Friends’ Grant Programs Now Open to Applications
It’s that time of year again! Friends of the Verde River is giving away up to $10,000 for river related projects to be completed by community organizations. This year will mark the 20th [...]
Change of Leadership Roles for Friends of the Verde River
Friends of the Verde River is pleased to welcome Jeni O’Callaghan as the new President of the Board of Directors. O’Callaghan stepped into the prestigious role on July 1, formally [...]
Unsolicited Seed Package Deliveries
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is aware that people across the country have received unsolicited packages of seed in recent days. APHIS is working closely with the [...]
Rare leopard frog found beyond its known range in Southwest
A U.S. Forest Service volunteer recently photographed a Chiricahua leopard frog in an earthen stock tank near the town of Camp Verde in central Arizona, the agency said Thursday. Biologists later [...]
Sustainability Alliance Community Conversation #2: Stories from the Pandemic
Community Conversation #2: Stories from the Pandemic Thursday, Sept. 3, 10-11:30 am via ZOOM. Hosted by the Sustainability Alliance and OLLI While many of us are stuck at home, it can be hard to [...]
VERDE VALLEY ROAD TRIP: SMALL TOWNS, NATURE, AND ARIZONA WINE
“Arizona’s Verde Valley, just north of Phoenix, is a place to go to get away from the cacti and desert scenery and enjoy springs, streams, and lush cottonwood trees. Not far from [...]
Melanie Miles
Melanie was born and raised along the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, where she developed a strong love for the environment and wildlife preservation. She graduated from West Virginia [...]
Virtual Trash Pick-Up Challenge
Are you tired of seeing garbage clutter up your favorite outdoor spots? We are too! Trash dims the beauty of our great outdoors, and it poses serious threats to wildlife. We can all pitch in to [...]
