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Attention all beer enthusiasts and conservationists! Get ready to raise your glasses for a cause because the Raspberry Runoff is flowing back into the taps at Smelter Town Brewery in Clarkdale, and it’s bringing more than just refreshing flavors to the table. For those unfamiliar, Raspberry Runoff isn’t just any ordinary beer – it’s a […]
Friends of the Verde River is pleased to announce the 2024 Young Birders Camp Scholarship competition. The Young Birders Camp brings young people together to learn about birds, nature, ecology, and conservation in the company of kids like you. The camp activities include field trips observing birds and other animals, presentations by experts, and fun […]
We are thrilled to extend an exciting opportunity for your esteemed business to become a vital part of the upcoming Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival as a van sponsor. Why Choose to Advertise At the heart of this celebration is a shared passion for nature and a commitment to environmental stewardship. By aligning your […]
Join Debbie and the Verde Valley birding community in keeping our roads clean and beautiful! Welcome, nature enthusiasts. If you’re passionate about preserving the natural beauty of our community, join Debbie LaFrance and the dedicated volunteers from the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival for a series of highway cleanups along the picturesque Mingus Avenue […]
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15th, 2024, the spirit of unity, justice, and service permeates our communities. It’s not just a day off (for some) but an opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy by actively engaging in actions that foster positive change. Here are three meaningful ways you can pay […]
The Board of Directors of Friends of the Verde River is pleased to announce that W. David Gressly has been selected as our next Executive Director, beginning December 15, 2023. Gressly will be joining us as our guest at our annual gala, Fiesta de la Garza, on December 7, 2023, at the Cliff Castle Hotel. […]
Help us raise $40,000! Your donation before December 31st will be doubled by our generous Board of Directors! Dear Friend, What is important to you right now? To your family? To your community? I bet one answer would be to preserve and protect our greatest natural resources – rivers, natural areas, and wildlife. Because you […]
An impressive 48,000 physical and online attendees from 130 countries participated in Esri’s 43rd annual user conference. One of the online attendees included Shannon Murphy from Friends of the Verde River. This conference provides education and resources for geographic information systems (GIS) users. The conference theme “GIS – Creating the World You Want to See” […]
First published in Cottonwood Journal Extra on 10-23-23. Written by Nancy Steele. On a hot August night in 2019, I had a date to meet some of Arizona’s spookiest residents. This was my idea of Friday night fun! I was all alone on my way to my creepy adventure. As I drove through north Scottsdale, […]
First published in Cottonwood Journal Extra on 9-25-23. Written by Nancy Steele. Phoebe walked up and faced the audience, took a breath, smiled, and began reading: “scritch scratch, scritch scratch, squirrels play in the patch.” Thus began the first public reading of On the Verde River, the new book written by Phoebe Fox, illustrated by […]
