BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CAZCA - ECPv6.15.18//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:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250323T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060408 CREATED:20250224T225111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T225315Z UID:11764-1742724000-1742727600@cazca.org SUMMARY:SW-IFL Volunteer Field Training 5- Community Science Opportunity! DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to learn about the SW-IFL project and how you can help track pollution in the Phoenix Metro Region!\nDid you know that we can identify fossil fuel emissions in the air by sampling annual plants? \nJoin us for the launch of this year’s community science project! We will be meeting at Desert Botanical Garden for our last field training.  \nRegistration is required\, please register below. \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\nMarch 23\, 2025\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\n\n\nDesert Botanical Garden\, 1201 N Galvin Parkway\, Phoenix\, AZ 85008\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register:\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 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/sw-ifl-field-training-5/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SWIFL-Web-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060408 CREATED:20250226T162959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T163010Z UID:11836-1742666400-1742677200@cazca.org SUMMARY:Chandler Nature Center's Nature at Night DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nMarch 22\, 2025\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nChandler Nature Center and Veterans Oasis 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 Event Partner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/chandler-nature-centers-nature-at-night/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NAN-2025_Featured-Images.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060408 CREATED:20250314T232338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T232344Z UID:12039-1742630400-1742641200@cazca.org SUMMARY:River Clean Up with Arizona Sustainability Alliance DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 us for a rewarding volunteer opportunity to make a lasting impact! Arizona Sustainability Alliance invites you to help clean-up the park areas of the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area in central Phoenix.  Volunteers will pick up trash\, remove invasive plants and maintain trails among other duties.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nMarch 22\, 2025\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nRio Salado Habitat Restoration Area: 2439 S Central Ave. Phoenix\, AZ 85004\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 \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/river-clean-up-with-arizona-sustainability-alliance/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TresRios1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322 DTSTAMP:20260405T060408 CREATED:20250226T142849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T134714Z UID:11810-1742169600-1742601599@cazca.org SUMMARY:USA - National Phenology Network Phenology Week DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phenology Week\nJoin the USA – National Phenology Network for Phenology Week\, a week of celebrating phenology with daily challenges and webinars. Desert Botanical Garden’s Dr. Kim Pegram will be speaking at one of the webinars about the Garden’s work with Desert Refuge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nMarch 17-21\, 2025\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\nTimes Vary\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nWebinar\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View the Schedule and Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n USA - NPN Event Page\n \n \n \n \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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/national-phenology-network-phenology-week/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/USA-NPN_Featured-Images.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250313T103000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060408 CREATED:20241224T002644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T221056Z UID:11532-1741856400-1741861800@cazca.org SUMMARY:CAZCA Speaker Series: Using Motivational Psychology to Engage Landowners in Conservation DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 insightful discussion with Biophilia Foundation CEO\, Jennifer Gooden\, on the psychology behind engaging with private landowners! \nSuccessful landscape conservation necessitates that we work proactively with private landowners. Yet how\, exactly\, to engage is less clear. This session will highlight principles drawn from the psychology of human motivation that can help us engage with others more effectively. We’ll discuss intrinsic and extrinsic motivation\, factors that facilitate or thwart intrinsic motivation\, and how to put it into practice. \nThese principles apply to a broad range of relationships\, so people are welcome to join even if they don’t work with landowners! \nPlease register below by clicking the “Register” button\, this event is free and will be offered online via Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 DATE:\n\n\n\n\nMar 13\, 2025\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MST\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker\n \nJennifer Gooden\nPresident & CEO\, Biophilia Foundation\nJennifer Gooden is president and CEO of the Biophilia Foundation\, where she focuses on strategic impact of conservation and restoration initiatives\, with interests in riparian restoration\, rewilding\, and private land conservation. She serves as a senior science advisor for Terra Habitus\, A.C.’s work in northeastern Mexico. She has previously worked to increase awareness of the potential for restoration in the US-Mexico borderlands and has professional experience in urban sustainability and community capacity building to address complex social problems. \nJennifer holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Oxford and an A.B. from Harvard University. She lives in Fort Collins\, Colorado\, where she serves on the city’s Land Conservation and Stewardship Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More about Jennifer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about the Biophilia Foundation\n \n \n \n \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/cazca-speaker-series-using-motivational-psychology-to-engage-landowners-in-conservation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/primrose-featured-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250309T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060408 CREATED:20250224T224708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T225637Z UID:11751-1741514400-1741518000@cazca.org SUMMARY:SW-IFL Volunteer Field Training 3 - Community Science Opportunity! DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to learn about the SW-IFL project and how you can help track pollution in the Phoenix Metro Region!