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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161029T170000
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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
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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
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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/
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161008T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161008T110000
DTSTAMP:20160920T184004Z
CREATED:20160919T193637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160920T184004Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Turner":MAILTO:michael_turner@nps.gov
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160926T170000
DTSTAMP:20160916T225852Z
CREATED:20160728T215830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T225852Z
UID:941-1474704000-1474909200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Arizona Antelope Foundation: Habitat Project Bonita
DESCRIPTION:The Arizona Antelope Foundation (AAF) will be modifying approximately pasture fence 31 miles north of Wilcox and 12 miles west of Bonita\, AZ off the High Creek Road. These projects will help ensure that resident pronghorn and mule deer can safely utilize open grassland corridors without interference due to fence line obstructions. It will assist in accomplishing a key portion of the overall Bonita Plains pronghorn travel corridor improvement project. Please be at camp by 8:00 AM. This is a one day project for all attendees. \nWhat to bring: Work gloves\, snacks\, water\, personal gear. Please provide your own lunch\, AAF will be providing dinners on Friday and Saturday nights as well as continental breakfasts with coffee and juice on Saturday and Sunday mornings. \nDirections: \nAAF project/camp site will be on USFS lands\, approximately 1.5 miles west of the High Creek Road/Sunset Loop intersection. Access to the site is along a maintained travel corridor route\, the site is trailer friendly. It is located approximately 33 miles west of the intersection of AZ 191 and AZ 266\, and 35 miles north of I-10 and Fort Grant intersection from exit 340. \n\nFrom Safford: Drive south 17 miles on AZ 191 to AZ 266. Turn southwest onto AZ 266\, continue 19 miles to Bonita School (located just south of 266 on Fort Grant Road). Take High Creek Road (dirt road)\, located on north side of Bonita School\, west approximately 14.5 miles to High Creek Road/Sunset Loop curve. Continue west along fenced travel corridor access road 1.5 miles to Campsite.\nFrom Wilcox (Route2): Turn north from I-10 at exit 340 (past Shell/ Truck Stop) on Fort Grant Road. Drive the main paved road approximately 19 miles north (it has several dog leg turns) to the Bonita School. Just north of the school\, turn left and proceed west on High Creek Road (dirt road) for approximately 14.5 miles to High Creek Road/Sunset Loop curve. Continue west along fenced travel corridor access road 1.5 miles to Campsite.\n\nCamp GPS coordinates: Datum NAD83 0573543 E/ 3603089 N OR N32.33.46 W110.13.00 \nWebsite for map – www.azantelope.org \nRSVP:  \nIf you are planning to attend\, please RSVP to info@azantelope.org.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/arizona-antelope-foundation-habitat-project-bonita/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Dickens":MAILTO:info@azantelope.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160924T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160924T170000
DTSTAMP:20160916T225908Z
CREATED:20160914T215403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T225908Z
UID:973-1474702200-1474736400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:6th Annual Jackrabbit Survey
DESCRIPTION:Help survey for jackrabbits at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and King’s Anvil Ranch southwest of Tucson\, AZ! Volunteers should be able to walk 1.5 miles in desert terrain and tolerate high temperatures during the day. Primitive camping is available Friday night. Make sure to bring plenty of water and food for lunches. \nTime: Volunteers should meet at the campsite at 7:30 am on Saturday\, September 24th \nDirections: The campsite is located near milepost 33 just East of Highway 286. \nContact/RSVP: Please RSVP to Maria Altemus (maltemus@live.com)
URL:https://aztws.com/event/6th-annual-jackrabbit-survey/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Altemus":MAILTO:maltemus@live.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160924T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160924T110000
DTSTAMP:20160916T225932Z
CREATED:20160915T221255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T225932Z
UID:977-1474698600-1474714800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day: Lake Pleasant Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day by assisting in a shoreline and park cleanup day at Lake Pleasant! This will be a day of service and fun in the magnificent Lake Pleasant setting. \n**All volunteers can enjoy the Lake for the rest of the day for free\, after the clean-up event.** \nThe Lake Pleasant Shoreline is vast and always in need of some extra helping hands. Join in as volunteers clean up trash and debris in order to beautify the area for future patrons and to preserve the natural landscape. We need lots of help cleaning the shorelines (families and service groups)\, on islands (kayakers)\, under the water (scuba divers)\, and on the trails (hikers). This will be in partnership with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation! \nReminders:\n• Work gloves and snacks will be provided\n• Please wear appropriate clothing\, closed toe shoes\, and sun screen.\n• Please bring a water bottle to refill.\n• Some trash pickers will be available for use\, but if you have your own please bring them. \nCome help us take back the park from the trash monster! \nDate/Time: Check in @ 6:30 am on Saturday\, September 24th (see directions below). The event ends at 11:00 am. Admission to the park will be free ALL DAY so feel free to swim\, hike\, etc. after the event! \nSIGN UP: http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1779881.jsp \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/national-public-lands-day-lake-pleasant-clean-up/
