Beyond the Surface: Life Inside a Spring
August 26, 2026When I first got involved with SIA’s Spring Seeker program, during my early expeditions, my attention almost always focused on what I could see on the surface: whether the landscape…
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Meet Vanesa Martínez, Our New Ranchos Regenerativos Intern
Hi, my name is Vanesa Martínez and I’m originally from the State of Mexico. I’m currently studying Agronomic and Livestock Engineering, with a specialization in Natural Resources, at the Universidad…
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Coatis and Camera Sniffs: My Time as a Wildlife Intern With SIA
August 25, 2026Today marks my final day as a wildlife intern at Sky Island Alliance, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the work I’ve gotten to do here. I joined SIA…
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The Wonderful Birds of APFF Bavispe
August 18, 2026This summer, we had the chance to explore three sky islands in Sonora: Sierra La Madera, Sierra Los Ajos, and Sierra San Diego, which are part of the Bavispe Flora…
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An Aerial Tour of the Border Wall’s Advance
August 12, 2026The border as we know it is changing daily as the Trump administration moves forward with its plans for more steel wall. Important wildlife corridors are being severed, creating major…
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A Big Summer for Spring Seeker in APFF Bavispe
August 4, 2026This summer brought Spring Seeker a new opportunity to expand and deepen our understanding of the springs found in new sections of the Bavispe Flora and Fauna Protection Area —…
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‘Lost Roots’: A Sky Islands-Inspired Choreography
July 30, 2026Ángel García is a communications fellow for Sky Island Alliance, as well as our Sonoran springs expert. He is also a student in the Dance degree program at the Universidad…
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Our First Time Spring Seeking in Sierra San Diego
July 29, 2026As part of our goal to expand our Spring Seeker project into new sections of the Bavispe Flora and Fauna Protection Area, we recently had the opportunity to explore the…
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How to Set Up a Water Bowl for Backyard Wildlife
July 28, 2026The heat of summer is upon us in the Sky Islands, and patchy monsoon rains aren’t yet bringing enough relief. Consider putting out a dish of water for the wildlife in your yard to help them through these hot…
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Border Wall Construction Cuts Through Shaded, Biodiverse Corner of San Rafael Valley
July 27, 2026Border wall construction continues in southern Arizona’s San Rafael Valley, causing senseless destruction. Cottonwoods estimated to be as old as our country have been toppled in Lochiel. And as you…
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