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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170420T090000
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Phenology Study In-Field Training
DESCRIPTION:Phenology Study In-Field Training\nJoin the MSC’s Phenology team and botanist Steve Jones to check the status of the lifecycle of plants along the interpretive trails.  See what plants are blooming\, what trees are leafing\, what fruit is ripening. Phenology is nature’s calendar – when saguaros bloom\, white-winged doves build nests and young leaves appear on a velvet mesquite.  This study will help assess the effects of global environmental change\, such as long term drought and urban nutrient depositions\, on the lifecycle of Sonoran Desert Plants.\n  \nLocated at the Lost Dog Trailhead in Scottsdale\, AZ \n9:00AM\, April 20th\, 2017 \n  \nRSVP to plantmonitor@mcdowellsonoran.org
URL:https://aztws.com/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-phenology-study-in-field-training/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:citizen_science@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170419T170000
DTSTAMP:20170419T172336Z
CREATED:20170419T172336Z
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SUMMARY:BLM - Manville Road Fence Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:BLM – Tucson Office – Manville Road Fence Volunteers\nIronwood Forest National Monument\n3201 E. Universal Way; Tucson\, AZ 85756\nApril 29th @ 8AM \n  \nDescription \nCreated by presidential proclamation in 2000 by Bill Clinton and taking its name from one of the longest living trees in the Arizona desert. The 129\,000-acre Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM) is a true Sonoran Desert showcase. However\, there are some areas on the IFNM where people have driven off road and created areas where vegetation is disturbed and the ground is torn up.  To prevent any further damage and to mitigate these issues\, the BLM initiated a fencing project to keep people on designated routes to protect wildlife habitat\, sensitive soils\, and areas of archaeological significance. \nPosition Summary \nA volunteer work day event will be taking place on the Ironwood Forest National Monument to help construct fence along Manville Road. This will be an all-day event. \nRequirements of/for volunteers \nMust be Physically Fit. \n\nMust able to lift 50 lbs. and walk for long distances in the heat.\nMust be 16 years or older.\nMust have personal vehicle or ability to carpool to worksite.\nMust be able to work safely in a group setting.\nMust be prepared to work under varied conditions\, including inclement weather and in remote locations.\nMust fill out and sign volunteer agreement form\n\nDuties and Responsibilities \nAssist with an ongoing fencing project which includes the following tasks: \n\nLifting barbed wire spool via rod and one other person to unroll wire safely\nWrapping wire and tying it tight using hands and fencing pliers\nUsing fence stretchers to pull wire taut\nUsing a t-post pounder to drive in t-posts\n\nTraining \nVolunteers will be briefed on Bureau of Land Management policies\, and training will occur on-site. Job Hazard Analysis for specialized equipment will occur prior to event. Most of the training will occur on-the-job\, as volunteers will be guided by Bureau of Land Management staff and interns. \nTime Commitment \nApril 29 at 8am \nSpecial Notice  \nThe monument is a travel corridor for illegal immigrants traveling from Mexico. All suspected illegal activities should be reported to BLM or local law enforcement authorities. Visitors should stay safe by avoiding contact with persons exhibiting suspicious behavior or engaged in dangerous activities. Drive with caution and look for fast-moving vehicles and pedestrians on back roads. Some roads are rugged: high clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended in those areas. \nHazards include poisonous snakes\, Africanized bees\, and potential encounters with illegal users of public land. Hunting is permitted through the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The national monument contains state trust lands and private lands. Recreation on state trust lands requires a permit from the State of Arizona. Visitors should not trespass on private lands. \nQuestions \nFor any questions\, please contact Sarah DuBose  at (520) 258-7249. \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/blm-manville-road-fence-volunteers/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170418T150000
DTSTAMP:20170216T174311Z
CREATED:20170216T174311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T174311Z
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SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Tuesday Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Tuesday Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-tuesday-fight-club/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T150000
DTSTAMP:20170216T174113Z
CREATED:20170216T174113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T174113Z
UID:1520-1492246800-1492268400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-fight-club-2/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T170000
DTSTAMP:20170214T164112Z
CREATED:20170214T164112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T164112Z
UID:1488-1492243200-1492275600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-8/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170416T170000
DTSTAMP:20170403T164756Z
CREATED:20170403T164756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T164756Z
UID:1589-1492164000-1492362000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Arizona Antelope Foundation: Fence Modification Project
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Antelope Foundation\nHighway 83 / Babocomari Ranch \nFence Modification\nApril 14-16\, 2017\n\n  \nProject Location:  We will be working on ADOT Right-of-Way (ROW) fences on Highway 83 from Elgin School south. \nProject Begins: Friday April 14th at 10AM\, Saturday April 15th 8-5 and Sunday 8-12. Meet at camp for all start times. The campsite will be available on Thursday night. This is a 3-day project\, but we need the most volunteers on Saturday. If you can only work one day Saturday would be the best for our work crew allocations. \nProject Activity: We will be modifying approximately 2 miles of existing fence in 6 different segments on the ROW of HW83-South. We will be removing the 2 bottoms strands of barbed wire and replacing with a single strand of smooth wire at a height of 16 inches. All fence stays will be removed and replaced with new. We will also modify 3.5 miles of adjacent pasture fence removing 2 strands and replacing with a smooth wire at a height of 18 inches. \nPronghorn Benefits: This highway ROW travel corridor project will improve motorist safety and help ensure that pronghorn that are now regularly crossing HW83-South do not get hung up within the ROW.  This project is a “Capstone” effort and will complete free pronghorn access in the southern portion of the Santa Cruz Plains pronghorn corridor improvement project. \nNFWF Grant Benefits: All volunteer work hours and mileage will be use as in-kind match for our 6-year our Southeastern Arizona Pronghorn Enhancement project funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Arizona Game and Fish Habitat Partnership program. \nWhat to Bring: Workgloves (The AAF will have a limited supply)\, snacks\, water\, personal gear. \nMeals: Please provide your own lunches to eat in the field on the 3 work days.  The AAF will be providing dinners on both Friday and Saturday nights and continental breakfasts with coffee and juice on Saturday and Sunday mornings.\n \nContact: Glen Dickens at (520-247-4907) for project information. \nIf you are planning to attend\, please RSVP to info@azantelope.org by Friday April 7th so we can plan to have enough food and tools. \nDirections to Camp:  \nAAF project/camp site will be about 10 miles southeast of the intersection of Highways 83/82 at Sonoita. \nTravel 20 miles south of Tucson on I-10; turn south on Highway 83 and travel 25 miles to the town of Sonoita intersection. \nFrom this point turn east on Highway 82 and travel approximately 5 miles to the Upper Elgin paved road. \nTurn south again and follow AAF signs from that  point. Camp will be located 4 miles south located on the east side of the roadway at the historic Rose Tree corrals and stone bunkhouse immediately adjacent to the roadway.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/arizona-antelope-foundation-fence-modification-project/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Antelope Foundation":MAILTO: info@azantelope.org 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170409
DTSTAMP:20170214T164053Z
CREATED:20170214T164053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T164053Z
UID:1487-1491609600-1491695999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-7/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170402
DTSTAMP:20170214T163954Z
CREATED:20170214T163954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T163954Z
UID:1482-1491004800-1491091199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-6/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170324T150000
DTSTAMP:20170216T173848Z
CREATED:20170216T173848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173848Z
UID:1516-1490346000-1490367600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-fight-club/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170319
DTSTAMP:20170214T163856Z
CREATED:20170214T163856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T163856Z
UID:1480-1489795200-1489881599@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-4/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170311T150000
DTSTAMP:20170216T173733Z
CREATED:20170216T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173733Z
UID:1514-1489222800-1489244400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-thursday-fight-club-2/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170312
DTSTAMP:20170214T163826Z
CREATED:20170214T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T163826Z
UID:1479-1489190400-1489276799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-3/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170312T180000
DTSTAMP:20170216T173140Z
CREATED:20170216T173140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173140Z
UID:1511-1489152600-1489341600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Spring Assessments: Aravaipa Uplands in March
DESCRIPTION:Spring Assessments: Aravaipa Uplands in March\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nBACKGROUND \nThis weekend\, we will be assessing springs in the upland watershed of Aravaipa Canyon. \nYou should be comfortable hiking off-trail (bushwhacking). We will have spots for 3-5 people in the SIA vehicles\, but after these fill up\, you’ll need to bring your own high clearance\, 4WD\, vehicle. Please contact us to check if your vehicle is suitable. \nTRIP SCHEDULE \nFriday 1:30 pm:  Meet SIA staff at our office (406 S. 4th Ave\, north side of SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St). Drive out to camp in the uplands on the east or west side of Aravaipa Canyon. Set up camp and enjoy the evening. \nSaturday 8:00 am: Breakfast with a quick refresher on use of spring assessment equipment. Then split up into teams and work through the day\, returning to camp around 5:00 pm. \nSunday 8:00 am: Continue assessment work until about 2:00 pm\, then pack up and head home for a shower! We will try and be back to Tucson by 5 or 6 pm. \nTHE WORK \nAt the springs\, we will be recording water quality and quantity\, taking photographs\, making a map of the spring\, and documenting the flora and fauna. \nSpring assessments require hiking off-trail\, potentially in steep terrain. Springs in this area have limited road access\, so we will be driving on a high clearance\, 4WD road\, and then hiking off trail to the springs\, up to about 2 miles each way. Each team will probably be able to assess 2-3 springs per day. We may hike as much as 8 miles in one day with part or all of that being off-trail. \nFor spring assessments\, prior training is not required\, but experienced volunteers and volunteers with tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate or vertebrate identification skills are desired. \nCAMP LOCATION \nWe will caravan out to the east or west side of Aravaipa\, and then explore a bit together to find a good camp site for the weekend. It will be an undeveloped site\, so plan to bring your own water for drinking and washing (it’s a good idea to bring more than you think you will need)\, as well as trowels and toilet paper for bathroom breaks. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip.\nPlease bring a larger backpack in which to carry shared springs assessment gear.\nSeveral gallons of water per person plus all the food you’ll need for a minimum of 6 meals out\, plus snacks.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\nLong\, tough pants are strongly recommended. If you have gaiters\, bring them!\nAnything else you would normally bring for a dayhike.\nIf you need to carry an EpiPen\, please bring it.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver – All volunteers need to sign the agreement annually. We will have extras on-hand if this is your first time volunteering in 2017.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including camp stove\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps\, first-aid kits. \nDue to the sensitive nature of springs\, dogs are not allowed. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Sami Hammer. Contact her with questions at sami@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 16.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-spring-assessments-aravaipa-uplands-in-march/
LOCATION:SIA Office\, 406 S 4th Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170305
DTSTAMP:20170214T163643Z
CREATED:20170214T163643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T163643Z
UID:1477-1488585600-1488671999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-2/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170302T150000
DTSTAMP:20170216T172811Z
CREATED:20170216T172506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T172811Z
UID:1507-1488445200-1488466800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Thursday Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Thursday Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-thursday-fight-club/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170226
DTSTAMP:20170214T164350Z
CREATED:20170214T164350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T164350Z
UID:1498-1487980800-1488067199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170121T150000
DTSTAMP:20161216T210849Z
CREATED:20161216T210849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161216T210849Z
UID:1374-1484985600-1485010800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Beat Back Buffelgrass Day 2017
DESCRIPTION:Beat Back Buffelgrass Day 2017\nCelebrate Beat Back Buffelgrass Day for 2017 with Sky Island Alliance\, making a difference in your local wild lands!\n \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULEPlan to meet us at the South end of the Safeway parking lot on the NE corner of Sabino Canyon and Tanque Verde at 8 am. We’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm. We will shuttle/carpool to the actual work site in Bear Canyon from our meeting spot\, as we will be driving into an area of the National Forest with restricted access and limited parking. \nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels\, picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan.\n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje!\nFamilies are welcome!\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bryon:  bryon@skyislandalliance.org or ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-beat-back-buffelgrass-day-2017/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170117T170000
DTSTAMP:20170117T181309Z
CREATED:20170117T181309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T181309Z
UID:1419-1484640000-1484672400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Field Institute - Student Volunteer Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Field Institute\n  \n1.) Restoring Native Vegetation on closed trails – an experimental approach:  \nDescription: \nTrails that are closed often leave visible scars on the landscape\, which can be mitigated using a variety of restoration techniques. However\, very little is known about the effectiveness of the various techniques\, especially in the Sonoran Desert. The purpose of this study is to test various restoration techniques on trails that are being closed\, in order to develop best practives and methods for restoring closed trails to natural condition in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This project requires hiking roughly 6-8 miles per day over moderately hilly terrain. Please contact Melanie at Melanie@mcdowellsonoran.org to sign up for training. Training: February 18th (Saturday) 10AM – 11AM at Scottsdale Community College\, SL 116. Field Dates: 8:00AM – 2:00PM on: February 21\, 23\, 25\, 28\, March 4. TRAINING REQUIRED. \n  \n2.) Raptor/Prairie Falcon Training \nDescription: \nTom’s Thumb\, a favorite hiking and climbing destination spot in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve\, provides critical nesting habitat for several falcon species. Each year the Field Institute monitors nest occupancy and success\, along with user compliance with temporary area closures. Great for building wildlife observation skills! This project requires a steep\, 2.5 mile hike to the observation point. Please contact Melanie at Melanie@mcdowellsonoran.org to sign up for training. Training: Falcon behavior and natural history – January 12\, 6-8PM @ Scottsdale Community College\, Science Lecture Building Room 116; Monitoring falcon nest success – January 19\, 3-5PM @ McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway Trailhead. Fieldwork: Flexible\, will be conducted 1-2 times per week during peak times between February – June 2017. Volunteers will need to sign up for field dates on a monthly basis via doodle poll. TRAINING REQUIRED. \n  \n3.) Fountain grass and buffelgrass removal experiment: \nDescription: \nFountain grass and buffelgrass are two recently introduced and highly prolific plants that are shown to have a negative effect on native plant biodiversity as well as Sonoran Desert tortoise habitat. In the spring of 2017\, we will initiate several large-scale\, experimental removals of the two grass species in an attempt to determine the most efficient and effective removal techniques\, while having the least impact on native vegetation. This project involves hiking ranging from moderate to difficult. Please contact Melanie at Melanie@mcdowellsonoran.org to sign up for training. Training: Training for non-native grass field studies – February 9\, 1:00-2:30PM @ Scottsdale Community College\, Natural Science Building Room 205; Bunchgrass Workshop – February 9\, 10:00-11:30AM @ Scottsdale Community College\, Natural Science Building Room 205. Fieldwork: Fieldwork will start in late February and continue through the end of March on both weekends and Saturdays. TRAINING REQUIRED. \n  \n4.) Plant lifecycle (Phenology) study in-the-field training \nDescription: \nPhenology is nature;s calendar – when saguaros bloom\, white-winged doves build nests and young leaves appear on a velvet mesquite. This study will help assess the effects of global environmental change\, such as long term drought and urban nutrient deposition\, on the life cycle of Sonoran Desert Plants. \nTraining: (no prior training necessary) \nJanuary 16 & February 13\, 9-10:30AM @ McDowell Sonoran Preserve’s Brown’s Ranch Trailhead \nJanuary 18 & February 15\, 9-10:30AM @ McDowell Sonoran Preserve’s Gateway Trailhead \nJanuary 20 & February 16\, 9-10:30AM @ McDowell Sonoran Preserve’s Lost Dog Trailhead \n  \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-field-institute-student-volunteer-opportunities/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170108T170000
DTSTAMP:20161103T201420Z
CREATED:20161005T173141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T201420Z
UID:1135-1483722000-1483894800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Sky Island Alliance: Fence Removal at BANWR
DESCRIPTION:Fence Removal at BANWR (Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge)\n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\nJoin SIA for a weekend working out on the beautiful Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge as we improve habitat and connectivity for wildlife!\n\n\n\nBACKGROUND\nThe 117\,464-acre Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985 for the benefit of the endangered masked bobwhiteq quail. For many years\, volunteers and staff have been working to remove old barbed-wire fences from with in the boundaries of the refuge; fences left over from pre-refuge days. SIA will be helping to continue this important work meant to allow wildlife to more easily traverse the refuge landscape.\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE \n\n1:00 PM Friday: Meet up with SIA staff at our office (406 S 4th Ave) for a ride or to caravan out to our camp at BANWR.\n3:30 PM Friday: If you are driving yourself to the camp\, you can meet us after 3:30 PM\n8:00 AM Saturday: We will get to work nice and early.\n8:00 AM Sunday: Another early start to our wirk\, but we will finish up by early afternoon and try to be back to Tucson by 5:00 PM.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nYou will need water bottles that you can re-fill throughout the project\, plus all the food you’ll need for a weekend away from home. We will have access to kitchen and bathroom facilities\, but not necessarily refrigeration\, so bring a cooler for your food.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is a necessity\, as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nSite background and activity instruction plus all tools and gloves needed for the work.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan.  Contact him with any questions at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-307-6728.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sky-island-alliance-fence-removal-at-banwr/
LOCATION:Sky Island Alliance\, 406 S 4th Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161216T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161218T180000
DTSTAMP:20161005T174426Z
CREATED:20161005T173826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T174426Z
UID:1152-1481898600-1482084000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Walnut Planting for Gray Squirrels
DESCRIPTION:Walnut Planting for Gray Squirrels\n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n  \nBACKGROUND \nThe Santa Catalina grey squirrel (a subspecies of the Arizona grey squirrel) is in decline throughout the Catalinas and Rincons. Fire\, and competition with introduced Abert’s squirrels\, are thought to be some of the reasons for their lower numbers\, but we are hoping to give these beautiful animals a helping hand by improving some of their habitat on the mountain. Therefore\, with the help of the Forest Service and Borderlands Restoration\, we are going to plant native walnut trees at several sites in the mountains to provide more of their favorite year-round food! \nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nFriday 2:30 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office for to carpool to the campsite in the Santa Catalina Mountains. Campsite TBD.\nFriday 4:30 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the campsite\, you may arrive after 4:30 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow signs to the campsite. Campsite TBD.\nSaturday 8:00 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out to the work site. We will work throughout the day.\nSunday 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be carrying young trees and tools through uneven terrain\, and digging lots of holes.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels\, picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main tools for digging.\nSIA will provide our Camp kitchen set-up with stoves\, pots and pans\, plates and bowls\, and basic utensils\, etc…\nSIA can provide a limited number of tents to anyone wishing to borrow one. Please contact the trip leader to reserve a tent.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan.\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bryon:  bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-walnut-planting-for-gray-squirrels/
LOCATION:Sky Island Alliance\, 406 S 4th Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161204T170000
DTSTAMP:20161005T175346Z
CREATED:20161005T174339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T175346Z
UID:1159-1480683600-1480870800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Native Grass Planting at Bar Boot Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Native Grass Planting at Bar Boot Ranch\nJoin us for a weekend planting native grasses on the Barboot Ranch\, in the Leslie Canyon area\, Southwest of the Chiricahua Mountains. We will be staying at a ranch building\, but you will need camping gear as there are no beds available. This trip is free of charge and no experience is necessary. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\nBACKGROUND \nFor over a year we have been working to control erosion by building rock structures on National Forest lands that abut the Barboot Ranch. Now we have the chance to assist the ranch as they install 30\,000 native grass plugs that will also help to control erosion on the landscape\, as well as provide resources for wildlife\, and for the ranch’s sustainable cattle raising operation. \nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nFriday\, 1:00 pm: Meet SIA staff at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). If you will be meeting us at ranch compound\, you can join us after 5:00pm – look for the green “SIA” sign off of Leslie Canyon Rd. A detailed map/directions will be sent when the time approaches.\nSaturday\, 8:00 am: Early breakfast and a rundown of the day’s activities. We’ll then caravan in appropriate vehicles to Camp Rucker\, where we will work for the day.\nSunday\, 8:00 am: Continue work through the early afternoon\, then pack up and head home. We will try and be back to Tucson around 5pm.\n\nTHE WORK\nThe purpose of our weekend will be to assist with the mechanized planting of 30\,000 native grass plugs. This will include lifting\, bending\, and kneeling\, etc… \nCAMP LOCATION & DIRECTIONS (From Tucson)\nDirections: Detailed driving directions will be sent to all registrants ahead of the event. Vehicles with high ground clearance and/or 4WD/AWD are recommended\, regular cars will not make it back to the campsite! \nCarpooling is encouraged: SIA will have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along\, and we are able to caravan. \nWHAT TO BRING\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip. We will have access to bathrooms\, a kitchen\, electricity\, and running water at the compound\, however there is no cell service available.\nSix meals plus snacks. Drinking water is available at the camping site\, but please bring refillable water bottles\, etc for each day’s work.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for sunny and hot\, and wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc. \nPROVIDED BY SIA\nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including stoves\, firewood for camp fire\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact Bryon Lichtenhan: bryon@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://aztws.com/event/1159/
LOCATION:Bar Boot Ranch\, Leslie Canyon Road\, Douglas\, AZ\, 85607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161120T170000
DTSTAMP:20161005T174831Z
CREATED:20161005T174759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T174831Z
UID:1163-1479475800-1479661200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Spring Assessments: Southern Galiuros (November)
DESCRIPTION:Spring Assessments: Southern Galiuros (November)\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n  \nBACKGROUND:\nThis weekend\, we will be hoping completing additional assessments of springs in preparation for controlled burns that will be conducted in the area next year (For those of you who came on our trips this spring\, the controlled burn was postponed\, giving us the chance to get to more springs!). It is unknown how fire affects spring ecosystems\, so this trip will be focused on collecting baseline information on springs before fire. We will be in the southern end of the Galiuros for these assessments\, at about 4000-5000′ elevation. \nYou should be comfortable hiking off-trail (bushwhacking). We will have spots for 3-5 people in the SIA vehicles\, but after these fill up\, you’ll need to bring your own high clearance\, 4WD\, vehicle. The road is rugged\, though not really technical. A Subaru Forester with off-road tires is probably about the minimum required for this road. Contact us to check if your vehicle is suitable. \nTRIP SCHEDULE:\nFriday 1:30 pm:  Meet SIA staff at our office (406 S. 4th Ave\, north side of SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St). Drive out to camp in the southern Galiuros. Set up camp and enjoy the evening. \nSaturday 8:00 am: Breakfast with a quick refresher on use of spring assessment equipment. Then split up into teams and work through the day\, returning to camp around 5:00 pm. \nSunday 8:00 am: Continue assessment work until about noon\, then pack up and head home for a shower! We will try and be back to Tucson by 5:00 pm. \nTHE WORK:\nAt the springs\, we will be recording water quality and quantity\, taking photographs\, making a map of the spring\, and documenting the flora and fauna. Spring assessments require hiking off-trail\, potentially in steep terrain. Springs in this area have very limited road access\, so we will be driving on a high clearance\, 4WD road some\, and then hiking off trail to the spring\, usually about 0.5 to 1 mile each way. The springs are usually up somewhat steep drainages\, so we may be clambering over some boulders. Each team will probably be able to assess 2-3 springs per day. We may hike as much as 8 miles in one day with part or all of that being off-trail. For spring assessments\, we are looking for volunteers with tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate identification skills\, and strong hikers\, but no special skills are necessary. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. \nCAMP LOCATION:\nWe will caravan to the camp location north of the Muleshoe Ranch. It will be an undeveloped site\, so plan to bring your own water for drinking and washing (it’s a good idea to bring more than you think you will need)\, as well as trowels and toilet paper for bathroom breaks. \nWHAT TO BRING: \n\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip.\nPlease bring a larger backpack in which to carry shared springs assessment gear.\nSeveral gallons of water per person plus all the food you’ll need for a minimum of 8 meals out\, plus snacks.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\nLong\, tough pants are strongly recommended. If you have gaiters\, bring them!\nAnything else you would normally bring for a dayhike.\nIf you need to carry an EpiPen\, please bring it.\nTransportation to and from the camp area to the work site will be provided by SIA staff members and volunteers with suitable vehicles.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver – All volunteers need to sign the agreement annually. We will have extras on-hand if this is your first time volunteering in 2016.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA:\nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including camp stove\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps\, first-aid kits. \nDue to the sensitive nature of springs\, dogs are not allowed. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\nThis trip will be led by Sami Hammer. Contact her with questions at sami@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 16.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/1163/
LOCATION:Southern Galiuros\, 32.410840\, -110.270995
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161116T170000
DTSTAMP:20161103T202309Z
CREATED:20161103T202309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T202309Z
UID:1251-1479196800-1479315600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Sonoran Pronghorn Release Pen Construction
DESCRIPTION:!!!Volunteers Wanted!!!\n\nVolunteers are needed to help construct a release pen for Sonoran Pronghorn approximately 10 miles North of Ajo\, AZ. \n\nEvent Dates: November 15th & 16th.  \n\nContact Aaron Alvidrez for more information/locations/etc. \naaron.alvidrez@us.af.mil
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sonoran-pronghorn-release-pen-construction/
LOCATION:Ajo\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron":MAILTO:aaron.alvidrez@us.af.mil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161108
DTSTAMP:20160920T183905Z
CREATED:20160919T194149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160920T183905Z
UID:1003-1478390400-1478563199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Saguaro National Park: Weed-Free Trails Program
DESCRIPTION:Organized in February of 2008\, the goal of this program is for volunteers to monitor the trails\, mapping and removing exotic plants from these corridors and fulfilling the goal of “Early Detection\, Rapid Response”. Volunteers contributed 222 hours in 2008. In FY09\, seven volunteers became active in the program and surveyed almost all of the trails at Rincon Mountain District twice to account for various germination events. They removed 7.2 gross acres of invasive plants\, and contributed approximately 1\,050 hours to this effort. In 2013\, twelve volunteers monitored 1\,150 miles of trails\, removed 11 acres of invasive plants\, contributing approximately 1\,039 hours to the volunteer program. \nLooking for twenty-five active individuals. In 2014\, 30 interested individuals attended the 8 hour training and orientation. If interested\, volunteers must attend an orientation on October 28-29\, 2016 at Tucson Mountain District EE Center. \nExpectations of volunteers – tracking hours\, Plant ID\, Data collection and recording\, GPS training\, Outreach training\, Cultural training\, Radio & Safety training. Volunteers must go out at least three times during the WFT season to remain an active volunteer in the program. \nContact below for more information
URL:https://aztws.com/event/saguaro-national-park-weed-free-trails-program/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Turner":MAILTO:sagu_invasive@NPS.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161029T170000
DTSTAMP:20161019T170115Z
CREATED:20160928T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T170115Z
UID:1049-1477746000-1477760400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SCC Phenology Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Citizen Scientists!  \nMcDowell Sonoran Conservancy is ready to launch a new phenology trail on the Preserve and will be hosting a training session on October 29th at Scottsdale Community College. \n  \nClass Details: \n10/29/2016 – 01:00PM \nLocation: Scottsdale Community College SL110 \nWhat is phenology and how can you help scientists study the effects of climate change?  Come to the phenology workshop\, sponsored by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and the National Phenology Network\, and find out! Volunteers and students are invited to learn how to properly observe and document the phenology\, or year-round changes\, in selected desert plants. Afterwards\, volunteer for one of 3 teams to gather data on several desert plant species along phenology trails in the Preserve. LoriAnne Barnett from USA National Phenology Network will be teaching this class. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, contact citizen_science@mcdowellsonoran.org.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/scc-phenology-workshop/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Community College\, 9000 East Chaparral Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:citizen_science@mcdowellsonoran.org.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161028T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161030T170000
DTSTAMP:20161005T175151Z
CREATED:20161005T175151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T175151Z
UID:1172-1477661400-1477846800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Spring Assessments: Southern Galiuros (October)
DESCRIPTION:TO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n  \nBACKGROUND:\nThis weekend\, we will be hoping completing additional assessments of springs in preparation for controlled burns that will be conducted in the area next year (For those of you who came on our trips this spring\, the controlled burn was postponed\, giving us the chance to get to more springs!). It is unknown how fire affects spring ecosystems\, so this trip will be focused on collecting baseline information on springs before fire. We will be in the southern end of the Galiuros for these assessments\, at about 4000-5000′ elevation. \nYou should be comfortable hiking off-trail (bushwhacking). We will have spots for 3-5 people in the SIA vehicles\, but after these fill up\, you’ll need to bring your own high clearance\, 4WD\, vehicle. The road is rugged\, though not really technical. A Subaru Forester with off-road tires is probably about the minimum required for this road. Contact us to check if your vehicle is suitable. \nTRIP SCHEDULE:\nFriday 1:30 pm:  Meet SIA staff at our office (406 S. 4th Ave\, north side of SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St). Drive out to camp in the southern Galiuros. Set up camp and enjoy the evening. \nSaturday 8:00 am: Breakfast with a quick refresher on use of spring assessment equipment. Then split up into teams and work through the day\, returning to camp around 5:00 pm. \nSunday 8:00 am: Continue assessment work until about noon\, then pack up and head home for a shower! We will try and be back to Tucson by 5:00 pm. \nTHE WORK:\nAt the springs\, we will be recording water quality and quantity\, taking photographs\, making a map of the spring\, and documenting the flora and fauna. Spring assessments require hiking off-trail\, potentially in steep terrain. Springs in this area have very limited road access\, so we will be driving on a high clearance\, 4WD road some\, and then hiking off trail to the spring\, usually about 0.5 to 1 mile each way. The springs are usually up somewhat steep drainages\, so we may be clambering over some boulders. Each team will probably be able to assess 2-3 springs per day. We may hike as much as 8 miles in one day with part or all of that being off-trail. For spring assessments\, we are looking for volunteers with tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate identification skills\, and strong hikers\, but no special skills are necessary. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. \nCAMP LOCATION:\nWe will caravan to the camp location north of the Muleshoe Ranch. It will be an undeveloped site\, so plan to bring your own water for drinking and washing (it’s a good idea to bring more than you think you will need)\, as well as trowels and toilet paper for bathroom breaks. \nWHAT TO BRING: \n\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip.\nPlease bring a larger backpack in which to carry shared springs assessment gear.\nSeveral gallons of water per person plus all the food you’ll need for a minimum of 8 meals out\, plus snacks.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\nLong\, tough pants are strongly recommended. If you have gaiters\, bring them!\nAnything else you would normally bring for a dayhike.\nIf you need to carry an EpiPen\, please bring it.\nTransportation to and from the camp area to the work site will be provided by SIA staff members and volunteers with suitable vehicles.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver – All volunteers need to sign the agreement annually. We will have extras on-hand if this is your first time volunteering in 2016.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA:\nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including camp stove\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps\, first-aid kits. \nDue to the sensitive nature of springs\, dogs are not allowed. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\nThis trip will be led by Sami Hammer. Contact her with questions at sami@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 16.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-spring-assessments-southern-galiuros-october/
LOCATION:Southern Galiuros\, 32.410840\, -110.270995
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161021T140000
DTSTAMP:20161005T172433Z
CREATED:20161005T172433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T172433Z
UID:1124-1477036800-1477058400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Sky Island Alliance: Milkweeds (and Oaks) in Madera
DESCRIPTION:Milkweeds (and Oaks) in Madera\n\n\n\nJoin SIA staff in Madera Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! We will be focused on planting milkweeds and young oak trees at the site of the new bridges in the upper canyon. This site has come a long way since the construction\, and is looking great! Help us as we install even more plant resources for pollinators and other wildlife. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trail heads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site.  Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \n  \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) \n\n8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon.\nIf you would like a ride\, or to caravan to the site\, meet SIA staff at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park) at 7:00 am.\n2:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson.\n\n  \nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During this visit to the canyon\, the day’s work could include\, planting native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this year\, continuing to arrange rocks on the site to prevent errosion\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact us to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\nWater and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n\n\n  \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nHard hats\, vests\, and gloves. \nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials.\nVolunteer agreement.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan. If you have any questions please feel free to email him at bryon@skyislandalliance.org\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\nDogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sky-island-alliance-milkweeds-and-oaks-in-madera/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161013T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161017T060000
DTSTAMP:20160929T195337Z
CREATED:20160809T224855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T195337Z
UID:962-1476388800-1476684000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Spotlighting
DESCRIPTION:The Black-footed Ferret Project will be hosting 2 5-night spotlighting events in Aubrey Valley  on October 13-17. Spotlighting will begin on Thursday night and conclude on Tuesday morning for both events.   These events will be held to assess the ferret population before the winter\, to trap ferrets that were not caught in the spring\, to try and trap older ferrets that need a canine distemper or plague booster\, and to trap kits to give them vaccinations.    \nBecause ferrets are being seen in areas where we normally do not spotlight\, we will have some teams go out and spotlight these new areas to try and trap these ferrets.   Besides ferrets\, other animals that could be observed during spotlighting include foxes\, badgers\, coyotes\, owls\, hawks\, porcupines\, skunks\, and pronghorn. \nDress appropriately!! Multiple layers are best\, rain gear is highly recommended. Bring plenty of snacks and water! \n  \nRequirements:  \n\nAbility to stay attentive from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. while spotlighting for black-footed ferrets\n\n\n\nAbility to use or learn how to use a GPS unit (training will be provided) \n\n\n  \nSign-up (Mandatory RSVP): \n\nSend email to azferret@azgfd.gov with “fall spotlighting” as subject\n\nIndicate the month(s) and night(s) you would like to participate\n\n\nIndicate who will be attending (first and last name of all participants)\nWill you be able to use your own vehicle (4×4 not required)? High clearance vehicles are greatly appreciated. Mileage is tax deductible.\nList any of the following equipment you are able to bring: GPS\, clipboard\, flashlight\, backpack\, binoculars\, cordless rechargeable spotlight (flashlights and headlamps are not provided).\n\n  \nPlease sign up early\, space is limited. If you are unable to attend after registering\, please contact us ASAP. \n  \nReturning Volunteers: Please arrive at Pica Camp Gate (mile marker 123) at 9:00 p.m. \nNew Volunteers: Please arrive at the Field House at 8:00 p.m. After signing up\, directions will follow in a confirmation email. \n  \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/black-footed-ferret-spotlighting/
LOCATION:Aubrey Valley
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:azferret@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161008T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161008T110000
DTSTAMP:20160920T184004Z
CREATED:20160919T193637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160920T184004Z
UID:998-1475910000-1475924400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Saguaro National Park (Rincon Mountain District) Weedwackers
DESCRIPTION:Help your National Parks by weed-wacking every second Saturday of the month! \n The SNP-E Weedwackers have removed approximately 55 acres of buffelgrass from Saguaro National Park\, contributing over 4500 hours of volunteer labor. On average\, they have a turnout of approximately 12 volunteers each month\, including several regulars. No experience needed. Tools and gloves are provided. Focusing efforts off trail from the Cactus Forest Loop road. Private events with local organizations happen at both districts and can be scheduled throughout the season. \nEmail for more information: sagu_invasive@NPS.gov \nTimes:  \nSeptember – October: 700 – 1100 \nNovember – March: 800 – 1200 \nApril – May: 700 – 1100
URL:https://aztws.com/event/saguaro-national-park-rincon-mountain-district-weedwackers/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Turner":MAILTO:michael_turner@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161004T150000
DTSTAMP:20160926T232242Z
CREATED:20160926T232115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160926T232242Z
UID:1030-1475582400-1475593200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin the Arizona Game and Fish Department\, in partnership with the Double O Ranch\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other entities\, in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the reintroduction of black-footed ferrets to Arizona and the creation of a new Safe Harbor Agreement that allows for the release of endangered ferrets into a new privately-owned area. The Double O Ranch will become the third black-footed ferret reintroduction site in Arizona and further contribute to the species’ National Recovery Goals. \nOct. 4\, 2016\nNoon to 3 p.m.\nDouble O Ranch\, Seligman\, Arizona\n(directions provided – RSVP!) \nEvent activities include: a release of black-footed ferrets\, educational booths\, ferret memorabilia\, and several talks by\nmembers of the Black-footed Ferret Working Group.\nA picnic-style lunch will be served. \nPlease RSVP to Jennifer Cordova by Sept. 29\, 2016\njcordova@azgfd.gov or 928-422-0155
URL:https://aztws.com/event/1030/
LOCATION:Double O Ranch\, Seligman \, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Cordova":MAILTO:jcordova@azgfd.gov
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