Sixty Seconds in the Sonoran Desert
Join us once again for 60 Seconds in the Sonoran Desert and explore the sights that we love so much! We know you will love it too!
Research Reports from NAU
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and the School of Earth and Sustainability (SES) at Northern Arizona University (NAU) are partnering on a new conservation practice research program. In this program, students at SES work on projects with the Conservancy’s Parsons Field Institute through internships and group capstone projects to give students access to unique opportunities to
Sixty Seconds in the Sonoran Desert
Enjoy our latest, Sixty Seconds in the Sonoran Desert. It's been shown that just a moment of relaxation can make a huge difference in stress levels.
Parsons Field Institute Citizen Science News – May 5, 2020
Dear Parsons Field Institute and Citizen Science Friends, We are excited to share with you our achievements from the 2019-2020 season. While our season ended differently than most of us expected, we've had many successes over the past year that we'd like to share. Below we share highlights from each of our citizen science project
Cheers to a Successful Year of Citizen Science!
Despite recent challenges caused by the global pandemic, the 2019–2020 season was filled with incredible successes. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s Parsons Field Institute and Citizen Science Program achieved so much over the past year, from continuing ongoing projects to starting exciting new ones, from engaging volunteers to collaborating with new partners. We are thrilled to
60 Seconds In the Sonoran Desert
We are thrilled to help you find a minute of peace with our new feature, 60 Seconds in the Sonoran Desert. Just one minute of focused time and mindful breathing has been show to have beneficial effects in reducing stress and anxiety. Join us and take in the Sonoran Desert.
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
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
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
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