The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a sprawling natural sanctuary showcasing the Sonoran Desert's rugged beauty. Spanning more than 30,000 acres, this preserve is one of the largest urban preserves ...

A study in a remote area near the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale shows early indicators of recent earthquake ...

Researchers are concerned the declines will lessen the scale of and in some cases possibly eliminate the large saguaro forests in Arizona.

A new study finds that the Sonoran Desert’s iconic cactuses are suffering, not only from prolonged drought but also from ...

But it's not just about being a massive place to reconnect with the wonders of life in a dynamic desert. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, which helps oversee the preserve, also offers plenty of ...

Southern Arizona is a land of many terrains — towering saguaros in the Sonoran ... the preserve itself is equally breathtaking. Towering Huachuca Mountain peaks rise from the desert floor ...

The addition will strengthen wildlife corridors, preserve Sonoran desert habitat and expand recreational access. The Trust for Public Land, an organization with a mission to create quality parks ...

Two Indigenous food educators showcased the abundance of the Sonoran Desert during a tour for the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual conference on April 25. Their wisdom, while better ...

As official research positions are lost to budget cuts, the work of citizen scientists to preserve federal forests ... that are spreading in the Sonoran desert, choking native plants, increasing ...