Can saguaros be saved from buffelgrass? To learn, join the Trust's virtual happy hour this Friday, February 25th via Zoom at 4:00 PM MST. Look for email to preregister or go to alwt.org/contact/ to join email distribution. #ALWT #BADbuffelgrass #GoFebruary #SouthernArizo

Concerned with drought impact on Arizona agriculture? Join our guest Chelsea McGuire from AZ Farm Bureau on Friday, March 11th via Zoom at 4:00 PM MST. Look for email to preregister or go to alwt.org/contact/ to join email distribution. #ALWT #AZagriculture #SouthernAriz

Concerned with drought impact on Arizona agriculture? Join Trust guest Chelsea McGuire from AZ Farm Bureau this Friday, March 11th via Zoom at 4:00 PM MST. Look for email to preregister or go to alwt.org/contact/ to join email distribution. #ALWT #AZfarming #Southern

Farmers, concerned with soil health? Join April 27th workshop in Elfrida sponsored by Arizona Land and Water Trust, UA Cooperative Extension, NRCS and Whitewater Draw NCRD. Register at forms.office.com/r/yK9ieMfphB by April 11. #ALWT #AZagriculture #SouthernArizona

It's Arizona Gives Day and we thank all those who have already provided a gift to the Trust! Please know your gift helps preserve Southern Arizona’s landscapes, wildlife habitat and waters. There's still time to donate as the campaign runs through Wednesday the 6th - Thank You!

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Cameron Becker to Land Program Director. In addition to managing land stewardship activities and relationships with federal agency partners and prospective landowner partners, Cameron will now be directing all land protection efforts.

Just a quick note of appreciation to you on this special day!

What’s critical for a healthy harvest? Soil health of course, the focus of a recent Ranching/Farming into the Future workshop sponsored by Arizona Land and Water Trust and partners such as University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, NRCS and the Whitewater Draw NRCD #soilhealth

Interested in owls and want to learn more about the rescue of these incredible animals? Join the Trust virtual happy hour with guest, Wild at Heart volunteer, Greg Clark today, June 3, 2022 at 4pm Email [email protected] for zoom registration link #ALWT #wildatheart #owls

This Friday, June 17 at 4pm MST, Dr. Karleta Chief, Diné hydrologist and University of Arizona Associate Professor, joins the Trust to talk about the impact of climate change on tribal waters. Email [email protected] for registration link #ALWT #tribalwaters #climatechange

This Friday Virtual Happy Hour on Bobcats: July 8, 4pm (MST) via ZOOM! Wildlife biologist Cheryl Mollohan will overview learnings to date on bobcats with special focus on how females raise their kittens in an urban environment. Email [email protected] for registration link.

The Trust is on the search for our next great executive director in amazing Tucson, Arizona! For details, please go to alwt.org/about/ (bottom of webpage) or email Cory King with our search firm, Kittleman & Associates: [email protected] #nonprofitleader

Sonoran Desert: A Hotspot for Bees -- Join Kim Franklin, scientist with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, on a tour of the incredible assortment of bees at our next online Virtual Happy Hour - this Friday, December 16th at 4pm. Email [email protected] for registration link.

The Trust welcomes Michael McDonald as new Executive Director! He will lead the Trust effective February 13 following prior executive director roles over the last 25 years at Tucson Audubon, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and Habitat for Humanity Tucson.

Join us next Friday for the Trust's Virtual Happy Hour on Fireflies in Arizona - February 24 at 4pm MST via ZOOM! Fireflies in Arizona? Yes, really! Entomologist Dr. Joe Cicero will tell us all about this amazing insect. Email [email protected] for registration link.

ALWT Virtual Happy Hour! - Fireflies in AZ. Join us! This Friday, Dr. Joe Cicero will share his work and research on Arizona fireflies and related groups. Looking forward to seeing you all! To attend advance registration is needed. Connect with [email protected] for the link.

Happy Summer Solstice to each of you! Enjoy this recent feature story from Arizona Luminaria about Sopori: An Arizona water story where ranchers, environmentalists and developers are collaborating. conta.cc/3JseAgq

The Trust’s ongoing watershed restoration efforts employ nature-based solutions on lands owned by the Trust and lands owned by our ranching partners, like the work featured in a Popular Science article by Erica Gies Read the article here conta.cc/3XrHeUv

Pop Quiz - what do you do when its mighty hot on the job? You take a quick break in the ranch swimming pool! Ranch dogs on the Mustang Ranch taking a quick dip on a hot day - smart dogs! Stay cool friends!

The Trust monitors all land easements by various means of transport - 4-wheel drive, hiking, drone and bike. This photo is from a recent trip to Babocomari Ranch by Stewardship Manager Andrew Quarles. In the background a rainstorm in the east cools Willcox. Happy Friday friends!