Friday Creature Feature: Badger
December 13, 2019The badger, also known as the American badger (Taxidea taxus) are a member of the weasel family. They have tan and grey bodies, and a distinctive black and white striped…
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Staff Highlight: Meagan Bethel
December 9, 2019Meagan Bethel: Conservation Coordinator Favorite place in Sky Islands? The San Rafael Valley, located south of Sonoita and east of Nogales. It is a valley covered in grasses, with streams…
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Friday Creature Feature: Greater roadrunner
December 6, 2019The greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) is a striking and culturally famous bird of the southwest, from classic cartoons to local hockey teams. They are a member of the cuckoo family…
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Turkey Time in the Sky Islands!
November 28, 2019On this day when turkeys are at the center of public attention, it is important to learn and remember the history of our own native turkey in the Sky Island…
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Fall in the Sky Islands
November 25, 2019The days are getting cooler, and there is a chill in the air at night. Winter is right around the corner. While the desert isn’t as famous for its fall…
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Creature Feature: Ringtail
November 22, 2019The ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) is a small omnivorous mammal that can be found across the West. Ringtails prefer rocky habitats in desert, and in oak and pine woodlands. In the…
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32 Walnut trees planted in Bear Canyon!
November 18, 2019Two weeks ago Sky Island Alliance partnered with Earth Camp students and the Forest Service to plant 32 native black walnuts in Bear Canyon. These trees were gathered from seed…
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Hardworking volunteers removed vinca from Aravaipa Canyon!
November 14, 2019A huge thank you to the volunteers who came with us to the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve this past weekend to help remove invasive periwinkle (Vinca major) from the canyon. Our…
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Vinca in Aravaipa Canyon
November 7, 2019Periwinkle (Vinca major) Greater periwinkle (Vinca major) is a flowering vine native to the Mediterranean and is popular in homes and gardens for its attractive purple flowers. While it looks…
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Another Tracking Workshop in the books!
November 5, 2019Two weeks ago Sky Island Alliance hosted our Fall 2019 Tracking Workshop. We had a fabulous time with a group of 16 newly trained trackers. They quickly picked up the…
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