Western diamondback rattlesnake

Snake Season’s Here: Get to Know Local Species

March 21, 2024

It’s that time of year again: Snakes are awakening from their winter brumation (a snake version of hibernation). And one of our volunteers, Pat Cicero, who’s a snake enthusiast, put…
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London rocket plant sample

Help Sample Tucson Plants to Study Fuel Emissions

March 6, 2024

Did you know that we can identify fossil fuel emissions in the air by sampling annual plants? Knowing where greenhouse gases are and at what concentrations can help policymakers fight…
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Jaguar

Protecting the Path of the Jaguar: Why It Matters

February 22, 2024

To promote wildlife resilience and land integrity in the face of relentless development and habitat fragmentation, Sky Island Alliance focuses our work within what we call the Path of the…
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Pajarita Wilderness spring survey

Help Survey Wilderness Springs in the Sky Islands

February 2, 2024

We’re excited to announce a big push in our campaign to survey springs in wilderness areas of the Coronado National Forest. As defined by the Wilderness Act of 1964, wilderness…
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Rio Sonora

Sky Island Hikes: Banámichi to Río Sonora

January 29, 2024

The following is part of a series of recommended Sky Island hikes. Be safe, have fun, and leave no trace. Earlier last year, Sky Island Alliance’s entire staff met up in the…
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Aravaipa vista

A Look Ahead at 2024

January 11, 2024

It’s the start of a new year, and our binational team has an exciting set of priorities for the year ahead. As always, we are dedicating ourselves to protect and…
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Faith Ramon

Mujeres Fronterizas #7: Faith Ramon

December 14, 2023

Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts In our last episode of “Mujeres Fronterizas” for 2023 (we’ll be back in February), SIA board member Denise Moreno Ramírez interviews Faith Ramon about growing…
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Patagonia spring

Protect Patagonia Springs and Creeks From Mining

Hundreds of springs in southern Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains, as well as the wildlife that depend on them, are at risk. A mining company called South32 seeks to develop a new…
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Illustration of Mt. Wrightson in the Santa Ritas by Julia Bass.

Belmont University Class Creates Sky Island Art

December 12, 2023

Guest blog by Dan Brawner, associate professor of Design & Illustration at Belmont University’s Watkins College of Art Inspired by conversations with Sarah J. Love, who gave a Coffee Break…
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Canelo Hills tracking

How to Make the Most of Charitable Giving

November 16, 2023

Guest Blog by Shannon M. Derksen, Esq. As year’s end approaches, our to-do lists often become longer. And certain goals easily get pushed down the line. In this blog, my hope…
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