Picture Canyon – A massive restoration project has been underway for the past 2 years, removing Scotch Thistle, realigning the stream, and removing the dike alongside the stream, adding a pond, and planting native vegetation. This work was directed by the engineering firm, Natural Stream Design, and financed by a $350,000 grant. Ongoing help is needed to control invasive species. Sedona AZ (June... 

Letter to the Editor:   The upcoming Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival can still use a LOT of volunteer support.  A great deal of setup effort makes this wonderful event possible!  If you are willing and available, even for a few hours, on any day from Monday, April 19th, through Saturday, April 24th, then please contact Barbie Hart  birdyverde@gmail.com.    Chip Norton, Friends of Verde...