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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180325
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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. \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-black-tailed-prairie-dog-monitoring/
LOCATION:Sonoita\, Arizona\, Sonoita\, AZ\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Kurt Licence":MAILTO:klicence@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20180316T145537Z
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Zoo - "The Ark and Beyond" Book release!
DESCRIPTION:MARCH 21 | 5:30 – 8 P.M.\nPHOENIX ZOO STONE HOUSE PAVILION\nFREE TO THE PUBLIC\, \nCan zoos save the world? Authored by a top-flight group of zoo and aquarium leaders\, historians\, biologists\, ethicists\, and social scientists\, “The Ark and Beyond” (published by the University of Chicago Press) traces the history and considers the present and future role of zoos as conservation organizations. \n“In an age of extinction\, ‘wild’ places are increasingly being managed like zoos. What role do actual zoos and aquariums have to play? “The Ark and Beyond” looks at this question from all angles; the result is both informative and thought-provoking.” —Elizabeth Kolbert\, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” \nJoin us for a special panel to discuss and celebrate “The Ark and Beyond” with some of its contributors: \n\nRuth Allard\, Arizona Center for Nature Conservation/Phoenix Zoo\nSusan Clayton\, College of Wooster\nHarry Greene\, Cornell University\nCraig Ivanyi\, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum\nKristen Lukas\, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo\nBen Minteer\, Arizona State University (moderator) \n\nOpening reception with refreshments begins at 5:30 p.m. \nCopies of “The Ark and Beyond” will be available for purchase\, with a book signing after the panel. \nRSVP to jgreenberg@phoenixzoo.org by March 14.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/phoenix-zoo-the-ark-and-beyond-book-release/
LOCATION:Phoenix Zoo\, 455 N Galvin Pkwy \, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180318
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170621T153342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T153342Z
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SUMMARY:AZGFD Cormorant Counts: March
DESCRIPTION:Count Cormorants with the Arizona Game & Fish Dept.\nThe AZGFD needs your help in conducting research statewide to characterize cormorant populations and their distributions and impacts on fish. \nThree options for helping out: \n\nAssist with a one-day cormorant count at assigned water bodies or within a specific area that may contain multiple waters. You can sign up to help on any or all of the count dates (see below). This statewide count will take place during 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM\, and will occur on the specified dates over the next year:\n\nFall count: September 16\, 2017\nWinter count: January 20\, 2018\nSpring count: March 17\, 2018\n\n\nVisit a specified area at least once a month or 3 times during each quarter to document and record the presence and location of tagged cormorants. Time of day is flexible. This effort will start after June 2017 and we will notify volunteers to start looking for tagged birds once we begin captures. Volunteers assisting with this effort and the above opportunity may be asked to survey their assigned count areas.\nAssist with direct observations of cormorants feeding to determine size (and species as feasible) of fish being eaten at each site. This effort will focus primarily on community fishing waters in urban areas and time of day for observations is flexible. We’re asking volunteers to visit designated sites during each quarter of the year. These observations can also be made when you’re out fishing at other places\, hiking\, or picnicking near water where there are cormorants present!\n\nHow to sign up!! \n\nEmail Larisa Harding (lharding@azgfd.gov) for a copy of the Volunteer enrollment form. The department needs volunteers throughout the year\, so even if you can’t help more than a day or two\, please inquire!\nAttend a training session! Training sessions will be scheduled primarily in August to prepare volunteers for the September count and increased cormorant activity in the fall. Location of training will be determined based on where volunteers are located. Training may take up to 2.5 hours and includes an orientation and discussion of survey methods for the quarterly counts (see above #1) and feeding observations (see above #3).\nBe prepared to complete some simple Department volunteer forms. Your time and effort allow us to provide ‘match’ for federal dollars that go directly to wildlife management and conservation!\nShare this information with your friends and family\, and recruit a buddy to be part of your observation team!\n\nFor more information\, please contact \nLarisa Harding (lharding@azgfd.gov\, 623-236-7301) or Esther Rubin (erubin@azgfd.gov\, 623-236-7379)
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-cormorant-counts-march/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Game and Fish Department":MAILTO:azferret@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
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SUMMARY:Jackrabbit Survey
DESCRIPTION:Jackrabbit Survey\nSaturday\, March 3rd\, 2018\n  \nSurvey Details: Surveys are walking transect surveys. Surveyors spread out in a line about 20m apart and walk forward\, flushing jackrabbits as they walk\, and record each animal. Each survey is about a mile long. The desert terrain varies from flat and lightly vegetated to hilly\, rocky\, and heavily vegetated. Other wildlife may be encountered\, including snakes. Surveyors should wear long pants\, boots or closed toe shoes\, and appropriate clothes for the weather (hat\, long sleeved shirt). Bring water\, snacks\, lunch if you’d like and sunscreen is advised. \nMeeting @ 8am on the corner of Sasabe Highway (Highway 286) and Arivaca Road (approx. coordinates 31.646625\, -111.498633). General directions from Tucson: go west on Ajo Highway (Highway 86) to Three Points. Go south on Highway 286 towards Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR). Meeting at the intersection of Highway 286 and Arivaca Road near mile marker 12. It’s about an hour and a half drive from the University of Arizona. Note that you will have to go through a Border Patrol checkpoint to reach BANWR. \nCamping is available on Friday evening on the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge at campsite 8 off of Highway 286\, off the east side of the road\, north of mile marker 17. This is primitive camping\, with no facilities or water. Please plan accordingly. The campsite is about 5 miles from the meeting spot. Three Points is about 27 miles to the north of the campsite. \nAfter we meet at 8am on Saturday\, we’ll caravan to the first survey location on BANWR. We will do the survey\, get back to our vehicles\, and caravan to King’s Anvil Ranch (off of Highway 286 about 8 miles south off Three Points) for the second survey. Surveys should be done by 1pm. \n\nPlease read through the details thoroughly. If you are planning on attending\, please RSVP to me (Maria at maltemus@live.com) by 2/23/18 so I can get a head count and make sure we have enough participants. \nIf you have any further questions\, don’t hesitate to email\, call\, or text!
URL:https://aztws.com/event/jackrabbit-survey-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Altemus":MAILTO:maltemus@live.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20180213T171407Z
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SUMMARY:Leave No Trace\, Train the Trainer training
DESCRIPTION:Leave No Trace\, Train the Trainer training\nHosted by the BLM\nFebruary 28th\, 2018 @ 9:00 – 11:00AM\nLocation: Black Canyon City Heritage Park (33955 Old Black Canyon Hwy\, Black Canyon City\, AZ 85324)\nLeave No Trace training is intended for individuals who lead groups or interact with the public\, but is open to anyone. The training will provide an introduction to the principles of Leave No Trace and information about resources available for practitioners. \nFor more information & to RSVP\, contact AJ Whiteman\, Park Ranger for Agua Fria National Monument\, at 480-586-0197 or awhiteman@blm.gov .
URL:https://aztws.com/event/leave-no-trace-train-the-trainer-training/
LOCATION:Black Canyon City Heritage Park\, 33955 Old Black Canyon Hwy\, Black Canyon City\, AZ\, 85324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
ORGANIZER;CN="AJ Whiteman":MAILTO:awhiteman@blm.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180227T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20180223T194025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T194025Z
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SUMMARY:CACA: Is fire changing our Arizona Upland plant communities?
DESCRIPTION:Central Arizona Conservation Alliance \n  \nJoin us for the first Speaker Series event of 2018! \nUnderstanding how fire is changing our Arizona Upland plant communities with Kara Barron\, Research Assistant at the Desert Botanical Garden. \nWith fires occurring more frequently in the Sonoran Desert\, understanding how plant communities respond will inform effective land management practices. Kara hopes to shed some light on this subject by sharing the outcomes of four post-fire study sites: one that was seeded post-fire and three that recovered naturally. \nKara Barron is a Master’s student in the Plant Biology and Conservation program at Arizona State University\, focusing on plant community ecology and floristics. Her research involves studying how Arizona Upland plant community composition is affected by fire and is also conducting a floristic inventory for Cave Creek Regional Park. \nDesert Botanical Garden – Webster Auditorium\n1201 N Gavin Pkwy\nPhoenix\, AZ \nFree admission! RSVP at aquiroz@dbg.org.\n*Complimentary refreshments will be provided*
URL:https://aztws.com/event/caca-is-fire-changing-our-arizona-upland-plant-communities/
LOCATION:Desert Botanical Garden\, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20171213T174631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T174631Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Science Night at the Phoenix Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Science Night at the Phoenix Zoo\nFriday\, February 23rd\, 2018\n6-8 PM\nCelebrate the SciTech Festival at the Phoenix Zoo with our Conservation Science Night. Put on your science hat and join our conservation community! Engage with hands-on activities\, meet real conservation scientists\, learn about the Phoenix Zoo’s important conservation work in Arizona and discover ways that you can participate in conservation. \nThe event is free\, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. \nExplore a variety of experiential activity booths to try your hand at conservation science activities\, including: \n\nHelp collect behavioral data on Mount Graham red squirrels\nTest your snail counting skills\nDesign radio telemetry for narrow-headed garter snakes\nMake a pledge for conservation\nAnd much\, much more!\n\nParticipants may check-in at the Zoo’s front entry starting at 5:45 p.m. \nCall 602.914.4333 to reserve your spot today!
