Ocelots: Elusive Travelers
June 29, 2026This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands. The longest documented path taken by an ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) was recently…
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A Bloom to Watch for This Summer
April 28, 2026This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands. For years, my usual neighborhood walk along a dirt road lined with…
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Giant Reed Removal Reveals a Hidden Ciénega
February 27, 2026This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands. Ornamental grasses from around the world can wreak havoc in the Sonoran…
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Moving Rocks to Save Rainwater
December 12, 2025This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands.
Getting to Know Our Magical Springs
October 1, 2025This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands.
Welcoming the Wild Across Tucson
July 1, 2025This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands.
Wildlife and Walls in the Sky Islands
May 1, 2025This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands.