Ask A Ranger Program
Meet City of Phoenix Park Ranger, Paul Westcott. Our “Ask a Ranger” Program by Ranger Paul Westcott is an opportunity to learn and ask …
Sonoran Desert
Rattlesnake Garage
Rattlesnake Garage is one of the Save Our Mountains Foundation’s signature events. Learn what to do if you encounter a rattlesnake. Rattlesnake garage is a …
Flammulated Owl, Rare Siting in Phoenix Mountains Preserve
The Flammulated Owl gets its name from two Latin words meaning “flame colored with ears.” The Flammulated Owl is the only small owl with dark …
Two Diamondbacks
Two Diamondbacks seen on different days and under different circumstances are highlighted here. The first rattler was found in the same spot two days in …
Non-native plants
NON-NATIVE PLANTS AND URBAN AREAS – SHOULD WE CARE? by Wendy C. Hodgson Non-native plant species have received considerable attention by scientists, and more recently, …