URL:https://aztws.com/event/conservation-science-night-at-the-phoenix-zoo/
LOCATION:Phoenix Zoo\, 455 N Galvin Pkwy \, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Techniques Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180305
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170901T170006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T170006Z
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SUMMARY:AZGFD Northern Pike Removal (Region 1)
DESCRIPTION:Northern Pike Removal from Rainbow Lake\nThe Region 1 AZGFD Office is looking for volunteers to help manually remove illegally introduced Northern Pike from Rainbow Lake. The project will run for several weeks late February/early March\, and a moderate amount of volunteers are needed to help with gillnetting to remove pike before they begin to spawn. Accommodations may be arranged for volunteers helping over several days. \nFor more information\, please contact Mike Lopez: \nMALopez@azgfd.gov 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-northern-pike-removal-region-1/
LOCATION:Rainbow Lake\, Arizona\, 85929
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lopez":MAILTO:MALopez@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180226
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20180130T163731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T163731Z
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual Desert Tortoise Council Symposium
DESCRIPTION:43rd Annual Desert Tortoise Council Symposium \nFebruary 22 – 25\, 2018 \nSam’s Town Gambling Hall and Casino\, Las Vegas\, NV \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers and session details are being confirmed and finalized at this time. Details will be posted on the website (link below) as they become available. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now OPEN for the 2018 Annual Symposium. Click Register Now! to jump to the DTC’s Wild Apricot registration portal and complete the registration form. Pay your fee online through our secure server provided by PayPal using your PayPal account or your credit card. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://deserttortoise.org/symposium/index.html \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/43rd-annual-desert-tortoise-council-symposium/
LOCATION:Sam’s Town Gambling Hall and Casino\, 5111 Boulder Highway\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180210T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20180208T165756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T165756Z
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SUMMARY:National Parks Service - Monthly Buffelgrass Pull (February)
DESCRIPTION:NPS Monthly Buffelgrass Pull\nSaturday\, February 10th\, 2018\nTime: 7:00 – 11:00 am \nHelp preserve the Sonoran Desert by removing buffelgrass\, a highly invasive grass that threatens native plants and wildlife populations! \nSaguaro National Park East is hosting their monthly Buffelgrass Pull and needs your help! Volunteers should meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center (east) 3693 South Old Spanish Trail. Call 733-5187 with questions; no need to register. Wear long pants\, sturdy shoes & sun protection; bring water!! Tools and gloves will be provided. For more information about buffelgrass\, go to www.buffelgrass.org.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/national-parks-service-monthly-buffelgrass-pull-february/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180204
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170919T154855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T232121Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Joint Annual Meeting of the AZ and NM Chapters of TWS & AFS
DESCRIPTION:51st Joint Annual Meeting\n> REGISTER HERE <\n> Visit the JAM webpage <\n\n51st Joint Annual Meeting of the Arizona and New Mexico Chapters\nof the Wildlife Society and American Fisheries Society\nThursday\, February 01\, 2018 8:00 AM –\nSaturday\, February 03\, 2018 12:00 PM (Arizona Time)\nLittle America Hotel\n(928) 779-7900\n2515 E Butler Ave\nFlagstaff\, Arizona 86004\nUnited States\nBecome an AZTWS Member here:\nhttps://aztws.com/membership/  \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/2018-joint-annual-meeting-of-the-az-and-nm-chapters-of-tws-afs/
LOCATION:Little America\, 2515 E Butler Ave\, Flagstaff\, 86004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Joint Annual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180121
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170621T152627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T152627Z
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SUMMARY:AZGFD Cormorant Counts: January
DESCRIPTION:Count Cormorants with the Arizona Game & Fish Dept.\nThe AZGFD needs your help in conducting research statewide to characterize cormorant populations and their distributions and impacts on fish. \n\nThree options for helping out: \n\nAssist with a one-day cormorant count at assigned water bodies or within a specific area that may contain multiple waters. You can sign up to help on any or all of the count dates (see below). This statewide count will take place during 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM\, and will occur on the specified dates over the next year:\n\nFall count: September 16\, 2017\nWinter count: January 20\, 2018\nSpring count: March 17\, 2018\n\n\nVisit a specified area at least once a month or 3 times during each quarter to document and record the presence and location of tagged cormorants. Time of day is flexible. This effort will start after June 2017 and we will notify volunteers to start looking for tagged birds once we begin captures. Volunteers assisting with this effort and the above opportunity may be asked to survey their assigned count areas.\nAssist with direct observations of cormorants feeding to determine size (and species as feasible) of fish being eaten at each site. This effort will focus primarily on community fishing waters in urban areas and time of day for observations is flexible. We’re asking volunteers to visit designated sites during each quarter of the year. These observations can also be made when you’re out fishing at other places\, hiking\, or picnicking near water where there are cormorants present!\n\n\nHow to sign up!! \n\nEmail Larisa Harding (lharding@azgfd.gov) for a copy of the Volunteer enrollment form. The department needs volunteers throughout the year\, so even if you can’t help more than a day or two\, please inquire!\nAttend a training session! Training sessions will be scheduled primarily in August to prepare volunteers for the September count and increased cormorant activity in the fall. Location of training will be determined based on where volunteers are located. Training may take up to 2.5 hours and includes an orientation and discussion of survey methods for the quarterly counts (see above #1) and feeding observations (see above #3).\nBe prepared to complete some simple Department volunteer forms. Your time and effort allow us to provide ‘match’ for federal dollars that go directly to wildlife management and conservation!\nShare this information with your friends and family\, and recruit a buddy to be part of your observation team!\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact \nLarisa Harding (lharding@azgfd.gov\, 623-236-7301) or Esther Rubin (erubin@azgfd.gov\, 623-236-7379)
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-cormorant-counts-january/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Game and Fish Department":MAILTO:azferret@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20171213T204407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T204407Z
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SUMMARY:Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Intro to Photography Workshop & outdoor shoot
DESCRIPTION:Boyce Thompson Arboretum – Intro to Photography Workshop & outdoor shoot\nSunday\, January 14th @ 9 AM (no signup or pre-registration necessary) \nRead more and RSVP by Email \nor phone 480.319.2229\nThere’s no separate fee to attend – these informal sessions are included with $12.50 daily admission; free to Arboretum annual members and Arizona State Parks pass-holders.\nValley photographers MiMi\, Jack\, Tim\, Mark and Kathy have photographed landscapes and people from Arizona to the Mediterranean\, criss-crossing America\, west to east and north to south exploring national parks\, urban landscapes and exploring subjects through portrait\, close-up photography. The quintet of photographers volunteer a day here at the Arboretum each month — sharing their camera skills and coaching beginners. The goal is to share a few basic camera lessons while photographing the gardens. These photo walks include time for participants to learn basic camera functions ranging from aperture and exposure to white balance. In addition\, participants will be able to ask their specific questions answered in a supportive small groups\, each with a friendly camera coach whose goal is to “put the fun in camera functions\, and eliminate aspects of photography that can be intimidating to beginners.”\nCONNECT WITH MiMi and other COACHES\, JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP
URL:https://aztws.com/event/boyce-thompson-arboretum-intro-to-photography-workshop-outdoor-shoot/
LOCATION:Boyce Thompson Arboretum\, 37615 U.S. Highway 60\, Superior\, AZ\, 85173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Techniques Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171223T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20171213T174234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T174234Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Counts!
DESCRIPTION:  \nChristmas Bird Counts\nBoyce Thompson Arboretum\, Superior\, Oak Flat & Queen Valley \nSaturday\, December 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n\nHow did Christmas Bird Counts begin? The Audubon Society reports: “prior to the turn of the 20th century\, hunters engaged in a holiday tradition known as the ‘Christmas Side Hunt.’ They would choose sides and go afield with their guns-whoever brought in the biggest pile of feathered (and furred) quarry won. Conservation was in its beginning stages in that era\, and many observers and scientists were becoming concerned about declining bird populations. Beginning on Christmas Day 1900\, ornithologist Frank M. Chapman\, an early officer in the then-nascent Audubon Society\, proposed a new holiday tradition-a ‘Christmas Bird Census’ that would count birds during the holidays rather than hunt them.”\nRead more: http://www.audubon.org/history-christmas-bird-count\nBirders enthused to join this venerable holiday tradition may participate with our local Superior ‘CBC’ on Dec. 23\, Saturday. Coordinator Cynthia Donald arranges teams to census sparrows and tally towhees from Queen Valley and Whitlow Dam to Hewitt Station Road\, desert foothills below Picketpost Mountain\, here at BTA and the town of Superior – and up Queen Creek Canyon to the Oak Flat campground. Birders of all physical abilities are welcome; you don’t have to be a hiker to participate – in fact\, Cynthia would welcome a team of ‘urban birders’ enthused to canvass Superior neighborhoods by car. To volunteer with this count or request more information\, call Cynthia at 480.283.4515 or email: planres@earthlink.net
URL:https://aztws.com/event/christmas-bird-counts/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170214T162716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T162716Z
UID:1475-1513324800-1513357200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZTWS Newsletter Submission Deadlines - Third Friday of Every Third Month!
DESCRIPTION:!!AZTWS Newsletter Submissions!!\nDo something wild and share your wildlife experiences with AZTWS! The deadline for submitting materials to be included in the Newsletter is the third Friday of every third month. Possible submissions include articles (preferably with photos)\, meeting/event announcements\, project updates (one-two paragraphs)\, job announcements\, volunteer opportunities\, and photographs. If you have any items you would like to share\, please send them to the newsletter editor\, Tiffany Sprague\, at aztwseditor@gmail.com . THANKS! \nDates: March 17th; June 16th; September 15th; December 15th
URL:https://aztws.com/event/aztws-newsletter-submission-deadlines-third-friday-of-every-third-month-3/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171208T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20171113T194506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T194506Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Alliance - Native Plantings at Southern Galiuro Ponds
