McGrew Spring

Springs Restoration in the Whetstones

September 6, 2022

McGrew Spring is a shady, secluded oasis in southern Arizona’s Whetstone Mountains. Closed to the public, the spring is more than two miles from any other water source and is…
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Mountain lion

Presentation: Wildlife of the Huachucas

Join us for this free event hosted by Friends of the Huachuca Mountains — part of a series of talks on the natural and cultural history of the region. Sky…
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Aravaipa Canyon

Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal

September 2, 2022

Want to do something fun and meaningful this Labor Day weekend? Come join us in the beautiful Aravaipa Canyon Preserve. We’ll be continuing work to remove invasive vinca along the…
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The Forgotten Botanist

Coffee Break: “The Forgotten Botanist”

September 1, 2022

On Sept. 1, 2022, Sky Island Alliance hosted an exciting conversation with independent scholar, editor, poet, and author Wynne Brown, who shared details from Sara Plummer Lemmon’s life and work,…
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Pat Cicero

Voluntario Destacado: Pat Cicero

August 25, 2022

¡Por favor, presentate! ¿De dónde eres y a qué te dedicas? Gracias por darme esta oportunidad de compartir ideas con Sky Island Alliance. Soy Patrick Cicero, un nativo de Tucson…
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Pat Cicero

Volunteer Spotlight: Pat Cicero

  Please introduce yourself! Where are you from, and what do you do? Thanks for giving me this opportunity to share insights with Sky Island Alliance. I’m Patrick Cicero, a…
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Javelinas

Training: Intro to Sky Island FotoFauna

August 19, 2022

Do you love wildlife in the Sky Islands and have a place where you could place a backyard trail camera? This training is for you! Learn FotoFauna basics including selecting…
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Agua Caliente Trail

Caminatas en las Islas del Cielo: Agua Caliente Hill

August 12, 2022

Lo siguiente es parte de una serie de caminatas recomendadas en las Islas del Cielo. Cuídate, diviértete y no dejes rastro.  En la esquina noreste de Tucson, el sendero de Agua…
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Agua Caliente Trail

Sky Island Hikes: Agua Caliente Hill

  The following is part of a series of recommended hikes in the Sky Islands — be safe, have fun, and leave no trace. In the northeast corner of Tucson,…
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Cave Creek Canyon

Chiricahua-Peloncillo Heritage Days

August 2, 2022

Join us for this two-day festival full of food, music, and fun in the heart of the Sky Islands. Highlights include a keynote speech from local poet-storyteller Petey Mesquitey, live…
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