Learning About Springs: A First Experience for Our UNISON Practicants
July 30, 2025Our new summer practicants from the Universidad de Sonora, Paz Tapia and Andrea Borbon, experienced their first field adventure recently with Sky Island Alliance. The outing took place the second…
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Mexican Free-Tailed Bats: A Summer Viewing Treat
July 29, 2025If you haven’t gone to see the bats, please let me convince you to go see the bats. I love a long hike in the mountains, as well as a…
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Who Named the Mountains?
July 23, 2025Guest Blog by Brit Rosso After I retired as a federal wildland firefighter in 2019, I decided to start volunteering with Sky Island Alliance. As part of my volunteer work,…
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Touring Sierra San José — An Area to Be Voluntarily Designated for Conservation
July 17, 2025Recently we visited Sierra San José, a Sky Island located within the Ejido Naco in Sonora. For this expedition, our team was made up of volunteers from both sides of…
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Meet Our Summer 2025 Practicants
July 14, 2025This summer, we’re pleased to welcome two biology students from the University of Sonora (UNISON) in Hermosillo: Paz Tapia and Andrea Borbon. They are joining our Sonora team for one…
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Project Mountain Recharge: Moving Rocks to Save the Rain on Mt. Lemmon
July 1, 2025Meeting regional water conservation goals starts at the top of our Sky Islands. Did you know, for instance, that 2.5 times more precipitation falls on top of Mt. Lemmon than…
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An Unforgettable Sunset at Montezuma Pass
June 30, 2025Hi, all! I’m Becca Thompson, the new field coordinator for Sky Island Alliance. You’ll see me helping Sarah and Bryon with fieldwork and volunteer support. I wanted to introduce myself by…
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Wildlife Camera Workshops Inspire in Sonora
June 27, 2025Earlier this summer, Sky Island Alliance joined two separate events to help teach a new generation how to install and use remote cameras to promote wildlife conservation. On May 30-31…
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Oppose New Border Wall in the San Rafael Valley
June 25, 2025Plans are quickly moving forward to build 27 miles of new border wall in the San Rafael Valley, and we need your help to oppose this destructive plan. Earlier in…
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Strong Fire Burns in Sierra Los Ajos
June 24, 2025Just a few weeks ago, the SIA team, CONANP, and volunteers toured the Sierra Los Ajos, one of our most important Sky Islands, marveling at its biodiversity and beautiful landscapes….
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