BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CAZCA - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CAZCA 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:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161733 CREATED:20211008T032843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T221028Z UID:7542-1635964200-1635969600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3 DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nThis final session in the speaker series will be focused on envisioning a more connected world\, for people and wildlife. Join experts for a compelling vision for ecologically sustainable desert cities that integrate the natural and built environment to harness ecosystem services that promote a high quality of life\, economic opportunity\, and conservation of rich natural history in the region. \nWe will learn about the perspective of a younger generation on open space\, the potential economic gains of open space in communities\, and opportunities to blend development solutions for flood control\, open space\, and recreation to maximize ecosystem services.  We will close the series with a vision for the future and a path forward to collaborate with the WTMC. \nPresenters: \n\nMayor Eric Orsborn\, City of Buckeye\nMayor Skip Hall\, City of Surprise\nTodd Hornback\, DMB Community Life\, Chief Advancement Officer\nJay Hicks\, Dig Studio\, Sr. Principal\nDana Warnecke\, White Tank Mountains Conservancy\, Consultant\nPaige Shoblom\, Arizona State University\, Student\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nNov 3\, 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.\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?\nThis event is free\, please register through our partner’s page. \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 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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/speaker-series-white-tanks-connectivity-initiative-series-3/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ecard_wtmc3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161733 CREATED:20211008T031019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T215521Z UID:7548-1635359400-1635364800@cazca.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 2 DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 experts for a detailed look at planned urban growth within the Connectivity Initiative’s focal area and the reason the connectivity imperative exists.  This session will begin with the broad context of west valley growth\, as it relates to economic development and quality of life in the region. \nRepresentatives from the cities of Buckeye and Surprise will discuss future land use\, transportation\, parks and recreation plans and goals.  We will examine the outdoor recreation values of two regional parks within the White Tank Mountains\, including visitor use and the economic impact these parks contribute to the region.  We will learn how the WTMC’s Regional Connectivity Initiative could contribute to the long-term vision for the Maricopa County park system. \nPresenters: \n\nSintra Hoffman\, WESTMARC\, CEO\nCouncilmember Chris Judd\, City of Surprise\nR.J. Cardin\, Director\, Maricopa County Parks Department\nAdam Copeland\, City of Buckeye\, Deputy Director of Planning\nRobert J. Wisener\, City of Buckeye\, Administration & Project Manager\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nOct 27\, 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.\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?\nThis event is free\, please register through our partner’s page. \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 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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/speaker-series-white-tanks-connectivity-initiative-series-2/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ecard_wtmc2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161733 CREATED:20211008T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T032132Z UID:7535-1634754600-1634760000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: White Tank Connectivity Initiative Series 1 DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 us for a regional perspective on the values of the White Tank Mountains as open space in Maricopa County\, with a summary on the unique biodiversity of the region. The WTMC will provide a short history on the Regional Connectivity Initiative and the connectivity imperative to keep the White Tank Mountains wild. \nLocal experts will join us to discuss current research on wildlife movement in the region\, and how building communities around the natural environment can leverage many ecosystem services that enhance the quality of life in local communities. This is part one of a series of three speaker series hosted every Wednesday. \nPresenters \n\nSidney Ashby\, Poet / Student\nAnnia Quiroz\, Central Arizona Conservation Alliance\, Engagement Coordinator\nDana Warnecke\, White Tank Mountains Conservancy\, Biological Consultant\nScott Sprague\, Arizona Game and Fish Department\, Project Manager/Road Ecologist\nKaela Hamilton\, Arizona State University\, Graduate Student\nDr. Paul J. Coseo\, Arizona State University\, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture / Senior Sustainability Scientist\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nOct 20\, 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.\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?\nThis event is free\, please register through our partner’s page. \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 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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/speaker-series-white-tanks-connectivity-initiative-series/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ecard_wtmc1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210526T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161733 CREATED:20210415T203825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T011354Z UID:6688-1622050200-1622055600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: What Fuels Wildfires? DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nMay is all about Wildfire Awareness! Join us for this talk with Dr. Ben Wilder to learn about the role of invasive plants in wildfires and other facets of fire in the Sonoran Desert. \nAlarmingly\, fire is becoming a more frequent occurrence in the desert. Previously\, wet winters associated with infrequent El Niño events would be the sole occurrences when fires could establish in desert lowlands. This situation has changed with invasions of non-native grasses and other plants. In this presentation\, using 2020 Bighorn Fire in the Santa Catalina Mountains outside Tucson as an example\, Dr. Wilder will will discuss these different elements of wildfire\, and also its relationship to people and urban areas. \nDr. Wilder has been director of the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill at the University of Arizona since October 2016. He is also Interim Director of CAZMEX\, the Consortium for Arizona-Mexico Arid Environments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nMay 26\, 2021\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n5:30 - 7 p.m. MST\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\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 \n Do I need to Register?