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Dateline: May 9, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with our usual introduction, talking a bit about me. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Zoo Duisburg, the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Abilene Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, Aquarium of Niagara, and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! We say goodbye to beloved animals at Zoo Boise, the Toledo Zoo, Utica Zoo, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Oregon Zoo.The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from Mote Marine Lab, Zoos Victoria, Brevard Zoo, the St. Louis Zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo, and the reveal of the latest SAFE Program! Then in Conservation News we have multiple rediscoveries, multiple stories focused on how new technologies are helping save species, and a discussion about the video game Fortnite!In Other News, we talk about a guy who got bit by a lot of snakes and more! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

We've been having a fantastic time in Benson and Tucson, Arizona! The weather has been incredible – chilly mornings warming up to sunny 60s and 70s.  Our adventures took us to the Pima Air and Space Museum, where we explored aviation history up close.  We also drove the scenic Mount Lemmon Byway, taking in the breathtaking mountain views.  A visit to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum introduced us to unique desert wildlife and stunning cacti landscapes.  We even stepped back in time with a day trip to Boothill and Tombstone.  Loving every bit of this Arizona sunshine! Check out our video for highlights from the journey.

In advance of our repositioning cruise, we had a few days to bird around LA.  We've been there a few times before to bird, so we were searching for new spots and new birds.  That drew us to Chino Hills State Park which is a great place for wildflowers, hiking, and Black-chinned Sparrows.  Before jumping on the cruise, we had some time to spend at El Dorado Regional Park.*the name of the museum we were trying to recall is Arizona Sonora Desert Museum - thanks Taylor!  Additionally,  we mentioned multiple times an incorrect name for the trail we hiked at Chino Hills State Park. It is properly named the Coal Canyon Trail, not the Coal Creek Trail. We apologize for any confusion due to the mistake we did not catch before publishing the episode.Main Story Begins at: 11:18Show notesBuy me a CoffeeBirding is the world BrazilFlock To Marion AgainBirdsong and Noise PollutionEl Dorado Regional Park Nature CenterChino Hills State ParkeBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned:Black-chinned Sparrow Intro Bird Call:  Black-chinned Sparrow (Recorded May 5th, 2024 California)Outro Bird Call: Lazuli Bunting (Recorded May 5th, 2024 California)Connect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comSupport the Show.

Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today Jack is joined by Connor Davies to discuss a zoo which promises to ‘turn your idea of a museum inside out' – the absolutely glorious Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum! Set in the beautiful desert of Arizona, this Museum contains a Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, and Aquarium! It is home to everything from Bobcats to Hummingbirds. It showcases plants from across the region. It has more reptiles than you could ever count. It is arguably the most impressive zoo we have ever ReZOOed! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠! We are @PangolinPodcast

This is part 2  of a 3-part series covering avian mating behaviors, their nests and finally their eggs. Today my guest is Karen Vandergrift, who you might remember from Episode 8 and Episode 30. Certified as a Master Naturalist in both California and Arizona, with experience as a docent on Alcatraz Island, at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and most recently at the Laboratory of Tree ring research at the University of Arizona. Karen also leads birding field trips for the Tucson Audubon Society. Time Stamps00:00 - Intro01:10 - Karen's Recent Trip to Uruguay04:32 - Introduction to Nests06:55 - Cup Nests17:25 - Spherical Nests24:22 - Ground Nests28:40 - Underground / Burrowing Nests30:45 - Platform Nests33:36 - Cavity Nests39:26 - Floating Nests42:25 - Pendant Nests46:26 - Crevice / Ledge Nests49:10 - "Oddball" Nests53:46 - Bird of the Episode: Rufous Hornero60:54 - OutroFor pictures, please check out the Podcast's Instagram: @lookingatbirdspodcastTo look at birds while you listen to the podcast, please check out the Podcast's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lookingatbirdsThank you for listening!

Vote Vote Vote! Fresh from #DestinationWestArizona today I discuss my experience in @Visit Tucson @Casino Del Sol @Art Institute at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum & @JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, plus Have you ever thought about what it takes to buy a hotel? What about you being the Brand? All this and more on todays Live Hospitality Talk Show! #hospitalityunplugged #hotelsiteselection #nonmeateats Show less

Hello everyone! Thank you for joining me for the final episode of 'My Arizona Adventure'! Today, we are celebrating the entirety of my incredible trip. First, I recap the week and discuss what I learned from my visits to the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo, Reid Park Zoo, and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Then, I talk about why I loved the wildlife of Arizona... particularly the Saguaros and Javelinas. Finally, I discuss what I learned at the NAAEE Conference!

Hello friends! Today we're talking all about the fantastic Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. This Zoo/Botanic Garden/Aquarium/Museum is absolutely one of the best museums on earth. Please let me tell you why… On top of all the museum stuff, I also want to chat about the opening night of the NAAEE Conference, and my three favourite moments from the evening! In no particular order, they are…

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (5:33).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImagesExtra Information Sources Related Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 8-12-22. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of August 15 and August 22, 2022. MUSIC – ~19 sec – instrumental. That's part of ‘To the Wild,” by the Virginia band The Steel Wheels.  It opens an episode about a chance hearing of two very different kinds of wild animals, and how they might be similar or different, including in relation to water.  Have a listen to their calls for about 20 seconds and see if you know these two types of animals.  And here's a hint: one's in a scientific family with, and the other rhymes with, dogs. SOUNDS  - ~21 sec. If you guessed coyotes and frogs, you're right!  You heard barks and other sounds from coyotes, along with calls of Gray Treefrogs.  This lucky recording on the night of July 5, 2022, in Blacksburg, got your Virginia Water Radio host exploring potential connections and contrasts between this terrestrial mammal in the dog family, and this partially aquatic amphibian.  Here are seven areas of note. 1.  Like other living things, both coyotes and frogs are largely made of water and require it for biological functions.  Unlike coyotes, frogs can absorb water through their naked skin, that is, skin without scales, feathers, or fur. 2.  As amphibians, Gray Treefrogs breed in water, which of course coyotes don't. 3.  Like other mammals, coyotes keep a constant body temperature, and they evaporate water through panting to cool themselves.  Frogs' body temperature fluctuates with the environment; having naked skin that's permeable to water, frogs are at risk of drying out if their habitat isn't moist. 4.  Coyotes and adult frogs both have lungs for exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, but, in frogs, gas exchange also occurs across their skin. 5.  Both are notable for their sounds.  Coyotes use barks, howls, and other sounds to communicate to family members and to potential competitors, and frog males use calls to attract females, signal their presence to other males, and perhaps to startle away predators. 6.  These animals appear together in at least three Native American legends, including one from the Kalapuya people of Oregon, called “The Coyote and the Frog People.”  In this story, the coyote sneakily digs through a dam the frogs use to hold all of the world's water for themselves; this then creates all the rivers, lakes, and waterfalls and ends the frogs' water hoarding. And 7.  Both coyotes and Gray Treefrogs show remarkable adaptability to human environments.  Coyotes are noted for occupying habitats near humans, such as city and suburban parks.  Gray Treefrogs, meanwhile, can also be found in human spaces, such as in swimming pools or on house walls or decks.  One wildlife biologist consulted for this episode said that in his Virginia county coyotes seem to “saunter by houses like they own the place”; in the frog world, noted another biologist, Gray Treefrogs have a somewhat similar reputation. Thanks to several Virginia Tech faculty members for providing information for this episode.  Thanks also to The Steel Wheels for permission to use their music, and we close with about 30 more seconds of “To the Wild.” MUSIC - ~30 sec – Lyrics: “I'm gonna run to the wild.” SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of Cripple Creek to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Virginia Water Radio thanks Mark Ford, Kevin Hamed, and James Parkhurst, all in the Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, for contributing information to this episode. The Coyote and Gray Treefrog sounds heard in this episode were recorded by Virginia Water Radio in Blacksburg, Va., on July 5, 2022, at approximately 10:15 p.m. “To the Wild,” by The Steel Wheels, is from the 2017 album “Wild As We Came Here,” used with permission.  More information about The Steel Wheels is available online at https://www.thesteelwheels.com/.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio most recently in Episode 490, 9-16-19. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGES (If not otherwise noted, photographs are by Virginia Water Radio.) Coyote, photographed in Virginia Beach, Va., February 27, 2016.  Photo by Shawn Dash, made available on iNaturalist at https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/13877118(as of August 15, 2022) for use under Creative Commons license “Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Internbational.”  Information about this Creative Commons license is available online at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/.Gray Treefrog on the deck of a residence in Blacksburg, Va., September 23, 2009.EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT ANIMALS IN THIS EPISODE The following information is excerpted from “Coyote” and “Gray Treefrog” entries of the Virginia Department of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources' (formerly Department of Game and Inland Fisheries) “Fish and Wildlife Information Service,” online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/.  The Coyote entry is online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?Menu=_.Taxonomy&bova=050125&version=19215; the Gray Treefrog entry is online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?Menu=_.Taxonomy&bova=020007&version=19215. Coyote (Scientific name: Canis latrans) Occurrence“Coyotes are thought to have started being seen in the 1950's and the 1960's here in Virginia, particularly in the western part of the state, and they now have an established population throughout the state.  Current occurrence throughout the state is attributed to the steady eastward migration of this species, which is due to the elimination of other large carnivores, such as red wolves, from their former ranges and to coyotes being highly opportunistic feeders and thus are highly adaptable to many habitats.” Physical Description“The males are generally larger than the females...with a body length of 1.0-1.35 meters, and a tail length of 400 millimeters.  The coat color and texture shows geographic variation, but usually the coat color is a grey mixed with a reddish tint.  ...This species is generally smaller than the grey wolf.  ...The track (70mm by 60mm) is more elongated than the domestic dog but shorter than either the gray or red wolf.” Reproduction“Yearling males and females are capable of breeding.  The percentage of yearlings breeding is controlled by food supply.  Gestation lasts 63 days.  The mean litter size is 5.3 and is affected by population density and food supply.” Behavior“The home range size of the males is 20-42 kilometers (km), and for females 8-10 km.   The female home ranges do not overlap whereas male home ranges do.  The average daily travel is reported as 4.0 km, with dispersal movements of 160 km not uncommon.  Favorable den sites include brush-covered slopes, steep banks, thickets, hollow logs, and rock ledges.  The dens of other animals may be used.  ...Dens may be shared and used for more than one year. ...Coyotes use visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile signals for communications.  They eat mostly rodents and rabbits but also take berries fruits and carrion.  They are primarily nocturnal and their howls can be heard for miles.” Gray Treefrog (Scientific name: Hyla versicolor) Occurrence“In Virginia, this species is distributed in the mountains north of the New River drainage, in the Blue Ridge, and in the Piedmont.” Physical Description“This species is identical in appearance to Hyla chrysoscelis [Cope's Gray Treefrog] but they do not interbreed.  These two species can be distinguished by chromosome number and by male mating call. ...Both species are well camouflaged.  They are usually gray but coloration ranges from gray to whitish to brown to green dependent upon environment and activities.  There is a whitish mark beneath the eyes and a bright orange or yellow on the concealed surfaces of the hind legs.  The dorsal skin is warty.  This species ranges in length from 32 to 62 milllimeters (1.25-2.5 inches).” Reproduction“Males call between March and August.  ...Breeding generally occurs from March to June.  The female lays clumps of 10 to 40 eggs per group on the surface of shallow ditches, puddles, and ponds  ...Eggs typically hatch in 4 to 5 days, and metamorphosis occurs in 45 to 64 days.” Behavior“This species is not often seen on the ground or near the water's edge except during the breeding season.  It tends to forage while in small trees or shrubs near to or standing in water.  This species is an opportunistic feeder focusing primarily on larval Lepidoptera [butterflies and moths], Coleoptera [beetles], and other arthropods.” Limiting Factors“This species is fairly arboreal, foraging from trees and shrubs in the vicinity of water. ...In general, this species requires shallow ponds with fallen branches or herbaceous growth on the water's edge.” Aquatic/Terrestrial Associations“This species is typically associated with the following forest types: black willow, sweet gum-willow oak, white oak-red oak-black oak and mixed pine-hardwood.  They are frequently found in recently disturbed areas with shrub and herbaceous cover.” SOURCES Used for Audio Atlanta Coyote Project, “Coyote Activity Patterns, Ranges, and Vocalizations,” online at https://atlantacoyoteproject.org/coyote-activity-patterns-ranges-vocalizations/. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, “Animal Fact Sheet: Coyote,” online at https://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/coyote.php. Burke Museum [Seattle, Wash.], “All About Amphibians,” online at https://www.burkemuseum.org/collections-and-research/biology/herpetology/all-about-amphibians/all-about-amphibians. Epic Ethics, “Coyote Returns Water from the Frog People—A Native Kalapuya Tale,” online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=six1kVQS_tw. First People of North America and Canada, “Native American Legends,” online at https://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/. Kevin Hamed, Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, personal communication, August 11, 2022. Richard W. Hill, Comparative Physiology of Animals: An Environmental Approach, Harper & Row, New York. 1976. Internet Sacred Text Archive, “The Coyote and the Frog,” identified as a Hopi contained in The Traditions of the Hopi, by H.R. Voth (1905), online at https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/hopi/toth/toth065.htm. John D. Kleopfer and Chris S. Hobson, A Guide to the Frogs and Toads of Virginia, Bureau of Wildlife Resources Special Publication Number 3, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries [now Department of Wildlife Resources], Richmond, Va., 2011. Lane Community College [Eugene, Ore.], “Kalapuya: Native Americans of the Willamette Valley, Oregon,” online at https://libraryguides.lanecc.edu/kalapuya. Miami [Fla.] Children's Museum, YouTube video (4 min./39 sec.) of “The Coyote and the Frog People,” celebrating Native American Heritage Month, November 3, 2020, online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q4km_HDGeI. Brian R. Mitchell et al., “Information Content of Coyote Barks and Howls,” Bioacoustics: The International Journal of Animal Sound and its Recording, Vol. 15, pages 289–314 (2006); online (as a PDF) at https://www.uvm.edu/~bmitchel/Publications/Mitchell_Information_content.pdf. National Geographic, “Coyote,” undated, online at https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/coyote. National Parks and Recreation Association, “Coyotes Have Moved into Parks Across the United States—Now What,” by Richard J. Dolesh, Parks & Recreation, April 6, 2018, online at https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/2018/april/coyotes-have-moved-into-parks-across-the-united-states-now-what/. New Hampshire PBS, “NatureWorks/Gray Treefrog,” online at https://nhpbs.org/natureworks/graytreefrog.htm. Oregon Encyclopedia [Oregon Historical Society], “Kalapuyan Peoples,” by Henry Zenk, undated, online at https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/kalapuyan_peoples/#.YvPg_RzMJPY. James Parkhurst, Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, personal communication, August 11, 2022. Roger Powell et al., Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America, Fourth Edition, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston, Mass., 2016. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources [formerly Department of Game and Inland Fisheries],“Fish and Wildlife Information Service,” online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/; the Coyote entry is online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?&bova=050125&Menu=_.Taxonomy&version=19215; the Gray Treefrog entry is online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?&bova=020007&Menu=_.Taxonomy&version=19215. Ya-Native, “Coyote Takes Water From the Frog People—A Plains Legend,” online at

