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SUMMARY:Society for Range Management - AZ Section's Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Society for Range Management – Arizona Section’s Summer Meeting\nAugust 15 – 17\, 2018\n\nCome one\, come all!\nMark your calendars and make plans to attend the AZSRM Annual Summer Meeting  at the Moqui\nGroup Campground\, Coconino National Forest\, Happy Jack\, Az.\nSpecial registration discount for students.\nContact Andrew Brischke at brischke@cals.arizona.edu or (928) 753-3788 for additional information.\nRegister at AZSRM Summer Meeting
URL:https://aztws.com/event/society-for-range-management-az-sections-summer-meeting/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180816
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SUMMARY:16th Annual on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles
DESCRIPTION:16th Annual on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles\nAugust 12 – 15\, 2018 \nHilton Fort Worth\, Fort Worth\, TX \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 16th annual Symposium will be hosted in Fort Worth\, Texas at the historic Hilton Fort Worth. The meeting\, sponsored by Zoo Med Laboratories\, Inc.\, is co-hosted by the Turtle Survival Alliance and the IUCN Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group (TFTSG). Events will commence with an ice-breaker held at the conference hotel\, the Hilton Fort Worth\, Sunday\, August 12th\, and conclude with a banquet at the Fort Worth Zoo’s African Savanna\, Wednesday\, August 15th. Stay tuned for more conference announcements! \n  \n\nhttp://www.turtlesurvival.org/conference#.WnCh-q9vSUm
URL:https://aztws.com/event/16th-annual-on-the-conservation-and-biology-of-tortoises-and-freshwater-turtles/
LOCATION:Hilton Fort Worth\, 815 Main Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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SUMMARY:SIA: Water Roots: Exclusive screening of Andy Goldsworthy's Rivers & Tides
DESCRIPTION:SIA Water Roots: Exclusive screening of Andy Goldsworthy’s Rivers & Tides\nJuly 31\, 2018 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm \n  \nJoin us for a special screening and panel discussion\, hosted by the Loft Cinema in partnership with Sky Island Alliance and University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center. \nAndy Goldsworthy’s Rivers and Tides is a truly beautiful\, Scottish-German 2001 documentary about artist Goldsworthy\, a Scotsman whose medium is nature itself and whose preferred studio is the outdoors\, particularly where water forever flows\, rises\, and/or retreats. — Tom Keogh \n \nClick on the image to watch the film trailer on YouTube \n\nThe critically acclaimed documentary Andy Goldsworthy’s Rivers and Tides (2001) is a vision of the natural world molded by currents\, driftwood\, ice\, mud\, leaves\, and stones\, and modified with human hands. A spectacular visual gallery of Goldsworthy’s relationship with nature\, this artist painstakingly makes ephemeral sculptures built out of bits of ice in the trees or loose rock\, which may be overgrown by plants or swallowed by high tides. His work melts\, disintegrates\, drifts away due to exposure of the elements of which they are comprised. Goldsworthy’s creations are intentionally mutable works\, their temporary nature a part of the work. Filmmaker Thomas Reidelsheimer goes to great lengths to demonstrate Goldsworthy’s ideas about the forgotten relationships between light\, color\, movement\, balance\, and fluidity of form in nature\, creating a surprising and enjoyable journey through art of the natural world. \nIt has been a kind of privilege to see the world through this man’s eyes. — Los Angeles Times \nRegular Loft Cinema ticket prices will be charged for this event. \nA full list of panelists will be announced soon! \nThis event and panel discussion is part of a larger series organized by the Sky Island Alliance and UA Water Resources Research Center. The Water Roots series is a celebration and study of water in the desert highlighting the unique ways that we value our most precious resource. Our region can build a water future that considers water for humans and nature – please join us for upcoming events and show your support. Learn more about the Water Roots series and share your water story here.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-water-roots-exclusive-screening-of-andy-goldsworthys-rivers-tides/
LOCATION:Loft Cinema\, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180802
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
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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/
LOCATION:AZ
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:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180705T172417Z
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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:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180705T172958Z
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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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180716
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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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180712T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180715T180000
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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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180628T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180701T180000
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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/
LOCATION:AZ
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:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180316T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T152843Z
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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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180610
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180527
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180130T164707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T164707Z
UID:2252-1527033600-1527379199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:2018 Biology of Lizards
DESCRIPTION:2018 Biology of Lizards Conference\nMay 23 – 26\, 2018 \nGeronimo Event Center\, NM \nRegistration is now open for the 2018 Biology of Lizards Conference! Follow the link below to submit an abstract. \n  \nhttps://www.biologyoflizards.com/home
URL:https://aztws.com/event/2018-biology-of-lizards/
LOCATION:Chiricahua Desert Museum & Geronimo Event Center\, Highway 80 and Portal Road\, Rodeo\, NM\, 88056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180419T150856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T150856Z
UID:2594-1526927400-1526932800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Desert Botanical Garden: Feathers and Fluff Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SIA Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal\nMay 21st\, 2018 @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nBirds are defined by their feathers. In this interactive class\, we will look closely at feather structure\, color and function\, and share curious feather facts. We will discuss how knowing more about feathers will make you a better birder. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 12 so book soon! \n  \nPrice = $34/person or $27 for members \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/desert-botanical-garden-feathers-and-fluff-workshop/
LOCATION:Desert Botanical Garden\, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Madeline Ryder":MAILTO:madeline@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180521
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180316T151400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T151437Z
UID:2512-1526284800-1526662800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Madrean Conference 2018 (Tucson)
DESCRIPTION:Madrean Conference 2018\nMay 14 @ 8:00 am – May 18 @ 5:00 pm\n  \nBack by popular demand\, this will be the fourth symposium on the biologically rich Sky Islands of southeastern Arizona\, southwestern New Mexico\, and adjacent Mexico. \nREGISTER ONLINE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! \nThe Biodiversity and Management of the Madrean Archipelago Conference (known as the Madrean Conference)\, is the premier regional event for sharing science and building collaboration.  The binational Madrean Archipelago\, or Sky Island region\, is recognized for its unique biological diversity\, natural beauty\, and cultural heritage. \nThe 2018 conference will highlight the current state of knowledge about the unique natural resources and human communities of the Sky Island region and seek to  advance management practices for maintaining those resources now and into the future by fostering collaboration and partnerships across the region. \nThe Conference includes opportunities for professional development through formal workshops\, moderated symposium\, field visits\,  practitioner presentations\, and informal exchange of information all at a single venue. \nWho Should Attend\nWe encourage the participation of researchers\, partners in resource stewardship\, land managers\, educators and students\, government officials\, consultants\, and the interested public from both sides of the border to examine\, discuss\, and celebrate the Madrean Archipelago. The event will feature invited and contributed presentations\, interactive discussions and learning sessions\, poster presentations\, field trips\, and social events. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE \nFor more information\, visit the Madrean Conference website.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/2512/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel Reid Park\, 445 S. Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711-4198\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Madeline Ryder":MAILTO:madeline@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180506
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180419T152050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T152050Z