\nDid you know that we can identify fossil fuel emissions in the air by sampling annual plants? \nJoin us for the launch of this year’s community science project! We will be meeting at Sonoran Preserve Desert Vista Trailhead for this field training.  \nRegistration is required\, please register below. \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\nMarch 9\, 2025\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\n\n\nSonoran Preserve Desert Vista Trailhead\, 1901 W Desert Vista Trail\, Phoenix\, AZ 85085\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register:\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 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/sw-ifl-field-training-3/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SWIFL-Web-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250307T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060408 CREATED:20250224T224148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T225537Z UID:11737-1741359600-1741363200@cazca.org SUMMARY:SW-IFL Volunteer Field Training 2- Community Science Opportunity! DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to learn about the SW-IFL project and how you can help track pollution in the Phoenix Metro Region!\nDid you know that we can identify fossil fuel emissions in the air by sampling annual plants? \nJoin us for the launch of this year’s community science project! We will be meeting at Gilbert Riparian Preserve for this field training.  \nRegistration is required\, please register below. \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\nMarch 7\, 2025\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\n\n\nGilbert Riparian Preserve @ Water Ranch\, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd. Gilbert\, AZ 85234\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register:\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 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/sw-ifl-field-training-2/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SWIFL-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250301T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060408 CREATED:20250224T204205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T204818Z UID:11701-1740823200-1740826800@cazca.org SUMMARY:SW-IFL Volunteer Field Training 1 - Community Science Opportunity! DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to learn about the SW-IFL project and how you can help track pollution in the Phoenix Metro Region!\nDid you know that we can identify fossil fuel emissions in the air by sampling annual plants? \nJoin us for the launch of this year’s community science project! We will be meeting at Encanto Park in Phoenix for our first field training.  \nRegistration is required\, please register below. \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\nMarch 1\, 2025\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\n\n\nEncanto Park\, 2605 N 15th Ave\, Phoenix AZ 85007\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register:\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 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/sw-ifl-training-1/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SWIFL-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060408 CREATED:20250131T223319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T205431Z UID:11616-1740394800-1740402000@cazca.org SUMMARY:CAZCA Speaker Series in Collaboration With SW Vegetation Management Association: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the AZ Native Plant Law DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nCentral Arizona Conservation Alliance and SWVMA teamed up with the AZ Department of Agriculture to bring you with this webinar. \nJoin Us as Jack Peterson Associate Director\, Environmental & Plant Services Division for the AZ Department of Agriculture will bring us up to date on the Native Plant Law and what we all need to do to ensure we are in compliance and following the law. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 24\, 2025\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nWebinar\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Required\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 Accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \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/speaker-series-az-native-plant-law/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cave-creek-regional-park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250211T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250211T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20250131T141545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T225949Z UID:11604-1739291400-1739295000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Community Science Project - Tracking Traffic to Reduce Emissions and Congestion DESCRIPTION:Community Science Project - Tracking Traffic for Pollution Levels\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us in tracking pollution levels to reduce emissions and traffic congestion by using the Hestia Traffic App to observe traffic! \nHestia is cutting-edge modeling system that offers accurate estimates of fossil fuel CO2 emissions\, air quality\, and human-generated heat\, all at high precision in space and time. Focused on individual cities\, Hestia helps us better understand and enhance our urban ecosystems. More information can be found here. \nWe’re working to improve the accuracy of on-road emission estimates in Hestia. To achieve this\, we’ve introduced a user-friendly\, community science app to gather more accurate and detailed data about traffic emissions in urban areas. To learn more about the project see this flyer. \nPlease register by clicking the link below and download the app before joining the webinar! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 11\, 2025\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nWebinar\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apple / IOS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Android \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Required\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://cazca.org/events/tracking-traffic/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Help-Us-Track-Pollution-Levels-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241216T205350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T234047Z UID:11510-1738258200-1738267200@cazca.org SUMMARY:DFLT Presents a Special Screening of "Green Fire" Celebrating Aldo Leopold DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Desert Foothills Land Trust for an extraordinary evening\, celebrating one of the most influential voices in conservation\, Aldo Leopold! Considered by many to be the father of modern conservation and wildlife ecology\, Aldo Leopold was a forester\, philosopher\, conservationist\, educator\, writer\, and outdoor enthusiast. The documentary “Green Fire” captures Leopold’s transformative journey\, tracing his evolution from his formative years working in the National Forests of Arizona to his groundbreaking later career. Through stunning cinematography and thoughtful narrative\, the film showcases how Leopold’s revolutionary ideas continue to shape modern conservation efforts from urban centers to remote wilderness areas. \nThe evening will include a conversation between Buddy Huffaker of the Aldo Leopold Foundation and DFLT President and CEO Vicki Preston.  