Friends of Madera Canyon
the beauty of Madera Canyon

WELCOME TO MADERA CANYON

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?

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

International Migratory Bird Day in Madera Canyon May 2, 2009 - Click for report.

March 14, 2009 - Celebrating the photography of Tom Vezo. A fundraiser to support the protection and preseration of the Madera Canyon ecosystem. Click here for a report.

Click here for a report on the Annual Meeting of the Friends of Madera Canyon

Amphitheater Bridge Replacement in Madera Canyon - See a slide show assembled by Jane Holt of the bridge being installed on You Tube - click on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiETNjaGdY4

Photo by L. Pratt

• Click here to see the Madera Canyon Trail Map

•What Birds Can I See in the Canyon Today? View the updated bird list from June through August 2009.

• Download or print the complete Madera Canyon bird checklist.

• Linkage Library.  Updated links to related web sites.