The Arizona Madrone
The Arizona Madrone of the Southern Arizona Sky Island woodlands is related to the Mananita, Its bark, leaves and fruit differ somewhat.
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The Mushroom Lady
Carr House opened again this past weekend April 2021. It is open on the weekends. The grounds are open daily. A visit to Carr Canyon might offer a glimpse of the Falls at the Carr Canyon Escarpment, a beautiful site when it rains. We look forward to the monsoons this … Continue reading
Coati of the San Pedro River
This video is an excellent portrayal of the elusive Coati and their habitat. Great footage with an environment pitch at the end.
Continue readingPointleaf Manzanita of the Sky Islands
The Pointleaf Manzanita is very distinctive due to its red bark. Translated it means “Little Apple”. What the video and you will see why. Manzanita can be found near Windy Point on Mt.Lemmon and in the chaparral of the Huachucas. In this video produced by Mike Foster, Vincent Pinto, biologist, … Continue reading
Bat Migration and the Agave in the Huachucas
In this video, Mike Foster explains the migration of bats to the Huachuca Mountains in search of the nectar from the Century Plant. 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 … Continue reading
The Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
For all you bird watchers out there, spotting the Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a real treat. This species is threatened in Arizona, endangered in California and disappearing in other parts of North America. In this lecture, a biologist from the Southern Sierra Research Station goes into great depth about this … Continue reading
Plants of the San Pedro River and the Borderlands
Watch this inspiring video from 2014, describing over 50 desert plants that inhabit the region around the San Pedro River and the borderland hills. Mimi Kamp talks about edible and medicinal plants as well as Desert Tobacco and its use. Did you ever wonder what a live Devil’s Claw looks … Continue reading
Arthropods of Southern Arizona
In this video get to know your Southern Arizona Arthropods, aka bugs, with Mike Foster and Carl Olsen of the University of Arizona. Here he describes the critters which inhabit the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent supporter of the Friends … Continue reading
Cottonwoods: The Largest Trees in Arizona
Cottonwoods are the largest trees in Arizona. This video, explaining the cottonwood at length is part of an educational series, by the Friends of the San Pedro River. With the building of the border wall, the future of these trees is in question, as the river flows north. Learn more … Continue reading
Whitewater Draw Comes Alive; Monsoon Season in Arizona
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