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Tucson Bee Collaborative

Raising awareness of Sonoran Desert bees.

Desert Plants: Desert Fern

The desert fern, also known as feather bush, feather tree or tepehuaje in Mexico can reach heights of about 25 feet.

Judge blocks injunction, allowing for exploratory mining in Patagonia Mountains

The eight environmental justice groups have moved to file an appeal.

Dragonfly BioBlitz celebrates the return of vital insects to Santa Cruz River

Researchers are telling Tucson residents to look for dragonflies and damselflies as part of a community science project.

Field Notes: Volcanoes

From the highest point in Arizona to deep underground, we explore landscapes transformed by volcanoes.

Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage

A report released by the Government Accountability Office offers the first independent assessment of damage caused by the building of more than 450 miles of wall.

Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal on helping loved ones survive dark times.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Step into a Record Fair at the final HOCO Fest; A look at the living diversity of Navopatia; and Stories That Soar! returns with a tale about a local 5th grader's journey with retinoblastoma.

Hazardous waste drop off set for Saturday

The City of Tucson's monthly event also gives people a chance to get rid of unwanted electronics.

$1 million will help climate pollution in Pima County

The federal grant will help Pima County plan for a sustainable future.

Solar Cooking

Saving money and energy may be as easy as turning to the sun as a cooking option.

Art is Rachel Ivanyi's first language.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How do YOU pronounce "Sahuarita"?, and a profile of Brad Lancaster, water harvester.

Camera on Tumamoc Hill will document the next thousand years of Tucson history

Jonathon Keats chose Tucson as the next site for his unprecedented Deep Time photography project.

Grand Canyon officials warn E. coli has been found in water near Phantom Ranch

Park authorities said visitors should not consume any water in that area without boiling it first.

Bisbee becomes the newest "Community Wildlife Habitat" in Arizona

Grassroots effort aims to help pollinators and other wildlife in the city.

Conservation groups sound alarm over critical shortage of Mexican gray wolves in Mexico

They call for revision of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan.

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