Wildlife Tracking & Camera Monitoring
Survey window for wildlife monitoring teams. Training required.
Springs Ecological Assessments
Santa Catalina Mountains Summerhaven, AZ, United StatesJoin us in monitoring a handful of springs located in the cooler high country of the Catalina mountains! This is an overnight camping trip.
Wetland Restoration at Brown Canyon Ranch
Brown Canyon Ranch Brown Canyon Ranch, Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesHelp us restore a pond for the threatened Chiricahua leopard frog and create habitat for Monarch butterflies in the Huachuaca mountains. Come for a day, or camp overnight.
Spring Assessments in the Santa Ritas
Santa Rita Mountains Proctor Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesHelp monitor springs in the Santa Rita Mountains, near Madera Canyon. Requires hiking. Camping overnight.
Connecting the Tracks: The Last of the Northern Jaguars
ZUZI Theater 738 N. 5th Ave., Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe story of the jaguar Corazón, told through a new documentary film produced by Christopher Barnes.
Bear Canyon Restoration
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesRemove invasive fountain grass from beautiful Bear Canyon to make way for native pollinator plants. Mark your calendar now, full registration information coming soon!
Aravaipa Canyon Restoration
During this trip we are continuing a new task in Aravaipa Canyon - removing an invasive plant called vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks. This will require digging and fastidious removal of root material, with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We'll be bending, digging, and getting dirty. We will also be installing native plants in previously cleared areas to improve pollinator habitat.
Monarch Butterflies
ZUZI Theater 738 N. 5th Ave., Tucson, AZ, United StatesBiologists Mirna Manteca (Sky Island Alliance) and Sergio Avila (Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum) will speak about the biology and ecology of butterflies and other pollinators, with special emphasis on Monarch butterflies.
Madera Canyon Restoration
Santa Rita Mountains Proctor Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesIf you've been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest, Borderlands Restoration, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site. Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson.
Madera Canyon Restoration
Santa Rita Mountains Proctor Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesIf you've been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest, Borderlands Restoration, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site. Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson.
Sutherland Wash Restoration
We all need food, water and shelter to survive, right? Help improve those qualities for the native wildlife of this lush area just north of Catalina State Park in this one-day event. This is a joint project with the Genius Loci Foundation and the Arizona Native Plant Society.
Santa Ritas Spring Assesments
Santa Rita Mountains Proctor Road, Green Valley, AZ, United StatesThis weekend, we will focus on assessing springs in the area that would be destroyed by the proposed Rosemont Mine. We'll start with the springs that are in the area where the pit and tailings pile would be, and then work our way out to other springs within a mile or so of the proposed...
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Fun with KXCI’s Petey Mesquitey & Author Ken Lamberton
ZUZI Theater 738 N. 5th Ave., Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin KXCI Community Radio's Petey Mesquitey along with author and naturalist Ken Lamberton for an evening of stories and fun.
Habitat Restoration at Gila Cliff Dwellings NM
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Glenwood, NM, United StatesSky Island Alliance is teaming up with the National Park Service to restore a recently-burned hill slope near the main ruin loop at the Monument. Volunteers will be tasked with eradicating non-native plants, installing native plants in their place, and conducting erosion control.
Mythical River: Water in the Southwest
ZUZI Theater 738 N. 5th Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States2015 Ellen Meloy Desert Writers Award winner Melissa Sevigny will speak about her upcoming book Mythical River, which weaves together the geology, ecology, history and politics of the American Southwest into a narrative about water that considers what it means to make a home in a dry place.
Madera Canyon Restoration
Madera CanyonWe are bringing back nature! After two bridges were replaced earlier this summer, there were no plants and lots of potential erosion. Help us continue our work to bring back the natives and pollinators at this phenomenal birding spot with Sky Island Alliance just an hour south of Tucson.
Wildlife Tracking & Camera Monitoring
Survey window open for wildlife monitoring teams. Training required.
Bear Canyon Restoration
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesRemove invasive fountain grass in beautiful Bear Canyon to make way for native pollinator plants!
Wild Sky Islands Celebration
La Cocina 201 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin us under the stars for music, poetry, food, and fun, 6pm Tuesday September 15th at La Cocina and Old Town Artisans, downtown Tucson. Learn what we've been up to, and celebrate our community heroes and the biodiversity of the Sky Islands with us!
Bear Canyon Restoration
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesRemove invasive fountain grass in beautiful Bear Canyon to make way for native pollinator plants.
National Public Lands Day – Madera Canyon!
Madera CanyonWe are bringing back nature! After two bridges were replaced earlier this summer, there were no plants and lots of potential erosion. Help us continue our work to bring back the natives and pollinators at this phenomenal birding spot with Sky Island Alliance just an hour south of Tucson.
Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing – Irrigation Day!
Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesThere is a new wildlife bridge just north of Tucson that crosses Oracle Road to connect the Tortolita Mountains with the Santa Catalina Mountains. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the southeast side of the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Downtown Tucson Tucson, United StatesTucson Meet Yourself is an annual three-day folk and food festival that draws thousands each year to downtown Tucson - and we are flooding the streets for Wilderness (and enjoying the festivities too!). Get an SIA t-shirt or hat for volunteering.
Hermitage Seep Restoration
Get muddy with us at this lush site in Rucker Canyon on the western flank of the Chiricahua Mountains! We will be improving the conditions for area bats, pollinators, and Chiricahua leopard frogs.
Monday Morning at Madera!
Madera CanyonWe are bringing back nature! After two bridges were replaced earlier this summer, there were no plants and lots of potential erosion. Help us continue our work to bring back the natives and pollinators at this phenomenal birding spot with Sky Island Alliance just an hour south of Tucson. We start with a bird/nature walk, then do some restoration work.
Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing – Irrigation Day!
Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesThere is a new wildlife bridge just north of Tucson that crosses Oracle Road to connect the Tortolita Mountains with the Santa Catalina Mountains. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the southeast side of the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church.
Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing – Irrigation Day!
Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesThere is a new wildlife bridge just north of Tucson that crosses Oracle Road to connect the Tortolita Mountains with the Santa Catalina Mountains. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the southeast side of the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church.
Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing – Planting Day!
Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesThere is a new wildlife bridge just north of Tucson that crosses Oracle Road to connect the Tortolita Mountains with the Santa Catalina Mountains. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the southeast side of the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church.
Wildlife Tracking & Camera Monitoring
Survey window for wildlife monitoring teams. Training required.
Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing – Planting Day!
Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesThere is a new wildlife bridge just north of Tucson that crosses Oracle Road to connect the Tortolita Mountains with the Santa Catalina Mountains. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the southeast side of the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church.
Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing – Planting Day!
Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesThere is a new wildlife bridge just north of Tucson that crosses Oracle Road to connect the Tortolita Mountains with the Santa Catalina Mountains. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the southeast side of the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church.
Pollinator Planting in Brown Canyon
Brown Canyon Ranch Brown Canyon Ranch, Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesJoin us as we check up on our recent work at Brown Canyon Ranch Pond - we'll be installing pollinator plants and removing any weeds we find.
Monday Morning at Madera!
Madera CanyonWe are bringing back nature! After two bridges were replaced earlier this summer, there were no plants and lots of potential erosion. Help us continue our work to bring back the natives and pollinators at this phenomenal birding spot with Sky Island Alliance just an hour south of Tucson. We start with a bird/nature walk, then do some restoration work.
Open House Party!
Sky Island Alliance Office 3127 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTrees and drinks! It's a party! Come see our new beautiful new office in Armory Park on Tuesday, October 20th between 2-8pm.
Oracle Road Wildlife Bridge
Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesJoin us as we put the finishing touches on the new native plant buffer between the Santa Catalina Catholic Church and the new wildlife bridge! We will be installing a few more plants, spreading seeds, and moving rocks around to maximize water harvesting opportunities.
Monday Morning at Madera!
Madera CanyonWe are bringing back nature! After two bridges were replaced earlier this summer, there were no plants and lots of potential erosion. Help us continue our work to bring back the natives and pollinators at this phenomenal birding spot with Sky Island Alliance just an hour south of Tucson. We start with a bird/nature walk, then do some restoration work.
Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, United StatesJoin us at Saguaro National Park (west) for a morning of seed collection to support a new native plant pollinator garden!
Monday Morning at Madera!
Madera CanyonWe are bringing back nature! After two bridges were replaced earlier this summer, there were no plants and lots of potential erosion. Help us continue our work to bring back the natives and pollinators at this phenomenal birding spot with Sky Island Alliance just an hour south of Tucson. We start with a bird/nature walk, then do some restoration work.
Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Battle
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesRemove invasive fountain grass in beautiful Bear Canyon to make way for native pollinator plants!
Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
Join us for a pleasant morning of seed collection at Saguaro National Park! Seeds will be used to support new native plant pollinator gardens.
Monday Morning at Madera!
Madera CanyonWe are bringing back nature! After two bridges were replaced earlier this summer, there were no plants and lots of potential erosion. Help us continue our work to bring back the natives and pollinators at this phenomenal birding spot with Sky Island Alliance just an hour south of Tucson. We start with a bird/nature walk, then do some restoration work.
Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Battle – Veteran’s Day
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin us on Veteran's day as we remove invasive fountain grass in beautiful Bear Canyon to make way for native pollinator plants!
Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing Finishing Touches
Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesJoin us as we put the finishing touches on the new native plant buffer between the Santa Catalina Catholic Church and the new wildlife bridge! We will be installing a few more plants, spreading seeds, and moving rocks around to maximize water harvesting opportunities.
Spring Assessment: Ojo Blanco Bushwhack
Sky Island Alliance Office 3127 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThis Saturday, take a hike in the northern-most part of the Santa Ritas. We'll go on a cross-country adventure to Ojo Blanco Spring to do a thorough spring assessment. This spring is at the eastern edge of the fire that burned this area this summer. You should be comfortable hiking off-trail.
Monday Morning at Madera!
Madera CanyonWe are bringing back nature! After two bridges were replaced earlier this summer, there were no plants and lots of potential erosion. Help us continue our work to bring back the natives and pollinators at this phenomenal birding spot with Sky Island Alliance just an hour south of Tucson. We start with a bird/nature walk, then do some restoration work.
Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
Rincon Visitor Center 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, United StatesSpend the morning in the beautiful Rincon Mountains collecting seeds with us! The seeds will be supporting new native plant gardens for pollinators at Saguaro National Park!
Monday Morning at Madera!
Madera CanyonWe are bringing back nature! After two bridges were replaced earlier this summer, there were no plants and lots of potential erosion. Help us continue our work to bring back the natives and pollinators at this phenomenal birding spot with Sky Island Alliance just an hour south of Tucson. We start with a bird/nature walk, then do some restoration work.
Letter Brigade: Put your Stamp on Conservation
Sky Island Alliance Office 3127 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesWe need volunteers to help in the office. We regularly send out mailings, letters of thanks and other news. Come in and help us stuff envelopes, label, stamp and seal with our crew. We'd love to have you join our Letter Brigade!
Wildlife Tracking & Camera Monitoring
Survey window open for wildlife monitoring teams. Training required.
Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Battle – Black Friday #OptOutside
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesWhy not spend the day after you give thanks, giving back to nature? Come help us remove invasive fountain grass in beautiful Bear Canyon to make way for native pollinator plants!
Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, United StatesNative plant seeds will help us plant pollinator gardens at Saguaro National Park. Come learn how we do it!
Oracle Wildlife Crossing Buffer – Finale!
Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesHelp us to put some final touches on our vegetation buffer out at the Oracle Road wildlife crossing, and be a part of this history making project in Southern Arizona.
Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, United StatesSpend a gorgeous Tucson winter day learning how to collect native plant seeds with an expert crew!
Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, United StatesIf you like pollinators, and who doesn't, join us for a morning of seed collection to provided plant materials for new pollinator friendly installations at Saguaro National Park.
Winter Restoration Weekend with Van Clothier
Malpai Ranch Douglas, AZ, United StatesJoin watershed restoration expert Van Clothier of Stream Dynamics, LLC and SIA for a weekend of camping and watershed repair on the Malpai Ranch! We will be reinforcing newly repaired rock structures at Silver Creek with native plants and handwork.
Madera Canyon Restoration
Madera CanyonWe're back in Madera Canyon - taking care of our native plants, rockwork, and removing invasive vinca to make way for more native pollinator plants. We always take plenty of time to enjoy the birds while in Madera Canyon - bring your binoculars!
Beat Back Buffelgrass Day – Bear Canyon
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesCelebrate Beat Back Buffelgrass Day 2016 with Sky Island Alliance, making a difference in your local wild lands! Help us in our battle against fountain grass, buffelgrass and other invasives in the beautifully riparian, Bear Canyon.
iNaturalist Training Workshop – FULL!
Sky Island Alliance Office 3127 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin SIA staff as we learn the ins and outs of the citizen science tool, iNaturalist. Learn how and why we use it, and get a chance to practice uploading observations, and exploring data once it is on the web.
Watershed Restoration in Tex Canyon – Chiricahuas
Rucker Admin Station Cochise County AZ 31.765434, -109.350226, AZ, United StatesJoin us for a weekend in the beautiful Chiricahuas as we continue our work to control erosion and increase water infiltration in a watershed that was burned during the Horseshoe 2 fire! We will be making additions, tweaks, and repairs to our work of the past summer when hundreds of rock erosion control structures were built.
Bear Canyon Riparian Restoration
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesWe continue our work to improve habitat in Bear Canyon by removing invasive species and installing native plants that are beneficial to the local community of flora and fauna.
Madera Canyon Vinca Removal
Madera CanyonOur work in Madera Canyon continues as we create space for native species by removing invasive vinca. Join us in this world renowned birding hotspot, and remember to bring your binoculars!