Shirley and I have been gone for a month on our annual visit to the Big Island (Hawaii). So I hiked the Upper Javelina Trail early this morning to catch up. The Tortolitas are dry, and very few wildflowers are observed. This, despite a normal monsoon and some good winter rain. The warm weather has stunted the wildflowers--so far. With nothing else to report regarding the Tortolitas, I will provide some interesting experiences on the Big Island. Big Island (Hawaii) We had

I-11 Alternative Routes Tortolita Alliance (TA) is a member group of the Coalition For Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP). TA coordinates with CSDP on a variety of projects. CSDP provided these recent updates on the proposed I-11 project and their 2026 Master Plan. Update on the Interstate 11 Project and Lawsuit In January 2025, and in response to the lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of Ironwood Forest, Tucson Bird Alliance, and CSDP, the Federa

Tortolita Preserve Horseback Ride-1/7/26 Went on a 2-hour horseback ride in the Tortolita Preserve (TP) last Saturday! I have been wanting to do this for some time, and so glad I did it. My horse was Trisha, and she was fabulous. On this horseback ride, you can really experience the wild, wild west. Just like it was 175 years ago when the pioneers traveled through our beautiful Sonoran Desert. What a treat! The horseback trip was sponsored by the Marana Parks & Recreat

Tortolita Alliance (TA) is conducting its 2026 Fundraiser See our 2026 Fundraiser flyer (below) To donate, please click on the button below to be directed to the TA Website Donate2026 Page: