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ICYMI: This week, May 3-10, there’s an art exhibit along the #SantaCruzRiver in Tucson, put on by artists Maxie Adler & Kimi Eisele. It features 16 windsocks to celebrate species that have returned to the river with the introduction of reclaimed water: ow.ly/snej50VNcXv

🪺🌾 For a special collaboration between High Country News and The Border Chronicle, I wrote about Sky Island Alliance’ work to monitor birds and restore grassland ecosystems in Sonora, Mexico 🌾🪺: hcn.org/articles/searc…

This June we’re hosting a Spring Seeker campaign along the San Pedro River with The Nature Conservancy in Arizona and need volunteers to head out in the field independently and make it a success. Can we count on your help? See the list of springs to be surveyed and sign up: ow.ly/487c50VOWlF

We’re excited to share a new addition to our board: Crystal Dillahunty. From Oklahoma, Crystal fell in love with and eventually moved to southern AZ. She brings experience in environmental and land use planning, heritage conservation, and archeology: ow.ly/uS7h50VKY2w

To all the moms out there, much love and appreciation! Here, a white-tailed deer and her fawn share a moment in the foothills of the Huachuca Mountains. 💚 #SkyIslands #MothersDay #DiaDeLaMadre #BorderWildlifeStudy

#MexicanWolves in the #SkyIslands need our help: Tomorrow, May 13, at 5:30pm, Cochise County is holding a town hall in Bisbee to discuss the wolf packs currently living in the #Chiricahuas, and we need folks to attend and advocate for peaceful coexistence: ow.ly/EjrZ50VQjsQ

In case you haven’t heard the news, or the bleating, there have been 15 sheep on Tucson’s “A” Mountain since March, doing their best to help us #beatbackbuffelgrass. @DesertMuseum is leading the way with this pilot project. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/lSTG50VSFN2

Hey friends — our 2024 Annual Report is hot off the press, so take a look and see all the amazing things you and our staff and volunteers have made possible: ow.ly/8AR350VSbMq. Many thanks for all your support! It takes an alliance to protect these Sky Islands we call home.

People from all over come to AZ to experience the outdoors, recreate, and be among the area’s scenic landscapes and wildlife. But how much is that worth, and what are the costs if it’s lost? Join SIA for our next virtual Coffee Break on June 12 at 9:30am: ow.ly/Qlcn50VUguz

Are you passionate about working in the field and improving the rural landscapes and ranching communities of the Sonoran Sky Islands? We're hiring a Ranchos Regenerativos Coordinator. Learn more about how to apply & share with others who may be a good fit: ow.ly/BrrW50VS4fI

#FotoFauna highlights from last month are in, and it’s summer edition with furry cameos across the #SkyIslands. Enjoy this video from our Wildlife Specialist Miguel Enríquez, and if you live where the wild things are, consider joining us! ow.ly/5C3o50TTLT7

New items for summer are in at the Sky Island Market! So have a look today and see if you find something for yourself and/or loved ones: ow.ly/2g7B50RphSr. All net proceeds go to support our work in the Sky Islands to protect the region’s water, wildlife and lands.

Some good news in our efforts to document our borderlands wildlife: Thanks to our allies at Friends of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, we've received 10 new wildlife cameras and will soon be able to expand our #BorderWildlifeStudy into the refuge. ow.ly/mAuS50VXo4i

The Arizona Luminaria reported on our efforts to revive a Tucson spring by removing invasive arundo. Read more about it all here. And we'd love to see you at an upcoming event! azluminaria.org/2025/05/29/tuc… #TucsonEvents #ArizonaNature #InvasiveSpecies

Want to get involved in one of New Mexico's Sky Islands and help create new habitat for Sonoran mud turtles and Chiricahua leopard frogs? Our allies at Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy are hosting volunteer days July 7-11 to restore two water impoundments in the Peloncillos: ow.ly/i8yf50VNjon

Thinking about buying some SIA merch, but want to take a look first? You can do that now at the Summit Hut on Speedway in Tucson! #SummitHut #ShopLocalTucson

Thank you to the Tohono O'odham Nation for standing strong to protect our shared borderlands and supporting Pima County's resolution opposing the additional militarization of the U.S. - Mexico Border. You can read the full statement at the link below. tonation-nsn.gov/tohono-oodham-…

Despite federal backsliding on environmental protections, across the country U.S. states are advancing solutions that our next generation needs. For a little inspiration, check out this series from The New York Times highlighting “50 States, 50 Fixes”: ow.ly/lbj050W8K7S.

In partnership with UA Poetry Center, join us July 13 to celebrate and call in the 2025 monsoon! Today’s technically the first day of the season, but with all these blue skies, looks like it’ll be some time before we see rain. Help us summon the monsoons: ow.ly/gmVb50W9ewX

Want to go exploring in Sabino Canyon for some new springs? We’re looking for experienced Spring Seekers to join us for a backpacking trip the weekend of July 4-6 as we continue our work to find and survey vital wildlife oases. To learn more and sign up: ow.ly/4AKR50W9gai