Meet Our New Practicants in Sonora
January 27, 2026This year, we’re pleased to welcome eight students from the Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) in Hermosillo. They are joining our Sonora team to complete one of the final steps in…
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‘A Beautiful Experience’: Checking Wildlife Cameras
January 23, 2026I’m originally from the municipality of Bavispe, Sonora. I am currently studying for a degree in Biology at the Universidad de la Sierra in Moctezuma, Sonora. I began volunteering with…
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Water for Wildlife in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
January 22, 2026In collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management, Sky Island Alliance staff recently helped install five new water troughs for wildlife along often-dry sections of the San Pedro River without…
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Story of a Ranch That Seemed to Have No Water
January 15, 2026During a recent visit to the “El Aguajito” ranch near Bacoachi and the Sonora River, I realized that much of the region is still facing consequences of drought. The lack…
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Our Gratitude for Your Support in 2025
January 8, 2026I want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to every one of you who gave your time, sent a donation, became a monthly supporter or Forever Fund donor,…
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A Look Ahead at 2026
January 6, 2026We made it through the wild ride that was 2025 and find ourselves looking ahead as Sky Island winter settles around us. This year is already off to a different…
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Oppose New Border Wall in the Sky Islands
December 15, 2025Plans are quickly moving forward to build new border wall in several parts of southern Arizona, and we need your help to oppose this wasteful, destructive plan. The Trump administration…
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Moving Rocks to Save Rainwater
December 12, 2025This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands.
2025 Sky Island ‘Nutcracker’
Every year it brings us so much joy to see all of the photos and videos shared from our FotoFauna community of wildlife across our region. We invite you to…
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The Role of Ranchers and Ejidatarios in Sky Island Conservation
December 2, 2025Much of the area in the Sky Islands region in Mexico is privately owned and belongs to ranchers and ejidatarios who, for generations, have worked and lived off these lands….
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