By Craig SwansonTrustee, Keep Sedona BeautifulSedona AZ (May 22, 2020) – The following Volunteer positions are open at Keep Sedona Beautiful:Fundraising Manager: Keep Sedona Beautiful has an opening for a volunteer, part-time Fundraising Manager. Successful candidate will shadow current fundraising manager.
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By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (May 22, 2020) – Resilience is an important property if you want to survive when situations change. This pandemic is an interesting case study. Some restaurants were able to quickly pivot to take-out orders. Armored Outdoor Gear in Flagstaff started making masks instead of critter-proof bags. Alternatively, farmers with rigid supply chains are plowing under their crops. What makes the difference between a resilient system and one that is not? Learn the 9 characteristics. From Rebooting Humanity
By Ted Grussing… looking back to May of 2017 and a shot at days end of the airport looking towards the ENE. A portion of West Sedona is in the lower left portion of the image and just above the airport the Chapel area. On the right side a portion of the Village with Courthouse and Bell Rock. One of those nice days to look back on and remember …
By Karen Mack, Youth Services LibrarianSedona AZ (May 22, 2020) – Smooth road, smooth road, bumpy road, hole! Remember that old knee-bounce rhyme? Here in the youth department we are feeling the bumpy road but avoiding holes when we can. As we explore ways to continue library services for youth and families, communication is a key. What is going on with the library? The weekly library column is a great way to find out. Here is the latest news from the youth services department.
By Ted Grussing… looking back to May of 2017 and a shot at days end of the airport looking towards the ENE. A portion of West Sedona is in the lower left portion of the image and just above the airport the Chapel area. On the right side a portion of the Village with Courthouse and Bell Rock. One of those nice days to look back on and remember …
Cornville AZ (May 21, 2020) – On Wednesday May 20, at approximately 5:45 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a Wildland Fire east of Cornville between Cactus Road and Beaverhead Flats.VVFD was originally dispatched to a car fire but this was rapidly upgraded to a wildland assignment as nearby vegetation caught fire and the wind began to drive it. On arrival crews deployed to both the eastern and western flanks of the fire in order to control the fire’s spread and Cornville Road was shut down in both directions for several hours.
Drivers should use caution, be prepared for existing work zonesPhoenix AZ (May 21, 2020) – Drivers who are planning to travel over the Memorial Day weekend should prepare ahead of time for warmer weather conditions and stay alert when behind the wheel.The Arizona Department of Transportation will not schedule any full construction or maintenance closures along state highways from Friday afternoon through late Monday night, May 25, to limit impacts on holiday weekend travel.
Phoenix AZ (May 21, 2020) – Some people mistakenly believe that when their exotic pets get too difficult to manage, it is okay to release them into the wild. But that is exactly the wrong thing to do. See this video.Introduced pets — even goldfish — can have devastating effects on native wildlife and ecosystems. In our aquatic ecosystems, they can outcompete sportfish and natives for food and space, prey on native species, and have unforeseeable effects on the food web. Even aquarium pets, once established, can easily take over an aquatic system and negatively impact our native and sportfish populations.
By Ted Grussing… so we have two varieties of the Spuria Iris and this is the Innovator one. The beauty of these blooms are absolutely amazing and it is easy to imagine getting lost in one of these flowers … did I mention that I love to shoot extreme close ups of flowers too? They have an inner world that makes it fun to dream of going down to the micro level and exploring the beauty within these and other blooms. Things to day dream on.
Simple precautions can reduce chances of sparks from vehicles, trailersPhoenix AZ (May 20, 2020) – Over the weekend, State Route 87 was closed for a couple of hours south of Payson when a brush fire caused by a person broke out along the roadway. While the exact cause isn’t known yet, the 5.5-acre Oak Fire demonstrates why motorists should secure tow chains, properly inflate tires, check brakes and take other steps to reduce the risk of starting a wildfire. Just one spark can cause all kinds of problems.
Funding Will Be Used to Enhance Statewide Public Health Efforts to Slow the Spread of the DiseasePhoenix AZ (May 20, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today that Arizona has been awarded $150 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The funding for the grant is supported by the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act of 2020. The grant is in addition to the $28.6 million grants awarded in March and April, both from the CDC. “The response to the COVID-19 outbreak is the top priority of…
ACF of Sedona is accepting nominations for the Spirit of Sedona awards.Sedona AZ (May 20, 2020) – Each year, the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona recognizes outstanding individuals, nonprofits, and businesses for their contributions to the Sedona and the Verde Valley communities. As communities continue to experience the negative impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have already seen people and organizations go above and beyond to lend a hand where they can.
Sedona AZ (May 20, 2020) – The city of Sedona is working with the community to create Sedona’s first Climate Action Plan and needs your feedback. In Sedona, climate change is impacting temperatures, water availability and wildfire risk. These changes threaten Sedona’s natural resources, economy, infrastructure and quality of life.
By Ted GrussingEven the critters are observing suggested distancing … this Black Hawk stopped by the Trout Farm tonight and captured a beautiful rainbow trout to go … looked so good that I took home some smoked trout for dinner and it was very, very good.
Flagstaff AZ (May 19, 2020) – Every year, national forests in Arizona deal with trash being dumped and left behind by members of the public and irresponsible campers, and this problem continues to be widespread and increasing across Coconino National Forest.Forest Service personnel are encountering garbage piles stacked up along forest roads—some even right in front of large signs that state there is no garbage service and to take your trash with you. When one person leaves their garbage bag behind, it attracts others to leave theirs—resulting in trash bags stacked up, making the national forest look like a dump…