CNUW Introduction
Our Mission
To teach and advocate responsible desert living through the conservation of native and urban wildlife.
What We Do
- Education outreach to share the value and importance of natural desert environments
- Restore Sonoran Desert habitats
- Promote stewardship of Sonoran Desert ecosystems through active involvement
You can call us CNUW (see-new). Read on or get in touch with us if you would like to learn more.
Upcoming events
CNUW Plant Sale Fundraiser
Coming soon in March! Help urban wildlife by planting native plants. All proceeds go back into CNUW programs to support our students and community. If you have unwanted 1 gallon plant pots please bring them back at any time to be reused - just leave them at the greenhouse gate. Our plant sales are held at the campus greenhouse in March and October. Sign up to get email announcements.
Open House at Toad Hall
Join us for Open House at Toad Hall, CNUW's nature center! Every Wednesday from 11 am - 1 pm. People of all ages and small groups under 10 are welcome. Come see and learn about desert wildlife, then visit our Wildlife Demonstration Gardens on campus. Open House Wednesdays run from January 15 - May 7, 2025.
Maricopa Native Seed Library
CNUW is now a site for the Maricopa Native Seed Library. Seed packets will be available outside the door of the CNUW offices 24/7. Enjoy up to 3 free seed packets per month. Contact natalie.case@scottsdalecc.edu with questions. CNUW is between the Science Lecture (SL) and Computer Technology & Math (CM) buildings. View the Campus Location map for more information.
What we offer
CNUW Exhibits
Visit biodiversity past and present and explore our community gardens and greenhouse.
CNUW Projects
Participate in phenology observations, solitary bee studies, plant propagation, burrowing owl nests, and bird surveys.
Biodiversity Tours
Learn about the importance of the Sonoran Desert on our biodiversity tour.
Support CNUW
If you would like to support CNUW through a donation, you can easily purchase items off of our Amazon Wish List and have it shipped to the Center. Your donations help us continually improve and we greatly appreciate your support!
