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Friends’ First-Ever $30,000 Matched Giving Challenge

Dec 9, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Blog, Friends News, Purdy Verde Blog

This December, we are thrilled to announce a thirty thousand dollar matched giving campaign. Our Board of Directors have put $30,000 towards Friends’ first-ever Year End Match Challenge, so in December, every dollar you donate will be doubled: double the impact, double the support, double the holiday love! Your generous support will work twice as hard when you give during December. Together, we […]

A Look Back at the Verde River Runoff

Oct 8, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Blog, Friends News, Purdy Verde Blog

by Melanie Miles In light of COVID, we decided to take our Verde River Runoff VIRTUAL this year. We offered our supporters all over the country a chance to explore their favorite water bodies while paddling in honor of Friends. This was a unique opportunity for us to connect with paddlers and nature lovers from […]

Bird of the Month – Lazuli Bunting

Sep 17, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Bird of the Month, Blog, Purdy Verde Blog

by Maya Rappaport Happy September! I love this month. The air smells crisper, and birds in migration begin to pass through our yards and favorite outdoor places. This month, I want to highlight a migratory species, the Lazuli Bunting. The Lazuli Bunting is named for the male’s gorgeous lazuli blue coloring. He shines brilliantly in […]

Supporting Wines – New and Exclusive Bottles for Friends!

Sep 15, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Blog, Friends News, Purdy Verde Blog, Wine and Beer Tasting

All about WINE! Do you LOVE wine? So do we! Friends of the Verde River works closely with vineyards and winemakers across Arizona in order to support a healthy Verde River. These partnerships help keep water in the river while supporting our community’s economy. By purchasing one of these exclusive Friends-partnered wines, you support a flowing […]

Fundraising for the Verde River Runoff

Aug 27, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Blog, Friends News, Purdy Verde Blog

Registrants for this year’s VIRTUAL Verde River Runoff have some exciting things to say! “As a hydrogeologist, my career reflects my lifelong passion for traveling by, recreating on, and soaking in the beauty of pristine riparian areas like the Verde River. Fundraising for Friends of the Verde River is a privilege to be able to […]

Bird of the Month – Great Blue Heron

Aug 12, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Bird of the Month, Blog, Purdy Verde Blog

Great Blue Heron – Ardea herodias As Friends’ resident bird nerd, I’m thrilled to begin this new series: Bird of the Month! Here in the Verde Valley, we are blessed with beautiful habitats, a rich diversity of species, and an abundance of life. My hope is to celebrate some of the species that make the […]

Friends’ Grant Programs Now Open to Applications

Jul 31, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Blog, Friends News, Purdy Verde Blog

It’s that time of year again! Friends of the Verde River is giving away up to $10,000 for riverrelatedprojects to be completed by community organizations. This year will mark the 20th project funded by local businesses that participate in Friends of the Verde River programs. Last year, Friends was proud to work with both the […]

Change of Leadership Roles for Friends of the Verde River

Jul 30, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Blog, Friends News, Purdy Verde Blog

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 occupied by Chip Norton since December 2011.  O’Callaghan has a keen eye for agriculture and river friendly business practices, as she and her husband own a beef farm […]

Sustainability Alliance Community Conversation #2: Stories from the Pandemic

Jul 24, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Blog, Friends News, Purdy Verde Blog

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 see how COVID-19 has impacted our community. How has the pandemic affected our region, and what’s being done to create a […]

Virtual Trash Pick-Up Challenge

Jun 25, 2020 by Isaac Dudley
Posted in Blog, Purdy Verde Blog

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 make a difference by picking up trash. We can help keep nature beautiful while protecting the animals!

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