Tag: Nature

The Saguaro

Dannette Hunnel Last month we had the pleasure of seeing the saguaro cactus bloom. The saguaro is Arizona’s state wildflower. It stands as the worldwide symbol for our great State 48. Fun facts about our distinct Wild West symbol: • Saguaro translates to giant tree-like cactus. Its scientific name, Carnegiea Gigantea, came in honor of…

Desert Rivers Audubon Society BirdWalks

Gwen Grace The black-crowned night heron is usually inconspicuous and hard to spot among the reeds and bushes over a body of water. It likes to come out at dusk to eat, but it sits in trees in the daylight. If you want to see one, join the Desert Rivers Audubon Society at the Gilbert…