Dogs and children are more at risk for heatstroke than adults. When it is 90 degrees outside in Sedona, it does not feel that bad, because it is dry heat. However, the ground temperatures are 140+ degrees. This radiant ground heat means that dogs and children...
Friends of the Forest Sedona is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. It supports the Forest Service with expertise and thousands of volunteer hours per year across a range of activities....
On February 1st, the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest began the final phase of construction and restoration on the Cathedral Rock Trail. The closure will remain in effect until March 31st as crews work on the upper portion of Cathedral Rock....
What is an invasive plant and why is it a problem? An invasive plant is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and is likely to cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human health. Here in the Verde Valley, the Coconino Forest Service has identified...
The American Kestrel is North America’s smallest and most colorful falcon. Many adore kestrels for their lovely plumage and big personality. Unfortunately, this historically common little falcon has become a rare sight in many regions of North America, where...
On a crisp November day, a cadre of Red Rock Ranger District personnel served up a tasty Dutch oven meal to an eager gathering of men and women. The occasion was the annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic hosted by District Ranger Amy Tinderholt and more than a dozen...
Sedona’s Friends of the Forest (FOF) will be hosting a welcome event on Thursday September 22 starting at 2:00 pm at 360 Brewer Road in Sedona. We invite everyone to attend, particularly new residents who are looking for rewarding volunteer opportunities. If you...
In November 2021, the Sedona Red Rock News reported on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designation of stretches of upper Oak Creek and the upper Verde River as critical habitat for the threatened narrow-headed gartersnake. Well before that designation, the Red Rock...
Living in these beautiful red rocks makes me want to keep it exactly the same as it is so that I can continue to enjoy our surrounding National Forest year after year. However, I am only one person and cannot sustain our public lands by myself. Fortunately, I have...
A small cadre of volunteers gathered on a chilly December morning outside the Red Rock Ranger District Headquarters. These volunteer community scientists were preparing to join an agave inventory effort underway in the Verde Valley. District Wildlife Biologist, Janie...
Last month’s article spotlighted many of the volunteer awards presented at the Friends of the Forest annual meeting. This month we are featuring the recipient of the prestigious President’s Award. The President’s Award is an award of special recognition to a member...
On November 6th the Sedona Friends of the Forest (FOF) held their Annual Meeting which included recognizing outstanding volunteers. Because the organization was unable to hold their Annual Meeting in 2020, some awards encompassed more than a single year of service....
