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SUMMARY:Volunteer with Desert Fence Busters!
DESCRIPTION:Help Remove Old Fences and Restore Wildlife Connectivity \nJoin the Desert Fence Busters collaborative this season to help improve landscape connectivity for Arizona’s wildlife! Volunteers will head out into the desert to remove legacy fencing that blocks wildlife movement and fragment habitats. This hands-on effort supports a wide range of desert species and helps restore natural corridors across southern Arizona. \nThis project is a collaborative effort led by Friends of Ironwood Forest and BKW\, with support from the Arizona Game and Fish Department\, Arizona Wildlife Federation\, Bureau of Reclamation\, City of Tucson\, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection\, Friends of Buenos Aires NWR\, Pima County\, Saguaro National Park\, Tucson Audubon Society\, and other partners. \nUpcoming 2025–2026 Project Dates\n\nFriday\, November 14\, 2025 — Hurst\nSaturday\, December 6\, 2025 — Trust 205 (Pima County)\nFriday\, January 23\, 2026 — SAVSARP\nFriday\, February 6\, 2026 — Empirita Ranch (Pima County)\n\nTime: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (5-hour shift)Spots available: Limited for each date—sign up soon!Requirements: All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Registration Form prior to participating. \nThis is a great opportunity for anyone interested in wildlife conservation\, landscape restoration\, or hands-on fieldwork. Come ready to work outdoors\, meet like-minded conservationists\, and make a tangible impact on Arizona’s desert ecosystems. \nLearn more and register here: https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1146343
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SUMMARY:JAM 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is officially open for the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) of the Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The Wildlife Society and the Arizona/New Mexico Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AZ/NM AFS)! \nThis year’s meeting is hosted by AZ/NM AFS\, with both state chapters of TWS supporting. \n📅 Dates: February 5–7\, 2026\n📍 Location: Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock\, Sedona\, AZ\n🎯 Theme: “Staying Relevant While Managing Fish and Wildlife” \nThis year’s JAM will bring together biologists\, managers\, students\, and partners from across the Southwest to share research\, discuss current issues\, and strengthen collaboration in fish and wildlife conservation. \n————————————————————————————————— \n🧭 What to Expect \n\nPlenary and technical sessions covering a wide range of wildlife and fisheries topics\nWorkshops and skill-building sessions\nStudent events\, resume and interview support\, and networking opportunities\nAwards recognizing excellence in conservation\, management\, and education\nSocials\, mixers\, and the beautiful red rock views of Sedona\n\n———————————————————————————————— \n🎓 Thursday Workshops – February 5 \nWe’re offering three professional development workshops before the main conference begins. \nPiscicide Workshop — $20\, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM\nLearn about piscicide use in fisheries management\, including application methods\, compliance\, and real-world case studies. Licensed applicators can earn Continuing Education (CE) credits through the Arizona and New Mexico Departments of Agriculture. \nTrapping Matters Workshop — Free\, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM\nGain a better understanding of the ecological\, social\, and management roles of regulated trapping. Learn communication skills\, review Best Management Practices (BMPs)\, and participate in hands-on demonstrations. \nResume Building & Practice Interviews — Free\, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM\nStart with a short presentation on resume and interview tips\, then sign up for an optional 15-minute resume review or 30-minute mock interview (available in-person or virtually). Sign-up times will be provided after registration. \n👉 See the Workshop Descriptions for full details. \n———————————————————————————————— \n📢 Call for Papers – First Call Abstracts Due December 15\, 2025 \nAbstracts are now being accepted for oral and poster presentations. \n\nPresentations: 15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions\nPosters: up to 32″ × 44″\, portrait or landscape\nTopics: research\, management\, and conservation of aquatic or terrestrial species in the Southwest\nStudent awards available for both oral and poster categories\n\nSpecial fisheries sessions this year include: \n\nSportfish Management in Arizona and New Mexico\nFish Habitat Management and Restoration in Arizona and New Mexico\n\nFor full instructions\, formatting\, and submission contacts\, please review the First Call for Papers. \n———————————————————————————————— \n🏆 AZTWS Awards – Nominations Now Open! \nAZTWS is now accepting nominations for our 2026 Chapter Awards. These awards honor outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation\, research\, education\, service\, and leadership in Arizona. \nAZTWS Award Categories: \n\nDoug Morrison Award\nProfessional Service Award (Professional Wildlifer Award)\nConservation Award (Non-Professional)\nScrapping Bear Award\nRoger Hungerford Student Award\nTribal Conservationist Award\nOutstanding service to the Chapter Award\nDavid E. Brown Lifetime Achievement Award\n\n👉 Full Award Descriptions here \n🗓 Nomination deadline: January 15th\, 2026\n📧 Submit nominations to: thomas.s.correll@usda.gov \n———————————————————————————————— \n🏨 Registration & Lodging \nRegister Now: Click here to register \nHilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock – Room Blocks: \n\nGeneral Room Block\nGovernment Rate Room Block (for eligible attendees)\n\nBooking your stay within the JAM room block directly supports the chapters and helps keep future conference costs low. \n———————————————————————————————— \nWe can’t wait to see everyone in Sedona this February! It’s always one of the best opportunities to connect with professionals and students across Arizona and New Mexico who share a passion for wildlife and fisheries conservation. \nAdditionally\, feel free to share this information with colleagues\, peers\, or anyone who might be interested. \nIf you have any questions about registration\, abstracts\, or lodging\, feel free to reach out by replying to this email. \nSee you at JAM 2026! \n 
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LOCATION:Hilton Sedona Resort At Bell Rock\, 90 Ridge Trail Dr\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86351\, United States
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