Educational/Training
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
Saguaro National Park Cesar Chavez Fee Free Day
Saguaro National Park Tucson, AZ, United StatesSaguaro National Park and the National Park Service are proud to join the city of Tucson and Pima County in honoring the life of labor and civil rights leader César E. Chávez with a fee free day. The public is invited to come out to Saguaro National Park on Saturday, March 31st to learn more
Agave Volunteer Team! Science and bats need you!!
pin 100 School St, Patagonia, AZ 85624, United States 100 School St, Patagonia, AZ, United StatesThe workshop will take place on Monday, 4/9/18 from 3pm-5pm at the Borderlands Restoration Network conference room of 100 School St. It will be a two hour workshop with the first hour (3-4pm) going over the project, and explaining the data entry. The second hour (4-5pm) will be out at Wildlife Corridors where we'll explain
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
Aspen Draw Trail Day
Ski Valley 10300 E Ski Run Rd, Mt. Lemmon, AZ, United StatesJune's trail day will be up in the cool pines of the Aspen Draw trail. This trail day is sponsored by Sonoran Cycles Tucson. Up for grabs a $50 gift card! We will be working on normal brushing and tread work. TORCA will provide the tools and after work snacks. Please bring Please have: Water
Green Mountain Trail Day
General Hitchcock Campground E General Hitchcock Campground Rd, Mt. Lemmon, AZ, United StatesWe will be working on brushing and tread work. Most likely have a crew through-hike to brush back the vegetation and a separate crew hike and out and back. This trail day is sponsored by Tucson Endurance Performance Center. Up for grabs is a $50 gift card! This will be a heavy hiking day so
CDO (Canada Del Oro) Trail Day
Mt. Lemmon TrailheadWith over 250 trees removed by the TORCA Sawyers. We are able to finally start focusing on brushing back the encroaching briars. We'll hike down past the Sutherland split and continue previous brushing work. Plan on about a 5 mile out and back hike in addition to a couple hours of trail work. Please have:
Youth Stewardship Day
About Youth Stewardship Day Promoting environmental stewardship is one of CASA's defining objectives. That's where our Youth Stewardship Event comes in. This hands-on youth volunteer opportunity helps develop a sense of personal responsibility for our outdoor spaces in a whole new generation. This year, we're looking to do even better than the last two! This opportunity
Compassionate Coexistence with Wildlife
As people expand in ever-increasing numbers into areas such as mountains and canyons, it is inevitable that conflicts will arise with wildlife already inhabiting those areas. Naturalist Kate Scott will help us understand the habits and needs of our animal neighbors and learn to respect those needs. Kate will share practical, simple ways to enjoying
A History of Carr House 1939 to the Present
Join the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 20th, for a presentation on the history of Carr House. Rosemary Snapp, Carr Canyon resident and historian for the Friends, has spent nearly 20 years researching the history of Carr Canyon and the many interesting people who have lived there. This program
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
Night Sky Preservation
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesPlease join the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains on Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. for an interesting and informative program on Night Sky Preservation. Amateur astronomer Ted Forte of the Huachuca Astronomy Club will discuss how local amateur astronomers are enjoying our night sky and are activists for night sky preservation. Ted is a
Mountain Lions!
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesPlease join the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains for a presentation by Mark Hart from the Arizona Game and Fish Department on mountain lions. This presentation will examine how to distinguish a mountain lion from other species, read its body language, and deter it if the encounter is too close or menacing. In addition, it
Hiking the Arizona Trail
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesPlease join the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains on Sunday, June 2, at 1:30 p.m. for a presentation by Steve Chaffee, who has hiked the Arizona Trail in both directions. Steve will share his own experiences on the trail along with some poetry that addresses some of the Arizona Trail’s natural history. He will also
Hooray for Herps!
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesCochise County has lots of critters that creep, crawl, or slither, including reptiles like lizards, snakes, and Gila monsters, to name just a few. Come and learn more about some of our reptile neighbors at Carr House on June 16. The program will start at 1:30 p.m. Tom Miscione, herpetologist, will help us learn not
Cochise County Watersheds
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesWater is essential for life, and in our desert environment it is becoming scarce. MaryAnn Capehart with the University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension Waterwise Program will speak on how to visualize the watersheds in the topography of Cochise County. She will also comment on watershed moments in conservation in Cochise County, and discuss things we
Birding by Ear
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesIn this program birding expert Rick Romea will help us start to develop a common language to describe bird vocalizations, using examples from common southwest birds. Then we will introduce some of the simple tricks that take the mystery out of birding by ear, including name-saying, mnemonics and memory tricks, cadence and sound quality tip-offs,
Bisbee Walls: Past and Present
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesThere are hundreds of walls in Old Bisbee because it was built in a canyon. In the early twentieth century thousands of miners came to work in the copper mines and built walls to hold up their homes on the steep hillsides. The walls are all unique. Now Bisbee is an arts community and many
Southern Arizona’s Small Carnivores
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesSouthern Arizona is home to a variety of small carnivores, including Northern Raccoon, Ringtail, Gray Fox, and Ocelot, to name a few. Presenter Jeff Babson of Sky Island Tours will discuss the diversity and life history of these wonderful mammals. Space is limited; plan to arrive early. Carr House is located at 1011 E. Carr
Plants of the Dragoons
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesDoug Ripley, Arizona Native Plant Society President, will provide an illustrated presentation describing the flora, fauna, plant communities, and geology of the Dragoon Mountains. Particular emphasis will be on the over 700 species of vascular plants he has identified during a ten-year study of the Dragoon flora and comparisons of it with those of the
Food from Desert Plants
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesAngeles Emory, Local Gardener and Plant Expert, will share her knowledge and recipes using edible desert plants. You will be invited to have a small taste of some of these foods. Space is limited; plan to arrive early. Carr House is located at 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, 2.1 miles from the intersection of Highway
Amazing Arachnids
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesThe southwestern United States is home to a rich diversity of amazing arachnids. Among their ranks are the tough, the resourceful, the beautiful, and the dangerous. Getting to know these small neighbors which share our planet (and sometimes our homes) is immensely rewarding and never dull. Jillian Cowles, biologist and author, will be the presenter
Dia de los Muertos
Carr House Visitor Information Center 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, United StatesCarr House will be open for Day of the Dead activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th. Mike Foster's Day of the Dead videos filmed in Sonora and Sinaloa will be shown, and talks will be given in the auditorium at 12:30 p.m. and again at 1:30 p.m.. Displays including open
Birds Bees and Bats! – CANCELLED
SANCTUARY COVE NEEDS YOUR HELP! Here is what we have planned: • A lovely spring day, SUNDAY, MARCH 29, from 10 am to 3 pm! • An event for families and anyone interested in learning more about birds, bees, and bats and how they enrich our environment. • Vendors selling fresh, local, handmade goods and
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
Trail Skills Technical Workshop
finger rock trailhead 7180 N Alvernon Way, TucsonUnderstanding and controlling erosion, including how to build and repair drains and stone check dams Finger Rock Trailhead 8:30am - 2:30pm This same event is offered two different days. Please choose which day you'd like to attend. Email Eric Ruljancich (eric@outslopetrailsolutions.com) with any questions about this event.
NFF Advanced Volunteer Event (full day, long hike)
Sabino Canyon Visitor's Center 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, TucsonDeadfall and brush removal With support from 3 ACE members Romero Canyon (above Cardiac Gap) (Meet at Sabino Canyon Visitor's Center) February 5 8:00am - 5:00pm NFF Advanced Volunteer Event (Full day, long hike) HOW TO SIGNUP Email Eric Ruljancich (eric@outslopetrailsolutions.com) to signup for this event and for any questions).
Perimiter Trail Building Event
Miller Canyon Lower Parking, Hereford, AZ 85615 Miller Canyon Lower Parking, Hereford, AZ 85615, Sierra VistaCome Join American Conservation Experiance and the Forest Service for a trail buidling event at the Perimeter Trail Sierra Vista, AZ. We are continuing a building project to extend the trail and connect to other trail systems. This beautiful trail borders the local community and will be a amzing way to contribute to a trail
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
Trail Training – Tread Construction & Repair
Wild Arizona, in partnership with The Coronado National Forest Service and Outslope Trail Solutions, is pleased to announce our fall 2022 Sky Island Trail Stewards technical trail skills trainings. Training will include: Principles of trail design, sustainable tread construction and how to fix damaged trail surfaces. Two workshops will be help on these topics
Ventana Canyon Trail Repairs
Ventana Canyon TrailheadCome help remove vegetation and improve wash crossings. After the Bighorn Fire and two very wet monsoons, the Ventana Canyon Trail is overgrown, hard to follow, and needs our help. No special skills required, but the area of work involves a two-mile hike in. Please use the link below to learn more and sign up