The Whitewater Draw comes alive in the monsoon season in Southern Arizona northeast of Bisbee. It is a perfect place to hear the calls of many species of frogs and toads. But you have to be quick and timing is everything. This video by Mike Foster, explains the Monsoons, the … Continue reading
In this short video, Mike Foster introduces us to the Nogales, not the town, but the walnut. Learn how to identify it. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent supporter of the Friends of the San Pedro River which serves to educate people about the value of the … Continue reading
In this video, Mike Foster talks about the Western Coral Bean or Chilicote and it’s connection to the more tropical mountains of Mexico. Chilicote is a shrub or small tree in more tripical regions of Mexico, leafless much of the year and bright red flowers in June in advance of … Continue reading
San Pedro River Videos are important to keeping the history and culture of the Sonoran Desert alive. Mike Foster seeks to preserve the memory of endangered cultures and environment.https://vimeo.com/203354344 The Friends of the San Pedro River work tirelessly to preserve this historical and environmental treasure. Please support them by buying … Continue reading
August 2017. The lifegiving rains of the monsoon season have been plentiful this year. The summer rains are awesome indeed, but must be treated with respect. Over the years, 68 people have lost their lives at or near Carr Canyon falls and every summer more lives are lost in other … Continue reading
From Southeastern Arizona to Sonora, Mexico, and the Sea of Cortez, Mike Foster documents the wide variety of birds, both common and rare in his video, Faces of the Landscape. Avid birders, as well as armchair adventurers, will appreciate the large variety of birds that Mike has been able to capture … Continue reading
High in the Sierra Madres, Pai lives off the grid, in part of a beautiful, diverse ecosystem. Watch this short video to see a way of life that few of us know exists any longer. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent supporter of the Friends of the … Continue reading
In the 16 or so years that we have lived in Tucson, we have never been hosts to a family of Screech Owls. What a treat! I have to wonder, “Why Now?” And it would be reasonable to conclude that the pandemic has something to do with it. Wild animals … Continue reading
Try this simple recipe for a tasty traditional Southwest Indian drink made from Mesquite beans. Atole de Pechita Ingredients: 1 pound dry mesquite pods 6 cups water 1 ¾ cups raw cane sugar, or 1 block piloncillo 2 sticks cinnamon ¾ cup corn masa harina or fresh corn masa 1 … Continue reading
Mala Mujer is a herbaceous plant with stinging nettles, native to the Sonoran Desert. In this video, Mike Foster tells the folktale behind La Llorona, the Mala Mujer. Mike Foster is a freelance videographer, creating educational videos for San Pedro River Educational Videos, El Pinacate, and others. You can see … Continue reading
