Friends of the Forest Member News

Agaves have served as a vital, dependable food source, with their nutrition-rich hearts, and edible stalks, flowers, and sap (as pulque or syrup). The leaves provide fiber used to make clothes, sandals, cordage, and more.

Friends of the Forest volunteers have countless stories to tell. From helping a frightened hiker regain her confidence to replacing trail signs damaged by bears, answering unusual visitor questions, and removing graffiti from public lands, every day brings new experiences. Enjoy this collection of heartwarming, humorous, and unforgettable volunteer memories.

The Trail Maintenance and Construction (TM&C) crew of Friends of the Forest has wrapped up another productive season supporting the U.S. Forest Service in improving, protecting, and expanding the trail network of the Red Rock Ranger District. The 2025–2026 season brought a wide range of projects, from infrastructure upgrades to habitat protection to new trail construction.