The Central Arizona Conservation Alliance is a coalition of stakeholders committed to the sustainability of Phoenix metro's mountain parks and preserves
Founded on November 1, 2012, the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance is a coalition of stakeholders committed to the sustainability of Maricopa County mountain parks and preserves, supporting healthy ecosystems and healthy communities.
06/17/2026
Join us next month for our next installation of our Summer Education Series- Backyard Wildlife edition 🐦⬛
Wildlife Project Manager of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Jessie Dwyer, will be sharing their expertise on all the flora and fauna we share a home with 🌵
Register at cazca.org/events
06/15/2026
Its never too early to start learning about plants! CAZCA joined the summer camp to teach the 6-8 year old campers about native and invasive plants of the Sonoran Desert 🌵
Who knew there was so much money (even in the form of gold) involved in removing stinknet?? 💰
06/09/2026
Last day to register for our Water Policy Webinar tomorrow (6/10)!
Visit cazca.org/events for more information and to register - we hope to see you there! 🚰
06/01/2026
The Sonoran Desert is home to some of the most unique and iconic (💅) plants. Planting native in your yard will not only give you something beautiful to look at but, it will also help protect the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.
Check out our Urban Desert Landscape guide at bit.ly/desertscape to find a list of native plants to fit your landscaping needs!
05/27/2026
Join us from the comfort of your air conditioning this summer for the second annual CAZCA Summer Education Series! Beat the heat and learn something new from our expert partners 😎 (did we mention its free? 🤑)
Find more information and register by visiting cazca.org/events
05/13/2026
We ❤️ the Sonoran Desert ... however you want to say that is your business
05/06/2026
The CAZCA Summer Education Series are back! Learn about the future of Arizona's water Wednesday June 10th from 5:00-6:30 with Director of ASU's Kyl Center and AZ water policy and conservation expert Sarah Porter!
With a background in environmental leadership, Sarah advocates for innovative solutions to ensure long-term water sustainability 🌊🌵
Register at https://cazca.org/events/az-water-policy-webinar/
05/04/2026
The City of Scottsdale is hiring a Preserve Manager! Play a defining role in stewarding one of the nation’s largest and most celebrated urban preserves- lead the daily operations of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Pinnacle Peak Park, ensuring that world-class trails, facilities, natural resources, wildlife habitats, and visitor experiences continue to thrive 🌵
Apply using the
Application closes 5/13
04/27/2026
Day 4 of the City Nature Challenge 🌳🌆
Today’s challenge: explore an urban park.
With so many parks across the Greater Phoenix Area, you don’t have to go far to find nature. From neighborhood green spaces to larger city parks, these spots are full of surprising biodiversity.
🦋 Look for pollinators, birds, and plants thriving in urban spaces
🌿 Check under trees, near water features, and along paths
📸 Snap your observations and upload them to iNaturalist
Nature is closer than you think—what will you find in your local park?
Let’s keep the observations coming—every one counts! 🌵