May 2013
Catalina State Park 30th Anniversary
Saturday, May 4, Catalina State Park
Join in a day of fun to commemorate the founding of this magnificent park. Activities include: guided hikes, live animal displays, and information booths from our partners and friends. There will also be speakers, kids activities, food trucks, cake, and an evening Star Night Party. FREE Day Use Entrance for this special event! Click here for an event flyer.
**If you are interested in volunteering for Sky Island Alliance at this event please contact Sarah at sarah@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 x24.
Camp Bullfrog 2013
May 3-5, May 31-June 2 and June 14-16
Ruby, AZ, Pajarito Mountains
After a very successful 2012 campaign in which we removed over 6,000 non-native bullfrogs from waters in the Pajarito Mountains, we’re returning to continue netting and hand captures of the species. The bullfrog was introduced to AZ from the eastern U.S. over 100 years ago and has proliferated out of control, displacing many native species. Biologist Dave Hall has been directly involved in the efforts since the late 90's and will be leading our crew in this scenic area; we hope you can join us too!
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Please RSVP to Christopher at christopher@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-0780 ext. 24.
Beyond the Border Presentation
Monday, May 6, 7:00-9:00pm, The Historic Y Courtyard
Krista Schlyer, photographer, writer and curator of the 2009 Continental Divide exhibit will be talking about her experiences documenting the borderlands and the impacts of border policy through her new book, Continental Divide: Wildlife, People, and the Wall. Dan Millis of the Sierra Club Borderlands group will also share his group's efforts to protect natural and historic resources in teh borderlands for future generations. Open to the public with a $5 suggested donation. Click here for a short video on the book.
Where Black Bears and Jaguars Meet: Sky Island Carnivores
Thursday, May 9th, 6:30pm, Tucson REI, 160 W. Wetmore Rd.
The Sky Island region is home to predators such as black bears, bobcats, jaguars, mountain lions, ocelots, coyotes, and wolves. These often misunderstood animals will be the subject of Jessica Moreno's talk. Complemented with beautiful photos and videos from the region, this presentation will take a look at the natural history and behavior of these animals, how they interact together and with their environment, recent news and action you can take, and some of the myths and fears surrounding them. Click here to register for this free presentation.
Riparian Restoration Project
May 10-12, 2013, Rancho El Aribabi, Sonora, Mexico
Here’s your best chance to check out a real Sky Island gem just 30 miles south of the border, a gorgeous conservation area where bobcat and mountain lion roam alongside ocelot and jaguar. This is the third event in our Sonoran Riparian Restoration Project series focusing on improving wildlife habitat. We will once again be assisted by restoration expert Van Clothier from Stream Dynamics, Inc.
Click here to register for the trip.
Please RSVP to Christopher at christopher@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-0780 ext. 24.
Native Frog Habitat Restoration
May 17-19, 2013,
Huachuca Mountains
Escape the heat of the desert and discover Scotia Canyon, a lovely sycamore-lined creek with elevations ranging from 5,375 feet. From here, we will visit area tanks and ponds to net bullfrog tadpoles and metamorphs, making the habitat more hospitable for the native fauna. Scotia Canyon is renowned as one of the best places in Arizona to see the threatened Chiricahua leopard frog (Rana chiricahuensis) as well as the colorful Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans).
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Please RSVP to Christopher at christopher@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-0780 ext. 24.