More Arizona Illustrated Nature and Environment Stories

Bat Woman

A profile of a wildlife biologist Debbie Buecher and her study of bats in southern Arizona

The Foray

A visit to the White Mountains to learn more about this mysterious fungi at the Annual Foray of the Arizona Mushroom Society.

Rescuing Wildlife

The Tucson Wildlife Center receives more than 3,000 birds and other animals each year, and operates the state’s first and only wildlife hospital open year-round.

Tree Readers

Taking a closer look at how tree rings are formed in order to understand how climate change will affect the forests of the southwest.

The Santa Cruz

Earlier this month, a stretch of a long-dry river bed in the heart of Tucson was reborn.

The Demonstration Garden

A free, accessible and educational space powered by a dedicated group of volunteers.

The Delta

Travel to the Colorado River Delta to witness revitalization efforts, five years after the pulse flow.

London Rocket

Experts recommend adding this edible weed to your diet.

Desert Blooms

Spring of 2019 will go down as one of the best years for Arizona wildflowers in decades, thanks to abundant fall and winter rain in the desert.

The Bug Man

Retired University of Arizona professor shares his passion for insects.

Desert Meadows Park

The Green Valley Gardeners rolled up their sleeves and planted a seed to beautify their community.

Common Ground - The Native Grasslands of Arizona

The desert grasslands of southern Arizona are rapidly declining and are some of the most threatened natural habitats in the country.

Working for Water

Water is rare in the desert but some residents in southern Arizona are working on ways to make it more common in Tucson's washes and rivers.

Monsoon Mushrooms

Tucson has a growing mushroom community and some of its fans say Mt. Lemmon has a huge variety of species, some of which can be harvested for consumption.

Restoring Peppersauce Cave

A group of cavers have taken on the task of restoring Peppersauce Cave to its natural beauty.

Growing Home

A large urban lot and irrigation water from Salt River Project have allowed Randy McCabe to transform his home with a growing number of species such as bananas, mangoes, plumerias, golden rain trees, and others.

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