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SUMMARY:Tucson Bird Alliance Events and Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson Bird Alliance has several exciting events coming up this September\, with opportunities for birders of all experience levels. Check out their upcoming presentations and workshops below! \n\nVirtual Presentation: Tracking Desert Purple Martins\nSeptember 3 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Virtual | Free \nJoin Tucson Bird Alliance Director of Bird Conservation Jennie MacFarland for a virtual presentation highlighting the latest findings from ongoing Desert Purple Martin research. Learn about their behavior\, habitat\, migration\, and recent discoveries about their movements through Southeast Arizona. \n\nIt’s All in the Family: Shorebird ID Workshop\nSeptember 10 & 12 | Tucson\, AZ \nLed by Homer Hansen\, this two-part workshop explores shorebird natural history\, molt\, and identification. Participants will attend an evening classroom session on September 10 followed by an all-day field workshop and birding trip on September 12 to put their identification skills into practice. \nCost: $125 members | $175 non-members \n\nBrand New to Birding Field Workshop\nSeptember 26 | 6:30–9:00 AM | Sweetwater Wetlands \nNew to birding? This beginner-friendly workshop led by Alex Patia will cover the basics of using binoculars\, finding and identifying birds by sight and sound\, bird behavior\, birding apps\, and field guides during an easy walk around Sweetwater Wetlands. Binoculars and field guides are available if needed. \nCost: $35 | Limited to 12 participants \n\nAdvanced Birding Series: Sparrow Identification\nSeptember 27 | 6:30 AM | Sweetwater Wetlands \nTake advantage of peak fall migration at Sweetwater Wetlands with a workshop focused on the subtleties of sparrow identification. Led by Alex Patia\, participants will practice identifying sparrows and navigating the challenges of juvenile and non-breeding plumages during an easy walk through the wetlands. \nCost: $35 members | $50 non-members \n  \nInterested in attending? Visit the Tucson Bird Alliance Community Events page for complete event details and registration information! \nLearn More & Register: https://tucsonbirds.org/community-events/
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Festival Sedona
DESCRIPTION:September 12\, 2026  \n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nSedona Wetlands Preserve | Sedona\, Arizona \n  \nJoin the Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona (BENA)\, the City of Sedona\, and other Arizona butterfly conservation and education organizations for a morning celebrating butterflies and the plants they depend on! \nThis free\, family-friendly event will feature opportunities to learn about Arizona’s butterflies and native plants\, along with butterfly-themed games\, crafts\, and activities. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nMonarch butterfly tagging demonstrations at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM\nEducational activities focused on butterflies and the plants they need to thrive\nButterfly-themed games and crafts\nNative butterfly host and nectar plants available for purchase\, including several species of milkweed\nButterfly art\, clothing\, jewelry\, stained glass\, stickers\, and other items available for donation\n\nWhen: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM\nWhere: Sedona Wetlands Preserve\, 7500 AZ-89A\, Sedona\, AZ 86336\nCost: Free \nPlease note that donations for butterfly-related items are cash only. \nFor additional information and to RSVP\, visit the Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona event page here
URL:https://aztws.com/event/butterfly_festival_2026/
LOCATION:Sedona Wetlands Preserve\, 7500 AZ-89A\, Sedona\, 86336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
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SUMMARY:AZFO Annual Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:September 18–20\, 2026\nPinewood Country Club\, Munds Park\, AZ \nJoin the Arizona Field Ornithologists (AZFO) for their 2026 Annual Meeting! This three-day gathering brings together birders\, researchers\, and ornithologists from across Arizona to share the latest in avian research and celebrate Arizona’s birdlife. \nThe weekend will feature research presentations\, expert-led field trips\, bird banding\, social events\, and opportunities to connect with Arizona’s birding community. Saturday’s program includes presentations covering Pinyon Jays\, grassland birds\, bird banding\, avian disease\, forest bird communities\, and more. \nThis year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Jeff Foster of Northern Arizona University\, presenting “Scatological Adventures in Avian Diets: Molecular Dissections of Poop.” \n\nRegistration is now open! \n  \nview website and register here
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azfo-annual-meeting-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260925T130000
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SUMMARY:Appleton-Whittell Research Fellows Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:September 11\, 18 & 25\, 2026\n12:00–1:00 PM MST\nVirtual \nJoin the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch and Audubon Southwest for the 2026 Appleton-Whittell Research Fellows Webinar Series! \nHear from research fellows who spent their summer at the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in southeastern Arizona and learn about their research on fire and Emory oak dynamics\, Chiricahua leopard frog conservation\, and grassland bird responses to mesquite management. \nSeptember 11\nFlame to Sprout: Understanding Fire and Emory Oak Dynamics in Madrean Oak Woodlands\nPresented by Alexia Markoutsis \nEmory oak (Quercus emoryi) is a culturally important and ecologically significant tree of the Madrean oak woodlands of Mexico and the southwestern United States. Alexia will discuss her research using prescribed burns to better understand how management history\, fire\, and a fungal pathogen interact to affect the health of Emory oak. \nSeptember 18\nThe Biology and Conservation of the Chiricahua Leopard Frog in the Madrean Sky Islands of Southeast Arizona\nPresented by Max Roberts \nThe threatened Chiricahua leopard frog (Lithobates chiricahuensis) faces challenges from habitat loss\, invasive species\, and disease. Max will discuss the species’ biology\, ongoing collaborative conservation efforts\, and his research gathering information to help advance recovery efforts in southeastern Arizona. \nSeptember 25\nGrassland Birds and Mesquite Encroachment: Literature Review and Avian Response to Mesquite Removal in the Santa Rita Experimental Range\nPresented by Cameron Tescher \nGrassland birds are among the fastest-declining bird groups in North America\, with woody plant encroachment contributing to habitat changes across grassland ecosystems. Cameron will discuss what is known about the effects of woody species removal and share findings from breeding and wintering bird surveys conducted before and after mesquite (Neltuma spp.) removal at the Santa Rita Experimental Range. \nWhen: Fridays\, September 11\, 18 & 25\, 2026\nTime: 12:00–1:00 PM MST\nWhere: Virtual – join from anywhere \nFor questions about the webinar series\, contact Steve Prager at steven.prager@audubon.org. \nVisit the event page to learn more and register for the webinar series here
URL:https://aztws.com/event/appleton-whittell-research-fellows-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Track & Sign Certification Course at Cuenca Los Ojos
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Cuenca Los Ojos & CyberTracker North AmericaDates: September 29 – October 2\, 2026Location: Cuenca Los Ojos Conservation Reserve\, Sonora\, Mexico \nEvent Overview\nLooking to strengthen your wildlife tracking skills while exploring one of North America’s most unique conservation landscapes? \nThis fall\, Cuenca Los Ojos is hosting the first CyberTracker Track & Sign Certification Course in Mexico. Held at the 50\,000-hectare Cuenca Los Ojos Conservation Reserve in the Sky Islands region of Sonora\, this immersive field course offers participants the opportunity to earn a professional wildlife tracking certification while learning from experienced conservation practitioners. \nParticipants will gain hands-on experience identifying tracks and sign from mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, and invertebrates while learning more about wildlife behavior\, movement\, and ecological monitoring. The reserve is one of the only places in the world where beaver\, bison\, jaguar\, and ocelot share the same landscape\, making it an exceptional setting for wildlife education and conservation. \nCourse Highlights\n\nEarn a CyberTracker Track & Sign Certification\nLearn wildlife tracking techniques from experienced instructors\nImprove field observation and wildlife monitoring skills\nExperience conservation and ecological restoration in the Sky Islands region\nNetwork with researchers\, conservation professionals\, educators\, and wildlife enthusiasts\nExplore one of the most biodiverse landscapes in the U.S.–Mexico borderlands\n\nRegistration Options\nSeveral registration packages are available\, including certification-only and lodging/meal packages. \n\n$580 – Certification + 3 nights lodging + 8 meals\n$540 – Certification + 2 nights lodging + 7 meals\n$510 – Certification + 1 night lodging + 6 meals\n$400 – Certification only\n\nAdditional Information\nParticipants should expect rustic accommodations\, remote field conditions\, and limited cell service. Medical forms and waivers are required\, and additional travel recommendations are available through the organizers. \nFor registration details and additional information\, please see the attached event flyer below. \nCuenca Los Ojos Track and Sign Fall Course
URL:https://aztws.com/event/track_and_sign_2026/
LOCATION:Cuenca Los Ojos\, Sonora\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Course/Certification
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:OFWIM 2026 Annual Conference & Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nOrganization: Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM)\nLocation: Virden Retreat Center\, University of Delaware – Lewes\, Delaware\nDates: October 5–8\, 2026\n\nEvent Overview\nRegistration is now open for the 34th Annual Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM) Conference & Business Meeting. \nThis year’s conference theme\, “Anchor Points: Keeping Conservation Grounded in Data Integrity\,” reflects OFWIM’s mission of promoting the management and conservation of natural resources through technology and information exchange. \nOFWIM is comprised of professionals representing state and federal agencies\, local governments\, academia\, and private firms who work to advance fish and wildlife information management. \nConference Opportunities\n\nRegistration is now open\nCall for Abstracts is now open\nStudent Scholarship opportunities are available\nTravel Grant information is available\nAnnual Conference & Business Meeting\n\nLearn More\nFor conference registration\, abstract submissions\, travel grant applications\, student scholarship information\, and additional event details\, visit: \nhttps://ofwim.com/events
URL:https://aztws.com/event/ofwim_annual_conference_2026/
LOCATION:Virden Center (University of Deleware Campus)\, 1155 College Dr\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Mojave Desert Tortoise Introductory Course and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Desert Tortoise Council Dates: Online Lectures: October 23–24\, 2026 | Field Workshop: November 1 or November 2\, 2026 Location: Online (Zoom) & Ridgecrest\, California \n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open for the 2026 Introduction to the Mojave Desert Tortoise Course\, offered by the Desert Tortoise Council. This introductory training is designed for wildlife professionals\, students\, natural resource specialists\, land managers\, and anyone interested in learning more about Mojave desert tortoise biology\, ecology\, and field survey techniques. \n\n\n\nThe course combines two live online lecture sessions with a required one-day field workshop\, providing participants with both classroom instruction and hands-on experience. While completion of the course does not grant authorization or permits\, it is widely recognized as valuable training for those pursuing desert tortoise survey and monitoring work. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n\nLearn Mojave desert tortoise biology\, ecology\, habitat\, and conservation\n\n\n\nGain an introduction to desert tortoise survey techniques and field protocols\n\n\n\nLearn about permitting requirements and agency authorizations\n\n\n\nParticipate in a hands-on field workshop in Ridgecrest\, California\n\n\n\nPractice identifying desert tortoise sign and conducting survey transects\n\n\n\nReceive a certificate upon successful completion of the lectures\, quiz\, field workshop\, and course evaluation\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nOnline Lecture Sessions (Live via Zoom) \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 23 (12:00–5:00 PM PDT)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24 (9:00 AM–2:00 PM PDT)\n\n\n\n\nField Workshop (Choose One) \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 1 OR\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 2\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nEarly registration rates are available through September 1. \n\n\n\n\nEarly Regular: $400\n\n\n\nEarly Student: $250\n\n\n\n\nAfter September 1: \n\n\n\n\nRegular: $500\n\n\n\nStudent: $300\n\n\n\n\nRegistration includes both online lecture sessions and one field workshop day. Lecture-only audit options are also available. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nThis course is ideal for individuals interested in desert tortoise conservation\, environmental consulting\, natural resource management\, and wildlife field work. Whether you’re new to working with desert tortoises or looking to strengthen your understanding of survey methods and species ecology\, this course provides valuable foundational training! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email  intro-course@deserttortoise.org \n\n\n\nFor more information and registration\, please visit https://deserttortoise.org/training-programs/introductory-course/ \n\n 
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