Students Help Saguaro National Park Scientists Count Cacti

Published Date

July 4, 2016

The saguaro cactus is one of the iconic figures of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, and Saguaro National Park protects these large cacti, which can grow to over 50 feet tall.

The latest video in the “Outside Science (inside parks)” series follows high school and college students from nearby Tucson who are helping Saguaro’s scientists count, measure, and monitor the cacti in the park.

Every month in 2016, the “Outside Science (inside parks)” video series will showcase ways “the next generation is getting involved in park science.” This is the sixth episode released by the National Park Service and produced by students from Colorado State University. Previous videos chronicle:

A BioBlitz at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Collecting dragonflies to study mercury levels at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
Red tides at Cape Cod National Seashore
Baby turtles at Gulf Islands National Seashore
A backcountry hiking and photography program at Denali National Park and Preserve

Saguaro National Park

Add comment

form.antibot { display: none !important; } You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form.

INN Member

The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks