Friends of the Forest Sedona

Birding Walk
2020-03-24 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-03-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-12-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-11-26 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) and 2 more dates | For location information and to register, call 928-203-2903, Location to be announced prior to walk
Birding Walks with naturalist and birder authority Kevin Harding.
Get 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.
Please provide an email address when you register for use in contacting you if weather forces a cancellation.

Wear subdued clothing, bring binoculars or a spotting scope, and drinking water.
For location and to register, call 928-203-2903.

Arizona Archaeology Month Presentation - Spring Equinox at V-Bar-V
2020-03-21 12:30 - 14:00 | V Bar V Heritage Site
Jake Newhouse is a Forest Service volunteer docent and long-time site host at V-Bar-V and Palatki. He is also a member of the Arizona and Verde Valley Archaeology Societies. Join him for a presentation about the spring equinox at the V-Bar-V Heritage Site. He will explain how the light and shadows cross the rock art panel on this special day.
A Red Rock Pass or equivalent entrance fee is required for each vehicle. Pets are not permitted. Bring walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and drinking water.
For more information, call 928-203-2903

Nature Hike
2020-03-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 | For location information and to register, call 928-203-2903, Location to be announced prior to walk
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).

Wear good hiking boots or walking shoes, a hat, and layered clothing. You may want to bring binoculars (optional). Bring plenty of drinking water.
For location and to register, call 928-203-2903.

Arizona Archaeology Month Presentation - Pre-Columbian Agaves in the SW USA
2020-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
Join botanists Wendy Hodgson and Andrew Salywon from the Desert Botanical Garden for a presentation about their search for Agave domesticates in the Verde Valley. They will discuss the importance of agaves to Mesoamerica and its cultures.
Space is limited to 40 participants. For more information, call 928-203-2903

First Friday: "Rock Art of the Verde Valley"
2020-03-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
First Friday presentation by Dr. Peter Pilles, Forest Service Archaeologist.
Dr. Pilles will discuss the rock art styles of every Native American culture that has lived in the Verde Valley area. He will show examples from every culture and discuss the unique styles of rock art that distinguish each culture.
For more information, call 928-203-2903

Friends of the Forest New Member Welcome Event
2020-02-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Forest Service Administration Building, 8375 Highway 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
Your Invitation to Attend

Friends of the Forest

Welcome Event

For Recently Joined and Prospective Members

Meet Friends volunteers and Forest Service Staff
Learn about member benefits and how you can get involved
Hear from volunteers who help with trail maintenance, graffiti removal, trail patrol, visitor education, cultural site protection, water sampling and other Friends activities

For more information, contactMembership Chair Noreen Lisowskimembership@fofsedona.org

Red Rock Geology Walk
2020-02-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 | For location information and to register, call 928-203-2903, Location to be announced prior to walk
Geology Walk with earth science specialist Chris Weld.
Sedona’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.
Discover more of Sedona’s geologic story through this two-hour moderate hiking adventure.
Bring plenty of water and wear hiking shoes. For location information and to register, call 928-203-2903

First Friday: "Viva la Verde"
2020-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
First Friday presentation by Gary Beverly, Sierra Club member and film co-producer.
Mr. Beverly will present the documentary film “Viva La Verde”, which explores the past, present and future of Arizona rivers, using the foremost surviving perennial river in Arizona, the Verde, as a case study. The film features outstanding photography and video footage collected during five years of exploring the river, telling the story of the Verde’s history, ecology, geology and hydrology through animations and interviews with scientists and river activists. Mr. Beverly will lead a lively discussion of upper Verde River issues following the film’s showing.
For more information, call 928-203-2903

First Friday: "The Plight of the Pronghorn in the Verde Valley"
2020-01-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
First Friday presentation by Forest Service Wildlife Biologist Janie Agyagos.
Ms. Agyagos will explain characteristics of the pronghorn that make it unlike any other species in the world. She will discuss changes in distribution and abundance since Euro-American settlement and the factors involved in the drastic reduction in the range and overall numbers of the pronghorn.
For more information, call 928-203-2903

First Friday: "Red Rock Country From the Air"
2019-12-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
Gain a new appreciation for the legendary red rocks of Sedona and the Verde Valley through the expert aerial photography of local resident Ted Grussing.
Because demand for this presentation is expected to be very high, two presentations are planned, starting at 11:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. In addition, reservations will be required. Space is limited to 40 attendees per session.
For more information and to register, call 928-203-2903

First Friday: "Backyard Composting"
2019-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
First Friday presentation by Yavapai County Master Gardener Jennifer Moreland.
Jennifer Moreland is a longtime proponent of backyard composting. She moved to Sedona in 2014 and was certified as a Master Gardener in Yavapai County in 2016. She loves making dirt (aka composting) for her organic vegetable gardens and xeriscaped landscaping.
In this “Backyard Composting” presentation, we will discuss the important benefits of recycling yard cuttings and kitchen scraps, learn how to build a compost pile, what to put in it, and how to “cook” it. The finished compost is beneficial for raised beds, container gardening and amending soils around existing landscape.
For more information, call 928-203-2903

First Friday: "Fresh Eyes on an Ancient Landscape: Sedona Paleogeology"
2019-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 | For location information and to register, call 928-203-2903, Location to be announced prior to walk
First Friday presentation by FOF volunteer and naturalist, Barry Mallis.
Sedona’s legendary red rocks evolved over millions of years, as wind, water, and geologic uplift shaped and sculpted the land. Discover more of Sedona’s geologic story through this slide presentation that examines how the geology of the Sedona region fits into the history of Earth’s development. Beyond the “macro” picture of our continent’s formation, you’ll learn about a roughly 300 million-year period through which the geology of Red Rock Country was slowly transformed into today’s vistas.
For more information, call 928-203-2903

Night Photography Classes
2019-08-30 17:30 - 21:30 | AZ
Beat the Heat! Join Bob Shuman and the Arizona Natural History Association to learn how to take stunning landscape photos of the stars over Sedona’s Red Rocks!! Registration fee of $80 per person includes instruction on post processing.
Class dates are: Tuesday, July 2; Wednesday, July 31, and Friday, August 30.
Participants must have an SLR style camera, tripod, wide lens (16-24 mm), knowledge of your camera settings, hiking shoes, water, and a flashlight.
All classes start at 5:30 p.m. Space is limited, so CALL NOW !
For more information, and to register, contact the Arizona Natural History Association at 928-203-2922.

Hummingbird Hand Feeding
2019-08-24 07:00 - 09:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
Hummingbird hand feeding is a fun and exciting way to get up close to wildlife. This unique activity will inspire you to learn about the magical world of hummingbirds. Participants will have the chance to feed hummingbirds while learning some interesting facts.
Dates for this event are:
July 26 & 27
August 3, 10, 17, & 24
There will be someone present to instruct and assist participants from 7:00 – 9:00 am on each day. Materials will be provided.
Wear bright colors and bring your camera!
For more information, call 928-203-2903.

Smokey Bear 75th Birthday Bash
2019-08-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
Join your friends and Forest Service employees at the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center as we celebrate Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday!

Meet Smokey Bear!
Fun
and
Games!

CAKE!

8375 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86351

Live Rattlesnake Display
2019-07-06 09:00 - 2019-07-07 16:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
Visitors will have the chance to see live rattlesnakes (handled by experts) and for those so inclined, handle live non-venomous snakes.
Presented by Arizona Game and Fish Volunteers Russell Dunn and Karen McClelland.
The display will be open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day, July 6 and 7. For more information, call 928-203-2903