LOCATION:Lake Pleasant Regional Park\, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd\, Morristown\, AZ\, 85342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Flower":MAILTO:cflower@dbg.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160926
DTSTAMP:20160919T200418Z
CREATED:20160919T200418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T200418Z
UID:1006-1474588800-1474847999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-tailed Prairie Dog Trapping
DESCRIPTION:The Arizona Game and Fish Department has been re-establishing black-tailed prairie dogs since 2008 and twice a year they assess the animals and determine an estimate of the population. Volunteers will have the opportunity to handle prairie dogs and help collect measurements\, weights\, sex\, age\, and mark animals. \nWhen? 8:00 AM September 23-25\, 2016: A few people will be opening traps at 6:00a so feel free to come early\, but we will begin checking traps at 8:30 so please arrive by 8:00 AM to get directions to the site you will be working at and still have time to drive to it. We will be working all day! We will be camped out at Las Cienegas Thursday night through Saturday night and you are welcome to join us! \nDirections:  \nThe Las Cienegas National Conservation Area is about an hour or less from Tucson and the roads are passenger car friendly. To find the site\, drive east from Tucson on I-10 East. Take Exit 281 for Hwy 83 Sonoita/Patagonia and follow the highway south for approximately 20 miles. You will pass a border patrol check station and continue on for another mile. Very close to MP40\, you will see a sign for Empire Ranch and turn left or east into the ranch. Follow this road for 3 miles until the road T’s at a stop sign. Turn right (south) and follow the 6900 road for another 5 miles. Be sure to veer right (south) at 3.75 miles to stay on the 6900 road. At 5 miles the Road Canyon Road will be on your left (East). You will see a couple informational signs at this junction. The prairie dog colony is 0.5 miles up this road and camp will be set up in between the junction and the colony. The camp area will be the rendezvous point for those who are just coming out for the day. You will receive further instructions when you arrive at the camp site. \n\nRSVP: \nPlease RSVP to prairiedog@azgfd.gov and include your contact information. Sign up for trapping at this link: http://doodle.com/poll/d59kmagpwbgctn5t and pre-baiting at this link: http://doodle.com/poll/ugipvwx2x3d3ukft. If you have any questions feel free to contact Kurt or Holly (information below).
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-black-tailed-prairie-dog-trapping/
LOCATION:Las Cienegas National Conservation Area\, East Empire Ranch Road\, Vail\, AZ\, 85641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Hicks":MAILTO:hhicks@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160522
DTSTAMP:20160520T141936Z
CREATED:20160520T141905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160520T141936Z
UID:769-1463788800-1463875199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Agua Fria National Monument BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:The Bureau of Land Management’s Agua Fria National Monument BioBlitz 2016 will focus on finding and identifying as many species as possible on the Agua Fria National Monument (AFNM). Scientists\, families\, students\, teachers\, and other community members will work together to get an overall count of the plants\, animals\, fungi\, and other organisms that live on the Monument. This year is the National Parks Service’s 100 year anniversary and the AFNM wants to help them celebrate by joining their National BioBlitz effort. The results of the BioBlitz held on the Monument\, along with participating parks and monuments run by the NPS\, will be shown live on the National Mall in Washington D.C. and can be followed online. \nAgua Fria BioBlitz 2016 Flyer \nOpen teams at the time of posting listed below (for current open teams see iNaturalist AFNM BioBlitz project page): \nTopic: Aquatic Insects\nMeeting Location: Shell Gas Station in Cordes Lakes\, AZ\nMeeting time: 7:30\nSurvey location: River Bend – BLM Road #9818\nConditions: Passenger car – ok; terrain – gentle; expect to get feet and hands wet \nTopic: Plants\nMeeting Location: AFNM Bloody Basin and I-17 Entrance\nMeeting time: 10:00\nSurvey location: TBD – Bloody Basin or Badger Springs\nConditions: Passenger car – ok; terrain – gentle \nTopic: Birds\nMeeting Location: AFNM Bloody Basin and I-17 Entrance\nMeeting time: 6:15\nConditions: Passenger car – ok; terrain – gentle\, expect feet to get wet; duration – all day \nHiking may be required. Please wear appropriate clothes such as long pants and bring water and snacks. Most surveys will last 2 to 3 hours. Have fun out there and thank you for your contributions!
