Multi-day
Seed Collection & Invasives Removal Weekend in Parker Canyon
Sky Island Alliance is partnering with the Coronado National Forest and Borderlands Restoration to restore a diverse riparian understory of native plants for wildlife and pollinators in Parker Canyon! This weekend we will work to remove invasive species and collect seeds that will be grown out to be re-planted in the canyon.
Pond Building in the Southern Galiuros
BACKGROUND Sky Island Alliance is teaming up with private landowners, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and pond builder extraordinaire Tom Biebighauser of Wetland Restoration and Training LLC to create ponds south of the Muleshoe Ranch in the Galiuro Mountains. These ponds will provide habitat for lowland leopard frogs (Lithobates yavapaiensis) and many other native
Beat Back Fountain Grass – Camping Trip
Join us as we backpack into Bear Canyon on our quest to REMOVE INVASIVE FOUNTAIN GRASS. BACKGROUND Our work to remove fountain grass and other invasive plants from Bear Canyon first began back in 2014! Over the years we have been working our way up the canyon removing invasives and planting native plants in our
Volunteer Vacation – Superstition Wilderness
Arizona Trail Passage 19 AZ, United StatesThe Superstition Mountains are one of the most legendary wilderness areas in Arizona, rugged, remote and hauntingly beautiful. The dramatic Arizona Trail in the Superstitions provides challenge to both hikers and trail workers. Difficult access, steep and rocky terrain and scarce water all make this place a real test of fortitude. The reward, however, is
Rock Dam Construction in Tex Canyon – Chiricahua Mountains
Rucker Canyon Ranger Station E Rucker Canyon Rd, Douglas, AZThe Chiricahua Mountains have had multiple large fires in the past few years and subsequent monsoons have ravished the landscape. We have been asked to reconstruct a series of one-rock dams to slow down water runoff. Most of these dams have already been built, so we will be working to rebuild and in some areas
3/25/17 Hohokam Trail Build Day
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://doodle.com/poll/ck9982fmhsq7pp34 We're finished with the first 6.5-mile loop at McKenzie Ranch, and now we're working on the first 3.4 miles of the Hohokam Trail to connect McKenzie to the Arizona Trail! The Sweco and mini-excavator have made their passes and we need volunteers for finish work to get the
Chiricahua Mountains – Mormon Ridge/Mormon Canyon – Trail Restoration
This trail maintenance project will focus on the Mormon Canyon and Mormon Ridge trails in the Chiricahua Mountains. As of last summer the trails had intermittent deadfall and tread issues near the drainage bottom. The Ridge trail mostly needs brushing and crosscut work, with some solid stretches that don't need much work between the problem
Peppersauce Cave Graffiti Removal and Restoration
Peppersauce Cave Peppersauce Cave, Oracle, AZ 85701, Oracle, AZ, United StatesPeppersauce Cave is a on the north side of Mt. Lemon, north of Tucson. The cave has over 7300 feet of passages and is in the Coronado National Forest. We are in the middle of a yearlong graffiti removal and restoration effort removing tags in the cave, and we are looking for additional volunteers to
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal
The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United StatesTHE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks.
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal
The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United StatesTHE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks.
Native Plantings at Ramsey Canyon Ponds
The Nature Conservancy Ramsey Canyon Preserve 27 E Ramsey Canyon Rd, Hereford, AZ, United StatesBACKGROUND SIA is partnering with The Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve to install native plants around some newly created ponds. Many native animals are sure to benefit from this new habitat, and we want to jump start the revegetation process with some plants that will be beneficial to as many species as possible. PROJECT SCHEDULE
Kartchner Caverns Planting and Erosion Control
katchner caverns 2980 Arizona 90, Benson, AZ 85602, Benson, AZ, United StatesJoin us for a weekend of restoration work at Kartchner Caverns State Park! Recently the park has re-routed some trails, and we will be working to manage erosion and to re-plant these sections with native species. This trip is free of charge and no experience is necessary. TRIP SCHEDULE Friday, 11:00 am: If you need
Peppersauce Cave Graffiti Removal and Restoration
Peppersauce Cave Peppersauce Cave, Oracle, AZ 85701, Oracle, AZ, United StatesPeppersauce Cave is a on the north side of Mt. Lemon, north of Tucson. The cave has over 7300 feet of passages and is in the Coronado National Forest. We are in the middle of a yearlong graffiti removal and restoration effort removing tags in the cave, and we are looking for additional volunteers to
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: August
The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesSky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks. We will also
Wilderness Waters: Chiricahuas – Portal Springs
Portal, AZ Portal, AZ, United StatesThis will be a longer car camping trip to assess some springs in the Chiricahua Wilderness. SIA has taken on a project to help the Coronado National Forest inventory and assess water resources in the Galiuro, Miller Peak, Rincon, Chiricahua, Mt. Wrightson, Pajarita, and Santa Teresa Wilderness Areas. This weekend, we will be working to
Novio Springs / Butterfly Trail Rehab
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)We are committed to rehabilitating the Butterfly Trail (part of the AZT wilderness bypass) near Tucson, and we need your help to do it! With support from our friends at Summit Hut and Mountain Hardwear, we are organizing a series of volunteer trail work projects to get some work done on a long-neglected segment of
Wilderness Waters: Chiricahuas!
Portal, AZ Portal, AZ, United StatesThis will be a car camping trip to assess some springs in the Chiricahua Wilderness. SIA has taken on a project to help the Coronado National Forest inventory and assess water resources in the Galiuro, Miller Peak, Rincon, Chiricahua, Mt. Wrightson, Pajarita, and Santa Teresa Wilderness Areas. This weekend, we will be working to assess
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: September
The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United StatesTHE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks.
Peppersauce Cave Graffiti Removal and Restoration
Peppersauce Cave Peppersauce Cave, Oracle, AZ 85701, Oracle, AZ, United StatesPeppersauce Cave is a on the north side of Mt. Lemon, north of Tucson. The cave has over 7300 feet of passages and is in the Coronado National Forest. We are in the middle of a yearlong graffiti removal and restoration effort removing tags in the cave, and we are looking for additional volunteers to
Chiricahua Springs Backpack
DESCRIPTION This will be a backpacking trip to assess some springs in the Chiricahua Wilderness. SIA has taken on a project to help the Coronado National Forest inventory and assess water resources in the Galiuro, Miller Peak, Rincon, Chiricahua, Mt. Wrightson, Pajarita, and Santa Teresa Wilderness Areas. This weekend, we will be working to assess
Squirrel Counting
It's that time again! Time to count squirrels! The survey begins at noon on the 24th at the Columbine Work Center in the Pinaleño Mountains. Limited cabin/floor space; bring your own tent/camping supplies. Kitchen/microwave available for cooking; must bring your own food. Additional items: daypack, water bottle(s), compass, GPS unit, flashlight or headlamp, sturdy hiking
Pusch Ridge Wilderness Volunteer Vacation
Arizona Trail Passage 11The Arizona Trail Association has received a grant from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance to work on the Arizona Trail as it travels through the Pusch Ridge Wilderness in the Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest. This is an area of unexpected isolation and beauty - only a short hike from the
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: January
The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesTHE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the riparian understory of the creek banks.
