What We Do
The Friends of Sabino Canyon works to raise funds to support projects identified by the Forest Service that conform with the FOSC mission to conserve, protect, and enhance the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
If you have ever wondered about the history of the roads, bridges, picnic tables, the dam, and other historic facilities in Sabino Canyon, you may want to visit the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center and Bookstore
Previously Funded Projects
Since 1993, FRIENDS OF SABINO CANYON, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has raised more than one million dollars for projects in the canyon. These include trail maintenance and repairs, facilities enhancements, water wells, interpretive exhibits, educational activities such as field trips, restoration work and funding for research and invasive species management.
Your support to FRIENDS OF SABINO CANYON helps to make many canyon enhancements a reality. The Gateway Project, the restoration of Lowell Ranger Station, new bathrooms, exhibits in the Visitor Center, ramadas at Cactus Picnic Area and the ceramic desert wildlife themed art decorating the entrance ramadas were all made possible by community support.
Projects Funded by Our Generous Donors:
| 2022 | Invasive species eradication |
| 2021 | Invasive species eradication |
| 2021 | Stone work, bridge/culvert rehabilitation |
| 2021 | Four You Are Here signs throughout the area |
| 2021 | Visitors Center tech/media upgrade |
| 2020 | Invasive species surveying, mapping, eradication |
| 2019 | Role in making new electric shuttle possible |
| 2019 | Shuttle Stop 9 Shade Ramada |
| 2019 | SCVN school bus support |
| 2018 | Invasive Grasses removal |
| 2017 | Bear Canyon trail map at East end of Parking Lot |
| 2017 | Construction of 4 new ramadas in Cactus Picnic Area |
| 2016 | Upgrading the elementary teaching area restroom |
| 2015 | Construction of 3 new ramadas |
| 2015 | School Bus Funding |
| 2015 | Funding Sabino Stewards for treating invasive grasses |
| 2013 | Visitor’s Center Educational TV Set |
| 2013 | (2010 – 2013) School Field Trips Bus Funding & School Field Trip Educational Kits |
| 2012 | Sabino Canyon Overflow Parking Connector Trail Construction |
| 2009 | Giant Reed Grass Project (Arundo removal) |
| 2008 | (2008 – 2010) Save Our Sabino (SOS) Trail Repair |
| 2006 | Ramada Installation |
| 2005 | Historic Stonework repair |
| 2004 | Aspen Fire Recovery |
| 2003 | (2000 – 2003) Water Well |
| 2001 | Lowell House Restoration |
| 2000 | Preservation Plan |
| 1999 | Electric Supply Upgrade |
| 1998 | Visitor Center Exhibits |
| 1997 | Bear Canyon Trail Head |
| 1996 | Entrance Monuments |
| 1995 | Rehabilitation |
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