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SUMMARY:Sky Island Alliance - Spring Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance\nVolunteers Wanted: Spring Seekers\nBe a Spring Seeker and carry our simple survey form on your smartphone when you’re hiking.    \nIf you find water\, complete the survey to easily alert us about the spring’s condition and guide where we work to protect springs next. All of the spring health information submitted to the Spring Seeker project gets incorporated into our Spring Prioritization Tool to help us track the state of springs across the region and identify priorities for spring stewardship projects. Since its launch in June 2020\, our community has eyes on 20 springs. Will you help monitor more?  \n  \nFind out more: https://skyislandalliance.org/our-work/water-program/spring-seeker/
URL:https://aztws.com/event/3466/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200629T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201201T094500
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T220707Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson Audubon Society - Mason Center Green Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Audubon Society\nVolunteers Wanted: Mason Center Green Gardeners\nThe Tucson Audubon Society is looking for volunteers to assist with gardening and habitat improvement for birds at the Mason Center. Several dates available\, July – December. \nContact Cynthia Pruett if you are interested in volunteering: rcynthpruett@aol.com . \n  \nTucson Audubon’s Mason Center is located at 3835 W Hardy Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85742
URL:https://aztws.com/event/3329/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200305
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Education Volunteer Opportunity:\nCritter Cam Feild Days at Catalina State Park\n\nWHEN: Tuesday\, March 3rd and Wednesday\, March 4th\, 2020\nWe have morning (8am – 12pm)\, afternoon (11am -3pm) or all day (8am – 3pm) shifts available. Regular short breaks are provided throughout the day\, and bagels\, snacks and coffee will be provided.\n\n  \nWHERE: Catalina State Park\, Flycatcher Group Site \n\nWe cover park fees for entry.\n\n\nWHAT: Small groups of 4th-grade students and their parent chaperones move between activity stations. Volunteers leading activity stations represent their respective organizations and their careers in science\, advocacy\, and conservation while teaching the provided lesson.Activity stations include:\n\n1. Nature walk & check wildlife cameras\n2. Camouflage and mimicry activity with paints\n3. Wildlife tracks\n4. Matching scents and pheromones\n5. Using binoculars\n6. Live animal interpretation (We need someone to talk about packrats!)\n7. Meet school buses at the wildlife bridge (off-site at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church parking lot) to share info about the wildlife crossing project (2x day) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us this year and we can include you in the success of this program!\n\n\n\n\nContact Jessica at jessica.moreno@sonorandesert.org to learn more and sign up. \n\n\n\nThis event in its 4th year. Watch a video from our first event here: \n  \n\n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/3261/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200131T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
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SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: Jan 31 – Feb 2
DESCRIPTION:Come join us January 31st to February 2nd in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve! \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE! \nTHE WORK:\nSky Island Alliance has been helping The Nature Conservancy in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. Recently we’ve been working on addressing the threat of invasive periwinkle (Vinca major) throughout the canyon. During this trip we will continue our work to eradicate periwinkle from the riparian understory of the creek banks. Additionally\, we will be removing vinca from longer-term study plots that we are managing with the University of Arizona and the National Park Service. This will require digging and fastidious removal of vegetative material and roots with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, cutting\, digging\, getting dirty\, and getting wet. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek\, meaning that we will be wading in and out of the water throughout each day. \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE! \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. TNC’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms\, with showers and a full kitchen (with basic implements). There is also a screened sleeping porch\, and a bunkhouse with two rooms with beds. You may choose to sleep on a bed (bring your own comfy bedding) or camp under the stars in your tent. Beds will be first-come/first serve\, unless you let us know that you need to have priority\, and there are no single-occupancy rooms available. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You will also want sandals or water shoes for our work in the creek.\nIt will be cold while we are there! Please come prepared for cold nights and cold water!\n\nPlease note that we are working at The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Canyon Preserve\, NOT in the BLM Aravaipa Wilderness Area. You may not enter the BLM Wilderness Area without a permit (available here: https://www.recreation.gov/). Visitors to the Wilderness Area are carefully managed to protect the wildlife and other natural resources; unauthorized visitation to the Wilderness Area puts SIA’s relationships in jeopardy and will not be tolerated. Don’t worry\, though – there is plenty of beautiful creek to explore at the TNC Aravaipa Canyon Preserve! \nLOCATION:\nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binoculars! For more information about the Preserve:\nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml \nWe will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon\, at the headwaters of the perennial creek. \nGETTING THERE:\nDuring monsoon season\, a high-clearance vehicle is strongly encouraged. There are 2-3 wet wash crossings (yes\, there is perennial water!) before arriving at the guesthouse. \nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:30 pm on Friday. We have limited room for passengers in vehicles – please let us know ahead of time if you need a ride so we can ensure space for everyone (or if you’d like to drive your personal vehicle and have space for a passenger). \nWe will head east on 1-10 toward Willcox (and a bathroom break) before heading off toward the northwest for the canyon. The last 40 miles or so are on a well-maintained dirt road. \nOption 2: \nIf you have been there before and would like to meet us out there\, just let us know when to expect you on Friday evening. \nFrom Tucson: (155 miles) Take I-10 east to Willcox exit 340. Turn left onto Fort Grant Road and go north 30 miles to Bonita. Turn left onto Klondyke Road and go 32 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nFrom Phoenix: (190 miles) Take Highway 60 east to Globe\, then U.S. 70 south to Fort Thomas. Travel eight miles past Fort Thomas and turn right onto Klondyke Road. Travel 28 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nTRIP LOGISTICS\n\nFriday 2:30 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.\nFriday 6:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 6:00 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nSaturday 8:00 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSunday 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nTHIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRIP; LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO BRING ANY YOUNGSTERS AND IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL CONCERNS.\nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip. \nIf you have further questions\, please email Meagan Bethel at: meagan@skyislandalliance.org \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
