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These photos taken 12/18/2022 illustrate the explosive growth of buffel grass in the Western Superstitions. Large patches are well on their way to becoming a monoculture as the buffel grass displaces the native plants.  This ...

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Patti and Don participated in the Lost Dutchman SP, Family Campout where families that don’t normally get to campout are guided through the setup by State Park Rangers and participate in various activities.  One of ...

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It looks like stinknet is going to come back with a vengeance this year.  These photos were taken at the Massacre Grounds TH 12/17/22.  There is a lot of it present.

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The ID of this plant was questioned during the Dec. 10 Removal Event.  It is Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) and is in the same plant family as potatoes and tomatoes.  All parts of the plant ...

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During the event of 12/10/22 volunteers covered a large area of the Superstitions between Massacre Grounds and Treasure Loop trails.  Removals had been performed previously in this area and although there were still fountain and ...