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December 2022
Ventana Canyon Trail Repairs
Come 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 for the event.
Find out more »September 2022
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 (same event, different locations) Sep 17 - Box Camp Trail, Mount Lemmon Sep 24 - Super Trail, Madera Canyon The workshops are free and…
Find out more »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 (same event, different locations) Sep 17 - Box Camp Trail, Mount Lemmon Sep 24 - Super Trail, Madera Canyon The workshops are free and…
Find out more »April 2022
CASA Technical Trails Workshops
Interested 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 an individual volunteer agreement with land managers. Pick from 4 different workshops, or attend them all. Details: These workshops are free and open to those…
Find out more »March 2022
CASA Technical Trails Workshops
Interested 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 an individual volunteer agreement with land managers. Pick from 4 different workshops, or attend them all. Details: These workshops are free and open to those…
Find out more »Perimiter Trail Building Event
Come 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 in your backyard. Event Sign Up: https://forms.gle/feCgi8XhTeiKtSjo8
Find out more »February 2022
NFF Advanced Volunteer Event (full day, long hike)
Deadfall 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).
Find out more »January 2022
Trail Skills Technical Workshop
Understanding 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.
Find out more »April 2021
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 Florida Station near Madera Canyon on the Nogales Ranger District. This training is FREE and open to one to two participants from an assortment of…
Find out more »March 2020
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 spring garden-ready native plants . • Onstage lectures, demonstrations and entertainment. • Fresh Grilled lunched will be available for purchase. • A fantastic raffle with…
Find out more »October 2019
Dia de los Muertos
Carr 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 altars will be available all day long throughout the house and outside, and traditional refreshments will be available starting at about 11:30. Space is limited;…
Find out more »Amazing Arachnids
The 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 for this program. Space is limited; plan to arrive early. Carr House is located at 1011 E. Carr Canyon Road, 2.1 miles from the intersection…
Find out more »September 2019
Food from Desert Plants
Angeles 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 92 at the Mesquite Tree Restaurant.
Find out more »Plants of the Dragoons
Doug 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 two other major Cochise County Sky Islands, the Huachucas and the Chiricahuas. Space is limited; plan to arrive early. Carr House is located at 1011…
Find out more »August 2019
Southern Arizona’s Small Carnivores
Southern 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 Canyon Road, 2.1 miles from the intersection of Highway 92 at the Mesquite Tree Restaurant.
Find out more »July 2019
Bisbee Walls: Past and Present
There 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 artists have decorated walls. Bisbee Walls: Past and Present author, Colleen Crowlie will show a sampling of Bisbee’s finest walls and introduce the masons and…
Find out more »Birding by Ear
In 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, sound-alike birds, and figuring out trillers.
Find out more »June 2019
Cochise County Watersheds
Water 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 all can do to preserve our watersheds for the future.
Find out more »Hooray for Herps!
Cochise 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 to fear these important members of the local eco-system. His many live specimens will let you get up close and personal with a diverse number…
Find out more »Hiking the Arizona Trail
Please 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 talk about hikers and bikers that he met along the trail. For safety reasons occupancy in Carr House is limited to 49 people. In the…
Find out more »May 2019
Mountain Lions!
Please 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 will attempt to right popular misconceptions about this iconic and beautiful creature. For safety reasons occupancy in Carr House is limited to 49 people. In…
Find out more »Night Sky Preservation
Please 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 contributing editor for Sky & Telescope magazine and writes the monthly “Backyard Astronomer” column for the Herald/Review. For safety reasons occupancy in Carr House is…
Find out more »April 2019
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 history and laws governing Wilderness • the seven leave no trace principles • how to properly identify problems areas and execute maintenance • river monitoring…
Find out more »October 2018
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 will focus on the builders of Carr House, Virginia Moson and Cicero Martin. Rosemary will trace the history of the house from 1939 to 1996,…
Find out more »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 wildlife watching in the Madrean Archipelago eco-region. Be sure to bring the family to this interesting presentation. The children will enjoy exploring the “Bat Cave,”…
Find out more »September 2018
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 to help keep our mountain beautiful is only the beginning. It's also an awesome way to introduce the world of climbing to these hard-working young people. What is…
Find out more »August 2018
CDO (Canada Del Oro) Trail Day
With 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: Water Gloves Hat Eye Protection Close-toed shoes Suncreen Snacks TORCA will provide tools, post work snack and cold beverages. Meet at the top of Ski…
Find out more »July 2018
Green Mountain Trail Day
We 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 please bring/wear: Water Gloves Hat Eye Protection Close-toed shoes Suncreen TORCA will provide after work snacks, beverages and tools. Most importantly FUN! Meeting place is…
Find out more »June 2018
Aspen Draw Trail Day
June'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 Gloves Hat Eye Protection Close-toed shoes Suncreen Snacks We will be meeting at the lower parking lot at Ski Valley at 9am.
Find out more »April 2018
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 areas. Participants should be in moderate condition and capable of hiking on maintained FS trails carrying tools, equipment, and personal supplies throughout the day. All…
Find out more »Agave Volunteer Team! Science and bats need you!!
The 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 what an agave site will look like and how to record data on either the app or paper. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »March 2018
Saguaro National Park Cesar Chavez Fee Free Day
Saguaro 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 about Chávez’s impact on the Civil Rights movement and enjoy our amazing spring weather. César Chávez Day is celebrated around the nation on March 31st.…
Find out more »Rock Dam Construction in Tex Canyon – Chiricahua Mountains
The 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 add new ones. No Experience is needed for this project. All training and guidance will be provided on site by AWC staff an FS personnel.…
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