During the past few months I have been “Birding” on several occasions with the Prescott Audubon Society (PAS) out at Watson Woods. Many of you know that Watson Woods is officially designated as an Important Bird Area by PAS. As one of the largest wetland/riparian areas in the area, Watson Woods provides numerous resources for
Last week, I read a quote off a tea bag and it made me think (FYI: Good Earth Tea is AWESOME).“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. ” –Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) What would FDR say about the preparing our youth for the future
Prescott Daily Courier Article: PRESCOTT – The community’s “key assets” of Granite Dells and Willow and Watson lakes are the focus of a new display at the viewery at the Prescott Public Library. The display – “Granite Dells and the Lakes – Central to Arizona” – will occupy the entire viewery throughout the month of
This article in the Arizona Republic demonstrates why restoration is so important. Groundwater pumping is threatening to destroy one of our national treasures, southeastern Arizona’s San Pedro River. One of the last undammed large rivers in the Southwest, the San Pedro flows north out of Mexico, tracing a 140-mile ribbon of green to the Gila
Help to keep Prescott’s waterways clean and have a chance to win a Perception Impulse 10; a great all around recreational kayak with a retail value of $399. From Manzanita Outfitters; Tickets 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. Also, joing them for a Paddle Event and Demo at Watson Lake on June 9th &
Fill the Recyclasaurus is supporting Prescott Creeks mission to promote, protect and celebrate the ecological integrity of riparian systems and associated wetlands in the central Arizona watersheds through conservation, restoration and education. He is 8′ tall and 13′ long. He is partially full at any given time of potential recycling materials from the Creeks around
Many of us remember when the Verde River was listed as one of America’s Most Endangered River. American Rivers has just release their current list of the Most endangered rivers. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. And we will be talking a lot about clean water in our 2012 list
Granite Creek Watershed Improvement Planning Community Brainstorming Workshop Thursday, May 31st 4:00pm-5:30pm Prescott Public Library Founders Suite Who better to determine a community’s future than its residents? With 2.5 years of Watershed Improvement Planning completed, the Granite Creek Watershed Improvement Council is now looking to the future of the watershed and wants to hear from
May is mental health awareness month. If you haven’t experienced mental health problems, definitely you know someone who has in your lifetime. I believe our outdoors can help our well-being not only physically, but spiritually and emotionally as well. I can see it with my young daughters. Give them outdoor time and their demeanor is
Earlier this month, Jim Pittman, Director of Sustainability at Prescott College, led the Watershed Improvement Council in a discussion about ecosystem services in the Upper Granite Creek Watershed. Ecosystem services is a term that may be unfamiliar, but describes something we all know: that properly functioning natural ecosystems provide a host of ammenities, both tangible
The recyclosaurus was hungry. The metallic monstrosity perched atop a flatbed trailer Saturday near a pavilion in Granite Creek Park, silent amid birdsong, children’s laughter and the rumbling of autos. To see the article in Sunday’s Courier, click here
“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” These are profound words by Mattie Stepanek. Mattie J.T. Stepanek, is known as a poet and peace activist. Although he lived a short life, this young man sought a peaceful ideal for community. His words ring in my ear when I
Prescott Creeks and the Yavapai Weed Management Area are hosting a volunteer event out at Watson Woods that will involve hand-pulling /digging invasive weeds within a portion of the Preserve. All are invited to attend. Specifically, we will focus our efforts on Spotted Knapweed and Scotch Thistle, which are common invasive species to the Prescott
My greatest pet peeve is when someone throws trash and litters! A litterbug is defined as a person who carelessly drops litter in a public place. All sorts of people drop litter, and there are many reasons given as to why this might be. People have all sorts of theories as to what would stop
Prescott Creeks is looking for artists and other creative folks to turn creek trash into art. As part of an effort to bring awareness to the amount and types of trash pulled out of our area creeks and lakes during the annual Granite Creek Cleanup, and to keep some of that trash out of the
In the past five years of Prescott Creeks organizing the annual Granite Creek Cleanup we have seen consistently large amounts of trash removed from our creeks and lakes. This year we will separate true‐trash from potential upcycle‐able art supplies to be used by community members. The art will then be displayed as part of an
Oh….how the frustration can creep in when you don’t even know it! Have you ever had to re-do your address in your cell phone because it was lost or broke? Have you lost files on a computer during a crash or upgrade? Our society loves technology as long as it is working properly. I remember
The History of the Shamrock from www.finegardening.com by Michelle Gervais Full of symbolism, this plant has mystical roots Shamrocks have been symbolic of many things over the years. According to legend, the shamrock was a sacred plant to the Druids of Ireland because its leaves formed a triad, and three was a mystical number in
-March has been the month of learning, service, and the first signs of spring in Watson Woods. Although our winter hasn’t produced precipitation like we had initially hoped, the warm weather has allowed us to have various groups of school children out at the Preserve, and we are still making great progress giving firewood out
Purity of intent Granite Creek water quality gets students’ inspection Cindy Barks The Daily Courier PRESCOTT – With towering cottonwood trees serving as the walls of the classroom, a picnic table serving as the desk, and Granite Creek as the specimen, a group of local elementary students took on the role of scientist this past
-Last month I discussed how APS donated a crew of 20 professional sawyers to cut a majority of the large, downed, woody debris at Watson Woods. Since that time, we have made much progress in removing the firewood and getting it out to the community and those in need. This has been an especially exciting
AZ is turning 100 years old today!!! I feel lucky to have had it in my life for almost 40 years. And, I never cease to be amazed by her natural beauty and feel proud to be part of Prescott Creeks’ mission to preserve it! To celebrate the day and birthday, check out 100 fun
The Prescott Creeks organization on Thursday presented to the public it’s new booklet, Creek Care: Your Stewardship Guide to the Granite Creek Watershed. Amanda Richardson, Watershed Program Coordinator for Prescott Creeks told the audience, “A lot of time, effort, and enthusiasm went into its making, so we felt that its release is worth celebrating.” More
Have you heard this story from “Do We Have As Much Sense As a Goose.” It makes me think of how important teamwork is to reach a goal. The Goose Story Next fall, when you see Geese heading South for the Winter, flying along in V formation, you might consider what science has dis- covered
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