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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beat Back Buffelgrass Day – Bear Canyon

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

Celebrate 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.

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Community Volunteer Fair

Sky Island Alliance is joining 70 other local Tucson groups representing social, political, and environmental activism and civic causes for the biggest community volunteer event of the year! Once again, we'll gather with tables full of literature, petitions, and passions at The Historic Y. The festive atmosphere will feature food, drink and music in the...
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Volunteer Appreciation Party

Tucson Hop Shop 3230 N Dodge Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States

It takes many hands to get our work done—and we want to show our appreciation for your contribution! Please join us for an evening of fun and community at Tucson Hop Shop. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Kevin Pakulis Band, and we’ll be distributing patches for the volunteers who contributed 50+ hours in...
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Border BioBlitz

Sky Island Alliance is participating in the 2018 Border BioBlitz, a one-day communal citizen-science effort to record as many species as possible along a 1-km stretch on each side of the U.S.-Mexico border. We’ll need your help to record information in iNaturalist, and a small group will be needed to help with springs assessments at...
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Saguaro Census Survey: 3-mile Hike December 7th @ Saguaro East

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a longer hike in Saguaro East Please Register on our Eventbrite Page About the Event: Saguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality...
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Saguaro Census Survey: 1-mile Hike December 10th @ Saguaro East

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a shorter hike in Saguaro East Please Register on our Eventbrite Page About the Event: Saguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality...
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Saguaro Census Survey: 1-mile Hike January 10th @ Saguaro West

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a shorter hike in Saguaro West Click Here Register on our Eventbrite Page About the Event: Saguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and...
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Saguaro Census Survey: 3-mile Hike January 11th @ Saguaro West

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a longer hike in Saguaro West Click Here Register on our Eventbrite Page About the Event: Saguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and...
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Wilderness Springs Training

Register Here Did you know that springs on U.S. Forest Service land might not be protected unless they are surveyed to validate the water rights? Come learn more about our new Spring Seeker survey and how you can help survey wilderness spring this summer in Coronado National Forest! We'll cover topics including which wilderness areas...
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Introduction to Sky Island FotoFauna

Register Here Do you have a backyard wildlife camera and want to contribute your photos to help monitor wildlife movement? Join us for this Coffee Break to learn all about our new volunteer wildlife monitoring network across the Sky Island region—FotoFauna. We’ll explain how to complete a monthly checklist of important indicator species from your...
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Sky Island Volunteer Celebration

On Saturday, April 23rd at 10am (Arizona Time) we are excited to honor and celebrate our volunteers! Via Zoom we will express our gratitude for our committed and hardworking volunteers who showed up even in a global pandemic! Over the past year alone, Sky Island Alliance had more than 300 volunteers, who worked almost 7000...
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Springs Restoration in the Whetstones

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 AZ-90, Benson, AZ, United States

McGrew Spring is a shady, secluded oasis in southern Arizona's Whetstone Mountains. Closed to the public, the spring is more than two miles from any other water source and is a favorite haunt of coatis, black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, and birds. Unfortunately, in recent years, the spring has become overtaken by an invasive plant...
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Coffee Break: Spring Into Stewardship

Virtual

Ready to get your hands dirty and make a difference in the Sky Islands this spring? Then join us on Feb. 9 to learn more about our work to heal the Sky Islands in Arizona. Our conservation team will share an overview of upcoming projects in the Santa Catalina Mountains, at Aravaipa Canyon, and along...
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Saguaro Stewardship Experience

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Join us at Saguaro National Park for a day of invasive species removal, plant and animal ID, and exploration of remote park areas! Part one of three in this spring series.

Saguaro Stewardship Experience

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Join us at Saguaro National Park for a day of invasive species removal, plant and animal ID, and exploration of remote park areas! Part two of three in this spring series.

Coffee Break: Border Wildlife Study 3rd Anniversary

Virtual

Join us for a Border Wildlife Study update on the last three years of wildlife activity along 30 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border in southeast Arizona. Our team will share their favorite photos from the study, trends observed during this three-year span, and how these data are applied to guide border policy.

Saguaro Stewardship Experience

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Join us at Saguaro National Park for a day of invasive species removal, plant and animal ID, and exploration of remote park areas! Part three of three in this spring series.

Sky Island FotoFauna Gathering

La Posada Center 780 South Park Centre Avenue, Green Valley, AZ, United States

A fun FotoFauna gathering for all who are interested. We'll gather and discuss the program and how it helped recent wins at the border.

Volunteer Celebration / Happy Hour

Westbound 267 South Avenida del Convento #12, Tucson, AZ

Come join us Monday, May 8, for a relaxed happy hour gathering at Tucson’s Westbound — just west of downtown in the MSA Annex. We’ll be celebrating all our volunteers, including a special commemoration for our lifetime volunteers and new volunteers of 2023.

Erosion Control in the Catalinas

Palisades Visitor Center Mt. Lemmon, AZ, United States

Join us for a volunteer camping weekend in the Santa Catalinas. We'll be creating loose rock structures to halt erosion, increase water absorption, and support plant growth around Caseco Spring. These low-tech structures can make a huge difference and are a great tool for transforming landscapes. We'll be getting dirty, bending, lifting, and digging with...
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Erosion Control in the Sierra Los Ajos

Cañon de Evans Carretera Cananea-Aguaprieta Kilometro 2.6, Cananea, Sonora, Mexico

Join us for a volunteer camping weekend at Sonora's Rancho Agua de Enmedio — 15 miles south of Naco, Arizona. We'll be creating loose rock structures to halt erosion, increase water absorption, and support plant growth around a creek. And we'll do a survey of new tree growth in a recently fenced riparian area designed...
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Help Survey Patagonia Springs Before New Mining Begins

Patagonia Mountains AZ

We need to get eyes on springs in the Patagonia Mountains before pumping for a new mining project begins, so we can establish baseline data and better advocate for these water sources. Learn more how to join our efforts over the coming weeks.

Springs Restoration in the Whetstones

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 AZ-90, Benson, AZ, United States

Join us for a day removing invasive species around McGrew Spring — a lovely, shaded oasis in southern Arizona's Whetstone Mountains. If interested, there's also an option to camp for free the night before in Kartchner Caverns State Park.

Wildlife-Friendly Fence Installation in Huachucas

Scotia Canyon Campground Elgin, AZ

Help us complete new wildlife-friendly fencing around an old cattle tank to protect water for wildlife at the edge of the beautiful San Rafael Valley. We'll be camping in Scotia Canyon, so this is also a great chance to meet other volunteers and have some outdoor fun.

Saguaro Stewardship Experience

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Join us at Saguaro National Park for a day of activities including invasive species removal, plant and animal ID, fencing removal, and reseeding. Part one of six in this volunteer series.

Wilderness Springs Office Hours

Virtual

Interested in joining one of our volunteer trips and need help getting set up with the Spring Seeker app? Our Habitat Restoration Manager Sarah Truebe is holding office hours to answer your questions before heading out into the field.

Survey Springs in the Pajarita Wilderness

Ruby Ruby, AZ, United States

Join us for a weekend of surveying springs in the Atascosa Mountains' Pajarita Wilderness. We'll be car camping each night in the old mining town of Ruby, Arizona.

Saguaro Stewardship Experience

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Join us at Saguaro National Park for a day of activities including invasive species removal, plant and animal ID, fencing removal, and reseeding. Part two of six in this volunteer series.

Saguaro Stewardship Experience

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Join us at Saguaro National Park for a day of activities including invasive species removal, plant and animal ID, fencing removal, and reseeding. Part three of six in this volunteer series.

Saguaro Stewardship Experience

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Join us at Saguaro National Park for a day of activities including invasive species removal, plant and animal ID, fencing removal, and reseeding. Part four of six in this volunteer series.

Workshop: Springs Trip Planning and Navigation

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

Join SIA staff for an evening at our Tucson office getting ready for upcoming volunteer trips to visit springs within wilderness areas of the Coronado National Forest. Topics covered will include: reading maps and satellite images, navigation aides on desktop computers and smartphones, making tracks and reading elevations and contours on maps, planning backcountry vs....
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Saguaro Stewardship Experience

Saguaro National Park East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Join us at Saguaro National Park for a day of activities including invasive species removal, plant and animal ID, fencing removal, and reseeding. Part five of six in this volunteer series.

Survey Springs in the Galiuro Wilderness

Jackson Cabin Forest Service Road 691, Willcox, AZ

Join us for a weekend of car camping as we survey springs in southern Arizona's Galiuro Wilderness.

Saguaro Stewardship Experience

Saguaro National Park West - Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 North Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ

Join us at Saguaro National Park West for a day of fencing removal to improve wildlife connectivity and benefit species like mule deer and bighorn sheep. Part six of six in this volunteer series.

Road Decommissioning in the Huachucas

Montezuma Pass Cochise County, Arizona

Join SIA as we physically decommission closed roads in the southern foothills of the Huachuca Mountains. We'll be camouflaging roads with rocks and woody debris, reseeding native plants, building erosion-control structures, and installing signs to notify the public about closures. We'll be camping overnight, but day-trippers are also welcome.

Survey Springs in the Galiuro Wilderness

Jackson Cabin Forest Service Road 691, Willcox, AZ

Join us for a backpacking trip over Memorial Day weekend as we survey springs in southern Arizona's Galiuro Wilderness.

