors for this is invasive plant species that provide fuel for fire. Observations from this EcoQuest can help map these invasives and contribute to the efforts of Desert Defenders.  \nThis month’s EcoQuest is in collaboration with Desert Defenders. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding\, mapping and removing invasive species at local parks and preserves. The plant species they focus on are known to have a moderate to severe impact on local ecosystems and communities. Learn more about and join Desert Defenders. \n \n Desert Defenders Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nMay 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/may-ecoquest-up-in-flames/ CATEGORIES:ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ecard_MayEcoquest21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210331T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210331T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103731 CREATED:20210301T070012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T172528Z UID:6366-1617148800-1617233400@cazca.org SUMMARY:March EcoQuest: Wildflower Wonders DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin the March EcoQuest: Wildflower Wonders. Find and map as many wildflowers as possible! \nWildflower season is a cherished phenomenon in the Sonoran Desert. Blanketing the desert floor with impressive shapes and colors\, these ephemeral wonders have specific requirements that allow them to flourish. Observing wildflowers can provide information on populations and how environmental conditions could be impacting them. These observations can also provide an artistic appreciation of these natural wonders. \nThis month’s EcoQuest is in collaboration with Vision Gallery and Maricopa Native Seed Library. \n \n Guide to Wildflowers of Metro Phoenix\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nMarch 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/march-ecoquest-wildflower-wonders/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support,ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Marchecoquestcard-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210228T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210228T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103731 CREATED:20210201T070050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T202237Z UID:6206-1614470400-1614555000@cazca.org SUMMARY:February EcoQuest: Monarchs\, Milkweeds and Mystery DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nFor this month’s EcoQuest help find and map as many monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) and milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.) as possible. \nMonarch butterflies are in severe decline\, with numbers from 2020 showing the lowest ever recorded in the West. Much of this decline can be tied to loss of milkweeds\, the plant genus that monarchs depend on for reproduction. Other factors likely include loss of nectar plants\, destruction of overwintering habitat and climate change. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Monarchs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Milkweeds on SEINet\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nFeb 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\nAll Day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nMetro Phoenix\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Join?\nSign up for iNaturalist and join the EcoQuest today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The EcoQuest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/february-ecoquest-monarchs-milkweeds-and-mystery/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support,ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ecard_FebEcoQuest-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210223T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T103731 CREATED:20210204T184731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T193129Z UID:6303-1614103200-1614108600@cazca.org SUMMARY:EcoFlora One Year Anniversary DESCRIPTION:June EcoQuest: The Night Shift\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nCan you believe it? The Metro Phoenix EcoFlora is celebrating its one year anniversary! \nJoin the team for a review of the past year\, member recognition and exciting announcements about what’s in store for year two. \nWe are also pleased to announce guest speaker: Dixie Damrel. Most recently serving as the Herbarium Curator at Clemson University\, Dixie worked on the Phoenix Flora from 1997-1999 while earning her Master’s degree in Botany from Arizona State University. This Flora has helped provide a baseline for the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora project and can guide our efforts into the future. Everyone is welcome! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nFeb 23\, 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n6pm to 7:30pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nVirtual\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, this is a no-cost celebration but please register for this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Earth Day Festival at Rio Salado\n \n Apr 11\, 2026 \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day with Audubon at the Rio Salado Audubon Center for a day dedicated to nature\, sustainability\, and people working to protect our environment.\n\nEarly Bird Habitat Restoration Activity\n7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nMain Festival\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding Our Desert Icon: Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden\n \n Apr 15\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Tania Hernandez from DBG. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanic Briefing \n \n \n \n \n Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives\n \n May 5\, 2026 \n \n \n The Botanic Briefings is a seminar series covering the research or conservation efforts going on at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG)\, or outside groups / agencies / organizations working with someone in the Research\, Conservation\, and Collections department of DBG.\n\nThis presentation will be given by Billie Fraser\, ASU Masters of Science program at the School of Life Sciences\, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. URL:https://cazca.org/events/ecoflora-one-year-anniversary/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support,ecoquest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ECard-SeptEcoQuest.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR