Apache Box Gila Valley
Sky Island Alliance is a grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the rich natural heritage of native species and habitats in the Sky Island region of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
We work with volunteers, scientists, land owners, public officials, and government agencies to establish protected areas, restore healthy landscapes, and promote public appreciation of the region's unique biological diversity.
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Photo by Bob Van Deven
Tasting the Sky Islands
The Second Annual Sky Island Alliance Awards Banquet & Auction
Friday, May 16, 2008
Doors open at 6pm with silent auction and tequila tasting, dinner begins at 7:30pm sharp
Stillwell Twiggs House in Tucson
The Tequila Tasting: featuring agave liquors from the Sky Island region… and beyond
The Banquet: featuring dishes using ingredients native to the Sky Island region
The Awards: honoring the people who are making a difference, who inspire us
The Live and Silent Auctions: including artwork by Diana Madaras, a hiking trip in the Gila Wilderness with Wild by Nature Tours, and a trip to Rancho El Aribabi with activities such as hiking, birding and wildlife "tracking" with Sergio Avila
$40 per person Sky Island Alliance members, $50 per person non-members Contact Moniqua for information or to purchase a table (8-10 seats)
We hope to see you there!
Identifying Mountain Lion scat
Fort Huachuca Mt. Lion Track Count
May 30 to June 1, 2008 (Fri. through Sun.)
The longest running volunteer tracking project in the country!
Gathering data on the presence/absence of mountain lions within the Huachuca Mountains of southeast Arizona is an important step to understanding and conserving our great natural heritage within the Sky Island region.
Based out of Split Rock Canyon on the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation, volunteers have an opportunity to visit a landscape that has been protected since the late 1800's. Not only will volunteers document tracks and sign of mountain lion, they will also have the chance to see bear tracks, trogons, turkeys, and other special wildlife of the Sky Island region.
WHERE: We'll be staying on the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation. The campsite is in Split Rock Canyon.
WHEN: Folks arrive at various times Friday late afternoon and evening. (You can opt to arrive Saturday for tracking on Sunday.)
WHAT TO BRING: Your enthusiasm and willingness to hike steep hills. You'll also want to bring a tent or camper, sleeping bag, food, plenty of WATER, and any other amenities you might want for the weekend (camp chairs, cameras and notebooks recommended).
You must RSVP
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janice Przybyl -- janice@skyislandalliance.org
or 520 624-7080 x15