The City of Flagstaff Open Space Program is responsible for managing over 3,000 acres of legally-designated open space properties, including Picture Canyon Natural and Cultural Preserve, Observatory Mesa Natural Area and McMillan Mesa Natural Area. This is effective and necessary, which is why Flagstaff Open Space hosts weed pulls often around the community. For someone who loves to hike, becoming an Open Space Steward might be a fun and easy way to give back to the land. Open Space stewards are asked to hike through the open spaces and report back any suspicious activity or any concerns. “To become an Open Space steward, it’s a 5-hour training online and then their job is to go hiking on open space properties.

Source: Daily Sun July 27, 2023 19:45 UTC