\nYes. This event is free but please register through Eventbrite. \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 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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/what-fuels-wildfires/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ecard_May2021b.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161733 CREATED:20210413T032830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T185928Z UID:6643-1621360800-1621364400@cazca.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Fire in the Desert DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nMay is all about Wildfire Awareness! Join us and the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora for this talk with Dr. Molly Hunter to learn about the changing role of fire in southwestern habitats. We live in such a unique place\, and as fire become a more common facet of our lives it’s important we understand their role and their impact on our deserts. \nDr. Hunter is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Arizona. She serves as the primary science advisor for the Joint Fire Science Program with the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior that funds scientific studies to inform wildland fire management. Dr. Hunter also serves as Research Manager for the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center\, a partnership between several academic institutions and the U.S. Geological Survey to support the adaptation of natural and cultural resources in the Southwest to climate change. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nMay 18\, 2021\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n6 - 7 p.m. MST\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\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 \n Do I need to Register?\nYes. This event is free but please register through Eventbrite. \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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/fire-in-the-desert/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-5-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210512T163000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161733 CREATED:20210421T220046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T232305Z UID:6712-1620824400-1620837000@cazca.org SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy - Parsons Field Institute Update DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nYou’re invited to the Parsons Field Institute Update! Discover the science side of McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and join them for an engaging update on a few of their projects. Staff\, stewards\, and research partners will discuss the goals of their work\, what they are learning\, and why these projects are important for protecting McDowell Sonoran Preserve and the larger region. All are welcome. We hope you’ll join this awesome partner event! This is a virtual meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nMay 12\, 2021\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n1 p.m. MST \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\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 \n Do I need to Register?\nYes. This event is free but please register through our partner’s Eventbrite. \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 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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-parsons-field-institute-update/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Coordinate & Elevate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CAZCA-winterfest.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210424T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210424T110000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161733 CREATED:20210421T224705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T231422Z UID:6725-1619247600-1619262000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Superstition Mountain Invasive Grass Removal DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Desert Defenders partner\, Friends of the Tonto and volunteers to remove fountain grass at Lost Dutchman State Park. They will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. at the entrance to Lost Dutchman State Park for free entrance passes. Come prepared with gloves\, hat\, a backpack and plenty of water! \nThey will park at the Siphon Draw Trail Head and hike approx. 1.5 miles to an area of fountain grass to conduct the removals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nApril 24\, 2021\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n7 a.m. - 11 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\n\nLost Dutchman State Park\n\n\n \n \n \n \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 event is free but please register through Friends of the Tonto registration site. \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 Things You’ll Need\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close-toed shoes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunscreen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Water\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunglasses\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Snacks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/superstition-mountain-invasive-grass-removal/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ecard_FTremoval.