• Family Campout, Lost Dutchman State Park
    December 19, 2022

    Don Pike

    Family Campout, Lost Dutchman State Park

    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 ...

  • Stinknet is back!
    December 17, 2022

    Don Pike

    Stinknet is back!

    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.

  • Plant ID – Sacred Datura
    December 11, 2022

    Don Pike

    Plant ID - Sacred Datura

    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 ...

  • Superstition Mountains Removal Event 12/10/2022
    December 10, 2022

    Don Pike

    Superstition Mountains Removal Event 12/10/2022

    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 ...

  • Traveling Volunteers Dec. 3, 2022
    December 3, 2022

    Don Pike

    Traveling Volunteers Dec. 3, 2022

    A group of high school students and chaperones, volunteers from Exeter, NH, joined the Desert Defenders for a special removal event in the Superstition Mountains.  Leaving from the Massacre Grounds TH, the group hiked up ...