URL:https://aztws.com/event/agua-fria-national-monument-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Agua Fria National Monument\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160616
DTSTAMP:20160318T220335Z
CREATED:20160318T215952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T220335Z
UID:745-1455494400-1466035199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Bendire's Thrasher Volunteer Surveys in AZ
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed for Bendire’s Thrasher Surveys February 15th to June 15th. There is a growing concern for this species across portions of its range. Sites are established across AZ and we are looking for birders to help us do play-back surveys. You would adopt a route of three point locations\, review the training video and survey the route on two mornings of your choice. \nFor more info and to adopt a route visit: http://www.aziba.org. \nThe Arizona surveys are jointly coordinated by: \nJennie MacFarland\nTucson Audubon Society\njmacfarland@tucsonaudubon.org\n520-209-1804 \nChrissy Kondrat-Smith\nAZ Game and Fish Department\nCKondrat-Smith@azgfd.gov\n623-236-7625
URL:https://aztws.com/event/bendires-thrasher-volunteer-surveys-in-az/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Chrissy Kondrat-Smith - Arizona Game and Fish Department":MAILTO:ckondrat-smith@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150802T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150804T060000
DTSTAMP:20150819T155559Z
CREATED:20150729T053106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150819T155559Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight for Ferrets in Aubrey Valley
DESCRIPTION:Spotlight for ferrets in Aubrey Valley August 2nd and 3rd:  to conduct litter surveys and trap and process ferrets.  Spotlighting will begin on Sunday night\, August 2nd and conclude on Tuesday morning\, August 4th. \nKits are dispersing from their mothers during the summer so there is a great chance of trapping new ferrets (kits) as well as recapturing ferrets from other events.  Because ferrets are being seen in areas where we normally do not spotlight\, we will have 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.\nRequirements for Spotlighting:  \n\nAbility to stay attentive from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. while spotlighting for black-footed ferrets \n\nAfter the hour-long spotlighting training at 8:00 p.m.\, volunteers will begin spotlighting around 9:30 p.m. and continue until sunrise\, usually around 5:00 a.m.\n\nAbility to use or learn how to use a GPS unit\n\nTraining will be given on how to use a GPS unit\n\n\nTO SIGN UP: \n\nPlease send an email to azferret@azgfd.gov with “August spotlighting” in subject line  \nIndicate which night(s) you will be attending and who else (first and last name) will be attending with you\n\nYou may sign up for one or both nights\n\nPlease indicate if you will be able to use your own vehicle\, and the vehicle capacity (4×4 vehicle preferred but not required).  If you are able to bring a high clearance vehicle\, it is greatly appreciated\, as it frees up vehicle space for others and allows greater coverage of the Aubrey Valley.  Mileage is tax deductible.\nList any of the following equipment that you are able to bring:  GPS\, clipboard\, flashlight\, backpack\, binoculars\, or a cordless rechargeable spotlight\nFor the August event\, please RSVP at your earliest convenience by July 31st.\n\nIf you are unable to use your own vehicle to spotlight\, you will be placed on a team with a vehicle.  The Ferret Project has plenty of equipment to loan out but does not provide flashlights or headlamps. \nIf you sign up for spotlighting and are then unable to attend after registering\, even if it is the night of\, please make sure to contact us as soon as you can\, so your space can be filled.  Email is checked at 6:00PM and someone remains at the field house until 9:00PM each spotlighting night\, so please make sure to contact us via the information listed at the end of this email.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/spotlight-for-ferrets-in-aubrey-valley/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Game and Fish Department":MAILTO:azferret@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150627T170000
DTSTAMP:20150620T094545Z
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SUMMARY:Pronghorn Workday
DESCRIPTION:  \nAAF HW 180 2015 Final Approved Flyer for June 27 2015 Workday 61515 \nArizona Antelope Foundation is coordinating a workday in league with Coconino National Forest & Arizona Game and Fish Department to improve habitat connectivity for pronghorn.  This workday is part of a larger project seeking to repair landscape-level habitat connectivity across northern Arizona with the support of additional partners such as Babbitt Ranches\, Arizona Department of Transportation\, Kaibab National Forest\, and National Park Service.  Targeted sections of fencing will be modified to promote passage of pronghorn.  Strategies include highway right-of-way (ROW) fence re-alignment to create staging zones\, reducing fences to 4 strands\, replacing bottom barbed strands with smooth strands\, and raising bottom strands to match appropriate heights (16″ ROW\, 20″ pasture). \nWork will be done on Saturday\, June 27th.  Participants are invited to camp out Friday evening prior to the workday and/or Saturday evening following the workday.  For location and directions to the AAF camp site\, see the attached pdf. \nDinner will be provided Saturday evening to all interested participants following the workday.  Special thanks go to AAF for contributing the amazing food and cooking services.  They never disappoint. Please RSVP to Glen Dickens (AAF\, info@azantelope.org) so that they can be sure to have the right amount of food prepared. \n                         
