Tag: wildlife

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: MARANA PARKS & RECREATION

by Dan Collins and Dave DeGroot Whether your interests and abilities as a Sonoran Desert naturalist lean towards education and interpretation, citizen science, or stewardship, Marana Parks & Recreation offers ample opportunities for Arizona Master Naturalists (AZMN) to volunteer in ongoing programs and special… Continue Reading “COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: MARANA PARKS & RECREATION”

Desert Tortoise Monitoring in Tucson Mountain Park

By Melissa Mundt As part of the Multi Species Conservation Plan, Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources monitors populations of Desert Tortoises in the Tucson Mountains (learn more about this work here). I was able to go to support the Conservation Biologists and to… Continue Reading “Desert Tortoise Monitoring in Tucson Mountain Park”

Wild at Heart: Burrowing Owls Thriving in Their New Home

Post and Photos by Jane Hunter, Cohort 8 Early each day in mid-March, Jean Boris, Arizona Master Naturalist, Pima County Chapter and volunteer coordinator, checks the schedule to see who will be feeding the owls that day. She also touches base with Greg Clark,… Continue Reading “Wild at Heart: Burrowing Owls Thriving in Their New Home”