Himdam, the Remarkable Ocelot That Traversed 4 Sky Islands
May 14, 2026This March, Sky Island Alliance and Phoenix Zoo published a study describing the remarkable journey of a male ocelot across four mountain ranges in the Sky Islands of Arizona, the…
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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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Natalia Ballesteros and Gema Sanez Graduate From UniSierra With Trail and Wildlife Reports
March 2, 2026From Sky Island Alliance, we congratulate Natalia Ballesteros and Gema Sanez on completing their bachelor’s degree in biology at the Universidad de la Sierra in Moctezuma, Sonora. During their final…
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Giant Reed Removal Reveals a Hidden Ciénega
February 27, 2026This article first appeared in The Desert Leaf and is part of a series featuring the Sky Islands. Ornamental grasses from around the world can wreak havoc in the Sonoran…
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Mexican Wolf Protections At Risk — Take Action
February 5, 2026New legislation targeting Mexican wolves is moving to the U.S. House for a full vote, and we need your help to speak up for this iconic Sky Island species. Last…
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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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