Insects & Their Relatives

• What's Bugging You in Arizona: The University of Arizona Urban IPM
• California: University of California Integrated Pest Management
  • Pests of Commercial Agriculture & Horticulture
  • Pests of Home Landscapes
  • Beneficial Insect Photo Gallery
  • Insect Pest Identification
  • Delusional Parasitosis
• University of Nebraska:
  • Photographs (available for your educational use)
  • The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly, Entomology 496 on line course
  • Pesticide Safety
• University of Arizona: Tree of life
• IPM World Notebook National IPM Network. An electronic textbook of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) featuring contributed chapters by internationally recognized experts. Hosted by the University of Minnesota.
• Iowa State University, Entomology Index of Internet Resources
• Pesticides
  • The University of Arizona Pesticide Information and Training Office
  • National Pesticide Information Center
  • The Environmental Protection Agency - Pesticide Information
  • Extension Toxicology Network - Extoxnet
  • The Green Book : Product Labels, MSDS, Supplemental Labels
• West Nile Virus
  • Maricopa County
  • Center for Disease Control

   

  
  

  Gardening in the South West

  • Arid Zone Times
    A newsletter by Dr. Ed. Mulrean, of Arid Zone Trees, dedicated to providing quality information about selecting, planting, and caring for trees appropriate to the desert Southwest.
  • Arizona Municipal Water Users Association: Landscaping with Drought Tolerant Plants
    Information on: The principles of Xeriscape, Landscape installation tips, Brochures available from AMWUA, Recommended reading list, Demonstration gardens, Plant of the Month Program, Xeriscape Conference, The Arizona Meteorological Network (AZMET), Recommended watering schedules, Training programs (Smartscape & Irrigation Auditor).
  • Arizona Nursery Association
    Established in 1959, the Arizona Nursery Association is a professional trade organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the nursery industry for its members and the public they serve. ANA collectively works towards solutions of problems common to all in the nursery industry, conducts educational programs, promotes better understanding of nursery services, plant material and the use of garden products by the general public.
  • Certified Arborist, How to Find One
    Locate an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture by searching based on last name, city, zip code, or state
  • Native Seed Search
    Overview of the organization, newsletter, ordering information
  • Plant Lists
    • The University of Arizona Herbarium
    • The Arizona State University Herbarium
    • Cal Photos
    • Desert Plants and Wildflowers Index
    • Mountain states Wholesale Nursery Database and "PLANTIS", Searchable Online Plant Selection Tool
    • Arid Zone Tree Gallery
  • Soil Testing
    Listing of Laboratories Conducting Soil, Water or Plant Tests
  • Southwest Regional Gardening Report, National Gardening Association

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    General Gardening

    • American Community Gardening Association
    • Botany: Internet Directory for Botany Subject Category List
    • Directory of Garden List serves
    • The Garden Gate
    • The Garden Web
    • The Gardener's Guide to Finding Answers on the Internet
    • Environmental Organization Web Directory
    • The National Gardening Association
    • Sun Safety
    • Urban Agriculture, Canada's Office
    
    

    Horticulture Adventures

    Maricopa County
    
    • Landscape Interpretive Trail and Demonstration Gardens
      
      Located on the grounds of the Maricopa County Cooperative Extension office, 4341 E Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040.
    • The Arboretum at Arizona State University
    • The Desert Botanical Garden
    • Hassayampa River Preserve
      
      Located just 50 miles northwest of Phoenix near Wickenburg, the Hassayampa River Preserve features a five-mile stretch of river that flows year-round, sustaining one of Arizona's best remaining stands of cottonwood-willow forest. Sheltered here are zone-tailed and Harris hawks and the only population of the native Arizona skink. The visitor center and bookstore are housed in a historic 1860 adobe, once a stage way station. Preserve hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Summer hours (May 15 - September 15) are 6:00 a.m. - noon. Guided tours are offered. Call (520) 684-2772 for more information.
    • The Town of Gilbert - Wildlife Habitat
      
      In 1986 the Town began constructing ponds, using reclaimed wastewater, to recharge its groundwater supply. As an unexpected community benefit, wildlife started using the open water habitat for resting and foraging, which began to attract many bird watchers. Now a thriving wildlife habitat in the middle of Gilbert, the complex provides habitat to resident and migrating birds, as well as bats, and includes a butterfly-hummingbird interpretive garden. A second facility is under construction. For information or to arrange group tours and presentations call (602) 696-1195 or (480) 503-6744 .
    • Tres Rios Demonstration Wetlands
      
      The city of Phoenix is conducting research on appropriate treatment technologies for the reclamation of municipal, industrial, domestic and agricultural wastewater, as well as naturally impaired ground and surface waters. Over 43 species of birds have been observed so far, as well as a variety of aquatic life. Contact Roland Wass, Project Manager at (602) 495-7927, (602) 495-7999 fax.
    • Xeriscape Demonstration gardens in and around the Valley of the Sun
    
    Arizona
    Bisbee
    
    • Arizona Cactus and Succulent Research, Inc.
      
