Thank You, SRP!
We would like to thank everyone at Salt River Project (SRP) for awarding Natural Restorations with a corporate contribution of operating support! We are extremely proud to continue our partnership with Salt River Project! ⠀
As a community based, nonprofit public power utility, SRP makes corporate contributions to nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services which meet the needs of their customers and enhance the quality of life we enjoy. They are steadfast in their commitment to partner with nonprofit organizations that provide meaningful and beneficial programs to their customers and community. ⠀⠀
Thank you, SRP, for recognizing the value of the restoration programs we provide! We are excited to continue our relationship and provide volunteer opportunities for SRP employees and their families.
Thank You, OdySea Aquarium!
We would like to thank everyone at OdySea Aquarium for continuing their sponsorship of Natural Restorations and our restoration programs! OdySea Aquarium seeks to educate, engage, enrich, and inspire all ages to conserve and protect our planet.
We are grateful for OdySea Aquarium's support of conservation and education organizations, like Natural Restorations, that align with their three core initiatives; Education, Conservation, & Care. Thank you, OdySea Aquarium, for investing in Arizona's outdoor spaces and our mission.
15th Annual Hewitt Station Cleanup ~ 01/20/24
On Saturday, January 20th, volunteers helped us remove 11,000 pounds of trash & 4 tires from Hewitt Station OHV Area during the 15th annual Hewitt Station Cleanup with Footprints Matter to Us.
Click HERE to view event photos.
12/09 Lower Salt River Cleanup with Cox Communications & American Rivers
On Saturday, December 9th, we teamed up with American Rivers to host a river cleanup for local Cox Communications volunteers. Volunteers helped us remove 202 pounds of trash from Phon D Sutton Recreation Area at the Lower Salt River.
Click HERE to view the entire project.
Cinder Hills OHV Area Restoration
Our Dedicated Restoration Team removed 4,060 pounds (2.03 tons) of trash & 1 tire from the Cinder Hills OHV area. Click HERE to check out the project.
AZ 4Runner Outsiders Raises Over $10,000 to Support Our Mission
On 11/12, AZ 4Runner Outsiders raised over $10,000 for our Restoration Programs at their year-end event at Right Toyota in Scottsdale! We are honored & grateful for the continued support from the AZ 4Runner Outsiders community! It means the world to us to have so much support from this community!
AZ 4Runner Outsiders have created something truly wonderful; they are an all-inclusive group that welcomes those who are new to the trails & new to Arizona. We always feel welcome at their events & have a great time when they volunteer with us. Thank you to everyone in this group for supporting our mission!
Maverick Trail - Lone Pine Dam OHV Area Restoration
Our Dedicated Restoration Team removed 6,160 pounds (3.08 tons) of trash from the Maverick Trail at Lone Pine Dam on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
Click HERE to view more photos from the project.
Lower Sycamore OHV Area Restoration
In August, our Dedicated Restoration Team removed 4,720 pounds (2.36 tons) of trash & 9 tires from Lower Sycamore on the Tonto National Forest.
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Kaibab National Forest OHV Area Restoration
Our Dedicated Restoration Team removed 10,540 pounds (5.28 tons) of trash & 24 tires from the OHV areas near Ashfork on the Kaibab National Forest. Thank you to everyone at the Kaibab National Forest for their support of this project!
Click HERE to view the project.
6th annual Lower Sycamore Cleanup
On Saturday, October 21st, we teamed up with Keep Our Desert Clean for our 6th annual Lower Sycamore Fall Cleanup! 88 volunteers, including 9 youth volunteers, helped us remove 10,520 pounds of trash (5.26 tons) & 4 tires ! Thanks you to everyone who came out to help!
Check out all of the event photos & details HERE.
Inaugural Salty Saguaro Classic is a Success!
206 volunteers, including 35 youth volunteers, joined us for our inaugural Salty Saguaro Classic Lower Salt River Cleanup & River Race. Volunteers helped us remove 1,360 pounds of trash from the river.
Click HERE to check out event photos and all our amazing Event Sponsors!
Save the date for our 2nd annual Salty Saguaro Classic on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
9/9 Salty Saguaro Classic River Race & Land & Water Trash Cleanup
Maverick Trail - Little Mormon Lake OHV Area Restoration - July 2023
Our Dedicated Restoration Team removed 5,560 pounds (2.78 tons) of trash & 8 tires from the Maverick Trail at Little Mormon Lake OHV Area on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
Click HERE to view the entire project.
Inaugural Salty Saguaro Classic
8th Annual National Public Lands Day Cleanup 9/23
9/30 Arizona Adventure Group & Natural Restorations Cleanup & Appreciation BBQ
Join us on Saturday, September 30th at 7am as we team up with Arizona Adventure Group for our annual trash cleanup and appreciation BBQ at Butcher Jones Recreation Area on the Tonto National Forest.
Thank you, Arizona Adventure Group!
We would like to thank everyone who participated in Arizona Adventure Group’s (AAG) 3rd annual March Hiking Challenge and thank AAG for raising & donating $300 for our Restoration Programs! We are grateful to everyone who participated!
100% of the Hiking Challenge profits were donated to Natural Restorations & Make It Count 4 Dani. $1 from every t-shirt purchase was donated to State FortyEight Foundation.
Thank you to Monique, Edgar, and everyone at AAG for your continued support of our mission!
In addition to AAG, we would like to thank and give a shout out to their sponsors for the Hiking Challenge:
Riverbound Sports
One Auto Movement
The Strawberry Inn
My Sol Adventures
Thrive Construction
H2B Adventures
Bob Pickle Pops
Visit Arizona
Make sure you follow AAG to participate in the 4th annual March Hiking Challenge in 2023! We also have a river cleanup with AAG members this fall in late September!
Inaugural Salty Saguaro Classic - September 9th
We are a 1% for the Planet Environment Partner!
We are pleased to announce you can now support Natural Restorations through 1% for the Planet! We have joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner! This partnership is intended to advance our impact as well as involve more businesses in the environmental movement.
“We are thrilled to join 1% for the Planet and are grateful for the opportunity to connect with businesses & individuals looking to support our mission,” said Nicole Corey, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Natural Restorations. “We look forward to new opportunities to accelerate our mission.”
1% for the Planet is an accountability partner for businesses that are ready to reject business as usual and give back to environmental partners making a difference around the globe. Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, their members have given hundreds of millions of dollars to environmental partners to date.
“The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund these diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems,” writes Yvon Chouinard, co-founder of 1% for the Planet.
Learn more by viewing our profile here: Directory Page.