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Superstition Springs Transit Center Planting Event Restores Desert Landscaping

November 30, 2023

Beautiful trees and shrubs, including milkweed and other pollinator-friendly varieties, now grace the walkways and parking areas of the Superstition Springs Transit Center. This transformative project is the result of collaborative efforts between Mesa and its partners: Meta, Mesa High School, and the Arizona Sustainability Alliance. Additional support for the initiative came from Valley Metro and the Superstition Springs Center …

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Plant of the Month: Desert Milkweed – Fit for a Queen and Other Royals

August 19, 2021

Botanical Name Asclepias subulata Common Names Desert Milkweed, Jumete, Rush Milkweed, Reed-stem Milkweed Habitat / Range Desert milkweed is often found along desert washes and sandy flats, and sometimes on rocky hillsides in lowlands up to 2,500 feet.  It will settle into disturbed soils, so can be found along roadsides as well. The range of desert milkweed extends from western …

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Desert Milkweed Plants

Mesa’s Milkweeds for Monarchs

January 28, 2021

Gail Morris, Coordinator of the Southwest Monarch Study, will discuss how to attract Monarchs and other butterfly species to your garden. The numbers of Monarch butterflies are declining due to loss of their natural habitat. You can help by adding native plants, especially milkweeds, to your landscape or by creating Monarch Waystations. Donna DiFrancesco, City of Mesa Conservation Coordinator, will …

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Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed