Usery – Native Seed Collection
Maricopa County Parks-Desert Defenders-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several of our parks. The native seed harvested will be planted in habitat enhancement projects, invasive species removal areas, and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the […]
Earth Day Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) – Plants – Events
Join Ranger Nikki on a 2.5-mile Earth Day stroll to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Nikki on a 2.5-mile Earth Day stroll to explore our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Identify various plants and animals and learn how they survive in our extreme environment. The route […]
Yavapai County’s top prosecutor seeks to get in on Arizona’s abortion fight
Howard Fisher Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrain wants to intervene in the state Supreme Court’s battle over abortion laws because he wants to start enforcing a territorial-era law that makes virtually all abortions illegal. In its appeal to the Supreme Court, McGrane’s attorneys said they disagreed with the state appeals […]
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from March 31-April 2
arizona news Has been updated: April 2, 2023 at 1:31 PM (Photo by AP/Getty Images) PHOENIX — The governor of Arizona has been ordered to appear in court regarding a moratorium on executions. A gust of wind across the Phoenix subway on Monday could reach 40 mph, and a 17-year-old boy faces murder charges in […]
Morning Bird Walk – Animals – Events
Saturday, April 22, 2023 07:00 AM – 10:00 AM White Tank Mountain Regional Park20304 W. White Tank Mountain RoadWaddell, AZ 85355 (602) 506-2930 ext. 5 Join experienced birder Joe Ford for a morning bird walk followed by a special presentation! Join experienced local birder Joe Ford for a morning bird walk […]
Judge orders Phoenix to clear “the Zone” homeless encampment
July 2022 aerial view of the Phoenix “Zone”.Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images A Maricopa County court judge said Phoenix must clear the encampment near the Human Services Campus, where more than 800 unhoused people sleep each night, by July. ruled by monday. State of play: A group of nearby business owners and residents sued the city […]
County roads could benefit from donation of 100,000 tons of recycled asphalt | Local News Stories
Countless travelers have traveled along State Route 95 north of Lake Havasu City. However, next month the road will be slightly more mobile. Prescott-based Fann Contracting is currently planning to donate 100,000 tons of recycled asphalt from the restoration of State Route 95 to the Mohave County Public Works Department. At the suggestion of Public […]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) – Animals – Events
Join Ranger Steve on an easy-moderate hike to look for nocturnal wildlife. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve on a 2.5-mile easy-moderate hike from the Pemberton Trailhead down to Pemberton Pond to look for signs of nocturnal desert wildlife such as reptiles, bobcats, coyotes, bats, and others. Wear closed-toe shoes and […]
First solar-powered cobalt factory in the U.S. planned for Yuma | State
license link image source link (central square) – EVelution Energy is building the United States’ first solar-powered cobalt processing facility in Yuma County, Arizona. Construction is set to begin in 2024 and the facility is expected to be fully operational in 2026. The $200 million investment will provide approximately 300 construction jobs and 60 field […]
Discovery Station: Medicinal Desert Plants – Plants – Events
Stop by the Spur Cross Trailhead to see Ranger Nikki’s display of desert plants that have been used medicinally for hundreds of years. Click on program title for more details. Stop by the Spur Cross Trailhead to see a display of desert plants that have been used medicinally for hundreds of years. Learn about […]
