Love & Support
Build champions and the constituency of support and action for Sonoran Desert conservation by raising awareness and connecting people with nature.
Current Progress
This goal aims to bring our communities into the process of managing and protecting natural, open spaces in Arizona. To do this, we want to raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities facing the Sonoran Desert, help get people into nature, and empower community members to turn their hopes for open space in Arizona into a reality.
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Showing Love and Support
Protect Your Open Spaces
Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz
Sep 16, 2026
Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz!
Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek
Sep 18, 2026
Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay, soil or compost, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets.
Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It
Sep 26, 2026
Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA), local outdoor vendors, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve! 6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors 6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA 7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike.
Technical Leads
Together we can build a strong future for our environment and protect the natural beauty of Central Arizona.
