Sky Island Alliance
@skyislandalliance.org
We protect and restore the wildlife, water, and lands of the U.S. & Mexico Sky Island region. Check out www.skyislandalliance.org for events and information in our region.
What would you say in a love letter to the Sky Islands? Maybe you’d thank them for the wildlife, wild places, and flowing springs — or the feeling of being part of something bigger. Your gift today can help ensure they’re here for generations to come! https://ow.ly/o2wn50ZPS6W
September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What would you say in a love letter to the Sky Islands? Maybe you’d thank them for the wildlife, wild places, and flowing springs — or the feeling of being part of something bigger. Your gift today can help ensure they’re here for generations to come! https://ow.ly/o2wn50ZPS6W
Today we’re excited to share that Anays Blanco has joined us as our new Sonora Projects Manager! Anays is from Hermosillo, with roots in Cananea, and will be working to advance our programs, from Ranchos Regenerativos to springs monitoring: https://ow.ly/p9g050ZRAH8
September 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Today we’re excited to share that Anays Blanco has joined us as our new Sonora Projects Manager! Anays is from Hermosillo, with roots in Cananea, and will be working to advance our programs, from Ranchos Regenerativos to springs monitoring: https://ow.ly/p9g050ZRAH8
Join us Oct. 8 at 9:30am for a virtual tour of the Chiricahuas' amazing springs. Thanks to Spring Seeker volunteers who have surveyed these springs over the years, we understand just how important these water sources are for people, plants, and wildlife: https://ow.ly/kCQM50ZOXgw
September 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Join us Oct. 8 at 9:30am for a virtual tour of the Chiricahuas' amazing springs. Thanks to Spring Seeker volunteers who have surveyed these springs over the years, we understand just how important these water sources are for people, plants, and wildlife: https://ow.ly/kCQM50ZOXgw
Want to camp with us in Sonora and help plant native trees along a beautiful creek? We’re hosting another #volunteer weekend on Oct. 2-4 at Rancho Agua de Enmedio, just southeast of Cananea and tucked in a canyon full of sycamores and oaks: https://ow.ly/XTsI50ZQP6P
September 23, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Want to camp with us in Sonora and help plant native trees along a beautiful creek? We’re hosting another #volunteer weekend on Oct. 2-4 at Rancho Agua de Enmedio, just southeast of Cananea and tucked in a canyon full of sycamores and oaks: https://ow.ly/XTsI50ZQP6P
Fall is almost here, and it’s never too early to get a jump start! Here, in Madera Canyon: a squirrel explores all the acorn options, prepping for the months ahead. Happy #fall vibes to you all, as well as adventures among the squirrels and Mexican jays.
September 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Fall is almost here, and it’s never too early to get a jump start! Here, in Madera Canyon: a squirrel explores all the acorn options, prepping for the months ahead. Happy #fall vibes to you all, as well as adventures among the squirrels and Mexican jays.
Yet another threat to our #publiclands: The U.S. Forest Service is proposing major changes to the Travel Management Rule, which guides where motor vehicles can travel on national forests and makes safe, multiple use possible. To learn more and take action: https://ow.ly/h9HJ50ZOVCv
September 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Yet another threat to our #publiclands: The U.S. Forest Service is proposing major changes to the Travel Management Rule, which guides where motor vehicles can travel on national forests and makes safe, multiple use possible. To learn more and take action: https://ow.ly/h9HJ50ZOVCv
Our team recently grew with the addition of two new members — Alex Pond and Lyndsey Shafiei. Alex joins us as a seasonal botany assistant. And Lyndsey joins us as a Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow. To learn more about these rising stars and other SIA staff: https://ow.ly/jjP650ZOxVU
September 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Our team recently grew with the addition of two new members — Alex Pond and Lyndsey Shafiei. Alex joins us as a seasonal botany assistant. And Lyndsey joins us as a Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow. To learn more about these rising stars and other SIA staff: https://ow.ly/jjP650ZOxVU
Two more opportunities to join us on #MtLemmon, where rains have greened things up! Over a day trip (Sept. 25) and a camping weekend (Oct. 2-4), we’ll be building erosion-control structures to heal the mountain after the Bighorn Fire: https://ow.ly/G5uw50ZIrry
September 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Two more opportunities to join us on #MtLemmon, where rains have greened things up! Over a day trip (Sept. 25) and a camping weekend (Oct. 2-4), we’ll be building erosion-control structures to heal the mountain after the Bighorn Fire: https://ow.ly/G5uw50ZIrry
Thanks to all who joined us last week at Rock Ledge Spring in Tucson! We planted native trees and bushes, sourced from Borderlands Restoration Network. Already a dragonfly found one of the seep willows planted. Stay tuned for more volunteer opportunities restoring these oases.
September 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Thanks to all who joined us last week at Rock Ledge Spring in Tucson! We planted native trees and bushes, sourced from Borderlands Restoration Network. Already a dragonfly found one of the seep willows planted. Stay tuned for more volunteer opportunities restoring these oases.
Recently, we surveyed sites at the San Pedro River for the Bureau of Land Management, part of a multi-year effort to track 50 riparian areas in Arizona. Stay tuned for more on this project. For this trip, the survey took place on bulrush mats over flowing water — feet never touched ground for hours!
September 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Recently, we surveyed sites at the San Pedro River for the Bureau of Land Management, part of a multi-year effort to track 50 riparian areas in Arizona. Stay tuned for more on this project. For this trip, the survey took place on bulrush mats over flowing water — feet never touched ground for hours!
Quick reminder that this Sunday, Sept. 13, is the kickoff for Weeds Week along the Santa Cruz River in Tucson, and if you can’t make it, you can join on your own anytime that week, Sept. 13-20. We'll be learning to use #iNaturalist to ID plants: https://ow.ly/JSMG50ZLEjj
September 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Quick reminder that this Sunday, Sept. 13, is the kickoff for Weeds Week along the Santa Cruz River in Tucson, and if you can’t make it, you can join on your own anytime that week, Sept. 13-20. We'll be learning to use #iNaturalist to ID plants: https://ow.ly/JSMG50ZLEjj
Two opportunities to level up your skills and help benefit our region’s wildlife:
1) Pima County is hosting a Sonoran Desert Track & Sign Certification on Nov. 14-15: https://ow.ly/2ten50ZKZI0
2) Pima Master Naturalists has a spring 2027 course planned: https://ow.ly/6qei50ZL2Sk
1) Pima County is hosting a Sonoran Desert Track & Sign Certification on Nov. 14-15: https://ow.ly/2ten50ZKZI0
2) Pima Master Naturalists has a spring 2027 course planned: https://ow.ly/6qei50ZL2Sk
September 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Two opportunities to level up your skills and help benefit our region’s wildlife:
1) Pima County is hosting a Sonoran Desert Track & Sign Certification on Nov. 14-15: https://ow.ly/2ten50ZKZI0
2) Pima Master Naturalists has a spring 2027 course planned: https://ow.ly/6qei50ZL2Sk
1) Pima County is hosting a Sonoran Desert Track & Sign Certification on Nov. 14-15: https://ow.ly/2ten50ZKZI0
2) Pima Master Naturalists has a spring 2027 course planned: https://ow.ly/6qei50ZL2Sk
This Oct. 3 and Oct. 24, we're leading a two-part class at Tucson Botanical Gardens for folks interested in joining #FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. To learn more: https://ow.ly/s0oi50ZJE6G
September 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This Oct. 3 and Oct. 24, we're leading a two-part class at Tucson Botanical Gardens for folks interested in joining #FotoFauna and learning how to set up a wildlife camera in their yard as part of our community science project. To learn more: https://ow.ly/s0oi50ZJE6G
Calling all plant nerds and desert lovers: On Sept. 13, SIA Botanist Dan Beckman is leading a kickoff for Weeds Week — a new biannual event in Tucson — with a gathering along the Santa Cruz River. Come learn how to use #iNaturalist and be eyes on the ground: https://ow.ly/Y29Q50ZJAMB
September 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Calling all plant nerds and desert lovers: On Sept. 13, SIA Botanist Dan Beckman is leading a kickoff for Weeds Week — a new biannual event in Tucson — with a gathering along the Santa Cruz River. Come learn how to use #iNaturalist and be eyes on the ground: https://ow.ly/Y29Q50ZJAMB
Peace and gratitude to the late, great Wendell Berry, who passed away a few days ago. His words continue to inspire! Here, on a sign at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, where we were out last year for a firefly survey with wildlife biologist Rachel Laura. https://ow.ly/oZ1z50ZJyMm
September 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Peace and gratitude to the late, great Wendell Berry, who passed away a few days ago. His words continue to inspire! Here, on a sign at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, where we were out last year for a firefly survey with wildlife biologist Rachel Laura. https://ow.ly/oZ1z50ZJyMm
On Aug. 18 the Trump administration announced a new proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which safeguards 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. That'd be devastating here in the Sky Islands. Urge the Forest Service to keep the rule intact: https://ow.ly/4x7c50ZJvaI
September 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
On Aug. 18 the Trump administration announced a new proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which safeguards 45 million acres of backcountry across U.S. national forests. That'd be devastating here in the Sky Islands. Urge the Forest Service to keep the rule intact: https://ow.ly/4x7c50ZJvaI
A few more opportunities to join us on Mt. Lemmon, where rains have greened things up! Over two day trips (Sept. 11, Sept. 25) and a camping weekend (Oct. 2-4), we’ll be building erosion-control structures to heal the mountain after the Bighorn Fire: https://ow.ly/G5uw50ZIrry
September 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A few more opportunities to join us on Mt. Lemmon, where rains have greened things up! Over two day trips (Sept. 11, Sept. 25) and a camping weekend (Oct. 2-4), we’ll be building erosion-control structures to heal the mountain after the Bighorn Fire: https://ow.ly/G5uw50ZIrry
Where there are springs, there's magic in the Sky Islands! Trees, grasses, and flowers take root. Beetles dive. Salamanders glide. Recently, SIA's Ángel García gathered some of his favorite #SpringSeeker pics to show all that life beneath the surface: https://ow.ly/OLm150ZI0so
September 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Where there are springs, there's magic in the Sky Islands! Trees, grasses, and flowers take root. Beetles dive. Salamanders glide. Recently, SIA's Ángel García gathered some of his favorite #SpringSeeker pics to show all that life beneath the surface: https://ow.ly/OLm150ZI0so
In case you missed Friday’s podcast recording in Tucson about public parks and the border wall, hosted by the Center for Western Priorities, you can listen/watch here: https://ow.ly/w1Y250ZHYXH. SIA's Emily Burns was featured on the panel, along with several of our allies.
