wildlife

Snake season is here: How to stay safe

Sedona Fire District says a tidy yard and restraint are best defense Arizona is home to 13 different species of rattlesnakes, the most in the nation. As the temperatures start to pick up, so does the number of resident calls...

Beaver Seeker seeks seekers

Friends of Verde River, PNF and River Otter Project host luncheon Friends of the Verde River, Prescott National Forest and River Otter Ecology Project hosted the lunch and learn webinar "Beavers on the Verde" on April 7. Friends of the Verde River is seeking community members...

Yavapai County bans feeding of wildlife, other than birds and squirrels

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wildlife in unincorporated areas of the county on Nov. 19. The ordinance goes into effect Friday, Dec. 19, but still allows feeding birds and tree squirrels...

Halloween decorations may attract wildlife

The Halloween season is coming up quickly, and those carefully carved pumpkins sitting outside may be attracting some unwanted trick-or-treaters: hungry javelina and other wildlife looking for an easy meal. According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, a ripened...

City plans limits on recreation with ‘exotic’ pets

The Sedona City Council held a first reading of an ordinance banning the display of “exotic” animals in public places during its May 27 meeting. Although council and staff did not mention names during the session — bills of...

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Sedona City Council election 2026: Lita Loesch Boyd profile and essay

Touting her business experience in the Sedona area, Lita Loesch Boyd is one of five candidates running for three...

3 Sedona soccer players keep kicking

Longtime friends and teammates to play on same Sedona Red Rock High School team for first time in 3...
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