Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard Workshop
May 13 - May 15
Join the Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) and the Western Section of The Wildlife Society for an in-depth two-day training on the ecology, conservation, and management of the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii): a desert species of high conservation concern in Arizona and California.
📅 Workshop Dates
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May 13, 2025: Required Online Lecture via Zoom
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May 14 or 15, 2025: Choose ONE in-person field training day on the Yuma Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard Management Area
📍 Location
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Online (Zoom) on May 13
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Yuma, Arizona for Field Training
💵 Registration Fees
| Category | Early (Before April 1) | Late (After April 1) |
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| TWS Western Section or AZ Chapter Member | $395 | $415 |
| Non-Member | $445 | $465 |
| Student/Early Career Professional | $220 | $240 |
| Lecture Only (with prior approval) | $125 | N/A |
AZ Chapter Members: Use promo code HL2025ArizonaMember when registering.
🔍 What to Expect:
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Learn about flat-tail natural history, habitat, threats, and regulations.
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Practice standardized survey and habitat assessment techniques in the field.
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Must attend both the full online lecture and field session to complete the workshop.
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Workshop includes access to experts and counts for 14.5 CEUs in TWS’s Certified Wildlife Biologist Renewal program.
Note: Participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for full field days in hot, remote desert environments. Carpooling is required. Meals and lodging are not provided.
🧾 Before You Register:
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Each participant must register and pay individually.
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Spots are first-come, first-served and limited to 30/day for field training.
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Payment secures your registration (credit card or check for agencies).
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A minimum of 44 registrants was needed to run the workshop, which is now confirmed.
📬 Checks can be mailed to:
TWS – Western Section
PO Box 6756
Albany, CA 94706
Include your name and “FTHL Workshop” in the memo line.
📌 Workshop Highlights:
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Taught by herpetological experts including Dr. Rob Lovich, Danny Martin, Kyla Garten, Brian Aucone, and Craig Fischer
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Detailed instruction on species ID, threats, survey methods, and current research
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Hands-on experience with real-world conservation practices
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Field instruction at a high-density lizard management site
🔗 For full workshop details, itinerary, and preparation checklist, view the official flyer:
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