Backpacking in the Galiuros
IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE A BACKPACK WITH SKY ISLAND ALLIANCE PREVIOUSLY, PLEASE CHECK WITH SAMI (CONTACT INFO BELOW) BEFORE REGISTERING!!! As part of Sky Island Alliance's work to collect water rights validations for the Forest, we are doing a long weekend backpack to reach several old dams. This will be a rugged backpack. Trails
Kennedy Peak Car Camping
As part of Sky Island Alliance's work to collect water rights validations for the Forest, we are doing a weekend dayhike to reach an old dam. Trails in this wilderness are not often maintained. Portions may be washed away by post-fire erosion or overgrown with cat claw. We may have to deal with some steep
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: January
The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United StatesREGISTRATION REQUIRED, PLEASE FOLLOW LINK TO REGISTER! THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from
Kennedy Peak Car Camp: Take 2
Sky Island Alliance Office 406 S 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United StatesAs part of Sky Island Alliance's work to collect water rights validations for the Forest, we are doing a weekend dayhike to reach an old dam. Trails in this wilderness are not often maintained. Portions may be washed away by post-fire erosion or overgrown with cat claw. We may have to deal with some steep
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: February
The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse Aravaipa Canyon-East, Klondyke, AZ, United StatesREGISTRATION REQUIRED, PLEASE FOLLOW LINK TO REGISTER! THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from
Stewardship Training
The Arizona Wilderness Coalition in collaboration with the Friends of the Verde River is excited to announce a special hands-on experience that will introduce you to the concept of wilderness stewardship. Join us for this two-day event in Prescott National Forest's beautiful Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. You will learn about and discuss: • topics surrounding the
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: June
The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesTHE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the riparian understory of the creek banks.
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: July
The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesTHE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the riparian understory of the creek banks.
Wilderness Bypass Work Weekend on Butterfly Trail
Arizona Trail Passage 11What better way to spend Labor Day weekend than in the forest at the top of the Santa Catalina mountains? This piece of trail received lots of special attention in 2017 so we want to be sure it stays in great shape moving forward. We'll hike in and establish a camp at Novio Spring on
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: January 17-20
The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesCome join us January 17th to the 20th in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve! Help us pull invasive periwinkle Saturday and Sunday, and then take Martin Luther King day off with us to enjoy this beautiful canyon. THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping The Nature Conservancy in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety
Saguaro National Park – Wilderness Volunteers: buffelgrass pull campout
Saguaro National Park Rincon Mountain DistrictWe're currently looking for volunteers for the upcoming Wilderness Volunteer campout which will help control the buffelgrass invasion at Saguaro National Park. Spots are limited- sign up soon! This event will be a car camping experience in a secluded area of the park that only a few visitors get the opportunity to visit each year!
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: February 28- March 1
The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesCome join us February 28th to March 1st in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve! Help us pull invasive periwinkle Saturday and Sunday. THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping The Nature Conservancy in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. Recently we've been working
Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: April 24-26th POSTPONED
The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Preserve 39000 Aravaipa Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ, United StatesCome join us April 24th to 26th in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve! THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping The Nature Conservancy in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. Recently we've been working on addressing the threat of invasive periwinkle (Vinca major)
Masked Bobwhite releases
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 37257 S Sasabe Rd, Sasabe, United StatesBuenos Aires NWR seeks volunteers to assist with quail releases in July, August, and September. We'll be releasing birds on Thursdays and Fridays 7/23-24, 8/13-14, 9/3-4, and 9/24-25 We need 9-10 volunteers each day. We will meet up at the refuge quail pens. It will be early in the morning starting about 6:30AM and would
Huachuca Crest Maintenance Event
Arizona Trail Passage 1Here's a chance to escape to the scenic Sky Islands of southern Arizona for a backcountry weekend work project in the high country of the Huachuca Mountains on passage 1b. This is a land of aspens, firs and pines with sweeping views across the grasslands and into Mexico. Participants will need to provide their own
Sky Island Trail Stewards Training
The Coronado National Forest, Wild Arizona and CASA (Climbing Association of Southern AZ) would like you to attend the Sky Island Trail Stewards training course. Learn advanced trail maintenance skills under the guidance of skilled instructors. Use these skills to help improve your local trails and public lands. Join us, April 17-18, 2021 at the
Miller Peak Wilderness Trail Maintenance
Bear Canyon Trailhead Forest Road 4774, Huachuca MountainsJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful Huachuca Mountains as we do an assortment of trail maintenance activities on the Bear Canyon Trail on the south side of the range. We will car camp at the trailhead at the end of Forest Road 4774 and day hike to the work area each day. A group dinner
Chiricahua Wilderness – South Fork Trail Maintenance
South Fork Trailhead, Chiricahua WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful Chiricahua Wilderness as we maintain the lower 4 miles of the very popular South Fork Trail, an international birding destination for many people each year. Work will include improving several sections of tread, brushing the trail corridor, and improving/rebuilding multiple drainage crossings. We will car camp nearby and day
Mt. Graham (Pinaleno Mountains) National Public Lands Day
September 25-26 Mt. Graham National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event 4 years after the Frye Fire burned much of Mt. Graham, it's time to re-open the trails! Join American Conservation Experience (ACE) and the USFS Safford District for a volunteer weekend in celebration of National Public Lands Day, Saturday and Sunday September 25-26 2021. We'll
Galiuro Mountain Wilderness – High Creek Trail Maintenance
High Creek TrailheadJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful Galiuro Mountain Wilderness as we maintain the lower section of the High CreekTrail, a connecting trail off the East Divide Trail. Work will include improving tread, brushing the trail corridor, and removing fallen trees from the trail. We will car camp nearby and day hike to the work area
Chiricahua Wilderness – Burro Trail Maintenance
South Fork Trailhead, Chiricahua WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful Chiricahua Wilderness as we maintain the lower 2 miles of the Burro Trail, a connecting trail off the South Fork Trail. Work will include improving several sections of tread, brushing the trail corridor, and improving/rebuilding a drainage crossing. We will car camp nearby and day hike to the work
Southern Galiuro Erosion Control Structures: 11/19-11/21
Join SIA as we install rock structures on a formerly over-grazed property in the Galiuro mountains. BACKGROUND: SIA has partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to install erosion control structures south of the nearby Muleshoe Ranch in the southern Galiuros. A few years ago we installed ponds for wildlife on this land and
Southern Galiuro Erosion Control Structures: December 3 – 5
Join SIA as we install rock structures on a formerly over-grazed property in the Galiuro mountains. BACKGROUND: SIA has partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to install erosion control structures south of the nearby Muleshoe Ranch in the southern Galiuros. A few years ago we installed ponds for wildlife on this land and
Santa Teresa Mountain Wilderness – Cottonwood Trail (#66) Explore & Maintain
Cottonwood Trail, FR 677, Santa Teresa Mountain WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful, remote Santa Teresa Mountain Wilderness as we maintain the beautiful Cottonwood Trail (#66). Saturday work will include improving tread, brushing the trail corridor, and removing fallen trees from the trail. We will car camp nearby and day hike to the work area each day. A group dinner will be
San Francisco River Cleanup
Riverside Park, Clifton, AZJoin us in keeping one of the last remaining perennial rivers in Arizona healthy! We meet up at the Riverside Park in Clifton with a welcome and safety briefing and then we split into groups and head to priority clean up areas. It is recommended that you wear sunscreen, wide brimmed hat, closed toe shoes,
Miller Peak Wilderness – Pomona Mine Trail (#116) Explore; Sign Installation
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in installing a new wilderness boundary sign and exploring the Pomona Mine Trail (#116) in the Miller Peak Wilderness. This day will primarily involve carrying of the sign in along Brown Canyon Trail #115 and up Pomona Mine trail #116 to the wilderness boundary. Some light brushing of the trail corridor as
Miller Peak Wilderness – Hunter Canyon Trail (#111) Explore & Sign Installation
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in installing a new wilderness boundary sign and exploring the Hunter Canyon Trail (#111) and Miller Canyon Trail in the Miller Peak Wilderness. We will be brushing the corridor and clearing and maintaining drains along the trail. Additionally, we will be installing a new wilderness boundary sign.
Ida Canyon (#110) & Oversite Canyon (#112) Maintenance & Sign Installation
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful mountains of the Miller Peak Wilderness as we maintain trails and install new Wilderness signs along the Ida Canyon and Oversite Canyon trails. Explore the wonders and history of the area while on these trails, which include striking vistas and remnants of historical mines. This weekend event will include
CASA Technical Trails Workshops
Box Camp Trailhead AZ, United StatesInterested in learning more about trail maintenance? CASA is sponsoring 4 free trail skills workshops! Each workshop will have a different focus. You will get hands-on practice, pointers, and tips by our very own Trails Stewardship lead, Eric Ruljancich of Outslope Trail Solutions. Improve your ability to contribute at volunteer events, or to set up
Wild AZ/Rucker Youth Conservation Corps
Rucker Camp Douglas, AZWild Arizona, in partnership with the Coronado National Forest’s Douglas Ranger District, is announcing its six-week summer residential Youth Conservation Corps program for 2022 and is seeking crew members. Are you or your child a high school student who enjoys the outdoors and conservation and would like to get paid to work and live together
James 4-H Camp (youth grades 8-12)
Natural Resource Conservation Workshop for AZ Youth July 25-29 - James 4-H Camp An exciting opportunity for you to explore the great outdoors and experience the thrill of a unique adventure. The 56th Annual Natural Resource Conservation Workshop for Arizona Youth is an interactive camp bringing together the latest in science and natural resource technology.
San Francisco River Cleanup
Riverside Park, Clifton, AZJoin us in keeping one of the last remaining perennial rivers in Arizona healthy! We meet up at the Riverside Park in Clifton with a welcome and safety briefing and then we split into groups and head to priority clean up areas. It is recommended that you wear sunscreen, wide brimmed hat, closed toe shoes,
Wild Arizona: Backcountry Trail Maintenance in the Chiricahua Wilderness
South Fork Trailhead, Chiricahua WildernessJoin Wild Arizona and a group of passionate local volunteers to clear sections of the South Fork Trail in the Chiricahua Wilderness, an area world-renowned for its biodiversity and birding opportunities. This is an overnight, backcountry volunteering event. For more information and to register click "find out more" below.
Wild Arizona: Trail Work on the Hunter Spring Trail
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild Arizona for two consecutive singe-day volunteer events in the Miller Peak Wilderness, located just outside of Sierra Vista, AZ. We will be clearing brush from the Hunter Spring Trail. This is an introductory trail work event and no experience is necessary. For more information and to register click "find out more" below.
Wild Arizona: Volunteer Trail Work on the Hunter Canyon Trail
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild AZ for two consecutive days of moderate trail work on the Hunter Canyon Trail in the Miller Peak Wilderness, near Sierra Vista, AZ. No experience necessary! For more information and to register click "find out more" below.
Trail Monitoring and Sign Installation in the Galiuros
As part of our Wilderness Stewardship (Wild Stew) program, we will be hiking sections of trail in the Galiuro Wilderness to identify and map user developed trails (social trails) and install several Wilderness Boundary signs. We will be hiking up to 4 miles per day to access the work areas. Meet us Friday afternoon/evening at
Mt. Graham Trail Work & Recreate
Upper Arcadia Group Campground AZ, United StatesPlease join Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike and Wild Arizona August 11-13, 2023 at Upper Arcadia Group Campground (6700ft) for a weekend of Trail Work, Bike Riding, Hiking and Camping. Our focus will be working on Turkey Flat or Shake Trails brushing, opening up corners and re-benching tread. If you like rock work there will be
Wilderness Volunteers Buffelgrass Removal
Join Wilderness Volunteers for a week-long service project that will focus on removing invasive buffelgrass and fountain grass in Saguaro National Park. Using digging tools such as picks, rock hammers, and rock bars, we'll combat these noxious weeds that fill in the open spaces in the Sonoran Desert, crowding out native plants and competing for