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...
Oct 1, 2018
Across the nation, river enthusiasts, communities and government agencies are gearing up to celebrate wild rivers with the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Congress passed this landmark legislation on Oct. 2, 1968, to preserve...
Aug 1, 2018
The beautiful forest and the red rocks drew all of us to Sedona. Hiking the trails is just something that feels right. It seemed natural to us to get involved with the Friends of the Forest and help to preserve the wonderful area we live in. The purpose of the Friends...
Jul 1, 2018
Verde Valley Search and Rescue volunteers are frequently called out to join search missions after dark. In fact, night time search and rescues are more typical on the National Forest than daylight events. It is rare, however, for volunteers from Friends of the Forest...
