Trail Building and Discoveries in Sierra San José
May 5, 2026During our recent trail-building days in the Sierra San José, in Ejido Naco, Sonora, we’ve made significant progress thanks to the collaborative efforts of volunteers and the local community. Over…
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My First Border BioBlitz
May 4, 2026My name is Ximena, and I’m an eighth-semester student of Environmental Sciences Engineering at the University of Sonora in Hermosillo. I’m going to share my experiences at my first Border…
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Make the Call to Protect Our National Forests
April 17, 2026It only takes a few minutes, but a phone call to your elected officials in Congress could make the difference for our public lands. Step 1: Enter your ZIP code…
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Protect Our Public Lands and U.S. Forest Service Integrity
On March 31, the Trump administration announced the closure of all U.S. Forest Service regional offices, the gutting of 57 research stations, and the relocation of headquarters from Washington, D.C.,…
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Rattlesnakes Are Awesome Moms!
Ready to explore the surprising world of rattlesnake families and learn how these remarkable reptiles care for and protect their young? In this virtual Coffee Break, our guest speaker Melissa…
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Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal
Come join us for a Memorial Day weekend in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve as we resume the fight against invasive vinca!
Celebrate the San Pedro
The Friends of the San Pedro River spring festival explores the cultural and natural history of the beloved Upper San Pedro River Valley. The event is free and will feature activities for adults and kids, a series of talks, and informational displays.
The event this year will emphasize history — you will be able to throw an atlatl, make an adobe brick, learn about the Clovis mammoth hunters and other native cultures, find out about the Amerind Foundation, and much more. SIA’s Ranchos Regenerativos tech Karen Aglaee Lopez Roman will also be there tabling, so stop by and say hello.
Spring Restoration in Bear Canyon
April 9, 2026Help us restore a wildlife oasis by removing invasive grasses and oleander along the Bear Canyon drainage around Rancho Fundoshi Spring. We’ll be working in the soil, bending, kneeling, and using hand tools, picks, and lots of elbow grease.
Binational Border BioBlitz
April 2, 2026Calling birders, botanists, bug lovers, trackers, herpers, fungi folk, and naturalists of all sorts! Join SIA and partners for a special binational event, starting at San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. Groups will be surveying on both sides and will eventually meet at the wall. If you’d like to join from Sonora instead, see the event on April 23-26.
Binational Border BioBlitz
Calling birders, botanists, bug lovers, trackers, herpers, fungi folk, and naturalists of all sorts! Join SIA and partners for a special binational event, starting at Cuenca Los Ojos ranch in Sonora. Groups will be surveying on both sides and will eventually meet at the wall. If you’d like to join from Arizona instead, see the event on April 25.