Arizona Heritage Alliance

Nothing like an early morning visit to the Garden to beat the heat this month!

Start your day with tranquility at the Garden, open daily from 6 a.m.! Discover night-blooming cactus, spot colorful birds like rosy-faced lovebirds, and enjoy the peaceful morning atmosphere.

Tickets at dbg.org.

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The Arizona State Parks & Trails Board approved the 2025/2026 State Parks Heritage Fund grants at their March 19, 2026 Board meeting. Advocates For Snake Preservation was awarded an Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grant for $19,517.00 in the Environmental Education category to develop a Snake Advocate Toolkit, expanding public education and appreciation for Arizona's native snake species.

The Arizona State Parks & Trails Board approved the 2025/2026 Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grants at their March 19, 2026 Board meeting. EmpoweRanch was awarded a $20,000 Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grant in the Environmental Education category for accessible and inclusive outdoor camps for youth with disabilities, based on the H.O.R.S.E.E. (Horsemanship, Outdoor Recreation, Service, Education, and Empowerment) format.

The Arizona State Parks & Trails Board approved the 2025/2026 Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grants at their March 19, 2026 Board meeting. Beyond-Tucson was awarded a $20,000 Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grant in the Environmental Education category to support Beyond Summer Mountain Bike Camps, connecting youth with Arizona's outdoor environments through trail-based education and recreation.

In a post during Womens History Month in March of 2026, the Arizona State Parks & Trails looked back not just to honor the past, but to recognize how the strength, vision, and dedication of countless women have fundamentally shaped Arizona State Parks and Trails. From the highest leadership positions to the hands-on work of conservation and historic preservation, women have made a profound and positive impact on our state’s outdoor recreation, natural resources, and shared history. The agency, and the beautiful and historic places we protect, are undeniably better today because of their trailblazing contributions.

Our very own Alliance board member and past president, Janice Miano was mentioned in the article when Governor Hobbs recognized her during the dedication of the newest State Park "Rockin’ River Ranch" in Camp Verde. . Janice, the namesake of the Miano Trail at the park, is an environmental advocate, past president of the Arizona Audubon Council, and board member of the Arizona Heritage Alliance. We love our Janice! She is our champion!

Reflecting on the Women of Arizona State Parks, Preservation, and Public Lands Celebrate Women’s History Month by reading the inspiring stories of the women who built and shaped Arizona State Parks and Trails. Discover the leaders, scientists, and advocates whose dedication has profoundly impacted our outdoor recreation, historic preservation, and conservation efforts.

The Arizona State Parks & Trails Board approved the 2025/2026 State Parks Heritage Fund grants at their March 19, 2026 Board meeting. Grand Canyon Youth was awarded an Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grant for $20,000.00 in the Environmental Education category for an education and adventure program connecting Arizona youth with Arizona waterways, combining river-based learning with environmental stewardship.

The Arizona State Parks & Trails Board approved the 2025/2026 Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grants at their March 19, 2026 Board meeting. St. Michael's School was awarded a $51,130.00 Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grant in the Historic Preservation category for the West Wing Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation of the character-defining historic wood features on the west wing of the St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and School campus in Tucson, supporting continued use as active classroom space.