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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Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary at Red Mountain Library! Immerse yourself in the world of monarch butterflies with experts from the Southwest Monarch Study and the Desert Botanical Garden. Kids can enjoy hands-on activities at the library’s craft tables or make Sonoran Desert native wildflower seed bombs with the M.O.R.E. (Mesa Outdoor …
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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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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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