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Elissa Fazio and other Hummingbird Monitoring Network volunteers are uncovering the secrets of hummingbirds.

Homing in on Hummingbirds

Dec 4, 2012 Licensed rehabilitator seeks volunteers
The Ironwood tree can live up to 800 years.

New Manager At Ironwood Forest NM

Sep 27, 2012 UA grad to take reins at remote monument northwest of Tucson
Saturday's rain marked one of the earliest times on record that rain has fallen in the "official" monsoon.

Forecasters See Return Of El Niño

Sep 10, 2012 Weather phenomenon may form in October, bring Southern AZ wet winter
In Georgescu's highest-growth scenarios, temperatures in Arizona could rise as much as 4 degrees Celsius (about 7 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2050 due to the urban heat island effect alone. As shown in the map, that warming would also affect climate conditions in the central U.S.

Web Feature: A Burning Question

Aug 16, 2012 Researchers find that heat and growth go hand in hand for Arizona
Tucson Audubon’s Southeast Arizona Birding Festival will be held from Wednesday August 7th through Sunday the 11th, 2024.

Braving the Heat Brings Birding Rewards

Aug 9, 2012 Despite the heat, August offers unique opportunities for local birders
The monsoon made a big impact this week, and the wet weather was a welcome reprieve from our areas ongoing drought conditions.

Strong Monsoon May Linger, Expert Says

Jul 31, 2012 So far, this year’s summer rains have delivered record-breaking amounts -- but will they last?

Web Feature: The Weather Man

Jul 19, 2012 A retired Air Force communicator keeps an eye on the sky
We take a tour with the TBG Director of Horticulture, Michael Chamberland, and learn about how moisture-loving plants such as orchids and bromeliads are grown in our desert environment.

Tropical Plants Thrive In 'Cool' Greenhouse

Jul 10, 2012 Tucson Botanical Gardens showcases unique plants in controlled environment
San Ysidro Port of Entry near San Diego is the busiest land port in the United States. On November 25, 2018, Customs and Border Protection closed the port to vehicles and pedestrians for more than 6 hours.

Border Pollution a Worry for Residents

Jul 10, 2012 New port of entry at San Ysidro could back up traffic near school
Glen Canyon Dam.

Colorado River Flows Being Increased

Jul 5, 2012 Simulated floods expected to restore Grand Canyon's natural features
A California condor soars near the Grand Canyon. It is the most endangered bird in North America. It's also the largest, with a wingspan of about nine feet.

Legislation, Lawsuits Fly Over Banning Lead Ammo

Jun 29, 2012 Two sides agree on lead-poisoning threat to California condor, part on ways to solve problem
The MINDDRIVE crew left Yuma, AZ, early Tuesday, June 12, with Tucson as the final destination. Brian Nakonechny was driving and Elias Williams was the passenger.

MINDDRIVE

Jun 28, 2012 Find out about a program that gives at-risk high school youth the chance to build an electric car, and then drive it cross country.
An aerial tanker over ther Gladiator Fire in northern Arizona begins dropping its fire retardant.

House OKs Speedy Aerial Tanker Buy

Jun 8, 2012 Waiting period waived for Forest Service purchase of new fire-fighting planes

Venus Makes Once-In-Lifetime Celestial Cameo

Jun 5, 2012 Dozens gather in Tucson to watch planet cross between Earth and sun

Ancient Signs of Intelligent Life

May 31, 2012 Visit some petroglyph sites in the Tucson Mountains with guide Allen Dart, the executive director of The Old Pueblo Archaeology Center.

Crown King Residents Back Home; Fire Slows

May 29, 2012 Other AZ blazes at or near full containment; danger remains high

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