AZTWS

Help Wanted! Grasslands Wildlife Area Pond Construction
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-21 | Grasslands Wildlife Area
The Arizona Game and Fish Department, in partnership with the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC), is seeking volunteers to assist with constructing six ponds at the Grasslands Wildlife Area near Springerville, Arizona. These ponds will help increase water availability and permanence across the landscape, benefiting native species such as Chiricahua leopard frogs, pronghorn, and other wildlife.
Volunteer Activities Include:

Removing rocks from dry pond bottoms

Placing and securing pond liners

Reseeding pond banks after construction

Dates Help is Needed:

June 2–21, 2025

Most assistance needed Thursdays–Saturdays:

June 5–7

June 12–14

June 19–21

Additional Information:

Tools such as shovels, rakes, and work gloves will be provided. Volunteers are also welcome to bring their own tools.

Free, primitive camping is available at the Grasslands Wildlife Area for volunteers. (Volunteers must bring their own camping gear. A portable toilet will be available; there are no showers or other facilities.)

Registration Required:Please register here if you plan to assist. Registration helps us track volunteer numbers for each day, even if you are helping during work hours.

Photos from Past Pond Building Projects:

Helping to smooth the bowl for a pond.

Helping to install a liner for a pond.

2025 Agua Fria National Monument BioBlitz
2025-05-31 07:00 - 2025-06-01 07:00 (America/Phoenix) | Augua Fria National Monument, Black Canyon City, AZ, 85324, United States
Join the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Game & Fish, and several conservation partners for the 2025 Agua Fria National Monument BioBlitz on May 31–June 1, celebrating the monument’s 25th anniversary!
The event kicks off Saturday, May 31st at 7:00 AM.
This 24-hour event invites volunteers of all skill levels to help document as many plant and animal species as possible across the monument using the free app iNaturalist.
🔗 Join the BioBlitz Project on iNaturalist🔗 Volunteer Interest Form (Google Form)
Birds, mammals, insects, wildflowers, reptiles, and more: record what you see! No ID experience is needed. Experts will be available on-site to assist.
While the BioBlitz runs for 24 hours, you’re welcome to join for any length of time. Meet-up times and locations will be announced soon and coordinated by group leaders.
Group Leads WantedIf you’re an experienced naturalist or biologist and would like to help lead a group in your area of expertise (birds, plants, aquatics, etc.), please contact:

Damon Haan (BLM) – dhaan@blm.gov

General questions?Reach out to Bobby Lamoureux (AZGFD) at rlamoureux@azgfd.gov
Let’s document the incredible biodiversity of Agua Fria together!

Range Management 101 Workshop
2025-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Deep Well Ranch, 8400 N. State Route 89, Prescott, 86301, United States
Join University of Arizona Cooperative Extension experts for a full-day introductory workshop on rangeland management! Learn about:

Rangeland management principles

Plant morphology and nutrition

Grazing systems and drought planning

Ecological site descriptions and range monitoring

Livestock nutrition and plant responses to herbivory

This workshop is a great opportunity for students, landowners, ranchers, and anyone interested in sustainable land management practices.
Lunch provided — please register here:
https://forms.gle/TAqfnx6VCRomMVgV7
(Walk-ins welcome, but registering helps with lunch count!)

See range workshop 101 flyer for more information

Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard Workshop
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-15 | Yuma, AZ
Join the Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) and the Western Section of The Wildlife Society for an in-depth two-day training on the ecology, conservation, and management of the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii): a desert species of high conservation concern in Arizona and California.
📅 Workshop Dates

May 13, 2025: Required Online Lecture via Zoom

May 14 or 15, 2025: Choose ONE in-person field training day on the Yuma Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard Management Area

📍 Location

Online (Zoom) on May 13

Yuma, Arizona for Field Training

💵 Registration Fees

Category
Early (Before April 1)
Late (After April 1)

TWS Western Section or AZ Chapter Member
$395
$415

Non-Member
$445
$465

Student/Early Career Professional
$220
$240

Lecture Only (with prior approval)
$125
N/A

AZ Chapter Members: Use promo code HL2025ArizonaMember when registering.
➡️ Click here to register

🔍 What to Expect:

Learn about flat-tail natural history, habitat, threats, and regulations.

Practice standardized survey and habitat assessment techniques in the field.

Must attend both the full online lecture and field session to complete the workshop.

Workshop includes access to experts and counts for 14.5 CEUs in TWS’s Certified Wildlife Biologist Renewal program.

Note: Participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for full field days in hot, remote desert environments. Carpooling is required. Meals and lodging are not provided.

🧾 Before You Register:

Each participant must register and pay individually.

Spots are first-come, first-served and limited to 30/day for field training.

Payment secures your registration (credit card or check for agencies).

A minimum of 44 registrants was needed to run the workshop, which is now confirmed.

📬 Checks can be mailed to:TWS – Western SectionPO Box 6756Albany, CA 94706Include your name and “FTHL Workshop” in the memo line.

📌 Workshop Highlights:

Taught by herpetological experts including Dr. Rob Lovich, Danny Martin, Kyla Garten, Brian Aucone, and Craig Fischer

Detailed instruction on species ID, threats, survey methods, and current research

Hands-on experience with real-world conservation practices

Field instruction at a high-density lizard management site

🔗 For full workshop details, itinerary, and preparation checklist, view the official flyer:Click here for more information

2025 Wildlife Techniques Workshop
2025-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Horseshoe Ranch, 34.261707, -112.057074
📢 Attention Wildlife Students and Young Professionals!
Mark your calendars for an incredible hands-on learning opportunity at the 2025 Wildlife Techniques Workshop!
🦉 When: April 5, 2025🌿 Where: Horseshoe Ranch💰 Cost: Free! (A $6 annual membership with the Arizona Chapter of TWS is encouraged)
About the Workshop:
Hosted by the Arizona Chapter of The Wildlife Society, this one-day workshop will expose participants to real-world techniques used in wildlife management and research. The event will feature hands-on training sessions led by professionals from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, USDA Wildlife Services, universities, and NGOs.
🌙 Bonus: Bat mist netting after dark on Saturday + potential Sunday morning activities!
Workshop Highlights:
✅ Capture Techniques – Sherman traps, clover traps, and more✅ Wildlife Handling & Equipment Use – Darting, leg holds, propane net guns, CODA Net Gun✅ Radio-Telemetry & GPS – Learn how to track wildlife✅ Bat Identification & Mist Netting – See nocturnal wildlife up close!
🌲 Camping is permitted and encouraged on Friday and Saturday nights, offering great networking opportunities!
🚨 Limited Spots Available! Space is capped at 60 participants, with priority given to students and young professionals. Other chapter members will be placed on a waitlist for any remaining spots.
📅 RSVP by March 30, 2025!📩 To reserve your spot, contact Holly Hicks at hhicks@azgfd.gov or call 623-236-7499.
This event is sponsored by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Don’t miss this chance to gain practical field experience and connect with professionals in the wildlife field!2025 Announcement Save the Date

2025 Joint Annual Meeting: Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The Wildlife Society
2025-02-06 - 2025-02-08 | Clyde Hotel, 330 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
The Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The Wildlife Society are excited to announce the 2025 Joint Annual Meeting (JAM), scheduled for February 6-8, 2025, at The Clyde Hotel in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Conference Theme:
“Renewable Energy and Wildlife: Planning, Mitigation, and Impact”
This year’s conference will focus on the intersection of wildlife and renewable energy development, emphasizing the role of wildlife professionals in ensuring that wildlife considerations are integrated into the pursuit of a carbon-neutral energy future.
Registration:
Registration is now open. Registration and additonal information Here