Highlights this week. Some interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note 00:00 A public records request reveals Chuck Huckelberry purchased over $5,000 in jewelry and charged it to the county...for what? (Apr 19, Hour 1) 9:26 The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum polls members on how much Wokeism they want. The Theater of the Absurd continues. (Apr 19, Hour 1) 17:32 Marana Mayor Ed Honea responds to a Marana News aka Tucson Weekly hit piece and City of Tucson whining about the RTA. (Apr 19, Hour 2) 24:39 Pima County Government correspondent Josh Jacobsen recaps the Board of Supervisors Meeting, including Cactus Chuck's Trading Post Emporium and Gift Shop. The County Administrator does procurement for a gift shop at the visitor center. Really. And who knew what and when regarding Huckelberry's July 4th 2021 secret retirement. (Apr 20, Hour 2) 38:09 Counter to what you might think, Tucson even lags Phoenix in the marijuana scene, according to a survey. (Apr 21, Hour 1) 45:56 Does Redistricting have state Dems throwing in the towel on gaining seats in the State Legislature? Pima GOP Chair Shelley Kais and Chris discuss what the liberal pundits are saying. (Apr 21, Hour 3) 54:17 La Pilita Patio Buffet featuring Mexican, Chinese, and Italian dishes! (Apr 22, Hour 2) 1:02:25 Questions raised by the Future of Tucson Workforce Summit...Chris asks the questions that were not addressed. (Apr 22, Hour 3)

MSNBC's Mika tells us that it's the media's job to tell us what to think Documents release show more than $5,000 in purchases expensed by Chuck Huckelberry after his retirement. For what? Jewelry? The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum sent a survey to members about social and environmental justice.

