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Indigenous food educators share their knowledge of Sonoran Desert plants
Two Indigenous food educators showcased the abundance of the Sonoran Desert during a tour for the Society of Environmental ...
Indigenous food educators offer tour of Sonoran Desert
Two Indigenous food educators showcased the abundance of the Sonoran Desert during a tour for the Society of Environmental ...
Inside the Arizona city that's America's final frontier
The city of Tucson, Arizona, sits on America’s southern border, surrounded by the cactus-strewn landscapes of the Sonoran ...
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Burton: Arizona is the ideal place for environmental journalists to see climate stakes
The nation's environment journalists are gathering this week in Arizona, a place where climate and natural resource issues are on full display.
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Arizona and the Sonoran Desert's iconic Saguaro cacti are dying at intense rate due to extreme heat
Arizona's iconic Saguaro cactus is dying off at an intense rate with the Desert Botanical Garden saying nearly 20% of their ...
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The Secret Lives of Saguaro Pollinators in a Changing Desert
Imagine standing under a midnight sky in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by towering saguaro cacti. The air is ...
Where the border wall ends, wildlife survives. Advocates fear losses if the gaps close
The first Trump administration built long segments of steel wall on Arizona's border. Conservationists fear wildlife will suffer if work resumes.
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How tall was the tallest saguaro cactus? Here's what to know about the world record holder
Mature saguaros can weigh 3,200 to 4,800 pounds when fully hydrated, according to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. Over decades, saguaros can grow to 50 feet or more. There is a ...