Archive for May, 2026

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Water-Saving Ideas That Stick – Wayne Drop’s Sticker Contest Recap

May 27, 2026

      Hey friends! Wayne Drop here – your favorite water-saving hero with some exciting news. This spring, I got to be the star of the 2026 “Save Water with Wayne Drop” Sticker Contest, and let me tell you… I was totally blown away by the amazing designs from fourth graders all across Arizona!         A …

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Tidy Tubing: Salt River Cleanup Hosted by Natural Restorations

May 19, 2026

The Lower Salt River has long been one of Arizona’s most visited desert waterways. Here, cool flowing water cuts through the Sonoran landscape and creates a seasonal gathering place for recreation, wildlife, and community. As tubing season approaches each year, increased foot traffic along the riverbanks brings both opportunity and impact. Therefore, early-season stewardship has become an important part of …

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Plant of the Month: Chihuahuan-Sage, Arizona Aromatherapy

May 11, 2026

Chihuahuan-Sage, Leucophyllum laevigatum is a low-maintenance evergreen shrub with a spiky, but loose form. The periodic masses of lavender flowers are not only fragrant but will attract hummingbirds, too. Description  Medium green leaves are somewhat sparsely arranged, yet they cling tightly along the erect to spreading branches of Chihuahuan-sage. Individual leaves measure ½ inch long and ¼ inch wide at …

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