named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Carr House Visitor Center
Seasonal visitor center offering exhibits, information, and access to an accessible nature trail leading to the Todd/Healy Ranch site
Free Educational Programs
Biweekly Sunday programs featuring expert speakers on topics such as local wildlife, ecology, history, and conservation in the Huachuca Mountains region
Kids Day
Monthly educational events for children focusing on nature, wildlife, and environmental science with hands-on activities like fossil making and water cycle art
Trail Maintenance and Access
Preservation and upkeep of hiking trails in Carr Canyon, including access to historic sites and natural features such as Comfort Springs and Carr Peak
Volunteer Greeter Program
Opportunities for community members to serve as greeters, trail guides, and facility stewards at Carr House
activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Deliver nature-based education for children Family Science Events & Nature WorkshopsHosts “Kids Day” events focused on hands-on nature education, including activities such as making pinecone bird feeders, learning about bird diets, exploring prehistoric animals, and creating fossil models.
- Host free public educational programs on natural history Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersHosts free educational programs every other Sunday from May through October, including co-hosted presentations, live specimen demonstrations, and talks on local wildlife and conservation, such as beaver populations, herpetology, and bird observatories.
- Maintain and interpret historical and natural sites Trail Ambassador & Visitor EngagementMaintains the nature trail and surrounding areas of the Carr House, ensures daily public access from dawn to dusk, and installs interpretive signage at locations such as the Reef mines and Carr Ranch ruins to educate visitors about mining history and cultural heritage.
- Operate Carr House as a seasonal educational centerOperates the Carr House on weekends and federal holidays from April to November as an educational center with exhibits about the Huachuca Mountains, offering public access, information, and interpretation about the region's natural and cultural history.
- Organize guided nature and bird walks Guided Environmental Field TripsLeads guided nature trail walks to historic sites like the Todd/Healy ranch and organizes expert-led bird walks in the canyons of the Huachuca Mountains to observe high-altitude species, including events led by specialists such as Dr. Steve Merkley.
- Showcase local student research and scholarship Student Research Awards and Internships in HydrologyShowcases research presentations by Cochise College scholarship winners from Biology 192, providing a platform for students to share findings on topics related to the Huachuca Mountains.
- Support native seed access and ecological restoration Indigenous Seed Rematriation & AccessFacilitates public access to ethically collected, genetically diverse native seeds from Borderlands Restoration by arranging delivery of online orders to Carr House during educational programs.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Community-based environmental education and outreach community-based education unique to this orgIncreases awareness of the natural and cultural history of the Huachuca Mountains through recurring free public programs, school events, and site-based education, promoting broad community involvement in conservation.
- Immersive experiential access to foster stewardship experiential_stewardship unique to this orgEngages people through direct, nature-based experiences in the Huachuca Mountains—via trails, historic sites, and educational programs—to cultivate appreciation and long-term stewardship of the region.
- Membership and donation-funded conservation model membership-driven_funding unique to this orgRelies on tax-deductible memberships and donations to fund trail maintenance, education, and stewardship initiatives, enabling community-supported conservation.
- Volunteer-powered conservation and visitor engagement volunteer-driven stewardship unique to this orgLeverages trained volunteers in stewardship, education, and visitor services—supported by infrastructure like RV hook-ups and partnerships with the Ranger District—to extend capacity for conservation and public engagement.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$158K
Contributions & grants$132K84%
Program service revenue$3430%
Investment income$26K16%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$330K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$330K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
board members · 3
- Carolyn Santucci — Director
- Jane Chambers — Director
- Steven Merkley — Director
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Arizona Mushroom Society Partner — Hosts presentations by the Executive Director of the Arizona Mushroom Society on fungi of the Huachucas.
- Borderlandia Partner — Hosts presentations on ethnobotany in the Sonoran Desert.
- Borderlands Restoration Partner — Facilitates access to their ethically collected native seeds by arranging delivery to Carr House during programs.
- Cochise College Partner — Collaborates with Cochise College for bird walks led by professors and hosts presentations by scholarship winners from their biology courses.
- Coronado National Forest Government — Partner agency through which Friends of the Huachuca Mountains conducts volunteer and educational activities.
- Friends of the San Pedro River Partner — Co-hosts programs, such as a presentation on local beaver populations.
- Mike Foster Partner — Staffs the Carr House as host.
- Northern Jaguar Project Partner — Hosts presentations about their work protecting jaguars in Mexico and Arizona.
- Sierra Vista Ranger District Partner — Collaborates with Friends of the Huachuca Mountains on volunteer and educational initiatives.
- Sierra Vista Ranger District of Coronado National Forest Partner — Works with the Ranger District on various issues and coordinates volunteer opportunities like RV stays.
- Sky Island Alliance Partner — Hosts presentations about their mission to protect and restore life and lands in the Sky Island region.
- Southeast Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) Partner — Hosts presentations about the history of SABO and the Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary.
- USFS Partner — Hosts discussions led by USFS personnel on the health of the Carr Canyon forest.