The Alliance Insider
In this Issue: Conservation Celebration, 2021 All-Partners, Conservation Award Finalists and more
Fourth Annual Conservation Celebration

We invite you to participate in this virtual celebration to benefit and support the imperative work of CAZCA and ensure that our treasured parks, preserves and other open spaces are sustained now and for future generations.

Discover the true nature of the desert with this year’s keynote speaker, Gary Nabhan, a pioneering agricultural ecologist and ethnobotanist. Co-founder of Native Seeds/SEARCH, Gary Nabhan will discuss his latest book “The Nature of Desert Nature" as he guides in an exploration of this unique corner of the world, through excepts and story.

Join us on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 4-5:15 p.m for this wonderful celebration!
Progress and Updates
See what CAZCA is up to:
2021 All-Partners Meeting

We invite you to save the date for our next All-Partners on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2021. Next year's meeting will be virtual.

We look forward to reconnecting with you , updating the partnership and more collaboration. Thank you for your support of and participation in CAZCA.

This community of partners has been and will continue to be its strength. Keep your eye out for more information!
Maricopa Native Seed Library

The Maricopa Native Seed Library provides free, native plant seeds to the community, as well as resources to help create low maintenance home landscapes that attract and support wildlife. We're excited to be partners with the seed library and invite you to learn how you can get free native seeds!
WinterFest/BookFest 2021

Join the fifth annual WinterFest/BookFest at Black Canyon Heritage Park and enjoy activities and displays about Black Canyon and surrounding areas. Take part in the outstanding cultural, historical, recreational and environmental offerings they will have.

Learn about Arizona history, tour the park and museum. Plus enjoy food, crafts, fun booths for all ages!
Conservation Award Finalists

We're honored to announce the finalists for Desert Botanical Garden 2020 Conservation Award, given to an individual or organization showing vision and leadership in biodiversity conservation. The two finalists are:

John Flicker, Prescott College
Pat Graham, The Nature Conservancy

Please join us to celebrate both of this year's nominees at the Conservation Celebration. Their contributions to the conservation community are tremendous and will leave a lasting impact in Arizona.
CAZCA Project Updates
Kayaking the Salt River

In October we safely gathered with the Sonoran Insider Ambassadors, to enjoy a paddle down the Salt River to tackle invasive apple snails that often thrive there.

The Salt River is one of our sources of drinking water and an amazing resource for our community for recreation and access to nature. On this fun morning we were also able to learn about the work of our partner, the National Forest Foundation and explore their restoration sites. Check out some pictures!
Metro Phoenix EcoFlora

It's November Broom Bloom! Join this great EcoQuest on the search for desert broom (Baccharis sarothroides) and see how many you can find! As the fluffy seeds begin to appear, let's celebrate this native plant.

As a bonus, see if you can also find great purple hairstreak butterflies (Atlides halesus).
Share Your Events

As we adapt to virtual gatherings and new ways of sharing resources, we invite you to share your upcoming events with us. We know there are many things going on and are here as a resource for our partners.

Fill out our simple form and we will share your events and opportunities through our website and on social media.