UID:2597-1525478400-1525564799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Arizona Field Ornithologists - Global Big Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Global Big Day in Arizona! \nMay 5th\, 2018 \nIf you like to get out in the spring sunshine and count birds\, you should sign up to participate in the annual Global Big Day (GBD) in Arizona on Saturday 5 May. Organized by eBird\, the GBD is coordinated in Arizona by AZFO and supported by local Audubon societies\, local bird clubs\, and others. With hundreds of volunteers in the field we will strive to get a “snapshot” of the progress and character of spring migration\, and most of all have fun! You can be flexible about the amount of time you spend in the field or you can just sit in your yard and count birds. Our highest state total is 303 species- this year we want to surpass that count by organizing to not miss any of the birds we know are there and by discovering some unexpected rarities. \nThe count is organized by county\, and if you want to volunteer\, check out the list of county coordinators. If you are in one of the four counties that don’t have a coordinator\, please offer to coordinate our efforts there. \n  \nWebsite: http://www.azfo.org/
URL:https://aztws.com/event/arizona-field-ornithologists-global-big-day/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180506
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180301T174047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180301T174047Z
UID:2464-1525392000-1525564799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Arid Lands Symposium: Integrating Research into Action
DESCRIPTION:Arid Lands Symposium: Integrating Research into Action\nWhen: May 4th & 5th\, 2018 (Friday\, Saturday) \nWhere:  \nMain Event: Scottsdale Community College (9000 E Chaparral Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85256) \nTwilight Tour Cocktail Party: Desert Botanical Garden (1201 N Galvin Pkwy\, Phoenix\, AZ 85008) \nShare practical applications of research and monitoring results to inform adaptive management in the Southwest. Enhance collaboration for regional conservation. Inspire novel approaches to common challenges with hands-on workshops and discussion. Foster communication between land managers\, researchers\, and the public for effective land management. \nFor more information and to register\, visit http://bit.ly/MSC_research_symposium \nEarly bird registration ends March 15.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/arid-lands-symposium-integrating-research-into-action/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Community College\, 9000 East Chaparral Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180501
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180208T164820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T164820Z
UID:2350-1524700800-1525132799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Spotlighting (April)
DESCRIPTION:Black-footed Ferret Spotlighting Event (April)\nApril 26th – 29th\, count concludes early Monday morning\, April 30th. \nThe Black-footed Ferret Project will again be hosting their spring spotlighting events in Aubrey Valley and on the Double O Ranch\, and the project is going to host a 3-night event in March (see March announcement)\, and a 4-night event in April. Spring events are held to assess the ferret population after winter\, to trap kits that were not caught in the fall\, and to try and trap older ferrets that need a canine distemper or plague booster. \nPlease RVSP at your earliest convenience by April 20th for the April Event \nPlease indicate what month(s) and night(s) you would like to spotlight\, indicate who else (First and Last name) will be attending with you\, Please 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.List any of the following equipment that you are able to bring:  GPS\, clipboard\, flashlight\, backpack\, binoculars\, or a cordless rechargeable spotlight. \nTo RVSP or for more information please use the email below with the subject line “Spring Spotlighting“: \nazferret@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-black-footed-ferret-spotlighting-april/
LOCATION:Seligman\, AZ\, Seligman\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180509
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180208T171712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T171712Z
UID:2355-1524614400-1525823999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Grand Canyon Fish Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Grand Canyon Fish Monitoring\nApril 25th – May 8th\, 2018\nArizona Game and Fish is looking for volunteers to help with fish monitoring on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Volunteers will be using boat electrofishing\, hoop nets\, and angling. Volunteers help with setting and pulling hoop nets\, angling\, measuring fish\, and general camp chores (loading boats\, kitchen chores\, etc.). Groups should expect to work long hours in all kinds of weather to finish capturing and measuring fish! \nFood\, safety gear\, some camping gear (cots\, paco pads\, drybags)\, and transportation between Flagstaff\, AZ & the Grand Canyon will be provided. Volunteers will need to bring personal camping gear (sleeping bag\, raingear\, clothing\, etc)\, and get to Flagstaff\, AZ. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: the hike in/out of the canyon is not easy\, it is nine miles one way and has over 4\,300 ft of elevation change! \nWork will start on the morning of launch and the crew will not finish work until late afternoon/evening of take out day (Friday will require derigging and cleaning boats). If you are not local\, you will need to arrive in Flagstaff a day prior to the launch day OR the day you are hiking in. Hours will vary due to distance traveled and numbers of fish caught. \nVolunteers will be expected to: \n1.) Work hard\, help with both fish sampling and camp chores\n2.) Be able to lift 30-50 lbs\, and walk on uneven ground\n3.) Abide by camp hygiene rules (urinate in river\, use “outdoor toilet”\, wash hands regularly\n4.) Have a good attitude and work well with others \n\nVolunteers are needed for one 12-night trip (option is available to attend part of the trip). \nTo apply\, email by MARCH 1st\, 2018 with: a summary of relevant experience\, when you are available\, and your contact information.\nJan Boyer\nArizona Game and Fish Dept.\n506 N. Grant St Suite L\nFlagstaff\, AZ 86001\nEmail: Jboyer@azgfd.gov\n928-226-7677 \n\nIf you are interested\, please respond by 1 March 2018. 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-grand-canyon-fish-monitoring/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Boyer":MAILTO:Jboyer@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180418T152824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T152955Z
UID:2569-1524297600-1524330000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Montezuma Well Springsnail Survey
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Montezuma Well Springsnail Survey\nSaturday\, April 21st \nJeff Sorensen with the AZGFD is looking for a few volunteers (first come\, first serve basis) to survey springsnails in Montezuma Well on Saturday\, April 21st. Volunteers will be kayaking in places only few are allowed to\, receive hands-on training using ArcGIS Collector app and learn about one of our smallest wildlife species in the state. \nThe Montezuma Well in the Verde Valley is home to a native springsnail found nowhere else in the world. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is working with the National Park Service and student volunteers to conduct annual monitoring surveys on this tiny aquatic snail at the well. \nSpringsnail surveys by AZGFD were started in 2016. The well’s spring run—or swallet—has an abundant population of springsnails living on the rough-textured rocks. Counts from 2016 and 2017 ranged between the hundreds and thousands of snails in 10-minute duration sampling. We’ll be using iPad tablets with ArcGIS Collector app to record data in the field. \nThe Department needs 3 to 4 university student volunteers to help out with a survey on Saturday\, April 21\, at Montezuma Well. Please sign up early if you want to participate\, and carpool up to and back from the site. We’ll be meeting at the AZGFD headquarters office at 5000 W. Carefree Hwy\, at 8 am on April 21. Dress to get wet—we’ll be wading in the knee-deep spring run and using kayaks to access other areas within the well pond. River sandals or old tennis shoes are recommended footwear. AZGFD will have all the sampling gear\, kayaks\, paddles\, and life jackets to be used. We’ll eat a late lunch at a local restaurant in the Verde Valley area\, then return to Phoenix in mid-afternoon. \nContact\nJeff Sorensen\nInvertebrate Wildlife Program Manager\njsorensen@azgfd.gov\n480-243-5496 cell
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-montezuma-well-springsnail-survey/
LOCATION:Arizona Game and Fish Headquarters\, 5000 W Carefree Hwy\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Sorensen":MAILTO:jsorensen@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180420T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180316T150733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T150733Z
UID:2508-1524234600-1524420000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Invasives Control in the Patagonias
DESCRIPTION:Invasives Control in the Patagonias\nApril 20 @ 2:30 pm – April 22 @ 6:00 pm\nBACKGROUND \nSky Island Alliance is partnering with the Coronado National Forest and Borderlands Restoration to restore a diverse riparian understory of native plants for wildlife and pollinators at Falls Spring in the Patagonia Mountains! This weekend we will work to remove invasive species and reclaim the site! \n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\n\nFriday: If you would like a ride down to our campsite\, or if you want to caravan\, we will be meeting at the SIA office (406 S 4th Ave) at 2:30 PM Friday.\nFriday: If you’d like to meet us at our campground\, plan on joining us after 4:30 PM Friday. The location of our campground is yet to be determined\, so stay tuned…\nSaturday: We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSunday: We will work through the morning and early afternoon (with a lunch break) and plan to be back to Tucson by 6:00 PM.\n\n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nWe will be focused on removing\, or treating\, invasive species such as Johnson grass. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance 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\n\nWater\, snacks\, and meals for the weekend.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as are rain gear and sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\nCamping gear for the weekend.\n\nSIA WILL PROVIDE \n\nNecessary tools and supplies for the weekend’s work.\nOur camp kitchen set up with stoves\, pots\, pans\, and utensils. Please feel free to bring your own as well\, if you like.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Bryon at bryon@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-invasives-control-in-the-patagonias/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180208T173521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T173521Z
UID:2362-1523692800-1523725200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:2018 AZTWS Techniques Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2018 AZTWS Techniques Workshop\nApril 14th\, 2018 @ Horseshoe Ranch\nThis years techniques workshop has been announced! This is a great opportunity for students to learn techniques that professionals use in the field of wildlife management. This year\, the workshop is on April 14th\, 2018 at Horseshoe Ranch. It is free to attend but the Wildlife Society requests that you become a member of the Arizona chapter (Only $6). To learn more details about the workshop\, please look at the flyer that I have attached to this email. For those who are interested\, please email Holy Hicks by April 6th to reserve your spot. There are only 60 spots available. \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/2018-aztws-techniques-workshop/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Ranch\, 34.261707\, -112.057074
CATEGORIES:Techniques Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Hicks":MAILTO:hhicks@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180415
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180320T163212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T163212Z
UID:2543-1523664000-1523750399@aztws.com
SUMMARY:PHX Zoo Earth Day: Volunteers Wanted!
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day: Volunteers Wanted!\nApril 14th\, 2018 \nPhoenix\, AZ – Phoenix Zoo\nTwo available shifts; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 12:15 – 5:00 p.m.\n \nWant to help inspire Zoo guests and motivate them to care for the natural world? Join us for our Earth Day event at the Phoenix Zoo\, where you will help run messaging and activity booths that are fun and educational for the whole family. Get hands on with fun\, earth-friendly activities that will help improve the future of the environment and all of its creatures by learning to Reduce\, Reuse\, & Recycle! \nIf you would like to participate at this event\, please visit the link below and fill out the form. \nhttps://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1287130079 \n\n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/phx-zoo-earth-day-volunteers-wanted/
LOCATION:Phoenix Zoo\, 455 N Galvin Pkwy \, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180415
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180316T142552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T142552Z
UID:2496-1523664000-1523750399@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-tailed Prairie Dog Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Black-tailed Prairie Dog Monitoring\nAZGFD is looking for citizen scientists to document black-tailed prairie dogs (BTPD)\, along with other species\, weather conditions and more in Sonoita\, Arizona. There is now a smart phone application to streamline data collection and volunteers are needing to help test the app. Volunteers are needed any day of the week but prefer to have counts conducted for at least 3 hours in the morning and evenings. \nIf you’re interested\, email Kurt Licence at prairiedog@azgfd.gov to schedule a time.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-black-tailed-prairie-dog-monitoring-3/
LOCATION:Sonoita\, Arizona\, Sonoita\, AZ\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Kurt Licence":MAILTO:klicence@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180416
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180320T153507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T153507Z
UID:2541-1523577600-1523836799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AAF - Southeast Sonoita Plains Fence Modification
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Antelope Foundation\n\nSoutheast Sonoita Plains Fence Modification\nCamp @ Rose Tree Corrals\nApril 13-15\, 2018\nSonoita\, AZ\nProject Location:  We will be working on 4 different locations in the southeast Sonoita Plains with very short drives from our base camp at the Rose Tree Corrals. \nProject Begins: Friday April 13th at 10AM (we need 15 volunteers on Friday)\, Saturday April 14th 7:30-5. Meet at camp for all start times. The campsite will be available on Thursday night. This is a 2-day project\, but we need the most volunteers on Saturday. If you can only work one day Saturday would be the best for our work crew allocations. \nProject Activity: On Friday we will be modifying and repairing a quarter mile section of fence that is an entrance into a newly identified “Fawning Pasture” as well as modifying a 500-foot section of fence on the south end of the Upper Elgin Road. On Saturday we will be modifying 2 fences both approximately .75 miles in length. On all fence locations we will be removing the 2 bottoms strands of barbed wire and replacing with a single strand of smooth wire at a height of 18 inches. Fence stays will be removed and replaced with new as needed. \nPronghorn Benefits: The good news! All 4 of these fence modifications have been caused by the increased herd in this area (now 120 animals minimum\, up from 17 in 2012) utilizing and pioneering suitable habitat areas previously unoccupied by Pronghorn.  This project is likely a final “Capstone” effort and will complete free pronghorn access in the southeastern portion of the Santa Cruz Plains pronghorn corridor improvement project. \nNFWF Grant Benefits: All volunteer work hours and mileage will be use as in-kind match for our 6-year our Southeastern Arizona Pronghorn Enhancement project funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Arizona Game and Fish Habitat Partnership program. \nWhat to Bring: Workgloves (The AAF will have a limited supply)\, snacks\, water\, personal gear. \nMeals: Please provide your own lunches to eat in the field on the 3 work days.  The AAF will be providing dinners on both Friday and Saturday nights and continental breakfasts with coffee and juice on Saturday and Sunday mornings.\nContact: Glen Dickens at (520-247-4907) for project information. \nIf you are planning to attend\, please RSVP to info@azantelope.org by Monday April 9th so we can plan to have enough food and tools. \nDirections to Camp:  \nAAF project/camp site will be about 10 miles southeast of the intersection of Highways 83/82 at Sonoita. \nTravel 20 miles south of Tucson on I-10; turn south on Highway 83 and travel 25 miles to the town of Sonoita intersection. \nFrom this point turn east on Highway 82 and travel approximately 5 miles to the Upper Elgin paved road. \nTurn south again and follow AAF signs from that  point. Camp will be located 4 miles south located on the east side of the roadway at the historic Rose Tree corrals and stone bunkhouse immediately adjacent to the roadway. \nClick here for a map \nClick here for a printable flyer.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/aaf-southeast-sonoita-plains-fence-modification/
LOCATION:Sonoita\, Arizona\, Sonoita\, AZ\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Antelope Foundation":MAILTO: info@azantelope.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T040210
CREATED:20180404T152833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T152833Z
UID:2545-1523451600-1523458800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Sixty-Three Year Changes of Range Trend with Response to Livestock Exclusion in the Upper Sonoran Desert of South-Central Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Thesis Defense \nPresenter: Kellie Dunn \nApril 11th\, 1:00 PM\nArizona State University\,\nPolytechnic Campus; Room: AGBC 118 \nThe introduction of livestock on the vast majority of public lands may be used to simulate the conditions provided by herbivorous grazers in the past\, however little data has been collected on the effects of livestock grazing in upper Sonoran desert habitats. This is of particular interest because species that are characteristic of upland Sonoran desert plant communities did not evolve over time under heavy grazing regimes. Four historic Parker 3-Step clusters in south-central Arizona were sampled in three cohorts between 1953 and 2016 to interpret changes in rangeland health using soil coverage data\, species richness and frequency\, and long-term photo point comparisons. Livestock were excluded from the study site in the latter 30 years of this study. Over the 63 year period\, there was a 67% increase in perennial basal hits\, and a 56% increase in rock\, while decreases were seen in litter (-58%) and bare soil (-9%). The average percent of cover increased by 63% across the allotment and available species richness data indicated an increase of 16 unique species after grazing was ceased. The use of moderate grazing as a management practice on rangelands will assist in maintaining forage stands\, but only when used at proper rates. It is therefore increasingly important for rangeland managers to understand the effects of livestock grazing in arid environments due to the lack of long-term studies conducted in such life zones. \n\nCommittee: Eddie Alford\, Stanley Cunningham\, Jean Stutz
URL:https://aztws.com/event/thesis-defense-sixty-three-year-changes-of-range-trend-with-response-to-livestock-exclusion-in-the-upper-sonoran-desert-of-south-central-arizona/
LOCATION:ASU Polytechnic Campus\, 7001 E Williams Field Rd\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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