People of the Sonoran Desert – Rick and Judy Cooper

Upon moving to Arizona in 2010 to be closer to their children and grandchildren, Rick and Judy Cooper found themselves near Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve and soon fell in love with the area. Rick and Judy joined a botany hike on the suggestion of others, having some interest in the plants that surrounded them. This

2020-04-29T08:58:40-07:00April 29th, 2020|News, People of the Sonoran Desert, Stewardship|

Sonoran Desert Spring by John Alcock Is April’s Book of the Month

Reviews: "Lyrical ruminations on plant and animal life . . . witty and insightful, [Alcock] pries under rocks and peers around saguaro and brittlebush to explore a world teeming with activity and color. There is magic here, and Alcock conveys the wonder and mystery of seasonal change in a way that will appeal to newcomers

2020-04-27T10:09:01-07:00April 27th, 2020|News|

Parsons Field Institute Citizen Science News – April 22, 2020

Dear Citizen Science Community, Each year, the Parsons Field Institute hosts an end-of-season celebration to recognize our passionate, hard-working citizen scientists. This year is special. Our world is going through a health crisis. We've cancelled our in-person celebrations, but understand that our current precautions are aimed at the future well-being of us all. 2020 also

2020-05-11T10:19:39-07:00April 22nd, 2020|News, Publications, Science|

Conservancy Plays Key Role In Global IUCN Alert

Over a quarter of species on the Red List of Threatened Species face a high risk of extinction—often due to human activity. That’s the most recent report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Their Red List monitors a growing list of over 112,000 species. In response, a global call-to-action has been sounded

2021-03-30T17:17:57-07:00April 17th, 2020|News, Science|

How Does The McDowell Sonoran Preserve Get Its Water?

With less than a foot of rain annually and summer temperatures routinely exceeding 104 degrees, you might wonder how any plant or animal gets enough moisture to survive. And yet any visitor to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve can readily find evidence of a thriving ecosystem (over 2,000 flowering plants alone). So how does the Preserve

2020-04-03T16:57:41-07:00April 10th, 2020|News, Science|

Parsons Field Institute Citizen Science News – April 9, 2020

Dear Parsons Field Institute and Citizen Science Friends, Spring is our busiest time of year for field work. This year, we've faced plenty of challenges - both from rain and the global health crisis. BUT - Thanks to our hard-working and enthusiastic Stewards and partners, we developed ways to maintain social distancing and continue our

2020-05-11T10:11:21-07:00April 9th, 2020|News, Publications, Science|

Best Places in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve For Wildflower Photography

It’s that time of the year when wildflowers cover the Sonoran Desert. Those splashes of color attract many visitors to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. And many have their cellphone camera ready to preserve the moment. Take your best shot with this advice on where to find the Preserve’s choicest wildflower spots.

2020-05-27T13:39:49-07:00April 3rd, 2020|News, Visiting|

Mountain Lines – Spring 2020

Our Spring 2020 Mountain Lines, magazine of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, is available now. Check out our web edition to learn about the Northern Arizona University and the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Partnership, Instagram Hotspots, A New Approach to Youth Education and so much more. Read more

2020-05-14T21:57:56-07:00April 3rd, 2020|Mountain Lines, News, Publications|
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