Yue Max Li was a Conservation Research Scientist at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum based in Tucson, Arizona working in Peter Chesson's lab team to restore the environment through biodiversity. Interested in how the mechanisms of diversity maintenance differ between different systems, such as deserts and tropical forests. Before moving back to Shanghai in search of a more spiritual way to farm and be a better Stewart of the planet and the other inhabitants. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/out-of-the-blank-podcast/support

Julian Faughn, from the Raptor Free Flight Program at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, joins us to talk about his experiences working with raptors and also tells us about the Harris Hawk. During this episode, you'll hear, frequently, from a nearby Ferruginous Hawk as well as a visiting Common Raven. Pictures of Harris Hawks from the Raptor Free Flight Show can be found on Instagram - @lookingatbirdspodcast

Welcome to Dharma PhD! In this episode Jeff helps Shannon with her homework on Majjhima Nikāya 26 (MN26), The Ariyapariyesanā Sutta. We also talk a lot about Lamborghinis. Some links for your rabbit-holing pleasure: Bodhi College: https://bodhi-college.org/ Bodhi College's Committed Practitioners Program: https://bodhi-college.org/events/31-committed-practitioners-programme/region-EU/ MN26 at Sutta Central: https://suttacentral.net/mn26/en/sujato?layout=sidebyside&reference=none¬es=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin Shannon's awesome [sic] spreadsheet comparing the Pāli and 5 translations of MN26: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14y7HpwHlPWLLMNRf9gs5C82ARgrM4z6F6GtK8xCpNbQ/edit?usp=sharing The system that Shannon has been using since 2008 for yearly planning and resource orientation: https://www.thesimpledollar.com/financial-wellness/31-days-to-fix-your-finances/ This super amazing hummingbird feeder! It was designed by a rad chick in Tucson, Arizona, who worked as a Zoo Keeper and tended to hummingbirds at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. If you want one, we urge you to consider buying from the original artist, rather than a knockoff from an online retailer: https://www.copperhummingbird.com/gallery Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at hello@dharmaphd.com.

This episode's guest is Amanda Timmerman, the Collection Specialist for the Raptor Free Flight Program at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. She'll tell us about working with a variety of raptors, and the bird of the episode, the Black-throated Magpie Jay. Pictures of this beautiful bird will be on Instagram - @lookingatbirdspodcast

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we're revisiting the Southwest US locations. 2:30 Biosphere 2, Oracle, AZ 7:45 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ 9:30 George Ranch Historical Park, Huston, TX 12:10 Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX 18:50 The Spot, Galveston, TX  22:10 LaKing's Confectionary, Galveston, TX  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcast  Leave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699  Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com 

On this episode we welcome Brother Coyote himself, Gary Paul Nabhan. An agricultural ecologist, an ethnobotanist, a MacArthus “genius grant” winner, a professor and an Ecumenical Franciscan Brother, Nabhan is a true polymath. He's a pioneering figure in the local food movement as well as the modern heirloom seed saving movement. He's also the author of an almost countless number of books, including The Nature of Desert Nature, Food from the Radical Center: Healing Our Land and Communities, and Mesquite: An Arboreal Love Affair. His most recent book is called Jesus for Farmers and Fishers: Justice for All Those Marginalized by Our Food System. The book is a challenging, poetic and hopeful exploration of what the teachings of Jesus have to tell us about our modern food system and our relationship to the natural world. Even if you're not religious, or even spiritual, I think this interview is still well worth your time — Nabhan has tapped into a deep and universal store of wisdom just when we need it most. I've been a long-time admirer — of his endless curiosity, of his versatility as a writer and of his rare insight when it comes to ethics, agriculture and science. He isn't someone who spends much time raging at powerful institutions. He's not always shaking his fists at corrupt corporations. Instead, he offers us pathways of hope, healing, purpose, abundance and justice. Nabhan's spent much of his life working, often in the fields, to preserve both cultural folkways and biological diversity, two things he see's as being inextricably linked. And his biography is so full of milestones that it's impossible to fit all but a fraction of them here. Born in the early 1950s, Nabhan is a first-generation Lebanese American who was raised in Gary, Indiana. He has a B.A. in environmental biology from Prescott College in Arizona, an M.S. in plant sciences from the University of Arizona, and a Ph.D. in the interdisciplinary arid lands resource sciences, also from the University of Arizona. He's served as director of conservation, research and collections at both the Desert Botanical Garden and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, where he did the research to help create the Ironwood Forest National Monument. He was the founding director of the Center for Sustainable Environments at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. He's on the University of Arizona faculty as a research social scientist with the Southwest Center, where he now serves as the Kellogg Endowed Chair in Southwestern Borderlands Food and Water Security. He and his wife currently live in Patagonia, Arizona on a five-acre spread near Tucson. I could go on, but I'm eager to share this interview with you today. I hope you find as much inspiration as I did in this conversation with Gary Paul Nabhan. For more information, visit garynabhan.com.

JD Tuccille is a self-proclaimed anarchist living in the desert of Arizona. He is an author for Reason magazine and a novelist. He believes in personal responsibility and loves the freedom of the American Southwest. He joins Garrett to discuss how he came to be in Arizona and why, for him, the deserts of Arizona are the truest manifestation of a freedom philosophy. Garrett & JD also dive into the relationship between libertarianism and rural America, environmentalism & anarchy in fiction, and the joys of canning food.    You can see pictures and read all about the javelina at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's website.    Want to learn more about canning? The University of Georgia can help you out! https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/food-health/food-preservation.html    Who is Edward Abbey? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Abbey    Who is Hunter S. Thompson? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_S._Thompson  Everett Ruess - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_Ruess    Everett Ruess song by Dave Alvin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6W25W6c4pY&ab_channel=davealvinofficial    You can buy Education of a Wandering Man by Louis L'Amour on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Education-Wandering-Man-Louis-LAmour/dp/0553286528    High Desert Barbecue can be found on Amazon.com in the Books section.    City Mice Go Country by J.D. Tuccille can be read at https://reason.com/2020/08/15/city-mice-go-country/    One of our Forgotten America podcasts was inspired by J.D.'s article and the flight of urbanites to rural areas during the pandemic. You can listen to it here, and hear Adam's story of why he left Washington, D.C. for Charleston, WV.    Follow him on Twitter @jd_tuccille  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can support the Cardinal Institute by donating or following us on social media:  Donate: www.cardinalinstitute.com/donate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cardinalinstitute Newsletter: www.cardinalinstitute.com/contact YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCosCMp86mjLbf8ZWfE5yS7Q Twitter: @CardinalWV Facebook: /CardinalInstitute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardinal-institute-for-wv-policy/ Instagram: @teamcardinalwv

