Connie Kotke What can homeowners do to reduce groundwater demand and keep our aquifer as healthy as possible for as long as possible? 1) Capture It! For every inch of rain, a 1,000-square-foot roof can shed 600 gallons of water. Refer to Architectural and Landscaping Committee (ALC) guidelines addressing rainwater harvesting system options for homes…
Tag: Nature
Features, June 2025
Bring Your Camera
Stuart Watkins Taking a walk in SaddleBrooke? Bring your camera. Here’s a photo of something that caught my eye on one of my morning walks.
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
SaddleBrooke Nature Club News
Kay Sullivan At the November meeting of the SaddleBrooke Nature Club, the slate of nominated candidates was presented: Kay Sullivan, president; Gary Somers, vice president; Riley Jackson, treasurer; Darlene Carlson, secretary; and Carole Chase, program chair. Since they are uncontested, they will become the new board of directors effective Jan. 1, 2024. A big thank…
May 2014
SaddleBrooke Nature Club hears about Arizona water issues
Jo Ann Waddell On Monday, April 14 The SaddleBrooke Nature Club heard a presentation by Dave Gann, Director of Arizona Rivers Programs for The Nature Conservancy (TNC). 52 club members and some guests learned about the mission of the TNC, an international organization founded in 1951 whose mission and vision are to conserve the lands…