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161734 CREATED:20210319T195005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T185510Z UID:6411-1618502400-1618506000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Creating Conservation Buffers in the Superstitions DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nThe conservation of natural areas in Arizona require planning and involvement for the community. How does one go about doing this? Come learn! \nThe mission of the Superstition Area Land Trust (SALT) is “…to conserve the natural Sonoran Desert open space surrounding the Superstition Wilderness Area (SWA)…”. SALT’s challenge has always been that AZ State Trust land borders much of the southern boundary of the SWA\, and that region is in the path of development of Greater Phoenix. This presentation will review the active discussions and considerations of how best to protect (and fund) these important conservation lands. \nOur speaker is Charlie Goff\, current SALT President and retired biology professor at Indiana State University. He also chairs the Pinal Partnership Open Space and Trails Committee and serves on the Pinal County Open Space and Trails Department Advisory Commission. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nApril 15\, 2021\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n4 – 5 p.m. MST\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\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 \n Do I need to Register?\nYes. This event is free but please register through Eventbrite to receive the webinar information. \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 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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/speaker-series-creating-conservation-buffers-in-the-superstitions/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ecard_SALT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210316T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210316T183000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161734 CREATED:20210203T233144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T191857Z UID:6266-1615915800-1615919400@cazca.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Greenprint Introduction DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 us for an introduction and training to our Greenprint tool. The Greenprint is a mapping tool that can help bridge the information gap between various sectors and facilitate the inclusion of natural resource data and community development in decision-making. \nWhile there are many kinds of data included in the Greenprint\, this tool offers particular insight into lands valuable for habitat connectivity\, protecting water resources\, and addressing both heat vulnerability and equitable access to open spaces. Designed collaboratively with the Trust for Public Land\, the Nature Conservancy and Sonoran Institute. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nMarch 16\, 2021\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n5:30pm to 6:30pm\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 event is free but please register through Eventbrite. \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 \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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/speaker-series-greenprint-introduction/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ECard-SaraGIS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201130T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201130T235900 DTSTAMP:20260523T161734 CREATED:20201101T070010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T191210Z UID:5776-1606694400-1606780740@cazca.org SUMMARY:November EcoQuest: Broom Bloom DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 November EcoQuest: Broom Bloom!  \nFind and map as many desert broom (Baccharis Sarothroides) as possible. As a bonus\, see if you can also find great purple hairstreak butterflies (Atlides Halesus).  \nIt’s that time of year when desert broom starts to bloom\, followed by the fuzzy fluff of seeds in the air. Often met with contempt and considered invasive\, desert broom is a native plant with a variety of benefits. \n \n Learn More About Desert Broom\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nNovember 2020\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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/november-ecoquest-broom-bloom/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BroomBloom-Standard-730x540-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161734 CREATED:20200910T195025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T181511Z UID:5413-1601038800-1601042400@cazca.org SUMMARY:Nature’s Best Hope with Doug Tallamy DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nDo we create communities with our plant and animal neighbors in mind? Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America give us a clue. How can we make better use of our landscape\, and design spaces that can sustain the plants and animals that sustain us? \nJoin us to hear Doug Tallamy\, professor at the University of Delaware for over 40 years and best-selling author\, to learn what solutions lie within our grasp. He will discuss simple steps we can take to reverse declining biodiversity and explain why we\, are nature’s best hope.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 25\, 2020\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \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?\nPlease purchase your ticket through Eventbrite to participate.  \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 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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/natures-best-hope-with-doug-tallamy/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ECard-SMEEC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200917T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161734 CREATED:20200811T003843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T002258Z UID:5248-1600356600-1600362000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Connecting Green Urban Spaces DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 us as Sara Meerow\, Assistant Professor at ASU’s School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and Caleb Carpenter former Master’s student\, show how geographic information systems (GIS) modeling can be used to identify potential paths to connect open spaces. \nNetworks of natural\, open spaces provide cities with a variety of benefits\, from recreation to mitigation of air and water pollution. If unchecked\, urban development often fragments these areas\, resulting in a loss of ecosystems and benefits. Proactive regional planning and policies are needed to protect the most valuable patches in and around these urban areas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nSeptember 17\, 2020\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n3:30pm to 5pm\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 event is free\, but please register through Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link. \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 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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/speaker-series-connecting-green-urban-spaces/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ECard-CalebGIS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200831T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200831T233000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161734 CREATED:20200801T070019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T190011Z UID:5210-1598832000-1598916600@cazca.org SUMMARY:August EcoQuest: Monsoon Soon DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nIt’s safe to say that rain is long overdue here in metro Phoenix. Join the August EcoQuest: Monsoon Soon! \nWhen you think about monsoon season\, what comes to mind? Maybe the smell of rain or the sounds of toads? How about bugs or even toppled trees? For this month’s EcoQuest\, let’s investigate a few Sonoran Desert species associated with monsoon season. \nWander your neighborhood to see what you find\, hopefully after a much-needed rain! Take a look at the observation guide to help identify some plants\, animals and insects. \n \n Observation Guide\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nAugust 2020\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\nAll Day\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\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 \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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/august-ecoquest-monsoon-soon/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CreosoteRain-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200731T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200731T233000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161734 CREATED:20200701T150027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T165813Z UID:4986-1596153600-1596238200@cazca.org SUMMARY:July EcoQuest: Sonoran Survivors DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nThis month’s EcoQuest is dedicated to learning to recognize Sonoran Desert plants that can survive or repopulate after fire in order to increase our understanding and appreciation of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. \nNatural fires have not historically been a significant part of the Sonoran Desert\, so most of the plant life in the desert is not built to withstand intense\, large-scale wildfires. Help us understand more about wildfire and its impacts in the Sonoran Desert by mapping plants close to home that can help facilitate recovery of the desert landscape. Explore the resilient Sonoran Desert plants for this project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nJuly 2020\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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/july-ecoquest-sonoran-survivors/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/YuccaFire-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200630T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200630T233000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161734 CREATED:20200601T184332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T003050Z UID:4605-1593475200-1593559800@cazca.org SUMMARY:June EcoQuest: Wild for Willow DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Wild for Willow! Help us find and map as much Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) as we can. \nHave you noticed a tree with big\, beautiful violet or light pink blooms lately? It’s likely Desert Willow. This Arizona native plant thrives in our desert heat and continues to display its showy flowers even in the hottest days of summer. It’s also a great resource for wildlife\, providing food\, cover\, and habitat\, especially birds and pollinators. \nEcoQuests are month long challenges that are part of the larger Metro Phoenix EcoFlora project. Learn more and follow the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora project. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nJune 2020\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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/june-ecoquest-wild-for-willow/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/JuneQ_Ecard.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200124T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161734 CREATED:20191113T231801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T221714Z UID:3595-1579878000-1579885200@cazca.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Wildlife in the Urban Jungle DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: White Tanks Connectivity Initiative Series 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\n​Using 50 wildlife cameras Jesse Lewis\, Assistant Professor at ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts and other collaborators studied how urbanization changed the lives of wildlife like coyotes\, gray foxes\, javelina\, and even domestic cats. All these species can respond different to urbanization. Some are exploiters\, others avoiders\, of these broad landscape changes. \nFew studies have evaluated the effects of urbanization on wildlife in the southwestern US\, especially in the highly arid Phoenix Valley\, which is home to the fifth largest city in the US. Join us as we explore how local wildlife has responded to our growing cities season by season\, and how we could potentially map their preferred habitats and activities! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\nJanuary 24\, 2020\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n3pm to 5pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\nDesert Botanical Garden \n\n \n \n \n \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 event is free\, but please register through Eventbrite.  \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 Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n AZ Water Policy Webinar\n \n Jun 10\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center\, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Education Series \n \n Webinar \n \n \n \n \n Incorporating Native Plants into your Landscape\n \n Aug 13\, 2026 \n \n \n Join us for an exciting webinar with City of Glendale's Anne Stahley on how to lower your water bill and conserve the desert by incorporating Sonoran Desert native plants into your yard! URL:https://cazca.org/events/speaker-series-conservation-wildlife-conflict-habitats-in-urban-spaces/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ECard-JesseUrban.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR