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Friends of the Verde River proudly presents Janie Agyagos with our President’s Award, recognizing her remarkable contributions to wildlife, habitat conservation, and community education. Over her 35-year career with the U.S. Forest Service, Janie has dedicated herself to protecting species, restoring habitats, and engaging volunteers and the public in conservation work. One example of her […]
Friends of the Verde River is proud to recognize Alisa Sever, Leader of the Northern Arizona Airbnb Host Community, as this year’s Community Business Partner Award recipient. Alisa played a key role in facilitating a $30,000 Airbnb Community Fund grant, a contribution that will have a lasting impact on the Verde River and the communities […]
This year, students across the Verde Valley stepped into the role of scientists through the Verde Watershed Fellowship Research Project, a new partnership between Friends of the Verde River and the Cottonwood School District. With clipboards, water testing kits, and plenty of curiosity, students have been exploring the health of the rivers and creeks they […]
Fall is here in the Verde Valley, and October is packed with ways for you, your family, and your friends to get involved. Whether you want to lend a hand, learn something new, or just have fun in the community, there’s something here for you. Take a look at what’s coming up and mark your […]
The Arizona Wildlife Federation (AWF) is seeking a Public Lands Coordinator to help expand their impact and effectiveness in driving state and federal policies that protect public lands and benefit Arizona wildlife, habitat, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. About the Position Some of the most important fish and wildlife habitats in the state of Arizona […]
September is full of opportunities to give back, learn something new, and have fun with your family and friends. Whether you’re looking to roll up your sleeves and volunteer or enjoy a community event, there’s something here for you. Mark your calendars, bring your neighbors, and let’s celebrate our community together! Volunteering Join local cleanup […]
Hands-on research connects classrooms with local conservation efforts The Cottonwood School District has partnered with Friends of the Verde River to launch an exciting new educational initiative: the Verde Watershed Fellowship Research Project. This program offers students a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on, real-world science while helping protect one of Arizona’s most important natural […]
Recently on a field trip to Montezuma Well, Dr. Larry Stevens, Director of the Springs Stewardship Institute, explained that it took up to 13,000 years for water to flow underground from the San Francisco Peaks to the well and theoretically the water in well could possibly include mastodon DNA. That opened a larger discussion of […]
As I have mentioned in earlier articles, I grew up on a Midwestern farm. As a child, one of the most magical times was in June just after twilight when the lawn and surrounding fields were filled with fireflies. My sisters, brother and I spent many evenings chasing them around our home in soft last […]
This past Thursday morning, April 3rd, I had the opportunity to volunteer with the Watershed Management Group from Tucson and other involved citizens and employees of the Camp Verde area to learn about and engage with rainwater harvesting. Together, we installed a 1,300 gallon rainwater tank at the Camp Verde stormwater office. While installing the […]