Together\, they’ll connect Leopold’s timeless wisdom to the vital work of protecting our beloved Sonoran Desert landscape. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nJan 30\, 2025 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nSanderson Lincoln Pavilion\n\n\n \n \n \n \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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/dflt-presents-a-special-screening-of-green-fire-celebrating-aldo-leopold/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Green-Fire-Cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250129T233000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20250105T180315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T000756Z UID:11555-1738144800-1738193400@cazca.org SUMMARY:SW-IFL 2025 Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Observing Greenhouse Gases through Annual Plants\nDid you know that we can identify fossil fuel emissions in the air by sampling annual plants? Join us for the launch of this year’s community science project! \nAt this meeting the team will: \n\nDiscuss preliminary results from last year\nLearn about the Traffic App and how it will be deployed this year\nLearn more about the project and what the data can tell us\nLearn about how to get involved this year\n\nThis meeting will be held at Desert Botanical Garden on 1/29/25 from 10-11:30\, in Dorrance Hall. Light refreshments will be provided! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Required\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://cazca.org/events/sw-ifl-2025-kickoff/ CATEGORIES:Coordinate & Elevate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SWIFL-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250128T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241029T203721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T234354Z UID:11433-1738085400-1738096200@cazca.org SUMMARY:Diamond in the Desert DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 White Tank Mountains Conservancy under the stars where you’ll connect with community leaders and like-minded individuals\, all while supporting their mission to conserve and protect our natural desert environment. You won’t want to miss out on their live and silent auction\, and an opportunity to win an elegant diamond\, generously donated by Osborne Jewelers! Come together with White Tanks Mountain Conservancy and others to ensure the beauty of the Sonoran Desert remains for generations to come. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nJan 28\, 2025\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nThe Corral at White Tank Ranch\n\n\n \n \n \n \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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/diamond-in-the-desert/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Hero_wtmc3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20240905T195321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T210351Z UID:11174-1736586000-1736596800@cazca.org SUMMARY:Continuing Education Course DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nAre you an Arizona educator teaching grades 3-8? Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA) is now offering science educators an opportunity to earn three continuing education credits as part of our $5 course! Science educators will have the opportunity to learn new skills and ways to implement storytelling within their classrooms by attending our in-person classes. \nLearn more and register by clicking the button below. If you have questions please contact cazca@dbg.org \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nJan 11\, 2025 \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\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 \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 \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/continuing-education-course/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CTEEdu-Posts-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241001T165412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T165413Z UID:11310-1734170400-1734177600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Litter Pick Up DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 White Tank Mountains Conservancy for a morning of litter pick up at White Tank Mountain Regional Park! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nDec 14\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nWhite Tank Mountain Regional 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?\nNo\, this event is FREE and you do not need to register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More about the 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 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/volunteer-litter-pick-up-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Hero_wtmc3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20240812T220528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T220529Z UID:11103-1734076800-1734089400@cazca.org SUMMARY:Seed Pellet Workshop: Estrella DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nParticipants will learn to make pellets by mixing native seeds withclay\, soil/compost\, and water. You will also learn how to process the native seed and prepare for the pellet creations. The initiative to make seed pellets is a proactive step towards ecological restoration.  \nPlease bring water and a snack. Dress in clothes you do not mind getting dirty\, or wear an apron. We will be indoors and outdoors near the nature center. We encourage family participation; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. \n \n Learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nDecember 13\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nEstrella Mountain Regional 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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 \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/seed-pellet-workshop-estrella/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Estrella-Mountain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241111T171043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T171055Z UID:11465-1732366800-1732374000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Saguaro Census Award Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nWe are thrilled to invite you to the Saguaro Census Award Ceremony—a special event celebrating your incredible contributions to our saguaro conservation efforts! Join us for an afternoon of insights\, inspiration\, and appreciation at the Desert Botanical Garden. \nEvent Highlights \n🌵 Keynote PresentationDiscover insights from our latest research in Saguaro Genetics and Conservation\, featuring results of analyzing samples taken from saguaros in the wild\, as well as both saguaros in the Garden and from private owners. Plus\, we’ll reveal key findings from this year’s Saguaro Census\, as well as introduce other Saguaro Initiatives like the Saguaro Seed Bank and Saguaro Nursery —all thanks to your hard work! \n🌵 Expert PanelJoin a lively discussion on saguaro health and the unique challenges they face in our changing climate\, led by some of the top voices in saguaro horticulture: \n\nNoemi Hernández-Castro\, Cactus Specialist\, DBG\nRaul Puente\, Curator of Living Collection\, DBG\nAdam\, The Cactus Doctor\nPeter Breslin\, University of Arizona\n\n 🌵 Award CeremonyHelp us celebrate YOU! We’ll be announcing the top observers and standout contributors who helped us map and document these majestic saguaros in the Phoenix Valley. Exciting prizes await! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 23\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\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 accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/saguaro-census-award-ceremony/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/HC006_Saguaro-Census-LogoFINAL-CircleColor.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241031T191804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T211112Z UID:11439-1732041000-1732044600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Small Steps to Transform Your Outdoor Spaces to Support Wildlife DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Sonoran desert is one of the most beautiful and diverse desert ecosystems in the world. In this workshop we will show you small steps you can take to transform your outdoor spaces to support native wildlife while creating a refuge at home\, no matter how big or small your space is\, nor how much time you have to devote to it\, nor your level of experience with gardening! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 19\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/webinar-small-steps-to-transform-your-outdoor-spaces-to-support-wildlife/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ecard_Butterfly.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241001T153224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T153226Z UID:11299-1731146400-1731153600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Litter Pick Up DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 White Tank Mountains Conservancy for a morning of litter pick up at White Tank Mountain Regional Park! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 09\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nWhite Tank Mountain Regional 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?\nNo\, this event is FREE and you do not need to register. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More about the 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 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/volunteer-litter-pick-up-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ecard_wtmc1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241109T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241003T162406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T162406Z UID:11346-1731139200-1731151800@cazca.org SUMMARY:Seed Toss: White Tank Mountain Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Maricopa County Parks and Recreation for a morning of fun as they fling native seed pellets into the park! \nWe will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment.  \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. We encourage family participation; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 9\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nWhite Tank Mountain Regional 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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/seed-toss-white-tank-mountain-regional-park-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ecard_wtmc1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241108T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241003T161239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T161240Z UID:11332-1731052800-1731065400@cazca.org SUMMARY:Seed Toss: Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Maricopa County Parks and Recreation for a morning of fun as they fling native seed pellets into the park! \nWe will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment.  \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. We encourage family participation; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 8\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nSpur Cross Ranch Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/seed-toss-spur-cross-ranch-conservation-area/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Spur-Cross-CottonwoodForest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241107T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20240910T200408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T222748Z UID:11205-1730979000-1730984400@cazca.org SUMMARY:CAZCA Speaker Series: Tribal Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 thought-provoking discussion on tribal collaboration from Archaeology Southwest’s Director of Tribal Collaboration\, Skylar Begay. During this session\, we will discuss Skylar’s innovative model for tribal collaboration and discover new approaches to strengthen tribal partnerships. \nPlease register below by clicking the “Register” button\, this event is free and will be offered in person and via Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 7\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nDesert Botanical Garden and online via Zoom\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Credit: Chris Ferenzi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker\n \nSkylar Begay\nDiné\, Mandan and Hidatsa\nDirector of Tribal Collaboration\, Archaeology Southwest\nSkylar Begay is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation\, and is also Mandan and Hidatsa. His mother’s clan is Tangle People\, his father is Mandan and Hidatsa\, his maternal grandfather’s clan is Towering House\, and his paternal grandfather is Mandan and Hidatsa. He works at the non-profit Archaeology Southwest on homelands of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui aka Tucson\, Arizona as Director of Tribal Collaboration in Outreach and Advocacy. His work focuses on the protection of cultural sites\, landscape scale protections\, and working with his fellow Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Nations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More about Skylar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about the model\n \n \n \n \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/cazca-speaker-series-tribal-collaboration-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ecard_Template-13-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241107T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241003T160652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T160653Z UID:11325-1730966400-1730979000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Seed Toss: McDowell Mountain Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Maricopa County Parks and Recreation for a morning of fun as they fling native seed pellets into the park! \nWe will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment.  \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. We encourage family participation; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 7\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nMcDowell Mountain Regional 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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/seed-toss-mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/McDowell_Mountain_Regional_Park_-MonumentSign1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241024T162834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T174038Z UID:11416-1730642400-1730660400@cazca.org SUMMARY:Voices of the River: Heritage Square Phoenix DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nHeritage Square is proud to present a free program featuring conservation photographer and author\, Dave Showalter\, and local artist and community activist\, Yolanda Hart Stevens. This collaborative event will explore the confluence of art and environmental conservation\, focusing on the essential role that water plays in both our natural ecosystems and our local communities. \nRegistration required. Please use link below to register for this FREE event! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 03\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nHeritage Square Lath Pavilion\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/voices-of-the-river/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/voices-of-the-river.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241102T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241003T155936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T160028Z UID:11320-1730534400-1730547000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Seed Toss: Estrella Mountain Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Maricopa County Parks and Recreation for a morning of fun as they fling native seed pellets into the park! \nWe will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment.  \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. We encourage family participation; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 2\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nEstrella Mountain Regional 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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/seed-toss-estrella-mountain-regional-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Estrella-Mountain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241101T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241003T162012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T162137Z UID:11342-1730448000-1730460600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Seed Toss: White Tank Mountain Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Maricopa County Parks and Recreation for a morning of fun as they fling native seed pellets into the park! \nWe will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment.  \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. We encourage family participation; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 1\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nWhite Tank Mountain Regional 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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/seed-toss-white-tank-mountain-regional-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Hero_wtmc3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241101T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241003T161641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T161641Z UID:11337-1730448000-1730460600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Seed Toss: Usery Mountain Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Maricopa County Parks and Recreation for a morning of fun as they fling native seed pellets into the park! \nWe will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment.  \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. We encourage family participation; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 1\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nUsery Mountain Regional 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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/seed-toss-usery-mountain-regional-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/usery-mountain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241031T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241031T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241003T154905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T154906Z UID:11315-1730361600-1730374200@cazca.org SUMMARY:Seed Toss: Cave Creek Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Maricopa County Parks and Recreation for a morning of fun as they fling native seed pellets into the park! \nWe will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment.  \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. We encourage family participation; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nOct 31\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nCave Creek Regional 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\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration 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 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/seed-toss-cave-creek-regional-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cave-creek-regional-park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241026T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241026T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20241022T174731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T174759Z UID:11407-1729960200-1729978200@cazca.org SUMMARY:Kannally Ranch house Tasting Event DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 the release and tasting event to showcase the collab brew between Arizona State Parks & Trails and Historic Brewing! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nOct 26\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n4:30 ap.m. - 9:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nKannally Ranch House\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kannally-ranch-house-tasting-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20220707151809media-Kannally-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T060409 CREATED:20240919T173907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T174159Z UID:11256-1729321200-1729339200@cazca.org SUMMARY:NatureFest PHX DESCRIPTION:Desert Defenders: Invasive Species Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 morning of nature-filled fun to celebrate urban wildlife and community in the valley with activities for all ages! Take a scenic walk\, interact with wildlife\, participate in the river cleanup\, and capture memories! There will also be chances to win prizes! \n \n learn more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nOct 19\, 2024\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nRio Salado Habitat Restoration Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/naturefest-phx/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/naturefest-phx.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR