Central Arizona Conservation Alliance: Safeguarding Our Desert Icon – Inside the Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical Garden

The Saguaro Initiatives are a set of research, conservation, and community-science programs led by Desert Botanical Garden to understand, protect, and restore saguaros across the Phoenix Valley and our changing desert. This talk will share what we are learning about saguaro genetics, health, survival, and resilience in the face of rising heat and drought, and how these efforts connect science, volunteers, saguaro owners, and long-term conservation. Attendees will also learn how the community can participate in helping safeguard this iconic species for future generations. CAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org.