Please join us at the New Member Welcome Event on October 14, 2026 (a Wednesday) 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Red Rock Ranger Station in Sedona.
Our Mission
Friends of the Forest is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization, with membership open to all who are dedicated to maintaining, protecting, and restoring the scenic beauty of our National Forest lands in the Sedona area for the enjoyment and use of present and future generations.
By building a partnership with the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest, Friends of the Forest volunteers help fill the gap between the Forest Service’s needs and its limited resources.
Our Primary Goals:
- Help Forest Service maintain its trails and cultural resources
- Reduce environmental damage caused by increasing human impact
- Assist in education and improve communication with the community
- Enhance the forest experience for visitors and residents alike
Stewardship & Fun!
Friends of the Forest is a unique organization founded in 1994. As part of our partnership as stewards of National Forest lands in the Sedona area, we offer members many opportunities for personal enrichment and public service. We learn from each other, from Forest Service personnel, and from experts in wilderness skills, archaeology, geology, plants, wildlife, and their habitat.
Whether you can help by becoming a member or making a contribution, you will be directly helping to preserve one of the most beautiful natural resources in the country.
Our impact
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Join the people caring for the red rocks. Your dues fund the tools, training, and supplies that keep our volunteers in the field, and membership opens the door to all 11 ways to serve. Donate today!
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Check out Upcoming Public Events
The Friends of the Forest supports the public education objectives of the Red Rock Ranger District. Education about our surrounding natural resources and how to enjoy these resources in a safe, sustainable manner is a basic pillar of conservation.
Visit our Events page to find out more about upcoming events and opportunities for exploration and education of the Red Rocks of the Coconino National Forest!
Visitor Center Volunteers Needed!
We put together a short video about our ongoing need for volunteers at the ranger station visitor center.
Take a couple of minutes to watch it and consider joining the team that welcomes visitors to the red rocks.