DESCRIPTION:Native Plantings at Southern Galiuro Ponds\nDecember 8\, 2017 – December 9\, 2017\nCarianne Campbell: carianne@skyislandalliance.org \n  \nBACKGROUND \nSIA has partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, and Tom Biebighauser of Wetland Restoration and Training LLC to install ponds near the Muleshoe Ranch in the southern Galiuros to provide habitat for lowland leopard frogs\, and potentially endangered Gila topminnows and desert pupfish. Many native bird\, bat\, dragonfly and butterfly species are sure to benefit from the new habitat as well. On this trip we will be installing native plants to jump start the revegetation process around the ponds and make sure there is a good variety of plants that will be beneficial to local wildlife. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n  \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \n\nFriday: Meet at 2:30 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.\nFriday/Saturday: If you’d prefer to meet us at the work site\, Please join us after 5:00 pm Friday or by 8:30 am Saturday (directions will be sent to registered participants) keep a lookout for our green SIA signs pointing the way.\nSaturday: We will start work around 8:30 am\, work throughout the day with a break for lunch\, and be back to the office by 7:00 pm (or earlier).\n\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. \n  \nWHAT TO BRING \nWater\, snacks\, and lunch\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)\nSIA will provide all tools and work gloves\, though if you have a pair of gloves you like\, feel free to bring them.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sky-island-alliance-native-plantings-at-southern-galiuro-ponds/
LOCATION:Southern Galiuros\, 32.410840\, -110.270995
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20171206T215221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T215221Z
UID:2089-1512547200-1512579600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Ferret Spotlighting
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Spotlighting\nDecember 7th – 9th\, 2017 \n  \n The Black-footed Ferret Project will be a 3-night event December 7-9.  For each event\, spotlighting will begin on Thursday night.  Because ferrets are being seen in areas where we normally do not spotlight\, we will have some teams go out and spotlight these new areas to try and trap these ferrets.   Besides ferrets\, other animals that could be observed during spotlighting include foxes\, badgers\, coyotes\, owls\, hawks\, porcupines\, skunks\, and pronghorn. You must be able to stay awake from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am!  \nWhen signing up\, please sign up your group\, listing first & last names as well as if you are needing a vehicle to ride in or able to bring your own for the spotlighting. (No Rides provided to Seligman\, AZ!). 4×4 vehicles are preferred. Mileage is tax deductible.  \nNew Volunteers: Please arrive at the Field House at 8:00 p.m.  After signing up\, directions will follow in a confirmation e-mail. \nFor more information contact:  \nazferret@azgfd.gov with “Fall Spotlighting” in the headline. 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-ferret-spotlighting/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171207
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170829T163524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T163524Z
UID:1898-1512432000-1512604799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Colorado Pikeminnow & Roundtail Chub Harvest & Sorting (December)
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Colorado Pikeminnow & Roundtail Chub Harvest & Sorting\nBubbling Ponds Hatchery is looking for two volunteers for Colorado Pikeminnow Harvest on October 24th. \nOn December 5th\, five volunteers are needed for Roundtail Chub Harvest. This is an earth pond and is very labor intensive. On December 6th\, four volunteers are needed for chub sorting. \nFor more information contact:  \nSarah Taylor @ STaylor@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-colorado-pikeminnow-roundtail-chub-harvest-sorting-december/
LOCATION:Bubbling Ponds Hatchery\, 1970 N Page Springs Rd.\, Cornville \, AZ\, 86325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Taylor":MAILTO:STaylor@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170829T162955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T162955Z
UID:1891-1511510400-1511715600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Small Mammal Trapping (November)
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Small Mammal Trapping\nArizona Game & Fish Department is looking for volunteers to help set small mammal traps (Shermans) near Lake Pleasant and Lake Havasu. We’ll have crews out during most weeks between early September and late November\, so if you have students that are available to come help\, we could likely put them to good use. Setting and checking traps will often require hiking in\, setting traps in the evening\, hiking out and staying the night somewhere nearby\, checking traps in the morning and processing animals. We’ll be running trapping grids for 4 nights at each site\, and we’ll have ~25 sites at each Lake. \nFor more information contact:  \nLarisa Harding \nLHarding@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-small-mammal-trapping-november/
LOCATION:Lake Pleasant Regional Park\, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd\, Morristown\, AZ\, 85342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Larisa Harding":MAILTO:LHarding@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20171113T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T193952Z
UID:2041-1511341200-1511370000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Sky Island Alliance - Walnut Check-Up in the Santa Catalinas
DESCRIPTION:Walnut Check-Up in the Santa Catalinas\n November 22\, 2017\nCarianne Campbell: carianne@skyislandalliance.org \n  \n\n\nBACKGROUND \nThe Santa Catalina grey squirrel (a subspecies of the Arizona grey squirrel) is in decline throughout the Catalinas and Rincons. Fire\, and competition with introduced Abert’s squirrels\, are thought to be some of the reasons for their lower numbers\, but we are hoping to give these beautiful animals a helping hand by improving some of their habitat on the mountain. With the help of the Forest Service and Borderlands Restoration\, we planted native walnut trees at several sites in the mountains to provide more of their favorite year-round food! Now we are going back to determine how many trees survived\, and to remove the cages we placed around the trees. \n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\n\nTRIP LOGISTICS \n\n9 AM: Meet with SIA staff at the south end of the Safeway parking lot in the Madera Village Shopping Center: NE corner of Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway.\nSaturday 4:00 PM: We will work throughout the day\, and wrap things up around 4 PM.\nSaturday 5:00 PM: We will arrive back at our meeting spot by 5:00 PM or so.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be carrying buckets of water and caging materials through steep\, uneven terrain.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT. Due to the possibility of surface water in the project area\, you might want to wear shoes/boots that you dont mind getting wet and or muddy. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, cloting appropriate for the weather\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nFamilies welcome!\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sky-island-alliance-walnut-check-up-in-the-santa-catalinas/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Mountains\, Summerhaven\, AZ\, 85619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20171113T161821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T161821Z
UID:2035-1510774200-1510779600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Tucson Herpetological Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tucson Herpetological Society’s monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday\, November 15th @ 7:15 PM\nTucson City Council Ward 3\, 1510 E Grant Road \n  \nThis month’s guest speaker is the founder of the Tucson Herpetological Society and avid herper\, Roger A Repp. Roger served as president for 5 years\, vice president for 2 years and treasurer for 3 years. He assisted with three Current Research of the Herpetofauna of the Sonoran Desert Symposia\, nine Jarchow Conservation Awards\, and has presented on a wide variety of herpetological topics. He has authored or coauthored twenty peer reviewed papers\, over a hundred popular articles\, and participated in a 15-year radio telemetry study on five species of venomous reptiles in the mountains north of Tucson. \n  \nThere is a pre-meeting gathering at Rubios (2906 N Campbell) @ 5:30PM
URL:https://aztws.com/event/tucson-herpetological-society-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20171113T193726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T193726Z
UID:2039-1510752600-1511114400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Sky Island Alliance - Pond Building in the Southern Galiuros
DESCRIPTION:Pond Building in the Southern Galiuros\nWednesday\, November 15\, 2017 – Sunday\, November 19\, 2017\nCarianne Campbell :  carianne@skyislandalliance.org \n  \nBACKGROUND \nSky Island Alliance is teaming up with private landowners\, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, and pond builder extraordinaire Tom Biebighauser of Wetland Restoration and Training LLC to create ponds south of the Muleshoe Ranch in the Galiuro Mountains. These ponds will provide habitat for lowland leopard frogs (Lithobates yavapaiensis) and many other native bird\, bat\, dragonfly and butterfly species. Join us for a day\, or the entire trip\, as we build two ponds and enhance the surrounding habitat with native plantings! \n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n  \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \nWednesday: Meet at 1:30 p.m. at our office: 406 S 4th Ave\, Tucson\, at the SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St. To carpool or caranan with us to the site. There is plenty of parking in our lot off 14th as well as along the streets. \nIf you would like come out on your own\, please meet us by 9:00 a.m. at the worksite Thursday-Saturday. \nWe will work throughout each day with a break for lunch\, and will try to be back to the office by 6:00 p.m. Sunday. \n  \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOWWe will be working to support Tom as he excavates and contours the ponds. This will include prepping the site\, digging and raking soil\, removing/salvaging vegetation from the project area\, and helping to install the new pond liner. We will also 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  \nIf you are planning to ride out with us\, be prepared to camp through the weekend. If you are joining us on your own for a day or more\, come prepard with enought provisions to last throughout your trip. We will have access to bathrooms and water\, and SIA will provide our camp kitchen set-up. \n\nCamping gear; tent\, sleeping bag\, pad\, etc…\nWater\, snacks\, and meals. If you ride out with us\, you should be prepared with 12 meals.\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 (just in case…)\nSIA will provide all tools and work gloves\, though if you have a pair of gloves you like\, feel free to bring them.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sky-island-alliance-pond-building-in-the-southern-galiuros/
LOCATION:Southern Galiuros\, 32.410840\, -110.270995
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171122
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170919T154103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T154103Z
UID:1967-1510617600-1511308799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Small Mammal Trapping (Buckeye)
DESCRIPTION:Small Mammal Trapping with AZGFD (Buckeye)\n\nThe Arizona Game and Fish Dept. needs volunteers to help set small mammal traps (Shermans) near Buckeye. This is a great opportunity for interested volunteers to get involved with AZGFD projects. The first trapping event is October 11th-18th and the second is November 14th-21st. Volunteers are needed to help check traps in the morning in addition to processing rodents via data recording (no handling will be allowed). \nSix-hundred traps need to be set across the study area. Last week\, over 1000 animals were captured\, representing 7 different species. Traps are opened an hour before sunrise and 2 hours after\, so they are early mornings but the work is fun! \nSome transportation to AZGFD Headquarters can be provided\, but if you are using a personal vehicle\, 4×4 capability is required. \n\nCONTACT: Jonathan Miller @ JDMiller@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-small-mammal-trapping-buckeye-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Miller":MAILTO:JDMiller@azgfd.gov 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170829T161031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T161031Z
UID:1882-1510214400-1510419600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Fall Spotlighting (November)
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Project\nThe Black-footed Ferret Project will be hosting two 5-night spotlighting events in Aubrey Valley and on the Double O Ranch September 7-11 and October 5-9\, and a 3-night event November 9-11.  For each event\, spotlighting will begin on Thursday night.  For the September and October events\, spotlighting will conclude on Tuesday morning.  For the November event\, spotlighting will conclude on Sunday morning. Because ferrets are being seen in areas where we normally do not spotlight\, we will have some teams go out and spotlight these new areas to try and trap these ferrets.   Besides ferrets\, other animals that could be observed during spotlighting include foxes\, badgers\, coyotes\, owls\, hawks\, porcupines\, skunks\, and pronghorn. You must be able to stay awake from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am! \nWhen signing up\, please sign up your group\, listing first & last names as well as if you are needing a vehicle to ride in or able to bring your own for the spotlighting. (No Rides provided to Seligman\, AZ!). 4×4 vehicles are preferred. Mileage is tax deductible. Please RSVP by September 1st for the September event\, September 30th for the October event and November 3rd for the November event. New Volunteers: Please arrive at the Field House at 8:00 p.m.  After signing up\, directions will follow in a confirmation e-mail. \nFor more information contact:  \nHolly Hicks \nazferret@azgfd.gov with “Fall Spotlighting” in the headline.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-black-footed-ferret-fall-spotlighting-november/
LOCATION:Seligman\, AZ\, Seligman\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Hicks":MAILTO:hhicks@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170829T160139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T160139Z
UID:1873-1509782400-1509901200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD - Yvonne A Betts Tortoise Adoption Facility
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Yvonne A Betts Tortoise Adoption Facility is MOVING\n\nThe Department is moving the tortoise adoption facility to a new location adjacent to the AGFD headquarters. We are seeking volunteers who can provide manual labor (2-3 day process). \n\nDay 1:  \nSeeking 10-15 people who can assist with constructing shelters (they will be dug with a backhoe). \nDay 2 & 3:  \nSeeking 20 people to assist with removing the panels installed at the Wildlife Center in 2014\, repairing panels\, transporting to and installing the panels in their new location. \n\nDates:  \nOctober 27th (half day to install shelters)\nNovember 4th & 5th (to move\, repair\, and install panels; 1-2 full days) \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-yvonne-a-betts-tortoise-adoption-facility-2/
LOCATION:Arizona Game and Fish Headquarters\, 5000 W Carefree Hwy\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Jones":MAILTO:cajones@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171030
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170906T220606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T220606Z
UID:1951-1509148800-1509321599@aztws.com
SUMMARY:2-day Wilderness Steward training (backpacking)
DESCRIPTION:The Arizona Wilderness Coalition and Tonto National Forest are partnering to provide a two-day backpacking adventure in the Superstition Wilderness\, as part of AWC’s Individual Wilderness Stewards Program. Participants and staff will backpack into one of Arizona’s first wilderness areas\, and learn the history of wilderness and the local ecology in the Superstition mountains. You will also gain an in-depth lesson on what it means to create solitude opportunities\, and how to do it\, so that you can come back and help complete surveys throughout the year. For more information and to RSVP click here.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/2-day-wilderness-steward-training-backpacking/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170829T163422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T163422Z
UID:1895-1508803200-1508889599@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Colorado Pikeminnow & Roundtail Chub Harvest & Sorting (October)
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Colorado Pikeminnow & Roundtail Chub Harvest & Sorting\nBubbling Ponds Hatchery is looking for two volunteers for Colorado Pikeminnow Harvest on October 24th. \nOn December 5th\, five volunteers are needed for Roundtail Chub Harvest. This is an earth pond and is very labor intensive. On December 6th\, four volunteers are needed for chub sorting. \nFor more information contact:  \nSarah Taylor @ STaylor@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-colorado-pikeminnow-roundtail-chub-harvest-sorting-october/
LOCATION:Bubbling Ponds Hatchery\, 1970 N Page Springs Rd.\, Cornville \, AZ\, 86325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Taylor":MAILTO:STaylor@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170713T233542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T233542Z
UID:1824-1508371200-1508716799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Sky Island Alliance Wildlife Tracking Workshop - Aravaipa Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Tracking Workshop – Fall 2017 – Aravaipa\nThursday\, October 19\, 2017 – Sunday\, October 22\,2017\nBryon Lichtenhan\, Field Coordinator: 520-624-7080 ext. 27 OR bryon@skyislandalliance.org \n  \nSAVE $100 IF YOU ARE A FULL-TIME STUDENT OR MEXICAN NATIONAL\nReduced Price = $195\n  \nJoin us for a four-day get-away in a spectacular Sky Island setting with Sky Island Alliance staff and regional guest experts.  Participants gain hands-on field instruction and theory in a variety of skills and techniques\, including: \n\nNatural history and conservation of regional animal species\, with emphasis on the jaguar\, Mexican gray wolf\, ocelot\, black bear\, mountain lion\, bobcat\, white-nose coati\, Mexican opossum\, badger\, desert tortoise\, and box turtle;\nWildlife track morphology\, structure and terminology;\nPhoto documentation;\nMotion-activated wildlife camera monitoring techniques;\nTrack casting and tracing techniques;\nAnimal gaits and movement; and\,\nHands-on experience with track identification in the field.  \n\n\nLOCATION:\nThis workshop will be held at The Nature Conservancy’s Guesthouse in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve\, 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). During the workshop\, we will take the opportunity to gather wildlife tracking data for Aravaipa Canyon Preserve. “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. “We’ve actually seen elk on the preserve” — a rarity at the site’s elevation of 3\,300 feet. \n\nTRIP SCHEDULE: \n\n12 Noon Thursday: Participants have the option of meeting us at the Sky Island Alliance offices (406 S 4th Ave) at 12 pm on Thursday to catch a ride or carpool/caravan to the Aravaipa guesthouse.\n4 PM Thursday: Participants that wish to provide their own transportation to the guesthouse (high clearance vehicles recommended) should arrive around 4 pm.\n3 PM Sunday: Our workshop will be wrapped up\, and participants will be on their way home.\n6 PM Sunday: Participants riding back to Tucson with SIA will be returned to our offices by 6 pm on Sunday\, perhaps earlier.\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nWe will have a limited number of beds available\, with plenty of spots for tent camping available as well. The guesthouse is equipped with a full kitchen\, but fridge space can become limited so bring a cooler\, just in case. There are also indoor bathrooms/showers available\, but be conscious of everyone’s needs and don’t plan on lengthy showers. \nCampsites are grassy areas located at the guesthouse and are vehicle accessible. High clearance vehicles are recommended.  Aravaipa Creek is only a short walk away from the camping area.  Potable water is available; water from area creeks should be treated prior to consumption. \nSIA will not be providing any meals during this trip; you will need to bring enough food and water for breakfast\, packable lunches\, dinners\, and any snacks you desire. This means that you will want to be prepared with nine meals: from Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch. \nThe majority of the weekend will be spent outdoors and you can expect to spend time sitting\, and walking or strolling along wet creeks and dry riverbeds as we look for tracks and other wildlife sign.  We provide some blocks of free time\, but the schedule calls for long days\, starting around 8am and ending around 7 or 8 at night. \nAll course materials are included.  You will receive Mark Elbroch’s field guide Mammal Tracks and Sign:  A Guide to North American Species\, a tracking ruler\, laminated wildlife track identification field cards\, and a workshop packet.  We provide a one-year membership to Sky Island Alliance for non-member participants\, including a subscription to our Restoring Connections newsletter.\n \nPLEASE NOTE: \nNo dogs or pets are allowed on this trip.  Participants are required to sign our volunteer release form.  Youth ages 13-17 are welcome if joined by an accompanying adult. Workshop registration will close one week before the first date of the workshop\, or when full.  Please register online and during checkout specify payment by credit card or check. \nSky Island Alliance offers Wildlife Tracking Workshops twice a year\, in both spring and fall.  Our workshops alternate between overnight camping and bed and breakfast style accommodations in different outdoor settings around the Sky Island region; cost can vary slightly based on amenities offered\, but every workshop is taught at the same high quality standard. \n***Cancelation policy:  Due to the limited space availability for this particular workshop\, we cannot provide refunds for cancelation.  However\, we can accept substitutions.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sky-island-alliance-wildlife-tracking-workshop-aravaipa-canyon/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171021
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170901T172347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T172358Z
UID:1927-1508112000-1508543999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Pronghorn Capture (Flagstaff)
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Contracts Branch Pronghorn Capture\nThe Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Contracts Branch is looking for volunteers to help with an American Pronghorn capture in Northern Arizona. Volunteers are needed for glassing pronghorn on the ground. In the past\, there have been volunteers that were close enough to meet the processing team working on captured pronghorn. \n  \nThe capture is scheduled for October 16th – 20th. \nFor more information contact: \nScott Sprague – subject ‘I-40 Pronghorn Capture’ \nSSprague@azgfd.gov  \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-pronghorn-capture-flagstaff/
LOCATION:Williams AZ\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Sprague":MAILTO:SSprague@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T130936
CREATED:20170829T171411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T171532Z
UID:1908-1507903200-1508086800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Seed Collection and Invasives Removal Weekend in Parker Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Seed Collection & Invasives Removal Weekend in Parker Canyon\nOctober 13 @ 2:00 PM – October 15 @ 5:00 PM\nCarianne\, Field Coordinator: carianne@skyislandalliance.org \n  \nHelp us restore native plants for wildlife and pollinators in Parker Canyon! \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 in Parker Canyon! This weekend we will work to remove invasive species and collect seeds that will be grown out to be re-planted in the canyon. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nTRIP LOGISTICS \nFriday 2:00 PM: If you would like a ride down to the lake\, or if you want to caravan\, we will be meeting at the SIA office (406 S 4th Ave) at 2:00 PM Friday. \nFriday 4:00 PM: If you’d like to meet us at Parker Canyon Lake\, plan on joining us after 4:00 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 5:00 PM. \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW\n \nOur tasks will involve collecting seeds from targeted plant species and removing invasive species such as Johnson grass and tree of heaven. 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 \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\, such as tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, food and stove\, water bottle\, toiletries\, clothes\, etc. \nPROVIDED BY SIA \nNecessary tools and supplies for the weekend’s work and first aid. \nOur camp kitchen set up with stoves\, pots\, pans\, and utensils. Please feel free to bring your own as well\, if you like.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-wilderness-waters-labor-day-in-the-galiuros/
LOCATION:Parker Canyon Lake\, AZ\, 85611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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