To take this important survey CLICK ON THIS LINK. Yavapai County is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan to cover the next 10 years. This critical document will guide the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as County Supervisors as they consider development proposals over the next decade.  If you are not yet familiar with the process for updating the Comprehensive … [Read more...]

Summer 2021 Preserving the Wonder™ Quarterly Newsletter The newest KSB Preserving the Wonder™ Quarterly Newsletter is now available.  This issue contains KSB program updates, new infographics and Good News.  Click Here to Read and Enjoy... … [Read more...]

On July 14, 2021 the Sedona City Council unanimously adopted its first Climate Action Plan. You can view the presentation on the plan made to the City Council by McKenzie Jones by CLICKING HERE.  The Climate Action Plan itself is available by CLICKING HERE. This forward-thinking plan outlines a strategy for coordinating climate preparedness and emissions reductions activities. It … [Read more...]

To take this important survey CLICK ON THIS LINK. Yavapai County is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan to cover the next 10 years. This critical document will guide the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as County Supervisors as they consider development proposals over the next decade.  If you are not yet familiar with the process for updating the Comprehensive … [Read more...]

  Past President of Keep Sedona Beautiful Barbara Litrell passed away recently due to complications from breast cancer. Fittingly, Barbara wrote her own obituary, which we include in full below: Barbara loved this “babe” shot from 1996 and kept it in a file marked “obit photo” and used to say the obit would read, “she died at 102 and looked this good!” Actually, Barbara was 77 and … [Read more...]

Due to the slightly reduced danger of wildfire because of recent rains, effective Tuesday July 6, 2021 the Coconino National Forest around Sedona moved back into Stage II Fire Restrictions. Activities on the National Forest are again permitted. CLICK THIS LINK to read more about the impact of Stage II restrictions.   … [Read more...]

As part of the process to update the Yavapai County Comprehensive Plan, the County is accepting "Vision Statements" from both unincorporated communities and from organizations like Keep Sedona Beautiful. These documents reflect the concerns and priorities of county residents and will be taken into consideration as the County crafts its Plan. Vision Statements can address any or all … [Read more...]

KSB is happy to present the second in a series of events for its 2021 Native Plant Workshop. Learn how to grow your own organic plants with local expert Doug Copp on Thursday, May 27thfrom 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Doug is an expert on organic gardening and will discuss soil, plant propagation, predator control, harvest, storage and season extension. He will give attendees his tips, … [Read more...]

On Wednesday July 14 at 5:00 p.m., geologist, river guide and author Wayne Ranney will speak about the state’s second grandest landform, the Mogollon Rim. To participate in this Zoom webinar, click on THIS LINK.  The password for the Zoom is 072021. The ever-popular Wayne Ranney talks about the Mogollon Rim, visible high above Sedona, for the KSB July Preserving the … [Read more...]

Please Note:  The ZOOM presentation by Dr. Robin Weeks scheduled for Thursday April 29 has been postponed until Thursday June 24, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Due to circumstances beyond our control, Dr. Robin Weeks has postponed his workshop scheduled for April 29 to Thursday, June 24th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. In the place of Dr. Weeks’ lecture, KSB would like to offer a video of … [Read more...]