URL:https://aztws.com/event/3230/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200126
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: HTM Center (Holy Trinity Monastery)\, St. David
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip: HTM Center (Holy Trinity Monastery)\, St. David\,\nSaturday\, January 25\n9:00am\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen: Sat\, January 25\, 9:00am – 11:30am\nWhere: Holy Trinity Monastery\, 1605 S St Marys Way\, St David\, AZ 85630\, USA (map)\nDescription:Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: 2.0 miles. Trip duration: 2 hr 30 min. Elevation gain: none. Ground condition: dirt trail. Restrooms available along the walk. Drinking water not available on trail.\nJoin us for the kick-off of this regular monthly bird walk at the monastery as we seek to expand our offerings to residents of Cochise County. While geared towards beginners and local residents\, all are welcome to join us. Located along the famous cottonwood-lined San Pedro River\, the grounds also have three ponds\, dense mesquite bosque\, and an abundance of bird-drawing Netleaf Hackberry trees. Great for families. Loaner binoculars available. Meet at Holy Trinity Monastery 1605 S. Saint Mary Way\, Saint David. Park at the bookstore (first building on the left\, adjacent to the massive cross). No registration necessary.\nLeader: Keith Kamper (keithkamper@gmail.com) with any questions.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/3224/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201223
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20191223T023902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T024823Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson Wildlife Center Volunteer
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Wildlife Center\nAnimal Caretaker\n  \nJoin our team and make a difference in the lives of local wildlife that need care. We invite  you to become part of a great team of dedicated wildlife rescuers. A wide variety of opportunities exist\, including but not limited to rescues and releases\, medicating and feeding animals\, and cleaning enclosures and facilities. \nInterested in working with wild animals and the great people who help them? Read below for details on the many different positions we have available. \nWe require all of our volunteers to be age 18 or older. In the future\, we hope to have a youth program for those under 18. Keep checking back for any updates. \nAt this time\, we do not accept volunteers needing to complete community service hours. \n\nBe a part of the largest group of volunteers at the center – taking care of the animals! Animal care volunteers can expect to: \n\nClean\, sanitize\, and scrub enclosures and cages\nPrepare special diets including fruits and vegetables\, meat\, quail\, mice\, and fish\nGeneral chores like mopping\, sweeping\, dusting\, wiping down\nAssist with physical exams\, giving medications\, and general medical care\nAnswer phones from public calls about various situations including emergencies\nRescue and release native wildlife\n\nAnimal care volunteers must attend a 4-hour orientation\, scheduled once per month or as needed on a Saturday\, before beginning a shift. Animal care volunteers are required to make a six (6) month commitment of one shift per week. The shift times are as follows: \n\nSummer AM shift: 8:00am to 1:30pm | Winter AM shift: 9:00am to 1:30pm\nSummer PM shift: 1:30pm to 7:00pm | Winter PM shift: 1:30pm to 6:00pm\n\nThis is a very hands-off position. Our patients are wild and the less human exposure they have\, the better they can heal. However\, some avian handling training will be provided to dedicated volunteers. Workshops are offered regularly to help volunteers learn or brush-up on skills. Mammals can only be handled with a pre-exposure rabies vaccine but is not required to be a volunteer. An up-to-date (within 10 years) tetanus vaccine is required for all volunteers.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/tucson-wildlife-center-volunteer/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20191107T021603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T021603Z
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SUMMARY:Saguaro National Park - 2020 Saguaro Census
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a shorter hike in Saguaro East\nPLEASE REGISTER ON OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE\n\n\nAbout the Event:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality of the saguaro population. Sky Island Alliance is organizing 4 volunteer surveys this winter to help with their census. \nThis survey will be a shorter hike\, expect to hike ~1 mile. If you would like to volunteer for a more adventurous but difficult survey please see the other survey events. \nWhen and Where: We will be meeting at the Visitor Center for Saguaro East at 8 am and ending around 1 pm. From the visitor center we will carpool with a National Park employee and then hike to our assigned plot. \nWhat to bring: We will be out hiking in the desert for several hours in places with out trails\, so please bring the following: \n\nLunch and Snacks\nWater: at least 2 liters\nBackpack\nClosed toed shoes\nSun protection: sunglasses\, hat\, sunscreen\nDurable clothing: long pants\n\nIf these items are forgotten\, you may not participate in the event\, as per National Park rules to keep you safe. \nWhat we will be doing? \nNo prior experience in surveying saguaros is necessary. We will be hiking out to our plot assigned by the National Park and counting and measuring every saguaro there. Small saguaros will be measured with rulers and the larger saguaros will be measured with clinometers. All techniques will be taught by a Park employee while we are there. Additionally\, we will count the number of arms and bird holes each saguaro has. We will all work together and learn a lot about these beautiful cacti! \nOnce we record our data it will be submitted and posted online on the Saguaro National Park website after the survey. We will share a link when they are up. \nClick here to learn more about the Census on the NPS website
URL:https://aztws.com/event/saguaro-national-park-2020-saguaro-census/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191027
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20191020T235716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191020T235806Z
UID:3075-1571961600-1572134399@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Halloween Volunteer Opportunity with the Phoenix Zoo!
