Transforming Desert Yards into Habitats for Pollinators

In the Sonoran Desert, even small areas of wildflowers and native plants can support a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Each spring, Camilla Richardson sets up a chair in her Phoenix yard to enjoy the vibrant blooms of what she believes are Cape marigolds, inherited from the previous homeowner. While these flowers are not native, they attract numerous insects and birds, creating a lively habitat in a region where wildlife is increasingly scarce due to urban development.