In the heart of the Arizona desert, a defiant group of activists is camping and tree-sitting to save the last ancient cottonwood standing — dubbed “the grandmother” — from being cut down for a massive new border wall. Once home to thriving wildlife and even a Hollywood film set, this sacred grove now faces destruction as federal contractors bulldoze its elders. With three giants already felled and only one tree left, protesters see this as a symbolic battle against environmental neglect and unnecessary infrastructure. Supported by icons like Julia Butterfly Hill, they argue the wall serves no real purpose here and threatens vital ecosystems. Despite legal loopholes that allow DHS to bypass environmental protections, the fight continues — with the fate of the last cottonwood hanging in the balance.
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