Saguaro Census Award Ceremony

Event Description

We 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.

Event Highlights

🌵 Keynote Presentation
Discover 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!

🌵 Expert Panel
Join 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:

• Noemi Hernández-Castro, Cactus Specialist, DBG
• Raul Puente, Curator of Living Collection, DBG
• Adam, The Cactus Doctor
• Peter Breslin, University of Arizona

 🌵 Award Ceremony
Help 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!

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.