DESCRIPTION:Howl-O-Ween | October 25 & 26\, 2019 \nTrick… or treat? A spooky event for all ages! Howl-O-Ween includes activities and experiences for the whole family.  Looking for scary tricks? SCARY activities are for guests ages 8 and older who like a good scare! Sweet treats more your style? MERRY activities are appropriate for all ages. Below are the current available roles and the number of volunteers needed. All areas in bold are acting positions. The other roles help with line management at certain attractions\, helping mascots move around safely\, and monitoring game and activity sections. \nVolunteer Today
URL:https://aztws.com/event/halloween-volunteer-opportunity-with-the-phoenix-zoo/
LOCATION:The Phoenix Zoo\, 455 North Galvin Parkway \, Phoenix\, 85008
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190428T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20190406T152900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190406T153041Z
UID:2944-1556438400-1556492400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Arizona Native Plant Society Bioblitz at Papago Park Reserve
DESCRIPTION:This free event will take place at Papago Park Preserve in Tempe on Sunday\, April 28th. Participants will be placed into different groups based on area of expertise or interest to help us document as many wildlife species as possible throughout the Preserve. Our formal start time is 8:00am\, but some groups (such as birding groups) may choose to start earlier. We expect all groups to finish by 11:00am. \nEach adult participant must register for the BioBlitz by completing this form. (We will only use your email address for the purpose of communicating details about this BioBlitz.) Unregistered or walk-up participants will not be accepted. Individual participants must be age 16 or older. Any individuals under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and remain under parent/guardian supervision at all times. We kindly request that children be at least age 8. \nWe will document our wildlife observations by uploading photos into an iNaturalist BioBlitz project. All adult participants are required to create an iNaturalist user account\, if you do not already have one. (Please note that only individuals age 13 and older are permitted to create iNaturalist accounts.) We will send out more details about how to use iNaturalist in the coming weeks to help you prepare for the BioBlitz. \nUse this form to register for the BioBlitz.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/arizona-native-plant-society-bioblitz-at-papago-park-reserve/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190308
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20190221T225551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T230036Z
UID:2911-1551744000-1552003199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Critter Cam Field Day Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Critter Cam Field Day is Tuesday\, March 5th and Thursday\, March 7th at Catalina State Park! And we need your help! \nLast year the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection (CSDP) co-hosted our first Critter Cams for Kids Field Day with Manzanita Elementary School. And it was a huge success! \nWatch the video from last year’s event right here: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=A5YditwWHuw \n\nThe four-week curriculum built for this project continues to provide kids with a deeper foundation of knowledge about wildlife linkages and habitat fragmentation\, as they help sort wildlife camera photos from our cameras near the Oracle Road wildlife crossings and attend a Field Day experience. \nThis year\, the project has expanded district-wide. \nWe need volunteers to join us for our 2019 Critter Cam Field Day event\, serving 4 schools\, and 400 students\, over 2 days. Participating partners include Catalina Foothills School District\, Arizona Game and Fish Department\, Tucson Audubon\, and Catalina State Park\, among others. \nAs a Desert Guide volunteer you would represent CSDP and interact with groups of 4th grade students by leading or assisting with an activity station\, including: nature walk and camera guides\, using binoculars and spotting scopes\, wildlife tracks\, camouflage painting\, set up and take down\, and other activities. \nWe need volunteers who can cover one or more of the following shifts: \nMorning\, Tuesday\, March 5th\, 8am to 12pm\nAfternoon\, Tuesday\, March 5th\, 11am to 3pm\nMorning\, Thursday\, March 7th\, 8am to 12pm\nAfternoon\, Thursday\, March 7th\, 11am to 3pm \nContact Whelan at sarah.whelan@sonorandesert.org to sign up or with questions. Please specify your time and day availability. Training provided!
URL:https://aztws.com/event/critter-cam-field-day-opportunity/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181218
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20181117T042115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T042115Z
UID:2824-1545004800-1545091199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Northern Arizona Pronghorn capture
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nPronghorn capture volunteers needed on December 17 and potentially the 18th in northern Arizona. \nMore details to come.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/northern-arizona-pronghorn-capture/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180816T223432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T223432Z
UID:2756-1539849600-1540314000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Spotlighting
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Spotlighting\nOctober 18th – 23rd\n  \nThe Black-footed Ferret Project will again be hosting their fall spotlighting events in Aubrey Valley and on the Double O\nRanch\, and the project is going to host a 5-night event in September\, and a 5-night event in October. The dates will be\nSeptember 20th – 24th and October 18th – 22nd. For the September event\, spotlighting will begin on Thursday night\nSeptember 20th and conclude on Tuesday morning September 25th. For the October event\, spotlighting will begin on\nThursday night October 18th and conclude on Tuesday morning October 23rd. Fall events are held to assess the ferret\npopulation going into winter\, to trap dispersing kits\, and to trap older ferrets that need a canine distemper or plague\nbooster.\nThe ferret population is usually at its highest going into the winter\, so there is an increased chance to see and trap a\nferret. Because ferrets are being seen in areas where we normally do not spotlight\, we will have teams go out and\nspotlight these new areas to try and trap these ferrets. Besides ferrets\, other animals that could be observed during\nspotlighting include foxes\, badgers\, coyotes\, owls\, hawks\, porcupines\, skunks\, and pronghorn.\nPlease RSVP by Sept. 14th for the September event and Oct. 12th for the October event…\nPlease indicate what month(s) and night(s) you would like to spotlight\, indicate who else (First and Last name) will be\nattending with you\, Please\, indicate if you will be able to use your own vehicle\, and the vehicle capacity (4×4 vehiclle 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. List any of the\nfollowing equipment that you are able to bring: GPS\, clipboard\, flashlight\, backpack\, binoculars\, or a cordless\nrechargeable spotlight. \nTo RVSP or for more information please use the email below with the subject line “Fall Spotlighting”: azferret@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-black-footed-ferret-spotlighting-2/
LOCATION:Seligman\, AZ\, Seligman\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180928T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180816T223731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T223731Z
UID:2758-1538118000-1538233200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Fish Habitat Construction
DESCRIPTION:Fish Habitat Construction\nFriday\, September 28th 7a.m. to 5p.m.\, and Saturday\, September 29th 7a.m. to 3p.m.\nThe Arizona Game and Fish Department will be constructing fish habitat at Roosevelt Lake\, located in the Tonto National\nForest\, on Friday\, Sept. 28\, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, and Saturday\, Sept. 29\, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers are welcome to come help\nbuild these structures.\nMeet up at the Windy Hill amphitheater parking lot\, where about 200 Georgia cubes (pictured) will be built. Please bring\nany cordless drills and sawzalls. It will be hot\, so come prepared. If you plan on helping us both days\, a pass will be\nprovided for free camping in a U.S. Forest Service campground.\nIf you have any questions\, email Bryant Dickens at bdickens@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-fish-habitat-construction/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180930
