by Andrew Ruelas | Aug 30, 2026
Watch the recording from our speaker series event, Mental Health in Conservation for an engaging discussion about mental health in conservation with licensed therapist Brittany Sawrey-Coulson. In this session we explored how to deal with complex emotions in conservation, the unique challenges the field presents for mental health, and how trauma informs and impacts our daily work. If you are looking for some practical understanding of how to navigate mental health within the field and a deeper understanding of your own experience, this talk is for you.
by Andrew Ruelas | Aug 30, 2026
Join August the Great and Ali Schuessler at Desert Botanical Garden as they educate about the Saguaro cactus! Saguaros are a foundation species in the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, meaning many plants and animals rely on them. Saguaros are one of many species that are at risk of extinction due to human and climate impacts. We all have an impact on the ecosystem we live in, and everyone should try to do their own part, no matter how big or small, to help make a better environment for all living things!
by Andrew Ruelas | Aug 30, 2026
Watch the first installment of the CAZCA Summer Education Series where Kaci Fankhauser from the City of Tempe will teach us all about micro pollinator gardens and how to create your own in the Sonoran Desert! Kaci also shares how you can participate in the Maricopa Pollinator Pathway program (regardless of where you are in the Valley)! This is a perfect way to still get your hands dirty doing some (micro) gardening even in the summer heat! Get more tips on pollinator friendly plants and much more with the FREE Central Arizona Urban Landscape Guide – bit.ly/desertscape
by Andrew Ruelas | Aug 30, 2026
Watch an insightful presentation by Biophilia Foundation CEO, Jennifer Gooden, on the psychology behind engaging with private landowners! Successful 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.
by Andrew Ruelas | Aug 30, 2026
Rafa Crevoshay will be presenting on the wonderful world of compost. You’ll learn about the most important categories of compost preparation and application and be prepped with all the information to create your own high-quality compost and give your garden beds a boost! Get more tips on composting and much more with the FREE Central Arizona Urban Landscape Guide – bit.ly/desertscape
by Andrew Ruelas | Aug 30, 2026
Join us for an insightful webinar on AZ water policy with Sarah Porter. Sarah Porter is the Director of the Kyl Center, bringing extensive expertise in Arizona’s water policy and conservation. With a background in environmental leadership, she advocates for innovative solutions to ensure long-term water sustainability. She has a deep understanding of Arizona and regional water issues, having led Audubon’s Western Rivers project, a multi-state initiative focused on raising awareness of challenges to Colorado River sustainability.
by Mary Chisholm | Apr 10, 2026
A visual guide to low desert butterflies and moths as well as their host and nectar plants, and pests.
by Mary Chisholm | Apr 10, 2026
K–12 Environmental Education: Guidelines for Excellence is part of a continuing series of documents published by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) as part of the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education. The project is committed to synthesizing the best thinking about environmental education through an extensive process of review and discussion. Hundreds of individuals and organizations representing all aspects of environmental education reviewed working outlines and drafts.
by Mary Chisholm | Apr 10, 2026
Free guide on How to Use Native and Desert Adapted Plants in Ornamental Horticulture, Identify Invasive Plants, Capture Water, and Other Landscaping Tips & Recommendations
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