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:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221117T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112307 CREATED:20221020T214036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T220552Z UID:2632-1668672000-1668679200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Bird Watching Walk DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kevin Harding\, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.\n\nCome learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species as well as winter birds native to Arizona. \nYou should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope\, water\, and wear subdued (earth tone) clothing and comfortable walking shoes. A few binoculars available for use. \nTHURSDAY:     November 17 starting at 8AM \nLocation: Bubbling Ponds Preserve \nLIMIT of group:   12 \nRESERVATIONS are required. Please go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Bird Watching Walk” and choose your date.\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 \n Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/sedona-bird-watching-walk-2/ LOCATION:Bubbling Ponds Preserve\, Page Springs Rd\, Cornville\, AZ\, 86325\, United States CATEGORIES:Birding Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Peregrine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221103T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112307 CREATED:20221020T213917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T213920Z UID:2624-1667462400-1667469600@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Bird Watching Walk DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kevin Harding\, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.\n\nCome learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species as well as winter birds native to Arizona. \nYou should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope\, water\, and wear subdued (earth tone) clothing and comfortable walking shoes. A few binoculars available for use. \nTHURSDAY:     November 3 starting at 8AM \nLocation: Bubbling Ponds Preserve \nLIMIT of group:   12 \nRESERVATIONS are required. Please go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Bird Watching Walk” and choose your date.\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 \n Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/sedona-bird-watching-walk/ LOCATION:Bubbling Ponds Preserve\, Page Springs Rd\, Cornville\, AZ\, 86325\, United States CATEGORIES:Birding Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/RedTailedHawk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112307 CREATED:20221026T165144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T165146Z UID:2654-1666954800-1666954800@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Creatures of the Night - Bats of the Verde Valley DESCRIPTION:Presented by Janie Agyagos\, US Forest Service District Wildlife Biologist.\n\nCome and join US Forest Service District Wildlife Biologist\, Janie Agyagos\, just in time for Bat Week. Learn how to attract bats as well as how to safely discourage roosting. \nFRIDAY:     October 28 starting at 11:00 AM \nRed Rock Ranger Station\, 8375 SR 179Sedona\, AZ 86351. \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 \n \n Sponsored by the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).  \n  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/creatures-of-the-night-bats-of-the-verde-valley/ LOCATION:Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center\, 8375 SR 179\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86351\, United States CATEGORIES:USFS Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bat-Specimen-300x317-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Annemari Kate Romero":MAILTO:annemari.romero@usda.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221025T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112307 CREATED:20221020T214800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T220001Z UID:2636-1666688400-1666697400@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Geology Hike DESCRIPTION:Presented by Barry Mallis\, naturalist and FoF volunteer.\n\nThis hike will provide views of some of the area’s prominent features and will provide time to pause and discuss the forces at play in creating this amazing landscape. This moderate hike will be approx. 4 miles long\, have a 500′ of elevation gain and will take 2 to 2-1/2 hours. \nTUESDAY:     October 25 starting at 9:00 AM \nCarroll Canyon\, Sedona – Meeting location will be provided at time of reservation. \nLIMIT of group:   12 \n**RESERVATIONS are required.**Please go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Geology Hike”\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 \n Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).  \n  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/sedona-geology-hike-2/ LOCATION:Location at Registration CATEGORIES:Geology Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Geology-.-Barry-Mallis-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220519T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220519T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112307 CREATED:20220429T185024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T062422Z UID:2586-1652948100-1652958000@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Geology Hike DESCRIPTION:Presented by Barry Mallis\, naturalist and FoF volunteer.\n\nThis hike will provide views of some of the area’s prominent features. Several outdoor “classrooms” will provide time to pause and engage in discussion of the forces at play in creating this amazing landscape. This moderate hike will be approx. 4 miles long\, have a 500′ of elevation gain and will take 2 to 2-1/2 hours. \nTHURSDAY:     May 19 starting at 8:15 AM \nMeeting location will be provided at time of reservation. \nLIMIT of group:   12 \nRESERVATIONS are required.  Please go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Geology Hike”\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 \n Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).  \n  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/sedona-geology-hike/ LOCATION:Location at Registration CATEGORIES:Geology Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Geology-walk-.-pic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220428T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20220404T024903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T024906Z UID:2565-1651134600-1651143600@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Geology Hike DESCRIPTION:Presented by Barry Mallis\, naturalist and FoF volunteer.\n\nThis hike will provide views of some of the area’s prominent features. Several outdoor “classrooms” will provide time to pause and engage in discussion of the forces at play in creating this amazing landscape. This moderate hike will be approx. 4 miles long\, have a 500′ of elevation gain and will take 2 to 2-1/2 hours.  \nTUESDAY:     April 28 starting at 8:30 AM \nMeeting location will be provided at time of reservation. \nLIMIT of group:   12 \nRESERVATIONS are required.  Deadline 3 days prior to event.Please go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Geology Hike”\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 \n Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).  \n  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/sedona-geology-hike-2022-04-28/ LOCATION:Location at Registration CATEGORIES:Geology Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Geology-walk-.-pic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220426T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20220327T172626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220327T172629Z UID:2560-1650960000-1650967200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Bird Watching Walk DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kevin Harding\, FoF volunteer and naturalist.\n\nCome learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species as well as winter birds native to Arizona. \nYou should be able to walk a mile on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope\, water\, and wear subdued (earth tone) clothing and comfortable walking shoes. \nTUESDAY:     April 26 starting at 8AM \nMeeting location will be provided at time of reservation. \nLIMIT of group:   12 \nRESERVATIONS are required.  Deadline 3 days prior to event.Please go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Bird Watching Walk”\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 \n Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/sedona-bird-watching-walk-2022-04-26/ LOCATION:Location at Registration CATEGORIES:Birding Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Red-Tailed-Hawk-w300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220419T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20220327T170128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220327T171004Z UID:2536-1650358800-1650366000@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bob Beltz and Tori Marshall\nFriends of the Forest volunteers\n \nEasy two-hour wildflower walks in Sedona\n \nTUESDAYS:  April 19\n(Additional dates may be announced based on wildflower conditions)\n \nTIME:  9:00AM\n \nLOCATION:  will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers\n \nLIMIT of group:   12\n \nRESERVATIONS are required.  Deadline 3 days prior to event.\nPlease go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”\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 appropriate clothing for the weather\, bring drinking water\, and bring a camera if desired. \nSponsored by Friends of the Forest and US Forest Service URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/sedona-wildflower-walk-2022-04-19/ LOCATION:Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event CATEGORIES:Wildflower Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Flower-Walk-Flower-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220412T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20220327T165936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220327T170726Z UID:2530-1649754000-1649761200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bob Beltz and Tori Marshall\nFriends of the Forest volunteers\n \nEasy two-hour wildflower walks in Sedona\n \nTUESDAYS:  April 12\n(Additional dates may be announced based on wildflower conditions)\n \nTIME:  9:00AM\n \nLOCATION:  will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers\n \nLIMIT of group:   12\n \nRESERVATIONS are required.  Deadline 3 days prior to event.\nPlease go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”\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 appropriate clothing for the weather\, bring drinking water\, and bring a camera if desired. \nSponsored by Friends of the Forest and US Forest Service URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/sedona-wildflower-walk-2022-04-12/ LOCATION:Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event CATEGORIES:Wildflower Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Flower-Walk-Flower-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220412T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220412T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20220327T172235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220327T172238Z UID:2549-1649750400-1649757600@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Bird Watching Walk DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kevin Harding\, FoF volunteer and naturalist.\n\nCome learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species as well as winter birds native to Arizona. \nYou should be able to walk a mile on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope\, water\, and wear subdued (earth tone) clothing and comfortable walking shoes. \nTUESDAY:     April 12 starting at 8AM \nMeeting location will be provided at time of reservation. \nLIMIT of group:   12 \nRESERVATIONS are required.  Deadline 3 days prior to event.Please go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Bird Watching Walk”\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 \n Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/birding-walk-2022-04-12/ LOCATION:Location at Registration CATEGORIES:Birding Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/RedTailedHawk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220405T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20220327T164613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220327T171049Z UID:2514-1649149200-1649156400@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Sedona Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bob Beltz and Tori Marshall\nFriends of the Forest volunteers\n \nEasy two-hour wildflower walks in Sedona\n \nTUESDAYS:  April 5\n(Additional dates may be announced based on wildflower conditions)\n \nTIME:  9:00AM\n \nLOCATION:  will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers\n \nLIMIT of group:   12\n \nRESERVATIONS are required.  Deadline 3 days prior to event.\nPlease go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”\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 appropriate clothing for the weather\, bring drinking water\, and bring a camera if desired. \nSponsored by Friends of the Forest and US Forest Service URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/sedona-wildflower-walk-2022-04-05/ LOCATION:Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event CATEGORIES:Wildflower Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Flower-Walk-Flower-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191220T233019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T233242Z UID:2099-1588064400-1588071600@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-9/ 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:20200407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200407T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191127T191111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T165241Z UID:2053-1586246400-1586253600@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. \nPlease provide an email address when you register for use in contacting you if weather forces a cancellation. \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-19/ 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/2019/12/Red-Tailed-Hawk-w300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200403T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200403T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20200130T015656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T213506Z UID:2138-1585911600-1585915200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:First Friday Presentation - Native American Flutes DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Forest member Jim Wilson for a presentation and demonstration about native flutes.  Jim is a long-time FOF member\, a docent at V-Bar-V Heritage Site\, and a student of our local Native American heritage.\nThe Sedona area has a rich history in the progression of the native flute to its present form.  This presentation will focus on an actual replica of the oldest wooden flute ever found\, the “Anasazi flute”.  Played by ancient puebloans in this area\, its image can be found on the rock walls at Cultural Heritage sites.\nSpace is limited to 40 participants.  For more information\, call 928-203-2903\n  \n  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/first-friday-presentation-native-american-flutes/ 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/2019/04/JimW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200331T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200331T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191220T232347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T232347Z UID:2097-1585648800-1585656000@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-8/ 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:20200328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20200218T230340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T230340Z UID:2220-1585389600-1585404000@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Arizona Archaeology Month Presentation - Ancient Technology Demo at V-Bar-V DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Forest member Bob Erb as he demonstrates a wide array of ancient technology tools.  His talk and demonstration will help explain common activities of the daily life of the ancient residents of the Verde Valley.