Upcoming Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve!
2024-09-28 08:00 - 11:00
Who?
Join the Town of Gilbert this September for a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at the Riparian Preserve!
What?
A BioBlitz is a fun way for scientists and citizen scientist to work together to document the plants and animals present at one time in a given area. Experts from across Arizona will be on site to teach you about the incredible pollinators, and pollinator friendly plants, present at the Preserve. This event is open to all ages.
When?
The event will take place on Saturday, September 28th from 8AM – 11AM MST
Where?
Gilbert Riparian Preserve Park
2757 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, Arizona 85234
Why?
The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is a national effort for people to find and document pollinator friendly plants and pollinators across the country in partnership with their local park and recreation agency.
How?
To participate, just sign up here for this free event, then download and make an account on the iNaturalist app. With the iNaturalist app, you simply take a picture of a pollinator (bee, butterfly, bat, etc.) or plant, and the online community will help identify the species. If you cannot make it to the event, you can still participate! Just visit the Riparian Preserve anytime during the month of September and record your observations on iNaturalist.

2024 Joint Annual Meeting
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-03 | Little America, 2515 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, 86004, United States
57th Joint Annual Meeting of the Arizona/New Mexico Chapters of the Wildlife Society and the Arizona/New Mexico Chapters of the American Fisheries Society
The 57th Joint Annual Meeting will be held at the:
Little America Hotel, Flagstaff, AZ
Thursday – Saturday, February 1-3, 2024
Click here to register!

2023 Techniques Workshop
2023-04-22 - 2023-04-23 | Horseshoe Ranch, 34.261707, -112.057074
2023 Announcement Save the Date
RSVP by April 16th. To reserve your spot for this practical skills learning opportunity, contact Holly Hicks at 623-236-7499, or hhicks@azgfd.gov.

Campus Mapathon Days: Mapping Urban Wildlife Microhabitats Workshop
2023-04-01 10:00 - 13:00 | University of Arizona Architecture Building – CAPLA West Building, Sundt Gallery, 1040 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
Meet up at the University of Arizona this Saturday, April 1st, for a Mapathon! Through this event, you will get hands-on experience mapping urban wildlife microhabitats. You can come with groups or solo, but you will be teamed up with a group when the mapping activity starts! Additionally, pizza will be provided.

2023 Joint Annual Meeting
2023-02-02 - 2023-02-04 | Courtyard Marriott Farmington / Farmington, NM, 560 Scott Ave, Farmington, NM, 87401, United States
Stay tuned for more information!

Tortolita Preserve BioBlitz Save-The-Date
2022-11-19

AZTWS - Hassayampa BioBlitz Committee Members Wanted
2022-04-09 - 2022-04-10
AZTWS
BioBlitz Committee, Volunteers Wanted
***RESCHEDULED FOR 2022***
Planning for the Hassayampa Ecosystems BioBlitz is underway, and we are now actively seeking committee members and chairs for working groups focused on Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, Location Management, Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination, Event Logistics & Management, Participant (Blitzer) Recruitment/Coordination, and Training.
If any of these committees or chair positions interest you, please reach out Caitlin Brogan at cbrogan@azgfd.gov
Save the dates Saturday, April 9 – Sunday, April 10, 2022 for the Hassayampa Ecosystems BioBlitz Event!
What is a BioBlitz?
A 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.

AZGFD 2022 Outdoor Expo Day 2
2022-04-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

AZGFD 2022 Outdoor Expo Day 1
2022-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

2022 Joint Annual Meeting
2022-02-03 - 2022-02-05 | Virtual
Join us, virtually, for the upcoming AZ/NM Chapters of the Wildlife Society and American Fisheries Society Joint Annual Meeting!
February 3, 2022 through February 5, 2022
Student: $80.50
Member: $106.00
Non-member: $131.50
CLICK HERE to register for the JAM!

TWS - Nutritional Ecology Skills Workshop
2021-02-03 08:00 - 17:00
The Wildlife Society
Nutritional Ecology Skills Workshop – Mid-August, 2021
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
The TWS Nutritional Ecology Working Group, in collaboration with University of Idaho and Washington State University, are pleased to announce their first skills workshop “Measuring Forage Quantity and Quality for Herbivores”. The workshop will be a mix of lectures taught by a diverse panel of instructors, hands-on exercises in the laboratory and in the field, and interactive group problem solving sessions. Look for registration to open early in 2021 along with a more detailed announcement finalizing the dates, agenda, and instructor panel, along with information on obtaining course credits. For more information or questions on this workshop contact Rachel Cook: rachierae@gmail.com. Please note, workshop status may change pending COVID 19 mitigation

Coconino National Forest - Wildlife and Wilderness Specialist Resource Assistant
2021-02-03 08:00 - 17:00
Start/End Date: April 19, 2021 – October 15, 2021 (anticipated)
Stipend: $450/week
Term: 26 weeks
Reports To: Victoria Allen (Assistant Recreation Team Lead for Flagstaff District, USFS)
Location: USFS Flagstaff Ranger Station (5075 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004)
Position Summary:
Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) is partnering with the Coconino National Forest to provide a 26-week
paid professional opportunity to take place throughout the Coconino NF, focused on Wildlife
Management in Wilderness Areas, especially Kachina Peaks Wilderness. This position will conduct field
surveys, inventories, and monitoring of wildlife and wilderness resources. This position will collaborate
with multiple specialists and biologists, from multiple agencies to develop a Wilderness Wildlife
Management Plan. No housing is available for this position.

Tucson Audubon Society - Habitat at Home Presentation
2020-12-01 13:00 - 14:00
Tucson Audubon Society
Presentation: What’s Cooking with Habitat at Home
We will discuss the inspiration and foundational principles of Tucson Audubon’s Habitat at Home program. Learn how your yard can be part of a larger effort to mitigate the largest human caused source of bird mortality: habitat loss. We will also dive into some exciting new “A La Carte” components of the Habitat at Home program. Come join us to both learn what’s new and discuss what has worked well in all of our urban habitats.

Sky Island Alliance - Border Wildlife Study
2020-11-30 08:00 - 2021-03-31 17:00
Sky Island Alliance
Volunteers Wanted: Border Wildlife Study
The Sky Island Alliance’s Border Wildlife Study now includes two online projects that need volunteers—Border Birds Study and Border Mammals Study. Both projects are on Zooniverse.org, an online platform that hosts citizen science projects from all around the world—giving experts and amateurs alike an opportunity to engage in photo analysis and contribute to a wide variety of research projects.
You do not need to be an expert to help—every classification you make will be compiled and verified by others. Your contributions will allow us to improve the quality of our data so that we can better document the extraordinary biodiversity of our shared borderlands.

Find out more: https://skyislandalliance.org/our-work/water-program/spring-seeker/

Tucson Audubon Society - Bird Surveys
2020-11-30 08:00 - 2021-01-31 17:00
Tucson Audubon Society
Volunteers Wanted: Bird Surveys
Throughout the year, Tucson Audubon Society is conducting surveys in Important Bird Areas around SE Arizona. If you are interested in surveying canyons for Yellow-billed Cuckoos, grasslands for Chestnut-collared Longspurs, the Sonoran Desert for Elf Owls, and more, please email Jennie MacFarland at jmacfarland@tucsonaudubon.org.

Tucson Audubon Society - Nestbox Monitoring, Data Input, and more…
2020-11-30 08:00 - 2021-01-01 17:00
Tucson Audubon Society
Volunteers Wanted: Nestbox Monitoring, Data Input, and more…
If you are interested in citizen science research, whether out in the field or in the office, the Tucson Audubon Society could use your help! Please contact Olya Phillips at ophillips@tucsonaudubon.org for more information.

Sky Island Alliance - Spring Seekers
2020-09-28 08:00 - 2021-12-31 17:00
Sky Island Alliance
Volunteers Wanted: Spring Seekers
Be a Spring Seeker and carry our simple survey form on your smartphone when you’re hiking.
If you find water, complete the survey to easily alert us about the spring’s condition and guide where we work to protect springs next. All of the spring health information submitted to the Spring Seeker project gets incorporated into our Spring Prioritization Tool to help us track the state of springs across the region and identify priorities for spring stewardship projects. Since its launch in June 2020, our community has eyes on 20 springs. Will you help monitor more?

Find out more: https://skyislandalliance.org/our-work/water-program/spring-seeker/

Tucson Audubon Society - Mason Center Green Gardeners
2020-06-29 07:45 - 2020-12-01 09:45
Tucson Audubon Society
Volunteers Wanted: Mason Center Green Gardeners
The Tucson Audubon Society is looking for volunteers to assist with gardening and habitat improvement for birds at the Mason Center. Several dates available, July – December.
Contact Cynthia Pruett if you are interested in volunteering: rcynthpruett@aol.com .

Tucson Audubon’s Mason Center is located at 3835 W Hardy Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742

2020-03-03 - 2020-03-04
Environmental Education Volunteer Opportunity:
Critter Cam Feild Days at Catalina State Park

WHEN: Tuesday, March 3rd and Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
We have morning (8am – 12pm), afternoon (11am -3pm) or all day (8am – 3pm) shifts available. Regular short breaks are provided throughout the day, and bagels, snacks and coffee will be provided.

WHERE: Catalina State Park, Flycatcher Group Site

We cover park fees for entry.

WHAT: Small groups of 4th-grade students and their parent chaperones move between activity stations. Volunteers leading activity stations represent their respective organizations and their careers in science, advocacy, and conservation while teaching the provided lesson.Activity stations include:

1. Nature walk & check wildlife cameras
2. Camouflage and mimicry activity with paints
3. Wildlife tracks
4. Matching scents and pheromones
5. Using binoculars
6. Live animal interpretation (We need someone to talk about packrats!)
7. Meet school buses at the wildlife bridge (off-site at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church parking lot) to share info about the wildlife crossing project (2x day)

We hope you will join us this year and we can include you in the success of this program!

Contact Jessica at jessica.moreno@sonorandesert.org to learn more and sign up.

This event in its 4th year. Watch a video from our first event here:

Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: Jan 31 – Feb 2
2020-01-31 02:30 - 2020-02-02 18:00
Come join us January 31st to February 2nd in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve!
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
THE WORK:
Sky Island Alliance has been helping The Nature Conservancy in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. Recently we’ve been working on addressing the threat of invasive periwinkle (Vinca major) throughout the canyon. During this trip we will continue our work to eradicate periwinkle from the riparian understory of the creek banks. Additionally, we will be removing vinca from longer-term study plots that we are managing with the University of Arizona and the National Park Service. This will require digging and fastidious removal of vegetative material and roots with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending, cutting, digging, getting dirty, and getting wet. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek, meaning that we will be wading in and out of the water throughout each day.
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. TNC’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with showers and a full kitchen (with basic implements). There is also a screened sleeping porch, and a bunkhouse with two rooms with beds. You may choose to sleep on a bed (bring your own comfy bedding) or camp under the stars in your tent. Beds will be first-come/first serve, unless you let us know that you need to have priority, and there are no single-occupancy rooms available.

Bring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners, with snacks.
Potable water is available onsite, along with communal refrigerator space.
Be prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon.
Bring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You will also want sandals or water shoes for our work in the creek.
It will be cold while we are there! Please come prepared for cold nights and cold water!

Please note that we are working at The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Canyon Preserve, NOT in the BLM Aravaipa Wilderness Area. You may not enter the BLM Wilderness Area without a permit (available here: https://www.recreation.gov/). Visitors to the Wilderness Area are carefully managed to protect the wildlife and other natural resources; unauthorized visitation to the Wilderness Area puts SIA’s relationships in jeopardy and will not be tolerated. Don’t worry, though – there is plenty of beautiful creek to explore at the TNC Aravaipa Canyon Preserve!
LOCATION:
Aravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains,” says the Preserve’s manager, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon, you will want to have your binoculars! For more information about the Preserve:
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml
We will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon, at the headwaters of the perennial creek.
GETTING THERE:
During 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.
Option 1:
Meet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:30 pm on Friday. We have limited room for passengers in vehicles – please let us know ahead of time if you need a ride so we can ensure space for everyone (or if you’d like to drive your personal vehicle and have space for a passenger).
We 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.
Option 2:
If you have been there before and would like to meet us out there, just let us know when to expect you on Friday evening.
From 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.
From 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.
TRIP LOGISTICS

Friday 2:30 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.
Friday 6:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse, you may arrive after 6:00 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.
Saturday 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.
Sunday 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.
Sunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.

PLEASE NOTE:
THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRIP; LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO BRING ANY YOUNGSTERS AND IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL CONCERNS.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on this trip.
If you have further questions, please email Meagan Bethel at: meagan@skyislandalliance.org
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!

Field Trip: HTM Center (Holy Trinity Monastery), St. David
2020-01-25
Field Trip: HTM Center (Holy Trinity Monastery), St. David,
Saturday, January 25
9:00am

When: Sat, January 25, 9:00am – 11:30am
Where: Holy Trinity Monastery, 1605 S St Marys Way, St David, AZ 85630, USA (map)
Description:Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: 2.0 miles. Trip duration: 2 hr 30 min. Elevation gain: none. Ground condition: dirt trail. Restrooms available along the walk. Drinking water not available on trail.
Join us for the kick-off of this regular monthly bird walk at the monastery as we seek to expand our offerings to residents of Cochise County. While geared towards beginners and local residents, all are welcome to join us. Located along the famous cottonwood-lined San Pedro River, the grounds also have three ponds, dense mesquite bosque, and an abundance of bird-drawing Netleaf Hackberry trees. Great for families. Loaner binoculars available. Meet at Holy Trinity Monastery 1605 S. Saint Mary Way, Saint David. Park at the bookstore (first building on the left, adjacent to the massive cross). No registration necessary.
Leader: Keith Kamper (keithkamper@gmail.com) with any questions.

Arizona Antelope Foundation
2020-01-18 08:00 - 17:00
Vekol Valley BLM Fence Removal Project
January 18, 2020
Please RSVP by January 13th so we can plan to have enough food and tools.
https://azantelope.org/event-3533096?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=1/10/2020

Project Location: We will be working on BLM lands approximately 4 miles south of Interstate 8, at the Vekol Valley Exit at Mile Marker 144, 25 miles west/southwest of Casa Grande, AZ.
Project Begins: Saturday, January 18th. Please meet at camp not later than 8:00AM. This is a one-day project. Due to the road conditions we will be carpooling to the worksite in 4X4’s only. If you arrive after 8:00 AM you may be unable to drive individually to the worksite. While as of this printing we don’t know the exact work activity to occur on Friday we will have work to be accomplished for those that arrive by 1PM.
Project Activity: We will be removing 2-3 miles of 4-strand fence.
Sonoran Pronghorn Benefits: This effort is located on the eastern boundary of historic endangered Sonoran Pronghorn habitat and near a proposed future release site. The BLM has a long-term plan of removing up to 54 miles of un-needed livestock fence in this zone to make it more attractive to Sonoran Pronghorn. This marks our 2nd of multiple fence removal projects planned in this zone. Last year we removed 4 miles of fence.
What to Bring: Work gloves (The AAF will have a limited supply), snacks, water, personal gear.
Meals: Please provide your own lunch to eat in the field on Saturday. AAF will provide field water on the project day and dinner for all volunteers on Friday and Saturday nights and continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
WEATHER CAUTION/WARNING; If you are planning on attending and have RSVP’d through our online website please check your email on Thursday January 16th for a possible cancellation notice due to rainfall/weather. We will be unable to access the project work sites due to the multiple washes we must cross if we receive significant rainfall prior to or during the project weekend. If you don’t have email please call at the cell number given below.
Directions to Camp:
AAF project/camp site will be on BLM lands, 2 miles south of Interstate 8 at the Vekol Valley Exit Mile Marker #144. Access to the camp site is on a maintained road. The 2-mile drive to the campsite and campsite itself are trailer friendly.
From Gila Bend: Drive 25 miles east on Interstate-8 and exit south at the Vekol Valley Exit MP #144. Drive 2 miles south to the campsite located on the west side of the road.
From Casa Grande : South of Casa Grande on Interstate-10 take the Interstate-8 intersection west toward Yuma. Drive 34 miles west on Interstate 8 and exit south at the Vekol Valley Exit MP #144. Drive 2 miles south to the campsite located on the west side of the road.

Please RSVP by January 13th so we can plan to have enough food and tools.
Download the Map Here
Download the Flyer Here

Tucson Wildlife Center Volunteer
2019-12-22 - 2020-12-22
Tucson Wildlife Center
Animal Caretaker

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of local wildlife that need care. We invite you to become part of a great team of dedicated wildlife rescuers. A wide variety of opportunities exist, including but not limited to rescues and releases, medicating and feeding animals, and cleaning enclosures and facilities.
Interested in working with wild animals and the great people who help them? Read below for details on the many different positions we have available.
We require all of our volunteers to be age 18 or older. In the future, we hope to have a youth program for those under 18. Keep checking back for any updates.
At this time, we do not accept volunteers needing to complete community service hours.

Be a part of the largest group of volunteers at the center – taking care of the animals! Animal care volunteers can expect to:

Clean, sanitize, and scrub enclosures and cages
Prepare special diets including fruits and vegetables, meat, quail, mice, and fish
General chores like mopping, sweeping, dusting, wiping down
Assist with physical exams, giving medications, and general medical care
Answer phones from public calls about various situations including emergencies
Rescue and release native wildlife

Animal care volunteers must attend a 4-hour orientation, scheduled once per month or as needed on a Saturday, before beginning a shift. Animal care volunteers are required to make a six (6) month commitment of one shift per week. The shift times are as follows:

Summer AM shift: 8:00am to 1:30pm | Winter AM shift: 9:00am to 1:30pm
Summer PM shift: 1:30pm to 7:00pm | Winter PM shift: 1:30pm to 6:00pm

This is a very hands-off position. Our patients are wild and the less human exposure they have, the better they can heal. However, some avian handling training will be provided to dedicated volunteers. Workshops are offered regularly to help volunteers learn or brush-up on skills. Mammals can only be handled with a pre-exposure rabies vaccine but is not required to be a volunteer. An up-to-date (within 10 years) tetanus vaccine is required for all volunteers.

Saguaro National Park - 2020 Saguaro Census
2019-12-10 08:00 - 13:00
Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a shorter hike in Saguaro East
PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE

About the Event:

Saguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality of the saguaro population. Sky Island Alliance is organizing 4 volunteer surveys this winter to help with their census.
This survey will be a shorter hike, expect to hike ~1 mile. If you would like to volunteer for a more adventurous but difficult survey please see the other survey events.
When and Where: We will be meeting at the Visitor Center for Saguaro East at 8 am and ending around 1 pm. From the visitor center we will carpool with a National Park employee and then hike to our assigned plot.
What to bring: We will be out hiking in the desert for several hours in places with out trails, so please bring the following:

Lunch and Snacks
Water: at least 2 liters
Backpack
Closed toed shoes
Sun protection: sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
Durable clothing: long pants

If these items are forgotten, you may not participate in the event, as per National Park rules to keep you safe.
What we will be doing?
No prior experience in surveying saguaros is necessary. We will be hiking out to our plot assigned by the National Park and counting and measuring every saguaro there. Small saguaros will be measured with rulers and the larger saguaros will be measured with clinometers. All techniques will be taught by a Park employee while we are there. Additionally, we will count the number of arms and bird holes each saguaro has. We will all work together and learn a lot about these beautiful cacti!
Once we record our data it will be submitted and posted online on the Saguaro National Park website after the survey. We will share a link when they are up.
Click here to learn more about the Census on the NPS website