I arrived in Tucson, Arizona in the fall of 1967 to attend the U of A. Up to that point I had been born and raised in Kentucky, but gone to summer camp and boarding school in New England. I was pretty much an eastern kid through and through. Was I in culture shock in Tucson? Yes! But I started hanging out in the desert and fell in love. So much so, that when I went home to Kentucky on school breaks I couldn’t wait to turn around and head back to Tucson. Finally, I quit going back home. I had found a new one. If you want to learn desert plants, there is no better primer than the desert itself and there are tons of resources from handy desert field guides and floras, to the Arizona Native Plant Society, the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and fabulous web sites of local native plant nurseries. (Yes, I have a favorite and I think you can guess.) Once you’ve learned a plant, reptile, bird, mammal or insect, well that will lead to another plant, reptile, bird, mammal or insect. Look out, you’ve fallen in love with the desert! The photos are mine and taken a few years ago when I was going to give a talk at the annual Desert Hort Conference in Tucson. I remember that I went out into the desert west of Tucson to take a few photos and ended up spending the day running from plant to plant and shouting joyously to no one, but the plants. And last but no least, Happy Birthday to my wife Marian who has shared so many desert adventures! I suspect there will be many more.

I arrived in Tucson, Arizona in the fall of 1967 to attend the U of A. Up to that point I had been born and raised in Kentucky, but gone to summer camp and boarding school in New England. I was pretty much an eastern kid through and through. Was I in culture shock in Tucson? Yes! But I started hanging out in the desert and fell in love. So much so, that when I went home to Kentucky on school breaks I couldn’t wait to turn around and head back to Tucson. Finally, I quit going back home. I had found a new one. If you want to learn desert plants, there is no better primer than the desert itself and there are tons of resources from handy desert field guides and floras, to the Arizona Native Plant Society, the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and fabulous web sites of local native plant nurseries. (Yes, I have a favorite and I think you can guess.) Once you’ve learned a plant, reptile, bird, mammal or insect, well that will lead to another plant, reptile, bird, mammal or insect. Look out, you’ve fallen in love with the desert! The photos are mine and taken a few years ago when I was going to give a talk at the annual Desert Hort Conference in Tucson. I remember that I went out into the desert west of Tucson to take a few photos and ended up spending the day running from plant to plant and shouting joyously to no one, but the plants. And last but no least, Happy Birthday to my wife Marian who has shared so many desert adventures! I suspect there will be many more.

In this episode we are joined by marine biologist and invertebrate zoologist Rick Brusca. Rick is Executive Director, Emeritus, of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum where he still conducts research. He is also a Research Scientist at the University of Arizona and the Center of Research for Food and Development in Mexico.  Rick is the author of over 200 research publications and 20 books, including the largest-selling text on invertebrate zoology (Invertebrates 3rd ed., ) and the popular field guides Common Intertidal Invertebrates of the Gulf of California and A Natural History of the Santa Catalina Mountains. As a scientist, Rick’s areas of greatest interest is the Sea of Cortez and the Sonoran Desert.   In this episode we dive deep into the Gulf of California also known as the Sea of Cortez. Starting with the famed travels of Ed Ricketts and John Steinbeck on the Western Flyer, our conversation ranges from the the Gulf of California's geologic formation and biodiversity, to its conservation challenges and weirdest creatures. Additionally Rick gazes inwardly as an author and invertebrate zoologist and describes highlights from his own career and how the field is changing.   https://www.rickbrusca.com/http___www.rickbrusca.com_index.html/Cool_Inverts.html https://www.westernflyer.org/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/tongue-eating-fish-parasites-never-cease-to-amaze

Shane returns to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to talk with education program manager and Entomologist Katherine Bartlett. Katherine talks about using differentiated instruction, teaching hacks, and pack-rats to interest young people in taking ownership of our ecosystem and environment.  Support and learn more at http://www.desertmuseum.org  Outro Music by The Long Hunt  More at info at http://www.herewearepodcast.com My main site for comedy, show dates and more https://www.shanemauss.com Get behind the scenes content AND support the team at Shane Mauss is creating Podcasts, Digital Content, and Live Shows! | Patreon Partners Check out the only audiobook company that supports your local bookstore with my longtime partner Libro.fm. They're the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one. https://libro.fm/redeem/HEREWEARE And there has never been a better time for lifelong learning with other partner The Great Courses http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hereweare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane returns to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to talk with education program manager and Entomologist Katherine Bartlett. Katherine talks about using differentiated instruction, teaching hacks, and pack-rats to interest young people in taking ownership of our ecosystem and environment.  Support and learn more at http://www.desertmuseum.org  Outro Music by The Long Hunt  More at info at http://www.herewearepodcast.com My main site for comedy, show dates and more https://www.shanemauss.com Get behind the scenes content AND support the team at Shane Mauss is creating Podcasts, Digital Content, and Live Shows! | Patreon Partners Check out the only audiobook company that supports your local bookstore with my longtime partner Libro.fm. They're the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one. https://libro.fm/redeem/HEREWEARE And there has never been a better time for lifelong learning with other partner The Great Courses http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hereweare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Un gran aprendizaje hablar con el Dr. Jesús Manuel García-Yáñez que trabaja en el Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum. Platícamos de su origen en la ciudad de Magdalena de Kino, Sonora, de su vida como investigador en el Desierto Sonorense y de su trabajo con los cultivos introducidos en el siglo XVII, conocidos como la herencia del Padre Kino. Finalizamos nuestra plática hablando con los cultivos nativos de América como los agaves, con una historia de 4000 años en Tucson y con la importancia de ser migrantes para amar a México, para tener interés en nuestra identidad cultural. Jesús y su compañera Dena Cowen han podido grabar la vida cultural trans-fonteriza y además ejecutando música fusión del continente americano con voces andinas. Los invito a conocer sus aportaciones culturales y sus trabajos científicos en el Mission Garden. Dr. Jesus Garcia gets calls all the time from people who’ve found some long-forgotten plant growing in a patch of dirt somewhere in the hot dry desert around Tucson, Arizona. Over the years, he’s become something of a plant detective, having identified a white pomegranate growing in a grandmother’s backyard, an Asian jujube tree behind a long-closed Chinese grocery store, and quince trees in an abandoned mining town south of the city. Garcia, a biologist and research associate at Tucson’s Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, is not only uncovering layers of the region’s long agricultural history, but also reviving them at the Mission Garden in central Tucson. The roughly four-acre garden exists on the same land where European missionaries started planting orchards and other crops in the 17th century, when Tucson was still part of Mexico and New Spain. These missionaries had brought their trees from all across the world—the Far East, Mideast, and Europe. But over the centuries, their gardens in Tucson dried up. Garcia grew up on a ranch in rural Mexico, where his parents raised cattle, cultivated crops, and tended a backyard orchard of fruit trees brought to the New World by Spanish missionaries. When he came to Tucson 15 years ago, he brought with him a mission to bring old-world trees back to life in the city too. “When we first started looking at the concept of heirloom trees that came with the Europeans, we started wondering, where are they now?” he says. Studying cuttings passed over fences and brought from backyards in Mexico, Garcia was excited to find several descendants of those original trees, growing in different parts of the Sonoran Desert. He spent a lot of time poking around Tucson’s oldest neighborhood, the Old Barrio. “In a backyard, there would be this wonderful fig and then a pomegranate,” says Garcia. “That was one of the first encounters where we realized these trees are here; they are in the community. As I talked to people they’d say, ‘There is this pomegranate in my backyard and it’s never fruited or anything; come and look at it.’” He soon met an old woman tending “an abundance” of fruit trees in her yard—lima, figs, pomegranates, plums, peaches, and apricots. “I realized that when that lady died, the garden would die." Eventually, he collected enough cuttings to start a full orchard. The Mission Garden was born in 2012 at the base of a mountain where Indigenous peoples used to grind flour with bedrock mortars. Teams of volunteers and school groups gathered to pick up shovels and put in hours of hard work planting fruit trees and other crops. https://www.desertmuseum.org/ Fotografía de Dena Cowen #agavecultura #agavelessons #agave #mezcal #mezcalovers #maguey #agavelovers #bacanora #raicilla #sotol #comiteco #agaveducation #agaveducators #agaveSpirits #agaveSyrup #AnaValenzuelaZ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ana-g-valenzuela-zapata/message

“Traditionally, it was believed that the Saguaro [cactus] was a human being.” - Tina Andrew on the Saguaro’s cultural significance to the Tohono O’odham Nation Join Danielle and Park Ranger Tina Andrew on a journey into the native ancestry of Saguaro National Park. Tina Andrew is a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, hosts the podcast “Cultivating Indigenous Voices,”  and serves as an ancestral park ranger who works to connect youth and the community to the native roots of Saguaro National Park. As both a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, a tribe native to the lands of Saguaro National Park, and as a park ranger serving for over five years, Tina Andrew offers a complex and unique perspective on the significance of the Saguaro National Park to different communities of people. She brings a deeply personal perspective into the cultural and ancestral significance of Saguaro alongside a keen awareness of the importance of exploration by both native and non-native people, especially youth. As we walk down this winding ancestral path, we discuss the beautiful blooms during the months of May through July, important traditions of the Tohono O’odham Nation, such as the Saguaro Fruit Harvest, and how Tina uses her unique position as both a tribe member and ancestral park ranger to help native youth connect with their ancestry. Listen closely as Tina shares how natives interacted with the land, discovered food in the rugged territory, and crafted medicine from Saguaro’s plant life. Learn how natives maintain some of these traditions, and how Tina works to engage younger generations with their ancestral traditions. In this episode, she shares her personal connection to the park’s’ great tribal history and her work to implement programs to keep the native culture thriving in Saguaro’s rich, shared spaces. Join us as we revel in Saguaro National Park’s vast impact on many communities of people, then and now. Our Discussion Journey: Tina discusses her role as an ancestral park ranger in Saguaro National Park (3:24) Tina shares how working as an ancestral park ranger in Saguaro National Park allows her to connect with youth and members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, whose ancestral lands are contained within the boundaries of the park. (5:23) Tina shares how connecting native youth to their Tohono O’odham Nation ancestry cultivates a sense of shared pride within Saguaro National Park. (6:24) Tohono O’odham Nation and the cultural significance of the Saguaro cactus. (8:36) The Saguaro Fruit Harvest and its cultural importance to the native Tohono O’odham Nation. (9:42) Tina discusses the historical context of the Fruit Harvest in  Western region of Saguaro National Park. (11:04) The Tohono O’odham Nation’s word-of-mouth Saguaro Fruit Harvest demonstrations and how they spark joy for natives and non-natives! (12:18) Tina shares cultural legends, stories, and the significance of the harvest season to natives. (15:13) How partnering with schools and youth is important to help carry on native traditions and culturally-rich histories of Saguaro National Park. (17:26) Tina discusses various traditionally edible and medicinal plants in Saguaro and whether they are still used today. (18:03) How is the land used for traditional entertainment in Saguaro? (20:21) How the natives of Tohono O’odham Nation sing for the mountains of the park. ( 22:26) The traditional story of how a coyote and buzzard spread the saguaro cacti all over the park. (23:21) What is one thing that Tina, as a native of the land, wants visitors and non-natives to understand about Saguaro and the native people to that space? (25:19) Tina shares why the Saguaro National Park is still so special to her and how she hopes that connecting the youth, both native and non-native, to the environment and the land of Saguaro might make a lasting impact for the future of science and natural spaces. (29:02) Tina shares a bit about her podcast, “Cultivating Indigenous Voices.” As you travel to explore these natural beauties, be sure to remember some tips from seasoned travelers and park professionals. Tips for your Travels: Pair the following tips with the sample itineraries from our recent family adventure to make the most of your Saguaro National Park visit: Always check the weather! Come during the summer for the biodiversity, but be wary of the heat! Allow for extended time to complete more challenging “elevation” hikes in Saguaro. Carry more water than you think you need! If traveling in the summer, map your hikes so you finish early - before 9am! - and save trips to visitors centers for midday when the temperatures climb Winter is an amazing time for backcountry camping November through April are the busiest months and parking is limited so consider coming later in the day and plan sunset hikes Leave your pets at home as encounters with wildlife can be deadly Loop drives offer great views with pull-offs for picnicking and trails for quick hikes The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a short drive from the park and features historic collections, live plants, and desert animals such as the javelina in a zoo-like setting Resources from the Show: Visit Saguaro National Park for more information. Check out Tina’s podcast, “Cultivating Indigenous Voices!” Become a Patron to continue our great journey through these beautiful parks. Make sure to listen to the previous episode on Saguaro National Park for more great information. Explore more adventures through beautiful parks. Contact us to tell us about your family adventures or ask a question.

