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Friends of the Verde River is hosting the 2026 State of the Verde Watershed Conference along with field trips related to the Verde Watershed, September 15-17, 2026, at Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, Arizona.
Theme: One Watershed, Many Voices: Science, Policy, and People
Registration will open on June 1, 2026.
Sponsor the Conference
Please contact Susan Van Norman for sponsorship opportunities.
Susan Van Norman
Development and Stewardship Director, Friends of the Verde River
928.301.4543
contactus@verderiver.org
More Events
See you back at Dead Horse Ranch State Park for the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, April 23-26, 2026! Enjoy expert guides, explore diverse habitats, and embrace the beauty of spring in the Verde Valley.
Join us for Family Nature Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Dead Horse Ranch State Park for a fun-filled day of nature walks, hands-on activities, live animal exhibits, and more – free admission for the whole family!
MLK Day of Service, January 19, 2026 volunteers work on projects in the Verde Valley including invasive species removal, gully restoration and trash clean-ups.