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180828T152000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T152000Z
UID:2780-1538092800-1538265599@aztws.com
SUMMARY:8th Annual Jackrabbit Survey
DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Jackrabbit Survey\nSaturday\, September 29th\, 2018 \nSurvey blacktail and antelope jackrabbits while strolling through beautiful semi desert grasslands. No experience necessary. Must be able to walk 1.5 miles in uneven desert terrain. \nOptional: Friday PM – Camp south of Mile Post 33 east of Hwy 286. \nSaturday 8:30AM – Meet at Arivaca Road/Hwy 286 for 1st survey on BANWR. After 1st survey\, caravan to 2nd survey on King’s Anvil Ranch. \nSurveys will be done by 1:30PM on Saturday. Please wear pants\, boots\, long sleeves\, sunscreen & a hat. Bring water\, pens\, food\, and a positive attitude! \n\nPlease RSVP: Maria (maltemus@live.com) by September 20\, 2017
URL:https://aztws.com/event/8th-annual-jackrabbit-survey/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180816T223302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T223302Z
UID:2752-1537401600-1537833599@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Spotlighting
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Spotlighting\nSeptember 20-24th\n  \nThe Black-footed Ferret Project will again be hosting their fall spotlighting events in Aubrey Valley and on the Double O\nRanch\, and the project is going to host a 5-night event in September\, and a 5-night event in October. The dates will be\nSeptember 20th – 24th and October 18th – 22nd. For the September event\, spotlighting will begin on Thursday night\nSeptember 20th and conclude on Tuesday morning September 25th. For the October event\, spotlighting will begin on\nThursday night October 18th and conclude on Tuesday morning October 23rd. Fall events are held to assess the ferret\npopulation going into winter\, to trap dispersing kits\, and to trap older ferrets that need a canine distemper or plague\nbooster.\nThe ferret population is usually at its highest going into the winter\, so there is an increased chance to see and trap a\nferret. Because ferrets are being seen in areas where we normally do not spotlight\, we will have teams go out and\nspotlight these new areas to try and trap these ferrets. Besides ferrets\, other animals that could be observed during\nspotlighting include foxes\, badgers\, coyotes\, owls\, hawks\, porcupines\, skunks\, and pronghorn.\nPlease RSVP by Sept. 14th for the September event and Oct. 12th for the October event…\nPlease indicate what month(s) and night(s) you would like to spotlight\, indicate who else (First and Last name) will be\nattending with you\, Please\, indicate if you will be able to use your own vehicle\, and the vehicle capacity (4×4 vehiclle 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. List any of the\nfollowing equipment that you are able to bring: GPS\, clipboard\, flashlight\, backpack\, binoculars\, or a cordless\nrechargeable spotlight. \nTo RVSP or for more information please use the email below with the subject line “Fall Spotlighting”: azferret@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-black-footed-ferret-spotlighting/
LOCATION:Seligman\, AZ\, Seligman\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180913T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180418T155025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T155025Z
UID:2587-1536849000-1537120800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal
DESCRIPTION:SIA Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal\nSeptember 13th\, 2018 @ 2:30pm – September 16th\, 2018 @ 6:00pm \nTHE WORK: \nSky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks. This will require digging and fastidious removal of root material\, with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, digging\, getting dirty\, and wet as well. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek\, meaning that we will almost certainly be wading in and out of the water throughout each day. This work is part of our long-term goal of eradicating vinca from the entire canyon! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. TNC’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthousehas 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms\, with showers and a full kitchen (with basic implements). There is also a screened sleeping porch\, and a bunkhouse with two rooms with beds. You may choose to sleep on a bed (bring your own comfy bedding) or camp under the stars in your tent. Beds will be first-come/first serve\, unless you let us know that you need to have priority\, and there are no single-occupancy rooms available. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, and 3 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You may want sandals or water shoes for walking in the creek.\nInsect repellent is a good idea this time of year!\n\nLOCATION: \nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binocoulars! For more information about the Preserve:\nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml \nWe will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon\, at the headwaters of the perennial creek. \nGETTING THERE: \nDuring monsoon season\, a high-clearance vehicle is strongly encouraged. There are 2-3 wet wash crossings (yes\, there is perennial water!) before arriving at the guesthouse.\nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:30 pm on Thursday. We have limited room for passengers in vehicles – please let us know ahead of time if you need a ride so we can ensure space for everyone (or if you’d like to drive your personal vehicle and have space for a passenger). \nWe will head east on 1-10 toward Willcox (and a bathroom break) before heading off toward the northwest for the canyon. The last 40 miles or so are on a well-maintained dirt road. \nOption 2:\nIf you have been there before and would like to meet us out there\, just let us know when to expect you on Thursday evening. \nFrom Tucson: (155 miles) Take I-10 east to Willcox exit 340. Turn left onto Fort Grant Road and go north 30 miles to Bonita. Turn left onto Klondyke Road and go 32 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nFrom Phoenix: (190 miles) Take Highway 60 east to Globe\, then U.S. 70 south to Fort Thomas. Travel eight miles past Fort Thomas and turn right onto Klondyke Road. Travel 28 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nTRIP LOGISTICS \n\nThursday 2:30 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.\nThursday 6:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 6:00 PM on Thursday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nFriday 8:00 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSaturday 8:00 AM: At it again.\nSunday 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and any special concerns. A limited number of well-behaved dogs will be allowed – please let us know if you have a 4-legger that you’d like to bring along. \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180815T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180815T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180418T154807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T154807Z
UID:2585-1534321800-1534350600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA Walnut Collection Trip