Description: Join Bryan and Park Ranger Jeff Walner on an adventure into the wild history and culture within Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. As the only full-time, year-round ranger in Saguaro National Park, Jeff shares his insight into the origins of Saguaro National Park, its history, and its inextricable and enduring connection to American culture, Hollywood, and the world.   Discussion includes the following: Ranger Jeff Walner shares his background with Saguaro National Park (3:21) Jeff describes how immigrants led to the unique western ranching culture and history of Saguaro National Park. (4:46) Jeff describes the rise of traditional “cowboy” within Saguaro National Park (6:10) Jeff explains the impact of the arrival of the railroad in Tucson, Arizona (8:03) How did the mix of Mexican, Native American, and American culture influence cowboy culture in Arizona? (9:01) We learn what exactly the cattle were grazing out in the desert (11:04) How did the homesteaders using the lands of the Saguaro National Park live, build, and survive? (13:42) The origins of how homesteader generosity eventually gave us the gift of Saguaro National Park (16:15) Is there any truth to Hollywood’s depiction of John Wayne’s iconic feats using the Saguaro and barrel cacti? How does Hollywood and pop culture fit within the Sonoran desert and Saguaro National Park? (21:56) How Hollywood, Peanuts, and pop culture helped make the Saguaro cactus iconic throughout the world (22:26) How people view the symbol of the Saguaro differently. (24:12) Why is Saguaro National Park significant to American and Native American culture? (25:23) Jeff’s favorite story from Saguaro National Park. (27:35) Tips for your Travels: Pair the following tips with the sample itineraries from our recent family adventure to make the most of your Saguaro National Park visit: Always check the weather! If you come during the summer for the biodiversity, be wary of the heat! Allow for extended time to complete more challenging “elevation” hikes in Saguaro. Carry more water than you think you need! If traveling in the summer, map your hikes so you finish early - before 9am! - and save trips to visitors centers for midday when the temperatures climb Winter is an amazing time for backcountry camping November through April are the busiest months and parking is limited so consider coming later in the day and plan sunset hikes Leave your pets at home as encounters with wildlife can be deadly Loop drives offer great views with pull-offs for picnicking and trails for quick hikes The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a short drive from the park and features historic collections, live plants, and desert animals such as the javelina in a zoo-like setting Resources: Visit Saguaro National Park for more information. Review the park’s safety guidelines especially when visiting in hotter months. For the life of the workers on large area ranches, read Patricia Preciado Martin's oral history books: Beloved Land and Images and Conversations. The latter has reminiscences of Frank Escalante, well-known as a cowboy/vaquero in the Rincon valley and mountains. The Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, adjacent to Saguaro East, has a history that is unpublished. You may see their website for a highly rated "dude ranch" that still hires "cowboys" and is a park concessionaire. Become a Patron to continue our great journey through these beautiful parks. Make sure to listen to the previous episode on Saguaro National Park for more great information. Explore more adventures through beautiful parks. Contact us to tell us about your family adventures or ask a question.

Description Don Swann, a biologist who has worked at Saguaro National Park for over twenty years, joins Danielle to discuss the evolution of the biodiversity within Saguaro National Park. They discuss how the environment and biodiversity has changed within the national park overtime and how he both teaches and engages the community to investigate change with him as citizen scientists. Discussion includes the following: Don Swann discusses his biology background and his experience with Saguaro (3:05) How visitors, primarily in Tucson, can become “citizen scientists” to help research in Saguaro National Park (3:45)  How do citizen scientists help with biodiversity research of the signature Saguaro cacti? (4:11)  What types of changes have occurred in the Saguaro National Park over time?  (5:20)  How the loss of trees have impacted the Saguaro signature cacti (6:00)  Interesting facts about the saguaro cacti (6:50)  The legacy of National Parks and why it is important to visit (8:20)  The impact of climate change on Saguaro (9:28)  What adaptations do species have to survive in a desert climate (11:20)  How environmental conditions led to a beautiful wildflower superbloom in Saguaro (12:00)   Don’s favorite hikes, including child-friendly hikes (14:58)  Recommendations for hikes with older children (18:28)  The most fascinating aspects of the saguaro cactus (19:10)  Don’s favorite plant and/or animal (besides the cactus) (21:23)  Other rare and/or endangered species in Saguaro (23:00)  The best time and season to visit the park  (25:20)  Don’s favorite Saguaro National Park experiences (27:30)  Tips for your Travels: Pair the following tips with the sample itineraries from our recent family adventureto make the most of your Saguaro National Park visit: Always check the weather! Come during the summer for the biodiversity, but be wary of the heat! Allow for extended time to complete more challenging “elevation” hikes in Saguaro.  Carry more water than you think you need! If traveling in the summer, map your hikes so you finish early - before 9am! - and save trips to visitors centers for midday when the temperatures climb Winter is an amazing time for backcountry camping November through April are the busiest months and parking is limited so consider coming later in the day and plan sunset hikes Leave your pets at home as encounters with wildlife can be deadly Loop drives offer great views with pull-offs for picnicking and trails for quick hikes TheArizona-Sonora Desert Museumis a short drive from the park and features historic collections, live plants, and desert animals such as the javelina in a zoo-like setting Resources from the Show: Visit Saguaro National Park for more information.  Become a Patreonto continue our great journey through these beautiful parks.  Make sure to listen to the previous episode on Saguaro National Parkfor more great information.  Explore more adventuresthrough beautiful parks.  Contact usto tell us about your family adventures or ask a question. Actions: Subscribe to our podcast wherever podcasts are available or from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ We also want to hear about your adventures. Email us at Hello@everybodysnps.com. You may write us a message or even record a short voice memo on your phone and then attach it to the email. You may also send comments at https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/contact. You may be featured on an upcoming episode.   Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks. Support us on Patreon   Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook   Tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks

Description: Danielle chats with Saguaro National Park’s Community Engagement Coordinator Cam Juarez about the desert’s spectacular beauty and what he’s doing to ensure that Saguaro’s worldwide popularity has strong roots in the multicultural communities that surround it. You’d expect everyone in Tucson - a city sandwiched between Saguaro’s east and west districts - to be well acquainted with every inch of the park’s 91,000 acres. But Cam had never set foot in the park before becoming a ranger. Neither had many of his fellow Tucsonians. Since joining Saguaro four years ago, however, he’s extended park awareness by creating relevant and diverse programs that better reflect the region’s population. Inclusivity is another aspect of Cam’s mission to bridge the gap between the park and the people who live in its midst. To that end, Saguaro recently held a ceremony to posthumously award a civilian arrowhead to a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation. “We’re happy to be in partnership with them,” he says, “because it’s that close connection to First Nation peoples, but also to honor traditions that are millennia old.” The park’s diversity isn’t limited to humans. “We’re probably one of the most biodiverse deserts in the world,” says Cam. From dense stands of Saguaro cactus to Ponderosa pine forests to wildflower super blooms, there’s a broad range of flora to explore. The same is true of the birds, mammals, and reptiles that call the park home. “Sometimes we’ll take it for granted,” Cam says of Saguaro’s painted skies and verdant desert floor. But the more the local community interacts with the park he says, “It becomes something you want to protect.” Pair the following tips from Cam with the sample itineraries from our recent family adventure to make the most of your Saguaro National Park visit: Always check the weather! Carry more water than you think you need! If traveling in the summer, map your hikes so you finish early - before 9am! - and save trips to visitors centers for midday when the temperatures climb Winter is an amazing time for backcountry camping November through April are the busiest months and parking is limited so consider coming later in the day and plan sunset hikes Leave your pets at home as encounters with wildlife can be deadly Loop drives offer great views with pull-offs for picnicking and trails for quick hikes The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a short drive from the park and features historic collections, live plants, and desert animals such as the javelina in a zoo-like setting Danielle and Cam discuss the following: What is a Community Engagement Coordinator and why is Cam’s position important to the future of Saguaro National Park? [3:11] East vs West: What’s a rincon anyway? [7:02] Saguaro’s sky island ecosystem: what it is and how rangers protect it [7:37] The desert’s amazing biodiversity [9:15] Black bears, elf owls, and the occasional monster [10:38] Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum [13:18] What the Wild Kratts saw - or didn’t see [13:53] All about jumping cholla [16:09] Amazing facts about the park’s signature saguaro cacti [17:17] How desert creatures and humans use the saguaro while it’s alive and after it has died [20:04] Saguaro “boots” [21:40] Birds, bats, and bees help pollinate the cactus [23:15] Ceremonial uses of the saguaro fruit by the Tohono O'odham peoples [23:55] Remembering Stella Tucker, keeper of traditions at the Saguaro Fruit Harvest Camp [24:33] Waterfalls, washes, and tinajas: perennial water sources in the bimodal desert [25:40] Cam’s tips for taking in all that the park has to offer [29:28] How much water should you take with you? It’s more than you think [32:30] Cam shares his favorite park memories and invites everyone out to the desert before climate change has irreversible effects on Saguaro [35.15]   Actions: Subscribe to our podcast wherever podcasts are available or from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ We also want to hear about your adventures. Email us at Hello@everybodysnps.com. You may write us a message or even record a short voice memo on your phone and then attach it to the email. You may also send comments at https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/contact. You may be featured on an upcoming episode.   Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook   Tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks

Fungus farming ants, digital bees, composting worms, metamorphic caterpillars -- how can these all be bugs? In this episode, Andrew & Polly dive deeper into the world of the squiggly and the wriggly, parsing out the differences between insects and other things that crawl around a garden.   Avery talks to us about bugs in computer code and how she built a pollination video game with a Raspberry Pi. Izaiah updates us about the worms in the compost pile on his farm. And our friends at Valle de Niños in San Francisco take us on a tour of the life cycle of caterpillars. Thanks to Christina Foust of the Raspberry Pi Foundation (www.raspberrypi.org) for connecting us with young coders participating in Coolest Projects USA, a technology science fair celebrating digital making. Thanks again to entomologist Chris Wheeler, conservation scientist Sergio Avila from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and friends Izaiah, Avery, Ada, Ainsley, Dominic, Teacher Zoe, Nathan, Harrison, Alex, Zoe and Luke for deep diving into so many bugs!

Photo by Mike Portt This week, we're headed to the land of bean trees & cholla buds: the Sonoran Desert. Home to UNESCO's new capital of gastronomy, Tucson, we'll trace the desert's diverse culinary history, from the cornfields of the Hohokam to the mission gardens of the German Jesuits. Why did 18th century missionaries bring fruit trees to Sonora? Could heritage wheat be the solution to sustainable farming in southern Arizona? We'll look at several projects revitalizing the ancient foodways of the desert, including exclusive interviews with Jesús Garcia, co-founder of the Kino Heritage Fruit Trees Project, and Sonya Norman, public programs coordinator at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.  Written & Produced by Laura Carlson Technical Direction by Mike Portt Quotations from Father Pfeffercorn's Sonora: A Description of the Province (Southwest Center Series) (Trans. Theodore E. Treutlein) Click here for show notes, including information about the mission gardens, Sonoran recipes, and more!  Find on iTunes | Find on Stitcher | RSS Link for Other Podcast Apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices