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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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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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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Best of 2025: SIA Wildlife Camera Photos
December 19, 2025Every year we review hundreds of thousands of photos as part of our Border Wildlife Study, and in addition to the invaluable data we receive about the presence/absence of species…
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Oppose New Border Wall in the Sky Islands
December 15, 2025Plans are quickly moving forward to build new border wall in several parts of southern Arizona, and we need your help to oppose this wasteful, destructive plan. The Trump administration…
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2025 Sky Island ‘Nutcracker’
December 12, 2025Every year it brings us so much joy to see all of the photos and videos shared from our FotoFauna community of wildlife across our region. We invite you to…
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