Apr 3, 2019
2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Friends of the Forest (FOF). For the past quarter century, FOF has partnered with the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest to help fill the gap between needs and resources. FOF has provided both...
Mar 14, 2019
2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Friends of the Forest (FOF). During our first quarter century, FOF has worked diligently to help protect our Native American heritage and to introduce residents and visitors to the rich ancient cultures that...
Feb 8, 2019
Sedona is a fragile place, but that’s exactly how it became so beautiful. Over the eons our sandstone was fractured, lifted, and eroded, creating this jewel we treasure. But that fragility can work against beauty. With people enjoying Sedona in growing numbers,...
Jan 2, 2019
Again this year, (our 25th Anniversary) the Friends of the Forest (FOF) is hosting a member welcoming event at the Red Rock Ranger Station Visitor Center on State Route 179 just south of the Village of Oak Creek. As always, we look forward to seeing not only new and...
Dec 9, 2018
Sedona Friends of the Forest (FOF) was recently named one of the nation’s top volunteer organization by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for fostering volunteerism and service. The Friends have earned the newly designated Under Secretary’s Award, which qualifies...
Nov 1, 2018
The effort to record and preserve archaeological evidence in the Red Rock District is an ongoing process that benefits from advancements in photographic technology. The Sedona Friends of the Forest have volunteers who document local archaeological sites and evaluate...