Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Event Description

It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We 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.

To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/

Please bring work gloves, water, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails.

We encourage family participation; however, parents must be present for minors, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. Note: If fewer than two people register for each event, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled, email notifications will go to the registrants.

calendarDATE:
Nov. 8, 2025
clockTime:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Do I need to Register?

Yes, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page.

Event Partners

CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.

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Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

Maricopa County Seed Toss – Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

Event Description

It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We 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.

To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/

Please bring work gloves, water, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails.

We encourage family participation; however, parents must be present for minors, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. Note: If fewer than two people register for each event, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled, email notifications will go to the registrants.

calendarDATE:
Nov. 7, 2025
clockTime:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Do I need to Register?

Yes, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page.

Event Partners

CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.

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Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Event Description

It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We 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.

To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/

Please bring work gloves, water, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails.

We encourage family participation; however, parents must be present for minors, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. Note: If fewer than two people register for each event, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled, email notifications will go to the registrants.

calendarDATE:
Nov. 6, 2025
clockTime:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Do I need to Register?

Yes, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page.

Event Partners

CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.

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Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – Estrella Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – Estrella Mountain Regional Park

Event Description

It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We 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.

To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/

Please bring work gloves, water, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails.

We encourage family participation; however, parents must be present for minors, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. Note: If fewer than two people register for each event, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled, email notifications will go to the registrants.

calendarDATE:
Nov 1, 2025
clockTime:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Do I need to Register?

Yes, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page.

Event Partners

CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.

desert botanical garden

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Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Event Description

It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We 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.

To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/

Please bring work gloves, water, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails.

We encourage family participation; however, parents must be present for minors, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. Note: If fewer than two people register for each event, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled, email notifications will go to the registrants.

calendarDATE:
Oct. 31, 2025
clockTime:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Do I need to Register?

Yes, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page.

Event Partners

CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.

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Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – Usery Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – Usery Mountain Regional Park

Event Description

It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We 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.

To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/

Please bring work gloves, water, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails.

We encourage family participation; however, parents must be present for minors, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. Note: If fewer than two people register for each event, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled, email notifications will go to the registrants.

calendarDATE:
Oct. 31, 2025
clockTime:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Do I need to Register?

Yes, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page.

Event Partners

CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.

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Maricopa County Seed Toss – White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – Cave Creek Regional Park

Maricopa County Seed Toss – Cave Creek Regional Park

Event Description from Maricopa County

It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We 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.

To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/

Please bring work gloves, water, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails.

We encourage family participation; however, parents must be present for minors, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. Note: If fewer than two people register for each event, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled, email notifications will go to the registrants.

calendarDATE:
Oct. 30, 2025
clockTime:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Do I need to Register?

Yes, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page.

Event Partners

CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.

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Saguaro Monitoring Training

Saguaro Monitoring Training

Saguaro Monitoring Training

Event Description

Attend an online or in-person training to assist with the 2025/2026 Saguaro monitoring season with Friends of the Tonto National Forest!

This season, every saguaro you document adds to a growing base of conditional data that’s helping us track long-term ecological trends. Friends of the Tonto database is gaining recognition for its research value, and your contributions are at the heart of it. Whether you’re a seasoned monitor or joining us for the first time, your observations matter. Lets keep building this living archive- one cactus at a time!

Upcoming Volunteer Trainings

To support your success in the field, we’re offering both online and in-person training sessions:

Online Field Maps Training (Google Meet):

  • October 21 – 6:00 PM
  • October 23 – 6:00 PM
  • October 26 – 9:00 AM

Field Training at Meridian/Bulldog Pass Trailhead:

  • October 27 – 7:30 AM
  • October 30 – 8:00 AM
  • November 2 – 9:00 AM

To register for any of these, send email to don@friendsofthetonto.org You will receive confirmation and necessary information related to the event.

Note: If you have previously attended a training session, you are welcome to participate as a refresher, but it is not necessary.

calendarDATE:
Multiple Dates Offered Oct-Nov
clockTime:
Morning and Evening times offered

accessibility

CAZCA 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.

Do I need to Register?

Yes, please register for a training by emailing don@friendsofthetonto.org

Event Partners

CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.

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Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash

Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash

Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash

Event Description

It’s time to stretch your wings at the Chandler Nature Center’s annual Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash. Be a social butterfly and flutter over to Veterans Oasis Park for a fun-filled morning of discovery as you learn about these beautiful insects. You’ll enjoy hands-on crafts and games for all ages, guided nature walks, and giveaways.  

Nature Walks are approximately 20 minutes in duration over easy terrain.

Be sure to attend the Nature of Things session with Borderlands Restoration! Ahead of the event, you can order native plants and pick them up after the session. Don’t miss this great education session and convenient pickup location! (Borderlands doesn’t typically ship container plants, so this is a great opportunity!)

calendarDATE:
Oct 4th, 2025
clockTime:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Accessibility

CAZCA 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.

Do I need to Register?

No need to Register for this free event!

Event Partners

CAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.

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CAZCA

CAZCA is an initiative of Desert Botanical Garden. Any donations made to CAZCA must be made through Desert Botanical Garden. You will now be taken to their website to complete this transaction. Thank you!
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