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  • Springs Ecological Assessments

    Santa Catalina Mountains Summerhaven, AZ, United States

    Join 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 States

    Help 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 States

    Help monitor springs in the Santa Rita Mountains, near Madera Canyon. Requires hiking. Camping overnight.

  • Bear Canyon Restoration

    Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Remove 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 States

    Biologists 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.

    $10

  • Madera Canyon Restoration

    Santa Rita Mountains Proctor Road, Green Valley, AZ, United States

    If 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 States

    If 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 States

    This 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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  • Habitat Restoration at Gila Cliff Dwellings NM

    Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Glenwood, NM, United States

    Sky 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 States

    2015 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.

    $10

  • Madera Canyon Restoration

    Madera Canyon

    We 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.

  • Bear Canyon Restoration

    Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Remove 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 States

    Join 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 States

    Remove invasive fountain grass in beautiful Bear Canyon to make way for native pollinator plants.

  • National Public Lands Day – Madera Canyon!

    Madera Canyon

    We 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 States

    There 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 States

    Tucson 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 Canyon

    We 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 States

    There 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 States

    There 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 States

    There 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 States

    There 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 States

    There 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 States

    Join 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 Canyon

    We 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.

    FREE

  • Open House Party!

    Sky Island Alliance Office 3127 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Trees 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 States

    Join 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.

    FREE

  • Monday Morning at Madera!

    Madera Canyon

    We 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.

    FREE

  • Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park

    Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, United States

    Join us at Saguaro National Park (west) for a morning of seed collection to support a new native plant pollinator garden!

    FREE

  • Monday Morning at Madera!

    Madera Canyon

    We 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.

    FREE

  • Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Battle

    Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Remove invasive fountain grass in beautiful Bear Canyon to make way for native pollinator plants!

    FREE

  • 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.

    FREE

  • Monday Morning at Madera!

    Madera Canyon

    We 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.

    FREE

  • Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Battle – Veteran’s Day

    Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Join us on Veteran's day as we remove invasive fountain grass in beautiful Bear Canyon to make way for native pollinator plants!

    FREE

  • Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing Finishing Touches

    Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United States

    Join 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.

    Free
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