Survey Springs in the Catalinas

October 3, 2024

Join us for this Spring Seeker day trip as we bushwhack to springs along the Mt. Lemmon control road on the north side of the Catalinas.  

Survey Springs in the Rincon Wilderness

Join us for a weekend of car camping and hiking as we survey springs in the Rincon Mountain Wilderness.  

Border Wildlife Study

Coffee Break: Updates From Our Border Wildlife Study

October 1, 2024

Through our Border Wildlife Study, we have monitored wildlife along nearly 100 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border for 4.5 years, and we are excited to share some of the insights…
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Lesser long-nosed bat approaching an agave.

Flying Connections: The Story of Lesser Long-Nosed Bats and Agaves in the Sky Islands

September 24, 2024

Guest blog by Axhel Muñoz Great charismatic mammals like the jaguar and ocelot grace the Sky Island mountains of Sonora and Arizona, but there are other endearing creatures that inhabit…
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Coffee Break: An Arizona Guide to Attending the Festival of the Sky Islands

Coffee Break: An Arizona Guide to Attending the Festival of the Sky Islands

September 20, 2024

Interested in joining the Oct. 11-12 festival in Sonora but have questions about what to expect and where to camp or stay? Join us Sept. 30 at 9:30 a.m. for…
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Seeding

Road Rewilding in the Huachucas

September 18, 2024

Join SIA as we physically decommission closed roads in the southern foothills of the Huachuca Mountains. We’ll be camouflaging roads with rocks and woody debris, reseeding native plants, building erosion-control…
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Mónica Montaño

Mujeres Fronterizas #9: Mónica Montaño

September 17, 2024

Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts We’re back today with another episode of “Mujeres Fronterizas” — our podcast featuring women in conservation in the borderlands. In this episode, our first in…
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Monsoon microburst

Our 2024 Sky Island Monsoon

September 13, 2024

Every year the monsoon captivates all of us here in the Sky Island region. When the dew point reaches 54 degrees for three days straight (meaning there’s enough moisture in…
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The Arizona We Want: The Decade Ahead

The Arizona We Want: The Decade Ahead

September 12, 2024

In this virtual Coffee Break, we’re joined by Dr. Sybil Francis and Ian Dowdy from Center for the Future of Arizona. Our guest speakers review the results of their groundbreaking…
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Tucson spring cleaning

‘Spring Cleaning’ Weed Removal at Tucson Springs

September 3, 2024

Join our campaign to remove invasive species at nine priority springs in the Tucson area. Together, we can restore these crucial wildlife oases! We’ll meet every Tuesday morning and be working mostly in the Sabino Canyon area on the northeast side of town and near Vail and Davidson Canyon on the southeast side. Stay as long as you like, and leave for work if you need to. This is a great way to create an impact, get in a workout, and meet other volunteers.