September 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In case you missed Friday’s podcast recording in Tucson about public parks and the border wall, hosted by the Center for Western Priorities, you can listen/watch here: https://ow.ly/w1Y250ZHYXH. SIA's Emily Burns was featured on the panel, along with several of our allies.
Recently, we reviewed photos from a remote camera near one of our drinkers along the San Pedro River and were delighted to find a family of coyotes! To learn more about this project and how it’s helping wildlife get through dry stretches, check out this blog: https://ow.ly/3opX50Zz79w
September 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Recently, we reviewed photos from a remote camera near one of our drinkers along the San Pedro River and were delighted to find a family of coyotes! To learn more about this project and how it’s helping wildlife get through dry stretches, check out this blog: https://ow.ly/3opX50Zz79w
Join us for our next virtual Coffee Break on Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. to learn more about one of our region’s favorite topics: rain — how much we can hope for and when it’s likely to come next. Our guest speakers are climate experts Mike Crimmins and Zack Guido from UArizona: https://ow.ly/6q4I50ZFqV6
August 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Join us for our next virtual Coffee Break on Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. to learn more about one of our region’s favorite topics: rain — how much we can hope for and when it’s likely to come next. Our guest speakers are climate experts Mike Crimmins and Zack Guido from UArizona: https://ow.ly/6q4I50ZFqV6
What's a bear to do without a bath towel to dry off? Same as other furry creatures: shake! FotoFauna highlights from this past month are in. So check out this video and, if you live where the wild things are, consider joining our community science project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
August 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
What's a bear to do without a bath towel to dry off? Same as other furry creatures: shake! FotoFauna highlights from this past month are in. So check out this video and, if you live where the wild things are, consider joining our community science project: https://ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7
Can you see it? A lush desert oasis in the Catalina foothills with wildlife and native plants. Join us Sept. 9 as we return to Rock Ledge Spring, where volunteers have already removed 300+ tons of invasive arundo. Next up, planting natives: ow.ly/Mu9K50ZzZz0
August 25, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Can you see it? A lush desert oasis in the Catalina foothills with wildlife and native plants. Join us Sept. 9 as we return to Rock Ledge Spring, where volunteers have already removed 300+ tons of invasive arundo. Next up, planting natives: ow.ly/Mu9K50ZzZz0
Save the dates! Oct. 15-17 is the 5th annual Festival of the Sky Islands in Moctezuma, Sonora. Join us for a celebration filled with education, art, and conservation. This year, we're placing special emphasis on the Sky Islands’ aquatic ecosystems. https://ow.ly/llMB50ZCw1c
August 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Save the dates! Oct. 15-17 is the 5th annual Festival of the Sky Islands in Moctezuma, Sonora. Join us for a celebration filled with education, art, and conservation. This year, we're placing special emphasis on the Sky Islands’ aquatic ecosystems. https://ow.ly/llMB50ZCw1c
Another Sonoran treat for y’all, featuring the #birds of APFF Bavispe. This summer, we shared reports from three Spring Seeker trips in Sierra La Madera, Sierra Los Ajos, and Sierra San Diego. Here are some of the best pics showing the bird diversity: https://ow.ly/cmg050ZB7cZ
August 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Another Sonoran treat for y’all, featuring the #birds of APFF Bavispe. This summer, we shared reports from three Spring Seeker trips in Sierra La Madera, Sierra Los Ajos, and Sierra San Diego. Here are some of the best pics showing the bird diversity: https://ow.ly/cmg050ZB7cZ