Meet Our New Practicants in Sonora
January 27, 2026This year, we’re pleased to welcome eight students from the Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) in Hermosillo. They are joining our Sonora team to complete one of the final steps in…
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‘A Beautiful Experience’: Checking Wildlife Cameras
January 23, 2026I’m originally from the municipality of Bavispe, Sonora. I am currently studying for a degree in Biology at the Universidad de la Sierra in Moctezuma, Sonora. I began volunteering with…
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Water for Wildlife in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
January 22, 2026In collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management, Sky Island Alliance staff recently helped install five new water troughs for wildlife along often-dry sections of the San Pedro River without…
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Springs Restoration in the Whetstones
January 20, 2026Join us for a day of removing invasive species at McGrew Spring in southern Arizona’s beautiful Whetstone Mountains. Closed to the public, the spring is more than two miles from any other water source and is a favorite haunt of coatis, black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, and birds.
Barrel Spring Arundo Removal
Join us for a morning at a historic Tucson spring, now in an urban setting, as we remove this invasive plant and restore a wildlife oasis.
Workshop: Springs Trip Planning and Navigation
Join SIA staff for an evening at our Tucson office getting ready for upcoming volunteer trips to visit springs within the Sky Islands. Topics covered will include: reading maps and satellite images, navigation aids on desktop computers and smartphones, making tracks and reading elevations and contours on maps, planning backcountry vs. trail walks, etc. With these skills, you’ll be ready to volunteer with confidence.
Story of a Ranch That Seemed to Have No Water
January 15, 2026During a recent visit to the “El Aguajito” ranch near Bacoachi and the Sonora River, I realized that much of the region is still facing consequences of drought. The lack…
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Workshop: Springs Trip Planning and Navigation
January 12, 2026Join SIA staff for an evening at our Tucson office getting ready for upcoming volunteer trips to visit springs within the Sky Islands. Topics covered will include: reading maps and satellite images, navigation aids on desktop computers and smartphones, making tracks and reading elevations and contours on maps, planning backcountry vs. trail walks, etc. With these skills, you’ll be ready to volunteer with confidence.
Our Gratitude for Your Support in 2025
January 8, 2026I want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to every one of you who gave your time, sent a donation, became a monthly supporter or Forever Fund donor,…
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A Look Ahead at 2026
January 6, 2026We made it through the wild ride that was 2025 and find ourselves looking ahead as Sky Island winter settles around us. This year is already off to a different…
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