      Extensive library of information, books, reports, photos and monographs on cacti and succulents. Guided tours of the garden available at all times. 8 South Cactus Lane (6 miles south of Bisbee), Bisbee, AZ 85603, (520) 432-7001

    Flagstaff
    • The Arboretum at Flagstaff
    Globe
    • Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum
    Tucson
    
    • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
    • Tucson Botanical Garden
    • Tohono Chul Park
    Statewide
    
    • The Arizona Chapter of The Nature Conservancy protects 170,000 acres of valuable habitat for Arizona's vanishing wildlife. These dramatically varied environments are why Arizona is ranked 6th in the nation in the diversity of its plant and animal life. Visit their statewide system of preserves, where you can experience these unique ecosystems first hand. Call the Central Arizona Office (602) 220-0490, or the Arizona Chapter Office (520) 622-3861 for more information.
    • Arizona Farmers Markets
    • Pick Your Own Fruit and Vegetables
      
    Elsewhere
    • The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, TX
    • Desert Demonstration Gardens, Las Vegas, NV

      3701 West Alta, Las Vegas, NV, (702) 258-3205
      By the Las Vegas Valley Water District, Admission Free, 8:00am -5:00pm Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Weekends
      Free Services: Self Guided Tours, Xeriscape design workshops, Classes and lectures for all landscaping needs; Evening and weekend classes; Expert on premises to answer your gardening questions; Irrigation workshops; Group tours and classes; Brochure to help you become "Water Smart".

    • Desert Demonstration Gardens in California, Nevada and Arizona, recommendations by the Victory Valley Water District
    • Xeriscape Gardens to Visit, recommendations by the Xeriscape Council of New Mexico

  
  

  The University of Arizona

  • The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center:
    • Poisonous Plants, Venomous Critters, Poisoning & Pets and more

  
  

  Water

  • The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
    • Arizona Drought Resources
  • The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center
    • Home Use of Gray Water, Rainwater Conserves Water--and May Save Money,
  • The University of Arizona Office of Arid Land Studies:
    • Gray Water
  • Arizona Department of Water Resources
    Water Conservation Information
    • Using Gray Water at Home
  • Arizona Municipal Water Users Association
  • Gray Water Law in Arizona
  • A Gray water Reuse Study in Southern Arizona
  • Acquaculture in Arizona

  
  

  Weather

  • Drought Monitor
  • Weather on the Web
  • Weather in the Valley of the Sun
  • Arizona Meteorological Network
  • University of Arizona Climate Network
  • University of Arizona Climate Science Applications Program
  • National Weather Service in Phoenix, Arizona

  
  

  Weeds

  • On-line Weed Identification / Illustrated Key
  • An Illustrated Guide to Arizona Weeds
  • Weed Science Society of America
  • Weeds and Weed Control - Links from Texas A & M

  • The Green Book
  
  Chemical and Pharmaceutical Press, Inc. compiles pesticide product information (labels, supplemental labels, and MSDSs) 

  

  
  

  Youth Gardens

  • School Gardens at Texas A & M
    Parents and teachers who would like to encourage kids to learn about plants, gardening and the natural world will find many rich resources to tap into at this site. Provided by Texas A & M University, this established site offers information, project possibilities and links in sections such as Urban Horticulture, Horticultural Therapy, Community Gardens, 4-H, and Seeds of Garden Change. Users can find information on growing butterflies, poems about gardening, fun facts about watermelons, and a lengthy list of activity ideas, among many other options. This would also be a great site for kids and adults to explore together. (Review from The Scout Report, 10/3/97, Vol. 4 #23)
  • The Teachers Network
  • The Environmental Organization Web Directory for Education, K-12
  • Composting in Schools
  • Kids Gardening, the National Gardening Association
  • "Growing With Plants" Washington State University Cooperative Extension, Pierce county, 4-H Youth Curriculum
  • "Human Issues In Horticulture" Virginia Tech
  • Tucson Botanical Garden "Just for Kids"
    Nutrition
    • Food and Nutrition Resources for Grades Preschool Through 6
      Curriculums/Lesson Plans for Teaching Children; Learning Activities for Teaching Children; Audiovisuals for Teaching Children; Resources for Training Staff
    • Food and Nutrition Resources for Grades 7 through 12
      This publication has been prepared for educators interested in nutrition education materials, audiovisuals, and resources for classroom use. Items listed in this publication cover topics including general nutrition, food preparation, food safety, food science, and dietary management. Teaching materials listed include: food models, games, kits, videocassettes, and lesson plans. Textbooks and resources have ideas for training staff. Every item in this publication is available for loan from the National Agricultural Library (NAL).
    • Nutrition Education for Preschool Age Children: A Review of Research
    • Food and Nutrition Fun for Children
    • Nutrition and Your Health:Dietary Guidelines for Americans/4th Edition PUBLICATION DATE: December 1995
  • School IPM: Reducing the use of pesticides on school campuses
  • Extension Youth Gardening Programs
    • The University of Florida

  
  

  Funding Sources

  • The University of Arizona Research Support Office
  • National Gardening Association, Youth Garden Grants