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July 30, 2026

‘Lost Roots’: A Sky Islands-Inspired Choreography

Ángel García is a communications fellow for Sky Island Alliance, as well as our Sonoran springs expert. He is also a student in the Dance degree program at the Universidad…
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Our First Time Spring Seeking in Sierra San Diego

July 29, 2026

As part of our goal to expand our Spring Seeker project into new sections of the Bavispe Flora and Fauna Protection Area, we recently had the opportunity to explore the…
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How to Set Up a Water Bowl for Backyard Wildlife

July 28, 2026

The heat of summer is upon us in the Sky Islands, and patchy monsoon rains aren’t yet bringing enough relief. Consider putting out a dish of water for the wildlife in your yard to help them through these hot…
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Border Wall Construction Cuts Through Shaded, Biodiverse Corner of San Rafael Valley

July 27, 2026

Border wall construction continues in southern Arizona’s San Rafael Valley, causing senseless destruction. Cottonwoods estimated to be as old as our country have been toppled in Lochiel. And as you…
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Searching for Springs in Sierra Los Ajos: A Challenging and Wonderful Experience

July 21, 2026

Hi, we are Nayeli and Sofía, students of Environmental Sciences Engineering at the University of Sonora in Hermosillo, and we’re doing our professional internships with Sky Island Alliance. We just…
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Leaping Lagomorphs: A Deep Dive on Rabbits and Hares of the Sky Islands

July 9, 2026

In this virtual Coffee Break, SIA Wildlife Specialist Meagan Bethel takes us on a deep dive into the different cottontail and jackrabbit species that make their home in the Sky…
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Our First Encounter in Sierra La Madera

July 8, 2026

Dariana Valdez and Ximena Velásquez, students of Environmental Sciences Engineering at the Universidad de Sonora and professional interns at Sky Island Alliance, tell us about their experience in Sierra La…
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Ocelots: Elusive Travelers

June 29, 2026

This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands. The longest documented path taken by an ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) was recently…
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Feds Dam Santa Cruz River Ahead of Border Wall Construction

June 22, 2026

Video by Leslie Ann Epperson, SmallWheel Films. This is the second video in a series on border wall developments in the San Rafael Valley. More tough news from the San…
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