Friends of the Forest Member News

Friends of the Forest Sedona invites you to learn about volunteer opportunities at October 14th New Member event.

Friends of the Forest Sedona is one of the largest all-volunteer organizations in the nation dedicated to providing a volunteer workforce to the U.S. Forest Service. Our volunteers partner directly with the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest and last year provided over 37,500 hours of volunteer service.

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.