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The Sonoran Desert, known for its harsh, dry conditions, is showing signs of an unexpected green transformation that has scientists and experts deeply concerned. This rapid shift in vegetation ...
How to Survive shares desert survival lessons from the Sonoran Desert, covering essential skills for harsh conditions. They teach water sourcing, shelter building, and heat management. This guide ...
Two Indigenous food educators showcased the abundance of the Sonoran Desert during a tour for the Society of Environmental Journalists conference.
The Saguaro National Park is found in the Sonoran Desert. This Park is home to the largest species of cacti. Find out more about this interesting desert and the scientists studying there at the ...
As saguaros across the Sonoran Desert suffer from the combined stresses of extreme heat and drought, researchers say these climate changes threaten the large saguaro forests we see across Southern ...
As official research positions are lost to budget cuts, the work of citizen scientists to preserve federal forests is becoming more valuable.
I got my brother, John, a desert backpacking enthusiast, to join me by promising a post-tour camping trip to some of the starkly beautiful Sonoran desert places Kino explored, including Organ Pipe ...
Desert Botanical Garden invites visitors to experience its first‐ever indoor orchid show: Orchid Fever, open now through May 11.
Ray Ray’s Sonoran Spirit Tea is a refreshing hard tea brewed in Tucson. The tea blends hibiscus and black teas with vodka, capturing the vibrant spirit of the Sonoran Desert in every sip.
The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a sprawling natural sanctuary showcasing the Sonoran Desert's rugged beauty. Spanning more than 30,000 acres, this preserve is one of the largest urban preserves ...
The Sonoran tortoise population has grown greatly since the early 80s due to captive breeding. With their exploding population and our climate warming, how can a population crash be avoided?