\nThis event will take place at the V-Bar-V Heritage Site.  A Red Rock Pass or equivalent entrance fee required for each vehicle.  Pets are not permitted.  Bring walking shoes\, hat sunscreen\, and drinking water.\nFor more information\, call 928-203-2903\n  \n  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/arizona-archaeology-month-presentation-ancient-technology-demo-at-v-bar-v/ LOCATION:V Bar V Heritage Site 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:20200324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200324T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191127T191000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T171230Z UID:2051-1585036800-1585044000@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. \nPlease provide an email address when you register for use in contacting you if weather forces a cancellation. \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-18/ 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:20200321T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20200218T222420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T170204Z UID:2216-1584793800-1584799200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Arizona Archaeology Month Presentation - Spring Equinox at V-Bar-V DESCRIPTION: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.\nA Red Rock Pass or equivalent entrance fee is required for each vehicle.  Pets are not permitted.  Bring walking shoes\, hat\, sunscreen\, and drinking water.\nFor more information\, call 928-203-2903\n  \n  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/arizona-archaeology-month-presentation-spring-equinox-at-v-bar-v/ LOCATION:V Bar V Heritage Site ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/April-Calendar-from-Candice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200317T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191127T191559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T191559Z UID:2057-1584435600-1584442800@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-4/ 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:20200313T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20200218T215319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T215458Z UID:2198-1584097200-1584100800@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Arizona Archaeology Month Presentation - Pre-Columbian Agaves in the SW USA DESCRIPTION: \nJoin 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.\nSpace is limited to 40 participants.  For more information\, call 928-203-2903\n  \n  URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/arizona-archaeology-month-presentation-pre-columbian-agaves-in-the-sw-usa/ 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/2020/02/Page-Springs-Agave-courtesy-W-Hodgson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191127T190842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T190842Z UID:2049-1583830800-1583838000@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. \nPlease provide an email address when you register for use in contacting you if weather forces a cancellation. \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-17/ 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/2018/11/FOF-IEP-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200306T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20200118T050835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T051033Z UID:2124-1583492400-1583496000@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:First Friday: "Rock Art of the Verde Valley" DESCRIPTION:First Friday presentation by Dr. Peter Pilles\, Forest Service Archaeologist. \nDr. 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. \nFor more information\, call 928-203-2903 URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/first-friday-rock-art-of-the-verde-valley/ LOCATION:Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center\, 8375 SR 179\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86351\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Peter-Pilles.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200227T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20200101T160232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T195624Z UID:2109-1582812000-1582819200@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Forest New Member Welcome Event DESCRIPTION:Your Invitation to Attend \n \n \n \n \n \n Friends of the Forest \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome Event \n \n \n \n \n \n For Recently Joined and Prospective Members \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMeet 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\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nFor more information\, contactMembership Chair Noreen Lisowskimembership@fofsedona.org URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/friends-of-the-forest-new-member-welcome-event-2/ LOCATION:Forest Service Administration Building\, 8375 Highway 179\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86351\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WelcomeMat.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191127T190637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T165807Z UID:2047-1582621200-1582628400@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. \nPlease provide an email address when you register for use in contacting you if weather forces a cancellation. \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-16/ 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/2019/12/Red-Tailed-Hawk-w300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191220T232128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T232128Z UID:2095-1582192800-1582200000@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-7/ 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:20200211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200211T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191127T185131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T185131Z UID:2045-1581411600-1581418800@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. \nPlease provide an email address when you register for use in contacting you if weather forces a cancellation. \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-15/ 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/2018/11/FOF-IEP-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20200113T230810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T181104Z UID:2115-1581073200-1581076800@www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org SUMMARY:First Friday: "Viva la Verde" DESCRIPTION:First Friday presentation by Gary Beverly\, Sierra Club member and film co-producer. \nMr. 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.   \nFor more information\, call 928-203-2903 URL:https://www.friendsoftheforestsedona.org/events/first-friday-viva-la-verde/ 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/2020/01/Gary-Beverly.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200128T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191127T184950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T165714Z UID:2043-1580202000-1580209200@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. \nPlease provide an email address when you register for use in contacting you if weather forces a cancellation. \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-14/ 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:20200121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191127T191419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T191419Z UID:2055-1579597200-1579604400@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-3/ 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:20200114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200114T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T112308 CREATED:20191127T184750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T184750Z UID:2041-1578992400-1578999600@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. \nPlease provide an email address when you register for use in contacting you if weather forces a cancellation. \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-13/ 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/2018/11/FOF-IEP-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR