Mirror Pole -- Fantastic collection of photos and
sounds of Arizona birds. Definitely a labor of love.
North American Bird Songs -- If you go,
I won't expect you back for some time! Lots of wonderful stories, recordings and musings on the
nature of birds found especially near the author's home in Arizona's Verde Valley. Covers all
of the common desert birds.
Wings Over Willcox -- Annual Wings Over Willcox
Sandhill Crane Celebration -- An exciting weekend of birding and natural history tours and
seminars for the whole family.
Used Books - Database of Used Books available at Bookstores everywhere.
Botanical Gardens
Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix -- A wonderful first
introduction to the Sonoran Desert for Phoenix residents and visitors. Many desert animals find
the garden suitable habitat and are easily seen. Visit often for there is so much to
learn.
Tohono Chul Park -- Tohono Chul Park is a
Southwest center where nature, art, and culture connect. Ramble through winding nature trails
and gardens. Tour exhibits in a renovated historic home. -- 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ
85704
Riparian Institute -- Gilbert, Arizona
Mission: ...to promote development of strategies and actions to reserve and protect
unique water environments and their ecological value, while meeting the education and
recreation aspirations of visitors to these areas.
Saguaro-Juniper Corporation -- associates are
stewards of the land rather than owners. Cascabel Hermitage Association
San Pedro River, Friends of -- the best
remaining, free-flowing river in the Arizona Sonoran Desert. It's very survivial is now
threatened. Please help!
Sky Island Alliance -- Sky Island Alliance
is dedicated to the preservation of the sky islands (mountains).
Lichen Herbarium ASU -- a project to produce a
comprehensive lichen flora for the Sonoran Desert and adjacent regions.
Local Clubs and Societies
Maricopa Audubon -- Monthly meetings,
frequent field trips and plenty of information and links about birds.
Northern Arizona Audubon -- NAAS is the Northern
Arizona chapter of the National Audubon Society. The members live all across northern Arizona,
from Grand Canyon and Kayenta to Jerome and Camp Verde. We unite in a common passion for birds
and the environment we share.
Tucson Audubon Society -- dedicated to
improving the quality of the environment by providing education, conservation, and recreation
programs, as well as environmental leadership and information. Be sure to visit the Nature Shop
at 300 East University Blvd. which is an excellent source for books and supplies.
Mammals
Other Deserts
Joshua Tree National Park -- Beautifully done web
site with loads of information about the neighboring Mohave Desert.
Phoenix Tropical Gardens -- A wonderful site
with pictures and descriptions of over 1000 plants that are cultivated in the Phoenix
area.
Protected Plants - find Arizona's
procedures for obtaining a permit for the removal and transportation of protected native
plantsList -- Arizona
Verde Valley Plants -- Lots of Pictures and
Descriptions of plants found in the Verde Valley, an area with many Sonoran Desert
characteristics located about 80 km north of Phoenix.
Tourism & Tour Guides
Arizona Highways -- Showcase for one of the
most beautiful states in the Union.
DesertUSA -- Complete guide about deserts in the USA.
Southwest Birders -- is a partnership of
birdwatchers who love the sport and would like to introduce you to the joys of birding in the
Imperial and Lower Colorado River Valleys, Orange County, Southern Arizona, and coastal
Southern California.
SABO -- Southeastern Arizona tours, walks
and activities. Also tours in Sonora, Mexico. Primarily for bird watchers.
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