| The Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR), founded in 1987, is a volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the BLM in its stewardship of the NCA. Volunteers contribute to the conservation, protection and enhancement of the scientific, cultural and recreational resources of the NCA, through educational programs, fund raising, and other volunteer services. Funds generated by the FSPR support programs and projects on the NCA.
The FSPR operates a nature gift and bookstore, assists the BLM in a wide variety of projects, sponsors weekly interpretive walks, guided spring and fall hikes along the San Pedro River and surrounding area, and other events throughout the year. Event information is published in a quarterly newsletter.
As a Member of the Friends of the San Pedro River, you will:
- 1. Contribute to the preservation of the San Pedro Riparian NCA.
2. Be kept informed of the events on the river.
3. Learn about the area's history, archaeology, ecology and hydrology.
4. Enjoy the natural beauty of the San Pedro River.
Volunteer opportunities for FSPR members:
NATURE GIFT AND BOOKSTORE
Located in the San Pedro House, 9800 Hwy 90, east of Sierra Vista, the store is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Educational programs for schools and other organizations are offered in schools, along the river, and at other locations in the NCA.
DOCENT PROGRAM
Docents receive training through workshops and field trips focusing on all aspects of the NCA.
JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM
Children and their families participate in natural resource educational activities at different locations in the NCA.
NEWSLETTER
The "San Pedro River Roundup" informs members of events and volunteer opportunities along the river.
ADOPT-A-TRAIL
Groups and individuals adopt segments of the NCA trail system for trail maintenance and river clean up.
EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES
Activities include conducting guided trail rides and horse patrols to check and maintain fences and mark and maintain trails.
SITE STEWARD PROGRAM
In cooperation with the Arizona Site Steward Program, volunteers work to prevent destruction of the fragile prehistoric and historic archaeological sites in the NCA.
SAN PEDRO AVIAN RESOURCE CENTER
Volunteers assist scientific research through the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) bird banding program.
For more information:
Friends of the San Pedro River
1763 Paseo San Luis
Sierra Vista, AZ. 85635 |
