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Saguaro Census 2010
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Every 10 years, Saguaro National Park leads a "Saguaro Census" of the park's namesake cactus. This effort helps us keep track of the health of the park's saguaro population and coincides with the U.S. Census. As the United States counts its citizens, we count our saguaros! The 2010 Saguaro Census took place between October 2009 and October 2010 with the help of over 300 volunteers.

You can take a look back at specific survey dates and plots for the 2010 Saguaro Census using our Saguaro Census Calendar. Click on the highlighted dates on each calendar to view the results and photos from past volunteer groups.

The Saguaro Census continues with a special survey of historic section 17. Follow the link below for more information.

 

Look at the current results of the Saguaro Census

The Latest on Section 17

Find out more about long-term saguaro monitoring

Find out more about saguaros

Look at the final results of the Saguaro Cactus Census or the Executive Summary

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Did You Know?
Saguaro National Park is more than just a desert park. In fact, the highest point in the eastern district is Mica Mountain at 8,666. There you will find a dense forest of Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, Alligator Juniper, and Aspen.
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Last Updated: February 08, 2012 at 14:32 MST