DESCRIPTION:Walnut Collection Trip\nAugust 15th\, 2018 @ 8:30am – 4:30pm \nBACKGROUND \nSky Island Alliance is partnering with the National Forest Service and Borderlands Restoration to create a diverse plant palette for restoration work in Bear Canyon! Walnuts are especially important because they provide food for the Santa Catalina gray squirrel\, a sub-species of the Arizona gray squirrel that seems to be less common than it used to be due to habitat changes and competition with the introduced Abert’s squirrel. The seeds we collect will be grown out to be re-planted in Bear Canyon\, and other nearby canyons. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \n\nIf you would like a ride to the worksite from the downtown area\, we will be leaving the SIA office (406 S 4th Ave) at 7:45AM.\nIf you’d like to meet us on the east side of town\, we will meet at the south end (near Tanque Verde Rd) of the Madera Village Shopping Center (NE corner of Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway) parking lot at 8:30AM\nWe will work though the day with a break for lunch and plan on being back to our meeting spot by 4:30PM\, if not before.\n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nOur tasks will involve collecting seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance and/or Borderlands Restoration will provide all tools and instruction as well as extra copies of our volunteer waivers which need to be signed by each participant only once per calendar year. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nWater\, snacks\, and lunch.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is required by the Forest Service. We also recommend rain gear and sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants) depending on weather conditions.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-walnut-collection-trip/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180809T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180812T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180418T154557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T154557Z
UID:2583-1533825000-1534096800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal
DESCRIPTION:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal\nAugust 9th\, 2018 @ 2:30pm – August 12th\, 2018 @ 6:00pm \n  \nTHE WORK: \nSky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks. This will require digging and fastidious removal of root material\, with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, digging\, getting dirty\, and wet as well. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek\, meaning that we will almost certainly be wading in and out of the water throughout each day. This work is part of our long-term goal of eradicating vinca from the entire canyon! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. TNC’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthousehas 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms\, with showers and a full kitchen (with basic implements). There is also a screened sleeping porch\, and a bunkhouse with two rooms with beds. You may choose to sleep on a bed (bring your own comfy bedding) or camp under the stars in your tent. Beds will be first-come/first serve\, unless you let us know that you need to have priority\, and there are no single-occupancy rooms available. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, and 3 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You may want sandals or water shoes for walking in the creek.\nInsect repellent is a good idea this time of year!\n\nLOCATION: \nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binocoulars! For more information about the Preserve:\nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml \nWe will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon\, at the headwaters of the perennial creek. \nGETTING THERE: \nDuring monsoon season\, a high-clearance vehicle is strongly encouraged. There are 2-3 wet wash crossings (yes\, there is perennial water!) before arriving at the guesthouse.\nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:30 pm on Thursday. We have limited room for passengers in vehicles – please let us know ahead of time if you need a ride so we can ensure space for everyone (or if you’d like to drive your personal vehicle and have space for a passenger). \nWe will head east on 1-10 toward Willcox (and a bathroom break) before heading off toward the northwest for the canyon. The last 40 miles or so are on a well-maintained dirt road. \nOption 2:\nIf you have been there before and would like to meet us out there\, just let us know when to expect you on Thursday evening. \nFrom Tucson: (155 miles) Take I-10 east to Willcox exit 340. Turn left onto Fort Grant Road and go north 30 miles to Bonita. Turn left onto Klondyke Road and go 32 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nFrom Phoenix: (190 miles) Take Highway 60 east to Globe\, then U.S. 70 south to Fort Thomas. Travel eight miles past Fort Thomas and turn right onto Klondyke Road. Travel 28 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nTRIP LOGISTICS \n\nThursday 2:30 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.\nThursday 6:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 6:00 PM on Thursday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nFriday 8:00 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSaturday 8:00 AM: At it again.\nSunday 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and any special concerns. A limited number of well-behaved dogs will be allowed – please let us know if you have a 4-legger that you’d like to bring along. \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180802
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180705T173133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T173133Z
UID:2683-1532908800-1533167999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Native Plantings at Ramsey Canyon Ponds
DESCRIPTION:SIA Native Plantings at Ramsey Canyon Ponds\nJuly 30\, 2018 @ 3:00pm – August 1\, 2018 @ 6:00pm \n  \nSIA is partnering with The Nature Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon Preserve to install native plants around some newly created ponds. Many native animals are sure to benefit from this new habitat\, and we want to jump start the revegetation process with some plants that will be beneficial to as many species as possible. \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \nVolunteers can either join us for the entire project\, and camp with us\, or join us just for the work each day. Folks coming out each day should meet with us at the Ramsey Canyon Preserve parking area at 7:30 each morning. \n\nMonday: Meet at 3:00 pm at our office: 406 S 4th Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85701 at the SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St. To carpool or caravan to the site. There is plenty of parking in our lot off 14th as well as along the streets.\nMonday: If you wish to drive yourself to our campsite in Miller Canyon\, you may meet us there after 5:00 pm Monday evening (directions will be sent to registered participants) keep a lookout for our green SIA signs pointing the way.\nTuesday: We will start work at the site in Ramsey Canyon at 7:30 am\, work throughout the day with a break for lunch\, and be back to our campsite by 5:00 pm (or earlier).\nWednesday: Much like Tuesday\, we will start work at the site in Ramsey Canyon at 7:30 am\, work throughout the day and break for lunch\, but at the end of the day\, we will head back to Tucson for an arrival around 6:00 pm (or earlier).\n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nWe will be installing native plants that will benefit pollinators and wildlife\, as well as help the site return to a natural appearance as soon as possible. Be prepared to get dirty\, maybe even muddy\, but rest assured that there will be tasks for all levels of ability. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCamping gear\, if you wish to join us for the whole trip.\nA minimum of 6 meals worth of food for yourself\, as well as any snacks you might want.\nCamp cooking and eating gear as needed\, though SIA will provide our camp kitchen set-up as well.\nReusable water bottle(s).\nBinoculars – this is a fabulous birding spot!\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) that you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy\nSun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\nRain gear: monsoon season will be upon us after all!\n\nSIA will provide all tools and work gloves\, though if you have a pair of gloves you like\, feel free to bring them. \nQuestions?\nContact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-native-plantings-at-ramsey-canyon-ponds/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180729
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180705T172417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T172417Z
UID:2677-1532649600-1532822399@aztws.com