URL:https://aztws.com/event/aaf-usfs-br-adot-agfd-northern-az-pronghorn-connectivity-workday/
LOCATION:Slate Mountain (Coconino National Forest)\, 35.484433\, -111.818833
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Dickens (Arizona Antelope Foundation)":MAILTO:info@azantelope.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150517T180000
DTSTAMP:20150428T063252Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T063252Z
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SUMMARY:AGFD Turtle Trapping at the Phoenix Zoo
DESCRIPTION:An exciting and interesting opportunity to get hands-on experience performing wildlife management and public outreach. The 2015 turtle trapping will be Saturday\, May 16 and Sunday\, May 17\, the weekend before World Turtle Day (May 23rd)\, and as always\, we need our volunteers to help us with the effort!   \nHere’s what we are doing and why: It’s estimated that every year\, hundreds of unwanted pet turtles are released into the “moat” in front of the zoo. This population of turtles undergoes annual trapping efforts to reduce their chances of traveling to nearby canals and the Salt River where they could out-compete with\, spread disease to\, or prey on native turtles and other native aquatic wildlife. During the trapping\, all captured turtles are measured\, weighed\, identified to species and sex\, and uniquely marked. Female nonnative turtles are removed from the pond and placed with the Phoenix Herpetological Society. Native turtles and male nonnative turtles are returned to the pond. \n  \nVolunteer positions are: \nProviding outreach to the public on why releasing pet turtles could be harmful \nThe outreach is performed under a gazebo at the beginning of the bridge into the zoo where we’ll have several of the nonnative species commonly trapped in the pond on display\, plus handouts and brochures. We also have outreach volunteers on the bridge to talk about why there are boats and traps in the water\, explain why we’re trapping\, and answer questions. We encourage children and adults to volunteer for outreach positions and will provide all of our outreach volunteers with the messages we want to get across to the public\, so you will know what to say and how to approach the public.  \n  \nAlthough performing outreach may seem less “glamorous” than setting and checking traps\, it is by far the most important position because it’s our chance to provide a message about the harm of releasing pets into the wild and the importance of responsible pet turtle ownership. \n  \nWe have 3 outreach shifts available on Sunday\, May 17th. You may sign up for more than one shift. If you want a break between shifts\, you can choose to walk around the zoo–you get free entry into the zoo on the day you volunteer – however\, if you have an afternoon shift\, please don’t wear yourself out in the zoo in the morning before your shift. \n  \n\n8-10 AM              Outreach\n12-2 PM              Outreach\n4-6 PM                Outreach\n\n  \nOnce all the traps are checked\, volunteers from outreach have the opportunity to assist at the turtle processing station. \n  \nIf you or your family would like to help out\, please let me know \nShift(s)  \n\nNames of everyone in your group\, and \nAges of any children.\n\n  \nWe have a limited number of positions available\, and they’ll be filled on a first-come first-served basis. The deadline for sign-up is May 5th; after that\, I’ll make the opportunity available to employees within the AZ Game and Fish Department who are interested. \n  \nFor more information on Arizona’s nonnative turtles and why we trap turtles at the zoo pond each year\, visit our nonnative turtle page. If you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to contact Cristina Jones (turtlesproject@azgfd.gov)\, and thanks for all you do for turtles in Arizona! \n  \nCristina A. Jones                     \nTurtles Project Coordinator \nTurtles Project   |  Nongame Wildlife Branch   |  Arizona Game & Fish Department \n5000 W. Carefree Hwy\, Phoenix\, AZ 85086-5000 \nturtlesproject@azgfd.gov   |   www.azgfd.gov/turtle
URL:https://aztws.com/event/agfd-turtle-trapping-at-the-phoenix-zoo/
LOCATION:The Phoenix Zoo\, 455 North Galvin Parkway \, Phoenix\, 85008
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Game & Fish Department%3A Turtles Program":MAILTO:turtlesproject@azgfd.gov
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