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April 14, 2021 by admin

Verde Valley Community BioBlitz

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Verde Valley Community BioBlitz

Friends of the Verde River Presents Verde Valley Community BioBlitz

COTTONWOOD, AZ (March 4, 2021) – Friends of the Verde River is pleased to announce that the very first Verde Valley Community BioBlitz will be held from April 22-May 7 throughout the Verde Valley and along the Verde River.

Amidst the complications of COVID-19, Friends of the Verde River is committed to providing opportunities for community members of all ages to learn and engage about the Verde River and the many species that live within and around the watershed.

Friends is inviting community members, teachers and other organizations to participate in this two-week event. BioBlitz participants are invited to go out along the river or anywhere in the Verde River system; Oak Creek, West Clear Creek, etc. and use the iNaturalist app to take photos of plants, animals, birds, and insects to gather species data for the Verde River. The observations collected will help Friends of the Verde River’s efforts in documenting native and invasive plants along the river. You do not need to be a biologist to participate – the BioBlitz is easily accessible for everyone and is a great way to learn about the species within our community.

Registration is completely FREE and includes instructions to the iNaturalist App, a map of suggested locations and more information about Friends of the Verde River.

For more information and to register, please visit: verderiver.org/bioblitz

The Verde Valley Community BioBlitz is a community driven 2-week event made possible by the hard work of many committed partners and sponsors. The event is hosted by Friends of the Verde River, with generous support from the City of Cottonwood and our partners; the Science Vortex, STREAM Council, R.A.I.N and Camp Verde Library.

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March 15, 2021 by admin

Register for the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, 2021

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Friends of the Verde River Presents Birding Festival

COTTONWOOD, AZ (March 4, 2021) – Friends of the Verde River is pleased to announce that the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival will be held from April 22-25, 2021 and will offer virtual and in-person birding opportunities.

With a donation of $50, Friends’ supporters will have access to early bird registration which opens on March 5. Early birds will have the first look and opportunity to register for new field trips and birding workshops. General registration to the public opens on March 8.
Amidst the complications of COVID-19, Friends of the Verde River is committed to keeping the beloved Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival (VVBNF) alive and thriving! This year, Friends will host the festival as a hybrid event, blending virtual experiences with size-limited in-person guided tours.

Virtual Opportunities: VVBNF will host 15 sessions that will allow you to learn, engage, and laugh with several knowledgeable presenters. Join the VVBNF Facebook page for live Armchair Birding Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning.

Registration: Cost to register for VVBNF is $30 per person and includes the virtual package.

In-Person Opportunities: VVBNF will offer 15 size-limited in-person guided tours in various locations around Arizona. The spots available within these tours will be limited to six registrants and will be first come, first serve. To participate in field trips, participants will be required to drive themselves, bring their own equipment and optics, socially distance, and wear a mask at all times.

Registration: Cost to register for VVBNF is $30 per person and includes the virtual package. Each two-hour field trip costs $40, each three to four-hour field trip costs $60.

For more information about the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, visit
verderiver.org/virtual-birding-fest.

The Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival is a community driven four-day event made possible by the hard work of many committed volunteers and sponsors. The festival is hosted by Friends of the Verde River, with generous support from sponsors: Salt River Project, City of Cottonwood, Freeport-McMoRan, and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau.

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March 13, 2021 by admin

Virtual Verde River Runoff, March 20-30, 2021

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Verde River Runoff

Friends of the Verde River is pleased to present the virtual Verde River Runoff, March 20-30.

Friends of the Verde River Presents the Verde River Runoff

COTTONWOOD, AZ (March 3, 2020) – Friends of the Verde River is pleased to present the virtual Verde River Runoff, March 20-30. In celebration of Friends of the Verde Rivers’ 10th birthday, the event will last for 10-days and cost only $10 to register.

Ten years ago, a volunteer group of river stewards, who had been focused on restoring the habitat along the Verde River Greenway since 2007, was successfully established as a 501(c)3 and became independent of the Arizona State Parks Foundation. Over the last decade, Friends has grown substantially to a dedicated staff of 10, a volunteer core of 300, and an expert board of nine who strategically work not only to restore habitat, but also to sustain river flows, and build supportive communities.

Friends also merged with three local partner organizations along the way: the Verde River Basin Partnership, the Verde River Valley Nature Organization (VRVNO) and One for the Verde.

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Since the Verde River Runoff is virtual in 2021 due to COVID-19, registrants can paddle on any body of water, for any duration, for any distance, to honor the Verde River.

The Verde River is an oasis of life and livelihoods, providing crucial habitat for fish and wildlife, fresh water for local agriculture production, recreational opportunities for locals and visitors, and clean drinking water to over 2-million people in the greater Phoenix area. If you live in Arizona, chances are that this beautiful and powerful river impacts your life in a significant way.

By registering for the Verde River Runoff, your $10 registration fee will go towards crucial water conservation projects, boots-on-the-ground restorative projects, and other community events aimed towards education, engagement, and inspiration.
Register today at verderiver.org/verde-river-runoff.


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