Celebrate
Our annual Fiesta de la Garza celebration is right around the corner on December 5, 2024. We’re holding it again at Cliff Castle Casino Hotel! This night will be filled with awards, auctions, and celebrations as we honor the dedication and contributions of our community members and partners who support the mission of Friends of the Verde River.
Become a Table Sponsor
Help us keep the Verde River flowing by sponsoring Fiesta de la Garza! Sponsorship is an incredible way to show your support while enjoying an unforgettable evening. We are currently seeking table sponsors.
On Sale
Have you heard about our beautifully illustrated children’s book, On the Verde River? It was recently featured at the 2024 National Book Festival as part of the Library of Congress’s “Great Reads” program, representing Arizona’s literary heritage.
Written by Arizona author Phoebe Fox, with stunning illustrations by Jim Fox, On the Verde River takes children on a captivating journey along the Verde River, introducing them to the diverse life and beauty of this important ecosystem. Perfect for children aged 2 to 10, this hardcover book nurtures curiosity, environmental awareness, and a love of nature.
Special Gift Package: $40 – Includes the hardcover book, an adorable stuffed otter, a heron patch and a blank greeting card. This makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
About Us
The Verde River is one of Arizona’s few remaining flowing rivers. The river and its tributaries, such as Granite Creek, Sycamore Creek, Oak Creek, and Fossil Creek, provide lush corridors of life as they wind their way through beautiful, iconic, and arid landscapes. The Verde River system is an environmental and cultural treasure for local communities, the state of Arizona, and beyond.
Friends of the Verde River (Friends) envisions a healthy, flowing Verde River and tributaries that support our natural environment, vibrant communities, and quality of life for future generations.
We focus our work on restoring habitat, sustaining river flows, and building supportive communities. We proactively engage in a combination of “boots-on-the-ground” projects and policy solutions guided by sound conservation principles and which meet human and environmental needs in an outcomes-oriented manner. Below are some of our initiatives:
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Our Event Sponsors are important partners who enjoy special recognition and other perks.
For more information, contact:
Grace Filson, Events and Fundraising Coordinator
contactus@verderiver.org
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