Within Saguaro National Park there are multiple plots of land which have been continuously monitored since the 1940's. These plots were first monitored by students from the University of Arizona but was then handed to the park itself. The saguaros' height and arm amount were...
The sugi bush brushed across my shoulder and it brought back a memory. I smirked to myself as I recalled an old camp leader, Grandpa Sy. He was an O’odham elder who hosted ranch camps for the youth in the community and was full of...
Two years ago a microburst (a localized column of sinking air within a thunderstorm) struck the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. These microbursts can cause massive amounts of damage and in this it caused over 1000 saguaros to be either completely uprooted, lose...
Throughout my internship, I learned how to step into the world of nature and move beyond a Western paradigm. Working with nature requires acknowledging the original stewards of the land and understanding how they protect and preserve it. Many people might see a rock and...
From the moment I first drew breath, I was destined to uphold Hiaki (Pascua Yaqui) traditions and wisdom. This land, rich with the whispers of my ancestors and the vibrant pulse of nature, has always been a part of me. As an Indigenous person, my...
S-keg Taṣ, my name is Adrian Calabaza, and I am an intern with the Saguaro Diversity Conservation Corps through Environment for the Americas. I will be working at Saguaro National Park. I come from the village of Pisin Mo'o, located about two hours southwest of...
This desert turned me into a naturalist, a birder, a hiker, an educator, a spiritual being, and a resilient soul through its teachings. It taught me that beauty comes from one’s ability to be themselves. The cholla tells a story of being funky and colorful....
Hello, my name is Alicia Gonzalez Cavazos and I am currently employed in the Saguaro Diversity Conservation Corps in Tucson, Arizona. I'm an environmentally passionate individual, a passion that has developed over time due to personal experiences and cultural factors. My connection to the land...
Hello everyone! My name is Diana and I am the Crew Lead for Environment for the America's Diversity Conservation Corp in Saguaro National Park. A little bit about myself: I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. I've recently graduated from Arizona State University with...