The purpose of the Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists (SCVN), an all-volunteer organization, is to provide education that aids the Coronado National Forest in:
- Promoting an understanding and appreciation of, and respect for, the natural environment.
- Furthering public awareness of the unique characteristics and values of the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
- Promoting a knowledge of the uses and conservation of the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and the Coronado National Forest .
- Encouraging visitors to take responsibility for promoting positive stewardship of the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and Coronado National Forest.
- Providing the public with information and interpretation that will increase their appreciation of the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
SCVN is an Arizona non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Our History
The idea for the Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists (SCVN) began in 1977, with the training of a dedicated group of volunteers to provide educational activities in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Acting under the umbrella of the United States Forest Service, it formally became a non-profit organization in the summer of 1984, passing its first set of by-laws and publishing its first issue of Gneiss News, a monthly newsletter. With training classes given each year to members of the community who enjoy nature and are trained to interpret the natural history of the Sonoran Desert, its unique riparian area, and the nearby Catalina Mountains, we continue the legacy of these early visionaries.
Click here to download “The Story of SCVN: How It All Began”
Click here to download our “Indigenous Peoples Acknowledgement Statement“
Mailing Address:
Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists
5700 N Sabino Canyon Road
Tucson, AZ 85750
SCVN Board Members
President
Director – Elementary
Director – Kindergarten
Director – Public Interp
Director – Administration
Director – Finance
Director – Tech
Director – Training
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large