After being in an inactive status for over two years, the Cochise Chapter is being reactivated! An in-person meeting was held on Saturday morning, October 11, at 10:00 AM at the San Pedro House Nature Center, San
Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, 9800 AZ-90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.
The meeting included a review of the history of the Cochise Chapter and outline projects and activities that could be offered in the future.
The Chapter has established a Facebook website (http://www.facebook.com/ AZNPSCochise) where much useful information about the chapter and its members is posted.
Chapter Leadership
Name
Role
Contact
Doug Ripley
President
jdougripley@gmail.com
Elliott Hendricks
Vice President
emhndrks@yahoo.com
Deanna Sanner
Secretary
longeyes1@msn.com
Pat Sullivan
Treasurer
patolisa@cox.net
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Chapter News
The Chapter Returns!
Posted on Nov 23, 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Cochise Chapter, which has been in an inactive status for the past two years, is being brought back to life! A very successful meeting was held on October 11 at the San Pedro House in Sierra Vista, during which plans for the rejuvenation of the chapter were presented to current members along with prospective new members. Attendees were asked to explain what types of activities they would like to see the chapter pursue. The attendees concurred with a suggestion that monthly meetings should resume and feature a guest speaker. Other activities such as field trips were also discussed and they will be organized as the new chapter progresses. The chapter has scheduled its first formal meeting for January 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the conference room of the Sierra Vista Library, 2600 E. Tacoma Street, Sierra Vista. For more information, contact Amy Metz (amy13jsa@gmail.com).
Chapter Meeting Saturday, January 31. Doug Ripley: The Natural History of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona Doug is a charter member and the long-time president of the Cochise Chapter of the Arizona Native Plant Society. His presentation will illustrate his observations of the Dragoon Mountains flora and fauna using photos he took during the past 17 years, as part of a study he undertook with Jim Verrier to document the flora and vegetation of the mountains. The presentation will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Sierra Vista Library, 2600 E Tacoma Street, Sierra Vista.
Cochise Chapter Update
Posted on Dec 01, 2023
After being in an inactive status for over two years, we are planning to reactivate the Cochise Chapter! An in-person meeting will be held on Saturday morning, October 11, at 10:00 AM at the San Pedro House Nature Center, San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, 9800 AZ-90, Sierra Vista, AZ
We will meet at the ramada behind the house.
The meeting will include a review of the history of the Cochise Chapter and outline projects and activities that could be offered in the future. Participants will be encouraged to offer suggestions for future programs and activities. Following the meeting, attendees are invited to join a nature walk along the San Pedro River in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area.
Contacts for more information: Douglas Ripley, jdougripley@gmail.com, 520-909-3132 Amy Metz, amy13jsa@gmail.com, 303-507-8571 The Chapter has established a Facebook website (http://www.facebook.com/ AZNPSCochise) where much useful information about the chapter and its members is posted.
Bisbee Earns National Wildlife Federation Recognition
Posted on Aug 27, 2023
This story is part of the Arizona Spotlight episode which aired on August 24, 2023.
A group of volunteers in Bisbee is celebrating their city’s official designation as a Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.
The group, Project Wildlife: Bisbee, got at least 100 property owners to commit to planting native species to provide food for pollinators, cover, and a place to raise young.