SUMMARY:2018 BioBlitz & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:The CHARLIE W. PAINTER BIOBLITZ & BBQ is an annual event to honor the life and work of Charlie and as a fundraiser to support research through the CHARLES W. PAINTER GRANT in HERPETOLOGY\nWhere?: The Chiricahua Desert Museum\, NM 80 & Portal Road; Rodeo\, NM 88056 \nWhen?: July 27-28\, 2018 \nA BioBlitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. Teams of volunteer scientists\, naturalists\, families\, students\, teachers\, and other community members work together to find and identify as many species of plants\, animals\, microbes\, fungi\, and other organisms as possible during an intensive field study over a continuous time period (e.g.\, usually 24 hours). There is a public component to many BioBlitzes\, with the goal of getting the public interested in biodiversity. To encourage more public participation\, these BioBlitzes are often held in urban parks or nature reserves close to cities. \nRegister here >> https://www.cwpbioblitz.com/register
URL:https://aztws.com/event/2018-bioblitz-bbq/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Desert Museum & Geronimo Event Center\, Highway 80 and Portal Road\, Rodeo\, NM\, 88056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180721T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180705T172958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T172958Z
UID:2679-1532156400-1532289600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Wilderness Waters: Chiricahuas - Turkey Creek Springs
DESCRIPTION:SIA Wilderness Waters: Chiricahuas – Turkey Creek Springs\nJuly 21\, 2018 @ 7:00am – July 22\, 2018 @ 8:00pm \n\n\nThis will be a car camping trip to assess some springs in the Chiricahua Wilderness.\nSIA has taken on a project to help the Coronado National Forest inventory and assess water resources in the Galiuro\, Miller Peak\, Rincon\, Chiricahua\, Mt. Wrightson\, Pajarita\, and Santa Teresa Wilderness Areas. This weekend\, we will be working to assess springs and other water resources in the Chiricahua Wilderness.\nFor these assessments\, no special skills are necessary\, but we are looking for strong hikers\, and tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate identification skills can be helpful. Prior spring assessment training or experience is preferred\, but not required.\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nDay 1\n7:00 Meet at SIA and pack up. Caravan/carpool out to Turkey Creek on the west side of the Chiricahuas. Set up camp and split into two teams.\n10:00 Spend the rest of the day doing spring assessments.\n\nDay 2\n7:00 Pack up camp\, and continue assessing springs.\n5:00 Arrive back at vehicles and drive home.\n\nWe will be camping at ~6000′ elevation. The hiking should be between 6000-7000′. Most springs will require a drive and just a short hike on or off trail\, but one spring will require a longer hike off trail up a canyon (about 3 miles one way\, and 800′ of elevation gain).\n\n\n\nWeather: Here’s a 7-day forecast you can keep an eye on. My guess is that we will likely see highs in the 80s\, and lows in the 60s\, with a good chance for afternoon thunderstorms.\n\nWater: If we camp at a developed site\, there should be water available\, but if we camp at an undeveloped site\, you should plan to bring your drinking water. We will let you know more details before the trip.\n\nFood: Bring your own food. You are welcome to collaborate with other folks coming on the trip\, though.\n\nGear: Bring your usual gear for a car camping and day hiking\, including raingear! Closed toed shoes are required for working on the forest\, and long sleeves and pants are recommended. If you need to carry an EpiPen\, please bring it.\n\nSprings gear: Make sure to bring a larger daypack and save some room in your pack for some springs gear that SIA will provide (1-2 liters of space).\n\nQuestions: Email bryon@skyislandalliance.org or sami@skyislandalliance.org (or call us 624 7080 x27 or x16)\n\nVehicles: We will bring the 4WD SIA trucks that can carry 2 additional people total. We will need some other volunteers to drive 4WD vehicles.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-wilderness-waters-chiricahuas-turkey-creek-springs/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180716
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180316T153651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T154513Z
UID:2519-1531440000-1531699199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZ Elk Society: IDA Grassland/Slate Lakes Habitat Restoration
DESCRIPTION:IDA GRASSLANDS/SLATE LAKES ALLOTMENT\nJuly 13-15\, 2018\n  \nThe Arizona Elk Society is looking for volunteers to help restore habitat on the IDA Grasslands and Slate Lakes allotment. Historic overgrazing and fire exclusion have allowed junipers and pines to encroach upon hundreds of thousands of acres of historically open grasslands on Kaibab National Forest. These grasslands serve as habitat for elk\, mule deer\, wild turkey\, and pronghorn antelope. Golden eagles\, burrowing owls\, ferruginous hawks\, Gunnison’s prairie dogs and other grassland wildlife are of conservation concern in these areas as well. \nMechanical treatment is needed to restore and maintain these grassland habitats. \nLocation: Approx. 13 miles southeast of Valle. Directly south of the east-west portion of Hwy. 180 and approx. 10 miles east of Hwy. 64. \nFrom Phoenix: Take 117 to Flagstaff. In Flagstaff\, take HWY 180 to FR191 (approx. 30 miles). Turn left on FR191\, camp will be first spur road to your left. \nIf you have question\, contact Tom Schorr at tomschorr@arizonaelksociety.org
URL:https://aztws.com/event/az-elk-society-ida-grassland-slate-lakes-habitat-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180712T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180715T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180418T154422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T154422Z
UID:2581-1531405800-1531677600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal
DESCRIPTION:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal\nJuly 12th\, 2018 @ 2:30pm – July 15th\, 2018 @ 6:00pm \nTHE WORK: \nSky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks. This will require digging and fastidious removal of root material\, with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, digging\, getting dirty\, and wet as well. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek\, meaning that we will almost certainly be wading in and out of the water throughout each day. This work is part of our long-term goal of eradicating vinca from the entire canyon! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. TNC’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthousehas 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms\, with showers and a full kitchen (with basic implements). There is also a screened sleeping porch\, and a bunkhouse with two rooms with beds. You may choose to sleep on a bed (bring your own comfy bedding) or camp under the stars in your tent. Beds will be first-come/first serve\, unless you let us know that you need to have priority\, and there are no single-occupancy rooms available. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, and 3 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You may want sandals or water shoes for walking in the creek.\nInsect repellent is a good idea this time of year!\n\nLOCATION: \nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binocoulars! For more information about the Preserve:\nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml \nWe will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon\, at the headwaters of the perennial creek. \nGETTING THERE: \nDuring monsoon season\, a high-clearance vehicle is strongly encouraged. There are 2-3 wet wash crossings (yes\, there is perennial water!) before arriving at the guesthouse.\nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:30 pm on Thursday. We have limited room for passengers in vehicles – please let us know ahead of time if you need a ride so we can ensure space for everyone (or if you’d like to drive your personal vehicle and have space for a passenger). \nWe will head east on 1-10 toward Willcox (and a bathroom break) before heading off toward the northwest for the canyon. The last 40 miles or so are on a well-maintained dirt road. \nOption 2:\nIf you have been there before and would like to meet us out there\, just let us know when to expect you on Thursday evening. \nFrom Tucson: (155 miles) Take I-10 east to Willcox exit 340. Turn left onto Fort Grant Road and go north 30 miles to Bonita. Turn left onto Klondyke Road and go 32 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nFrom Phoenix: (190 miles) Take Highway 60 east to Globe\, then U.S. 70 south to Fort Thomas. Travel eight miles past Fort Thomas and turn right onto Klondyke Road. Travel 28 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nTRIP LOGISTICS \n\nThursday 2:30 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.\nThursday 6:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 6:00 PM on Thursday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nFriday 8:00 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSaturday 8:00 AM: At it again.\nSunday 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and any special concerns. A limited number of well-behaved dogs will be allowed – please let us know if you have a 4-legger that you’d like to bring along. \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org. \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180628T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180701T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180418T154209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T154209Z
UID:2579-1530196200-1530468000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal
DESCRIPTION:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal\nJune 28th\, 2018 @ 2:30pm – July 1st\, 2018 @ 6:00pm \nTHE WORK: \nSky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks. This will require digging and fastidious removal of root material\, with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, digging\, getting dirty\, and wet as well. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek\, meaning that we will almost certainly be wading in and out of the water throughout each day. This work is part of our long-term goal of eradicating vinca from the entire canyon! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. TNC’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthousehas 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms\, with showers and a full kitchen (with basic implements). There is also a screened sleeping porch\, and a bunkhouse with two rooms with beds. You may choose to sleep on a bed (bring your own comfy bedding) or camp under the stars in your tent. Beds will be first-come/first serve\, unless you let us know that you need to have priority\, and there are no single-occupancy rooms available. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, and 3 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You may want sandals or water shoes for walking in the creek.\nInsect repellent is a good idea this time of year!\n\nLOCATION: \nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binocoulars! For more information about the Preserve:\nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml \nWe will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon\, at the headwaters of the perennial creek. \nGETTING THERE: \nDuring monsoon season\, a high-clearance vehicle is strongly encouraged. There are 2-3 wet wash crossings (yes\, there is perennial water!) before arriving at the guesthouse.\nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:30 pm on Thursday. We have limited room for passengers in vehicles – please let us know ahead of time if you need a ride so we can ensure space for everyone (or if you’d like to drive your personal vehicle and have space for a passenger). \nWe will head east on 1-10 toward Willcox (and a bathroom break) before heading off toward the northwest for the canyon. The last 40 miles or so are on a well-maintained dirt road. \nOption 2:\nIf you have been there before and would like to meet us out there\, just let us know when to expect you on Thursday evening. \nFrom Tucson: (155 miles) Take I-10 east to Willcox exit 340. Turn left onto Fort Grant Road and go north 30 miles to Bonita. Turn left onto Klondyke Road and go 32 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nFrom Phoenix: (190 miles) Take Highway 60 east to Globe\, then U.S. 70 south to Fort Thomas. Travel eight miles past Fort Thomas and turn right onto Klondyke Road. Travel 28 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nTRIP LOGISTICS \n\nThursday 2:30 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.\nThursday 6:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 6:00 PM on Thursday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nFriday 8:00 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSaturday 8:00 AM: At it again.\nSunday 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and any special concerns. A limited number of well-behaved dogs will be allowed – please let us know if you have a 4-legger that you’d like to bring along. \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org. \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180618
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180316T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T152843Z
UID:2517-1529020800-1529279999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZ Elk Society: Long Valley Meadow Project
DESCRIPTION:Long Valley Meadow Project\nJune 15-17\, 2018\nLong Valley Meadow Project has been an ongoing project since 2009. This allotment had many issues that made it challenging to the family that had worked it for years grazing cattle. Many threatened & endanger wildlife species live in the area and it wasn’t economically feasible to graze cattle. The AES signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Forest Service to work towards improving and restoring the natural elements of the habitat for the wildlife and our future generations\, and has worked to meet this goal ever since. \nVolunteers are needed to help remove trees\, lopping the limbs and stacking them so they can be burned. In the riparian creek channels we will be working to restore the functionality of the channel. In other areas we will be maintaining aspen enclosure fences & removing old barbed wire fences. \n  \nIf you are interested in volunteering\, sign up online: \n https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/project/buck-springs-allotment
URL:https://aztws.com/event/az-elk-society-long-valley-meadow-project/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180610
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180517T143228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T143228Z
UID:2645-1528502400-1528588799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AAF Greer Fence Modification
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Antelope Foundation: Greer Fence Modification\nJune 9th\, 2018 \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Location: We will be working on the Apache National Forest a few miles north of Big Lake in the White Mountains.\n\nProject Begins: Saturday June 9th at 7AM (sunrise is 5:00am!). The campsite is located about five miles east of the project site. Note that all workers must meet at the campsite Saturdaymorning before 7:00 am to receive specific work project direction.\n\nProject Activity: We will be modifying approximately 2-3 miles of existing low hanging four strand fence by removing the bottom strand of barbed wire and replacing with a single strand of smooth wire at a height of 16 inches.\n\nPronghorn Benefits: The project is located in a high elevation grassland that is key summer range for pronghorn. The pronghorn must cross this fence while migrating between this summer range and lower elevation winter range. Improving this fence will also allow more access to the summer range. Retaining the travel connectivity within the summer range is critical to maintaining this population of pronghorn which summer and reproduce near Big Lake. This project is our second annual project to enhance habitat for these migratory pronghorn. Subsequent projects will work up into the primary summer range modifying and or removing livestock fences.\n\nVolunteer Benefits: All volunteer work hours and mileage will be use as in-kind match for federally funded wildlife enhancement projects including the Arizona Game and Fish Habitat Partnership program.\n\nMeals: Please provide your own lunches to eat in the field on Saturday work day. 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\nWhat to Bring: Work gloves (The AAF will have a limited supply)\, snacks\, water\, sunscreen\, personal gear.\n\nContact: Glen Dickens at (520-247-4907) for project information.\nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP no later than Friday June 1st to info@azantelope.org so we can plan to have enough food and tools.\n\nClick here for a map\n\nClick here for a printable flyer with directions to camp and project.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/aaf-greer-fence-modification/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180515T221618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T221618Z
UID:2643-1527928200-1527958800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Diablo Trust & Friends of Northern Arizona Forests - Hay Lake Exclosure Fence Repair
DESCRIPTION:Diablo Trust and Friends of Northern Arizona Forests\nHay Lake Exclosure Fence Repair \nMogollon Rim Ranger District\, Coconino National Forest\nJune 2\, 2018 \nProject Location:  We will be working on the exclosure fence around the Hay Lake wetland.  \nProject Begins: Saturday June 2nd\, please arrive at the project site by 8:30 AM.  This is a one day project for all attendees.\n\nProject Activity: We will be installing Elk jumps\, repairing any breaks in fence\, and insuring that wire spacing facilitates wildlife passage.  \nBenefits: This fence repair project will improve the ability of big game species and other wildlife to move more freely and safely across the landscape. \nWhat to Bring: Work gloves\, pliers if you have a pair\, water\, and personal gear.  Lunch will be provided by Diablo Trust. \nContact: Jeremy Krones (Diablo Trust) at 928-523-0588 info@diablotrust.org or Roger Joos (USFS) at 928-477-5006 rejoos@fs.fed.us for project information.   \nIf you are planning to attend\, please RSVP via email to Jeremy at info@diablotrust.org by Thursday May 31st. \n\nDirections to Hay Lake Wetland:    \nFrom Flagstaff take Lake Mary Rd. south to Forest Road 211 (CCP #1 Access Rd). Distance from the Mormon Lake Ranger Station to FR 211 is approximately 44 miles.  Take a left (east) on 211 and travel approximately 8 miles to FR 82. Take a left (north) on FR 82 for about 7.5 miles to unnumbered Forest Road which is the east entrance to Hay Lake. We’ll meet at the gate about 8:30 am and proceed into the work area together.   \n\nEstimated travel time from Flagstaff is about 1.5 hours.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/diablo-trust-friends-of-northern-arizona-forests-hay-lake-exclosure-fence-repair/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180418T153934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T153934Z
UID:2575-1526630400-1526652000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA Watering and Weeding in Bear Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Watering and Weeding in Bear Canyon\nMay 19th\, 2018 @ 8:00am – 2:00pm \nJoin SIA staff in Bear Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! Our work will focus on watering native plants that we’ve recently installed – helping them to get established until the relief of the monsoon rains come! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been working in Bear Canyon with us recently\, you know that we have been working hard to remove invasive grasses from the allong the creek\, and planting native plants that will benefit wildlife in our wake. Now we need to make sure our new additions to the canyon are able to get established! Come out and help us hold the space we’ve cleared of invasive fountain grass! \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) \n\n8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff at the south end of the Safeway parking lot at the NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd to carpool into our work site.\n2:00 p.m.: We will arive back at our meeting spot.\n\nTHE WORK \nOur work will involve watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this year\, as well as clearing Bermuda grass from areas that we planted. We will be hiking on a desert trail to our worksite\, but then will be working in loose\, uneven terrain\, while carrying tools and/or buckets of water\, and negotiating a potentially flowing stream. Volunteers shold feel comfortable working in these conditions\, but do not need to have prior training to participate\, and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us. We also reccomend participants wear long pants\, and long sleeves.\nWater and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\nSun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n\n\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials.\nVolunteer agreement.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Madeline Ryder. If you have any questions please feel free to email her at madeline@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/sia-watering-and-weeding-in-bear-canyon-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Madeline Ryder":MAILTO:madeline@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180521
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180419T145108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T145108Z
UID:2592-1526601600-1526860799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Arizona Elk Society - Habitat Improvement at Long Valley Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Long Valley Meadow Phase II\nMay 19-20\, 2018 \nCamp will begin Friday night. Meals will be provided Friday night\, Saturday and Sunday. This project is a partnership between the Arizona Elk Society\, AZGFD and the US Forest Service. \nFor this habitat improvement project\, volunteers will remove trees\, lopping the limbs and stacking them so they can be burned. In the riparian creek channels we will be working to restore the functionality of the channel. In other areas we will be maintaining aspen enclosure fences & removing old barbed wire fences. \n\nRegister and find out more @ https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/ 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/arizona-elk-society-habitat-improvement-at-long-valley-meadow/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T001231
CREATED:20180418T153652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T153817Z
UID:2573-1525507200-1525528800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA Watering and Weeding in Bear Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Watering and Weeding in Bear Canyon\nMay 5th\, 2018 @ 8:00am – 2:00pm \nJoin SIA staff in Bear Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! Our work will focus on watering native plants that we’ve recently installed – helping them to get established until the relief of the monsoon rains come! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been working in Bear Canyon with us recently\, you know that we have been working hard to remove invasive grasses from the allong the creek\, and planting native plants that will benefit wildlife in our wake. Now we need to make sure our new additions to the canyon are able to get established! Come out and help us hold the space we’ve cleared of invasive fountain grass! \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) \n\n8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff at the south end of the Safeway parking lot at the NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd to carpool into our work site.\n2:00 p.m.: We will arive back at our meeting spot.\n\nTHE WORK \nOur work will involve watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this year\, as well as clearing Bermuda grass from areas that we planted. We will be hiking on a desert trail to our worksite\, but then will be working in loose\, uneven terrain\, while carrying tools and/or buckets of water\, and negotiating a potentially flowing stream. Volunteers shold feel comfortable working in these conditions\, but do not need to have prior training to participate\, and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us. We also reccomend participants wear long pants\, and long sleeves.\nWater and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\nSun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n\n\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials.\nVolunteer agreement.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Madeline Ryder. If you have any questions please feel free to email her at madeline@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/sia-watering-and-weeding-in-bear-canyon-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Madeline Ryder":MAILTO:madeline@skyislandalliance.org
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