BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of the Forest Sedona - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of the Forest Sedona X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of the Forest Sedona REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190312T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20190224T161558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153410Z UID:1544-1552381200-1552388400@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Birding Walk DESCRIPTION:Birding Walks with naturalist and birder authority Kevin Harding. \nGet outdoors and learn about the varied bird life in Sedona and the Verde Valley. You will walk just over a mile on level ground and have a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species and well as winter birds native to Arizona. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wear subdued clothing\, bring binoculars or a spotting scope\, and drinking water. \nFor location and to register\, call 928-203-2903. URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/birding-walk-6/ LOCATION:For location information and to register\, call 928-203-2903\, Location to be announced prior to walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/RedTailedHawk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190301T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20190216T000710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153603Z UID:1534-1551434400-1551448800@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:First Friday: Ancient Technologies DESCRIPTION:March is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn how ancient cultures made and used stone tools. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See how to make fire by friction with five different methods \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dress for outside weather URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/first-friday-ancient-technologies/ LOCATION:Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center\, 8375 SR 179\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86351\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ancient-Fire-Making-Methods.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190226T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181225T204422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153614Z UID:1463-1551171600-1551178800@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Birding Walk DESCRIPTION:Birding Walks with naturalist and birder authority Kevin Harding. \nGet outdoors and learn about the varied bird life in Sedona and the Verde Valley. You will walk just over a mile on level ground and have a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species and well as winter birds native to Arizona. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wear subdued clothing\, bring binoculars or a spotting scope\, and drinking water. \nFor location and to register\, call 928-203-2903. URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/birding-walk-5/ LOCATION:For location information and to register\, call 928-203-2903\, Location to be announced prior to walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Birdwatchers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181225T200351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153548Z UID:1449-1550570400-1550577600@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Red Rock Geology Walk DESCRIPTION:Geology Walk with earth science specialist Chris Weld. \nSedona’s legendary red rocks evolved over millions of years\, as wind and water shaped and sculpted the land. View the dramatic effects of Oak Creek Canyon faulting and examine sedimentary\, volcanic and erosional land features. \nDiscover more of Sedona’s geologic story through this two-hour moderate hiking adventure. \nBring plenty of water and wear hiking shoes. For location information and to register\, call 928-203-2903 URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/red-rock-geology-walk-2/ LOCATION:For location information and to register\, call 928-203-2903\, Location to be announced prior to walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GeologyWalk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181225T203935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153530Z UID:1459-1549962000-1549969200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Birding Walk DESCRIPTION:Birding Walks with naturalist and birder authority Kevin Harding. \nGet outdoors and learn about the varied bird life in Sedona and the Verde Valley. You will walk just over a mile on level ground and have a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species and well as winter birds native to Arizona. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wear subdued clothing\, bring binoculars or a spotting scope\, and drinking water. \nFor location and to register\, call 928-203-2903. URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/birding-walk-4/ LOCATION:For location information and to register\, call 928-203-2903\, Location to be announced prior to walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GreatHornedOwl.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181228T194221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T195634Z UID:1489-1549548000-1549555200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Forest New Member Welcome Event DESCRIPTION:Meet Friends volunteers and Forest Service Staff\nLearn about member benefits and how you can get involved\nHear from volunteers who help with trail maintenance\, graffiti removal\, trail patrol\, visitor education\, cultural site protection\, water sampling and other Friends activities URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/friends-of-the-forest-new-member-welcome-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WelcomeMat.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181224T234836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153428Z UID:1421-1548147600-1548154800@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Birding Walk DESCRIPTION:Birding Walks with naturalist and birder authority Kevin Harding. \nGet outdoors and learn about the varied bird life in Sedona and the Verde Valley. You will walk just over a mile on level ground and have a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species and well as winter birds native to Arizona. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wear subdued clothing\, bring binoculars or a spotting scope\, and drinking water. \nFor location and to register\, call 928-203-2903. URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/birding-walk-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/RedTailedHawk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181225T015543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153439Z UID:1426-1547629200-1547636400@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Nature Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist Kevin Harding on an outdoor adventure.  Learn about the varied plant and animal life in Sedona and the Verde Valley. You will walk about a mile on gently rolling ground with good footing and see many native plant species and hopefully some animal signs (tracks and scat). \n \n \n \n \n \n Wear good hiking boots or walking shoes\, a hat\, and layered clothing.  You may want to bring binoculars (optional).  Bring plenty of drinking water. \nFor location and to register\, call 928-203-2903. URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/nature-hike/ LOCATION:For location information and to register\, call 928-203-2903\, Location to be announced prior to walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Raccoon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181224T233608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153451Z UID:1414-1546938000-1546945200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Birding Walk DESCRIPTION:Birding Walks with naturalist and birder authority Kevin Harding. \nGet outdoors and learn about the varied bird life in Sedona and the Verde Valley. You will walk just over a mile on level ground and have a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species and well as winter birds native to Arizona. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wear subdued clothing\, bring binoculars or a spotting scope\, and drinking water. \nFor location and to register\, call 928-203-2903. URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/birding-walk-2/ LOCATION:For location information and to register\, call 928-203-2903\, Location to be announced prior to walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Birdwatchers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181223T222935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153501Z UID:1379-1546596000-1546603200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:First Friday Talk: How to Make Cordage DESCRIPTION:Prime time for hiking\, backpacking and enjoying Sedona’s forest resources is upon us. Learn a skill that could prove to be a useful technique for wilderness recreation and safety. \nBasics of making cordage\, and its many uses\, will be covered. Learn how to improvise ropes\, etc. from locally available materials from a local search and rescue expert. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by Al Cornell\, wilderness expert\, Friends of the Forest and Search and Rescue Volunteer \nFriday January 4\, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Red Rock District Visitor Center\, one mile south of Village of Oak Creek on Highway 179. \nSpace at this free public event is limited to the first forty participants. \nFor further information contact 928-203-2903. URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/first-friday-talk-how-to-make-cordage/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cordage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181211T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181211T040000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181107T114846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153509Z UID:543-1544493600-1544500800@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Birding Walk DESCRIPTION:Birding Walks with naturalist and birder authority Kevin Harding. \nGet outdoors and learn about the varied bird life in Sedona and the Verde Valley. You will walk just over a mile on level ground and have a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species and well as winter birds native to Arizona. \nWear subdued clothing\, bring binoculars or a spotting scope\, and drinking water. \nWeather permitting\, walks will be held on these dates: \n\nOctober 23\, 2018 @ 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.\nNovember 13\, 2018 @ 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.\nNovember 27\, 2018 @ 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.\nDecember 11\, 2018 @ 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.\n\nFor location and to register\, call 928-203-2903. URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/birding-walk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FOF-IEP-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181204T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181204T050000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181107T114534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153520Z UID:538-1543892400-1543899600@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Red Rock Geology Walk DESCRIPTION:Geology Walk with earth science specialist Chris Weld. \nSedona’s legendary red rocks evolved over millions of years\, as wind and water shaped and sculpted the land. View the dramatic effects of Oak Creek Canyon faulting and examine sedimentary\, volcanic and erosional land features. \nDiscover more of Sedona’s geologic story through this two-hour moderate hiking adventure. \nWeather permitting\, walks will be held on these dates: \n\nOctober 2\, 2018 @ 9:00-11:00 a.m.\nNovember 6\, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m. – Noon\nDecember 4\, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m. – Noon\n\nBring plenty of water and wear hiking shoes. For location information and to register\, call 928-203-2903 URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/red-rock-geology-walk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/FOTF-Hero-Red-Rocks-Trail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181104T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181104T030000 DTSTAMP:20260417T184627 CREATED:20181107T115809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T153710Z UID:548-1541293200-1541300400@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Photography Walk DESCRIPTION:Photography walk with Carol Kahn\, editor of Sedona Art Source magazine. \nWeather permitting\, walks will be held on these dates: \n\nOctober 6\, 2018 @ 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.\n October 20\, 2018 @ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Sunset Hike)\nNovember 4\, 2018 @ 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.\n\nBring any style camera you would like\, from your phone to a point and shoot\, to your brand new DSLR\, as we enjoy a short hike and take pictures along the way. You will also learn about our local trails\, flora\, and fauna\, and the best ways to safely plan and prepare for your next photo journey. \nBe prepared for an easy two-hour walk. Bring water\, camera\, snacks\, and a camera\, and wear hiking boots and sun protection. \nSpace is limited. For more information and to register\, call 928-203-2900\, or stop by the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center on Hwy 179 in the Village of Oak Creek. The hike location will be disclosed when you register. URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/photography-walk/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR