Education Corner

Migratory birds depend on the night Remember to appreciate the dark skies when you are out at night, as you are not alone. https://darksky.org/news/how-darksky-partners-with-the-national-audubon-society-to-promote-lights-out-for-the-birds

Audubon Applauds Bipartisan Water Solution for Arizona’s Urban Areas All politics aside … this is worth reading! https://www.audubon.org/news/audubon-applauds-bipartisan-water-solution-arizonas-urban-areas

I’ll Bet You Didn’t Know … October is Bat Appreciation Month! You see them every night and they are so important. https://blog.nwf.org/2025/10/october-is-bat-appreciation-month/

Wildlife Across Arizona Here are 6 magnificent species that are making a comeback, thanks to TNC’s legacy of safeguarding and restoring vital landscapes. https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/arizona/stories-in-arizona/wildlife/?en_txn1=s_fb,ig,lio.reg_wescan.x.x

Invasive Plant Species: Buffelgrass Did you know that Buffelgrass can burn at temperatures of up to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit? https://www.nps.gov/sagu/learn/nature/buffelgrass.htm

More Dire Colorado River Reservoir Forecasts Reinforce Urgent Need for Action https://www.edf.org/media/more-dire-colorado-river-reservoir-forecasts-reinforce-urgent-need-action

Another successful year of improving the Oracle Road wildlife crossings! The Tucson Community Deserves a “Pat on the Back”! https://www.sonorandesert.org/2025/09/04/another-year-improving-oracle-road-crossings

QUIZ: The Little Owl That Lives in a Cactus Test your knowledge of the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl and learn how you can take action to protect this species. They can…

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The Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act Giving our endangered sea turtles the chance to recover and thrive. https://blog.nwf.org/2025/08/the-sea-turtle-rescue-assistance-and-rehabilitation-act/

Can the Border Wall Be Less Harmful to Wildlife?  Click the link below, what you find might surprise you. https://skyislandalliance.org/2025/08/can-the-border-wall-be-more-wildlife-friendly

Do You Know What This Is?? Click the link below, what you find might surprise you. https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/sociable-weaver

Mexican Free-Tailed Bats: A Summer Viewing Treat https://skyislandalliance.org/2025/07/mexican-free-tailed-bats-a-summer-viewing-treat

Blue whales are going eerily silent — and scientists say it’s a warning signA six-year study off California’s coast shows how marine heat waves and noise pollution are silencing the…

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Tarantulas They’re Here … “hordes” of tarantulas coming soon. These beautiful creatures will be “out and about” soon. Just leave them alone and enjoy! To learn more click: Read in…

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Groundwater is our most abundant and accessible source of freshwater Five facts you might not know about groundwater To learn more click: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/five-facts-you-might-not-know-about-groundwater

Managing water flows along the Rio Grande – What We Can Learn How people are making this iconic river healthier and more resilient https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/managing-water-flows-along-the-rio-grande

Millions of years of evolution are in the balance Linhttps://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/climate-change-galapagos-indian-ocean-socotra-yemen-frankincense-rcna211120k

The Artic and Greenland have been a topic of discussion lately, so this week’s Education Corner is going to let you take a deeper dive into the Artic, Greenland, and…

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Major Salton Sea Habitat Project Learn about this major Salton Sea Habitat Project! Link And to find out more about the Salton Sea Project: Link

Forest restoration can protect against disease     As we more and more live in an intertwined world … a little food for thought. https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/summer-2025/articles/forest-restoration-can-protect-against-disease

Saguaro National Park expands The latest land acquisition brings the park closer to a connected corridor across Tucson’s west side. https://news.azpm.org/s/100887-saguaro-national-park-expands-by-47-acres/