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Author: Don Pike

Plant ID – Feather Fingergrass

November 6, 2022 Don Pike

Here is an interesting native plant that can be mistaken for buffelgrass, especially when not flowering.  Feather fingergrass (Chloris virgata)…

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Posted in: Invasive Plant Management, Projects

Removal Event of 10-22

October 24, 2022 Don Pike

The Desert Defenders were at it again Saturday removing fountain grass and some small patches of buffel grass in the…

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Posted in: Invasive Plant Management, Projects

Meeting with Dept. of Forestry and Fire Management

October 19, 2022 Don Pike

Patti Fenner, Susan Sridharan and Don Pike of Friends of the Tonto met on 10/18/2022 with the grants administration staff…

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Posted in: Invasive Plant Management, Projects

Volunteer Spotlight

September 1, 2022 Don Pike

Michael and Ellie, a father/daughter team, have been volunteering with Friends of the Tonto since 2016. “We were looking for…

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Posted in: Invasive Plant Management, Projects, Uncategorized

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Our Mission

Friends of the Tonto National Forest is a group of volunteers who assist the Forest in its critical mission of natural and cultural resource and visitor use management. We promote public understanding of the Tonto National Forest’s policies, programs, and projects.

Upcoming Events

(For full calendar, click Event Calendar at the top of the page.)

May 2025

Monday May 26

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friends Board Meeting

Monthly board meeting. Open to anyone interested. Please contact Patti for invitation: pfenner@friendsofthetonto.org

Recurs monthly

June 2025

Monday June 23

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friends Board Meeting

Monthly board meeting. Open to anyone interested. Please contact Patti for invitation: pfenner@friendsofthetonto.org

Recurs monthly

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