Survey Spring Snails in the Patagonia Mountains

Sanctuary at Sonoita Creek 376 Pennsylvania Ave., Patagonia, AZ

Join us for this special Spring Seeker field trip to document these fascinating creatures that break down plant material and provide food for other animals.

Erosion Control in the Catalinas

Spencer Canyon Campground Mount Lemmon, AZ 85619

Join us up on Mt. Lemmon for a weekend of camping at Spencer Canyon and help build erosion-control structures. Our goal is to slow down precious water, so it can infiltrate into the ground and make this area thrive once again following 2020's Bighorn Fire.

Road Rewilding in the Huachucas

Montezuma Pass Cochise County, Arizona

Join SIA as we physically decommission closed roads in the southern foothills of the Huachuca Mountains. We'll be camouflaging roads with rocks and woody debris, reseeding native plants, building erosion-control structures, and installing signs to notify the public about closures. We'll be camping overnight, but day-trippers are also welcome.

‘Spring Cleaning’ Weed Removal at Tucson Springs

Tucson, Arizona

Join our campaign to remove invasive species at nine priority springs in the Tucson area. Together, we can restore these crucial wildlife oases! We'll meet every Tuesday morning and be working mostly in the Sabino Canyon area on the northeast side of town and near Vail and Davidson Canyon on the southeast side. Stay as long as you like, and leave for work if you need to. This is a great way to create an impact, get in a workout, and meet other volunteers.

‘Spring Cleaning’ Weed Removal at Tucson Springs

Tucson, Arizona

Join our campaign to remove invasive species at nine priority springs in the Tucson area. Together, we can restore these crucial wildlife oases! We'll meet every Tuesday morning and be working mostly in the Sabino Canyon area on the northeast side of town and near Vail and Davidson Canyon on the southeast side. Stay as long as you like, and leave for work if you need to. This is a great way to create an impact, get in a workout, and meet other volunteers.

‘Spring Cleaning’ Weed Removal at Tucson Springs

Tucson, Arizona

Join our campaign to remove invasive species at nine priority springs in the Tucson area. Together, we can restore these crucial wildlife oases! We'll meet every Tuesday morning and be working mostly in the Sabino Canyon area on the northeast side of town and near Vail and Davidson Canyon on the southeast side. Stay as long as you like, and leave for work if you need to. This is a great way to create an impact, get in a workout, and meet other volunteers.

‘Spring Cleaning’ Weed Removal at Tucson Springs

Tucson, Arizona

Join our campaign to remove invasive species at nine priority springs in the Tucson area. Together, we can restore these crucial wildlife oases! We'll meet every Tuesday morning and be working mostly in the Sabino Canyon area on the northeast side of town and near Vail and Davidson Canyon on the southeast side. Stay as long as you like, and leave for work if you need to. This is a great way to create an impact, get in a workout, and meet other volunteers.

Survey Springs in the Rincon Wilderness

Redington Road Benson, Arizona

Join us for a weekend of car camping and hiking as we survey springs in the Rincon Mountain Wilderness.  

Volunteer Outing at Rancho El Sahuaro

Rancho El Sahuaro Naco, Sonora, Mexico

Join us for a volunteer camping weekend at the picturesque Rancho El Sahuaro, just 15 minutes south of the U.S.-Mexico border town of Naco, Sonora. As part of our larger Ranchos Regenerativos program, which aims to integrate traditional ranching practices with land stewardship, we will be working with the landowners on restoration activities at this mixed grassland ranch.

‘Spring Cleaning’ Weed Removal at Tucson Springs

Tucson, Arizona

Join our campaign to remove invasive species at nine priority springs in the Tucson area. Together, we can restore these crucial wildlife oases! We'll meet every Tuesday morning and be working mostly in the Sabino Canyon area on the northeast side of town and near Vail and Davidson Canyon on the southeast side. Stay as long as you like, and leave for work if you need to. This is a great way to create an impact, get in a workout, and meet other volunteers.

Road Rewilding in the Huachucas

Montezuma Pass Cochise County, AZ, United States

Join SIA as we physically decommission closed roads in the southern foothills of the Huachuca Mountains. We'll be camouflaging roads with rocks and woody debris, reseeding native plants, building erosion-control structures, and installing signs to notify the public about closures. We'll be camping overnight, but day-trippers are also welcome.

Tucson ‘Spring Cleaning’

Tucson, Arizona

Join our campaign to remove invasive species at nine priority springs in the Tucson area. Together, we can restore these crucial wildlife oases! We'll meet every Tuesday morning and be working mostly in the Sabino Canyon area on the northeast side of town and near Vail and Davidson Canyon on the southeast side. Stay as long as you like, and leave for work if you need to. This is a great way to create an impact, get in a workout, and meet other volunteers.