Field Notes

Mapping work in the Sky Islands

Photo Gallery: Team Building in Naco, Sonora

November 7, 2022

Leer en español On Nov. 4 several of our U.S. and Mexico staff met up in Naco, Sonora, for some team building, big-picture planning, and, of course, tasty treats! So…
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Bufflegrass saguaro

Cómo convertirse en ecologista (por accidente)

October 25, 2022

Read in English Inicié con el activismo en 2017 no por diseño sino principalmente por estar en el lugar correcto en el momento correcto. Yo era ingeniero informático de oficio…
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Bufflegrass saguaro

How to Become an Environmentalist (By Accident)

Leer en español I started with activism in 2017 not by grand design but mostly by just being in the right place at the right time. I was a computer…
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Jimmy Gribbin

Personal destacado: Jimmy Gribbin

September 15, 2022

Read in English Jimmy Gribbin, nuestro coordinador de campo, comenzó con Sky Island Alliance en septiembre de 2022 para reclutar y organizar voluntarios para nuestros programas de conservación. También ayuda…
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Jimmy Gribbin

Staff Highlight: Jimmy Gribbin

Leer en español Jimmy Gribbin, our Field Coordinator, started with Sky Island Alliance in September 2022 to recruit and organize volunteers for our conservation programs. He also helps handle field…
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Rio Cocospera in Sonora

Environmental Groups Look Forward at Gathering in Sonora

May 31, 2022

Leer en español In May 2022, Sky Island Alliance staff joined five other environmental organizations in Sonora, Mexico, for a weekend at the stunningly beautiful Aribabi Conservation Ranch, nestled among…
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A Sky Island Love Letter from 6th Grader Lucy Goepfrich

January 27, 2022

A few months ago, as I was reading through the notes that were left with the end-of-year donations given to Sky Island Alliance, I came across this one from a…
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Building Erosion Control Structures in the Galiuro Mountains

January 18, 2022

In 2017, Sky Island Alliance built two ponds on a ranch at the southern end of the Galiuro Mountains. The intention of this project was to provide a mid-elevation water…
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Year-End 2021 FotoFauna Photo Celebration with Saguaro National Park

December 16, 2021

This webinar aired on December 16, 2021. As 2021 comes to a close, what better way is there to celebrate making it through another 12 months of heartache, joy, and…
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Meet an SIA Staff Member: Bryon Lichtenhan

October 25, 2021

Bryon Lichtenhan, our Stewardship Specialist, has worked with Sky Island Alliance for over seven years, starting as a volunteer before joining our team in 2015. He’s an integral part of…
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