As Central Arizona Conservation Alliance Urban Desertscape Enhancement Intern, Pittson will be writing the Urban Desert Landscape Guide for home and property owners to show how to include more native habitat on their property through the use of ornamental native plants, low water use plants, and other information like harvesting rainwater. Pittson is currently pursuing a bachelor’s of science in sustainability with a concentration in energy, materials, and technology from Arizona State University. His education and research background has focused on the equitable distribution of parks and desert preserves across Phoenix. He is passionate about environmental justice, conservation, and access to nature and open spaces.