In southeastern Arizona, the majestic Santa Rita Mountains tower as a "sky island" above a surrounding sea of Sonoran Desert. Learn more about the Sky Islands. Nestled in the northern slopes of this range is Madera Canyon. Learn more about Madera Canyon.  In 1987, local residents and businesses came together to form the Friends of Madera Canyon (FOMC).  What is the mission of FOMC?

• Mystique of Madera Canyon - Read article about Doug Moore's presentation - Feb. 8, 2008

• Report of the Annual Meeting - Jan. 26, 2008

• Photos of the Grand Opening of the Bud Gode Interpretive Nature Trail.

•What Birds Can I See in the Canyon Today? View the updated bird list from May 1 to July 31, 2008.

• Download or print the complete Madera Canyon bird checklist.

•NEW Linkage Library.  Updated links to related web sites.

• Fire at the mouth of Madera Canyon June 22, 2007 with 12 photos of the damage from the fire

• Please scroll down and click on the Calendar of Events to find out what is going on in the Canyon!

Defenders of Madera Canyon

 

View Some Canyon Clips

Searching for the Elegant Trogon	Monsoon in Madera

WHAT'S NEW AT FOMC:

• 2008 Calendar of Events
• Hummingbird Banding Demonstration - 2007 Results
• High School Scholarship Program
• Bud Gode Interpretive Nature Trail
• Read Canyon Notes
• Join Us: Become a Member of Friends of Madera Canyon