Central Arizona Desert Landscape Guide
Free guide on How to Use Native and Desert Adapted Plants in Ornamental Horticulture, Identify Invasive Plants, Capture Water, and Other Landscaping Tips & Recommendations
Can herbicides control stinknet and improve biocrust restoration outcomes?
Read the paper published by Rowe (NAU) et al. on their study of herbicide use to control invasive stinknet and its impact on biocrust for restoration.
Plants of Maricopa County- an Introductory Guide to Common, Unusual, and Problematic Species of the Sonoran Desert
This pocket guide introduces novice and expert naturalists alike to a diverse variety of native and non-native plant species that occur within Maricopa County. Spanning nearly 6,000,000 miles, Maricopa County sits in the northeastern reaches of the Sonoran Desert, a singular and fascinating place on the planet, rich in diversity of people, landscapes, flora, and fauna.
Sonoran Seed Collaborative Final Report
The Sonoran Seed Collaborative (SSC) is a partnership of the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA), Arizona Columbine Garden Club (ACGC), Arizona Native Plant Society (ANPS), Tovrea Carraro Society (TCS), the City of Phoenix, and the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) with the goal of increasing the availability of native plant materials for restoration projects in Maricopa County, Arizona. This report covers project activities and lessons learned from November 2019 through July 2020.
2025 Trails Plan- AZ State Parks and Trails
Check out the newly updated 2025 Trails Plan put out by Arizona State Parks and Trails! In it you will find key research findings and shared priorities as well as Arizona trail management priorities and much more!
Scottsdale Fire Department Warns for Last Season’s Fire Danger
In 2020, the Scottsdale Fire Department released some information warning residents of the summer fire risk, even after a relatively green spring. Even a few years later, their guidance for community members to protect their properties from wildfire is still relevant; homeowners can revisit this list at any time to help minimize fire risk.
Wildland and natural area open space – Scottsdale
Creating defensible space around your home is one of the most important and effective steps you can take to protect you, your family and your home from wildfire. Read on to learn some top tips for fire prevention.
Maricopa County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
The Maricopa County Community Wildfire Protection Plan aims to improve local fire awareness and safety, promote emergency evacuation and communications plans, and restore healthy forest and riparian ecosystems.
Become a firewise community
As a homeowner, there are simple things you can do to reduce the risk of wildfire to your property; explore the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise USA™ program to learn how your community can best prepare.
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