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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171030
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170906T220606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T220606Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170713T233542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T233542Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171021
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T171411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T171532Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171019
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170919T154021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T154021Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Miller":MAILTO:JDMiller@azgfd.gov 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T160849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T160956Z
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SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Fall Spotlighting (October)
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-october/
LOCATION:Seligman\, AZ\, Seligman\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Hicks":MAILTO:hhicks@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170919T201422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T201422Z
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SUMMARY:NAU Wildlife Society Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Support NAU Wildlife Society Fundraiser\n  \nThe Wildlife Society is gearing up for a fundraiser on Tuesday\, October 3 at Bigfoot Bar-B-Q. \nJoin them to support the chapter!\n4 PM – CLOSE \n\nAddress: \n120 N. Leroux (In the Old Town Shops)\nBasement Marketplace\nFlagstaff\, AZ 86001
URL:https://aztws.com/event/nau-wildlife-society-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Bigfoot Bar-B-Q\, 120 N Leroux\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171005
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170822T191641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T220907Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Tracking and Bird Language Expedition
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and sign up here.\nItinerary\nDay 1 – Sonora Desert Museum and Bisbee\nYour group will meet early in the morning in Tucson\, Arizona and then head over to the nearby Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to observe and learn about the animals that are native to the sky island region. Your expert wildlife guides will escort you through the museum and discuss the behavior and ecology of many of the mammals we will be tracking including bobcats\, javelinas\, coyotes\, grey foxes\, mule deer\, and many others. \nAfter leaving the desert museum we will head to Bisbee\, a ghost town from the nineteenth-century mining era that has now been revived. Here you will visit a local wildlife corridor to look for tracks and examine photos from camera traps for possible images of mountain lions and other stealthy animals that frequently pass through the area. \nAfterwards\, you will get to discuss the art of nature writing and journaling with Ken Lamberton\, the John Burrough’s award winning nature writer. Late in the day you will have time to wander through the streets and terraced mountain sides of Bisbee to take in the once bustling saloons now filled with art galleries\, and then grab dinner at a local restaurant before settling down for the evening in your cozy room.\n​\nAccommodations: Bisbee Lodge\nMeals Included: Lunch\n \n  \nDays 2-4 – Cuenca Los Ojos\nDeparting Bisbee early in the morning\, the group will head toward the Mexican border\, crossing over at Douglas\, Arizona and then continuing onto the Cuenca Los Ojos\, a preserve adjacent to the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. You will be welcomed by the friendly support staff who will help get you settled in\, and then your guides will go over the itinerary and what to expect during the next three days as well as give you an overview of the grassland\, mountain\, and riparian ecosystems that comprise the preserve lands. \nEach day at Cuenca Los Ojos the group will venture out on a different part of the landscape to look for animal sign. You will spend time in the grasslands\, in rugged canyons\, and along creek corridors looking for fresh tracks as well as along roadways and forested areas looking for other evidence of animal activity. Your expert guides will point out a variety of tracks and show you how to accurately identify them using morphology clues\, as well as how to ascertain animal gaits and associated behaviors. During early morning hours and around dusk\, you will also go out to look for sightings of the animals you are tracking. \nIn addition to looking for tracks and sign\, you will get to partake in bird language activities each day. Usually\, this will entail having the group spread out over a given area to perform an exercise called a bird “sit\,” with each individual recording their observations during a specified time interval. After the “sit” period is completed\, the group will reconvene and under the leadership of your avian guide\, you will perform a mapping debrief. This is a fascinating undertaking that pieces together each person’s observations and produces a comprehensive 4-dimensional story of what transpired during the observation period. \nYour guides will also instruct you on perfecting observational techniques\, including how to locate animals in the wild and strategies for finding areas of foraging\, bedding\, and socializing. They will also demonstrate where and how to setup camera traps\, how to set out track plates and make plaster casts of tracks\, and other methods for collecting data. You will also get to see the amazing techniques that have been utilized to restore this landscape to its former glory\, regenerating habitat that has once again made it a haven for wildlife. \nAccommodations: Preserve Lodge\nMeals Included: Breakfast\, Lunch\, Dinner\n \n \nDay 5 – San Pedro River\, Tombstone\, & Return to Tucson\nEarly morning you will depart Cuenca Los Ojos and drive back across the border\, crossing again at Douglas\, Arizona and then heading to a preserve along the San Pedro River\, one of the last free-flowing rivers in the American Southwest and a vital source of water for desert wildlife. The group will have a final opportunity to search for tracks and sign along the river banks\, before heading back to Tucson\, making one last stop at the historic old west town of Tombstone during the lunch hour. \nHere you can choose to visit the OK Corral\, scene of the famous gunfight between the town’s lawmen and local cattlemen\, or if you prefer\, take a tour of the fascinating Bird Cage Theater\, which was open 24 hours a day\, 365 days a year for eight years without ever closing. On the drive back to Tucson\, you can relive your experiences of the past week and ponder the fascinating things you have learned which will enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors for years to come!\n​\nAccommodations: NA\nMeals Included: Breakfast \n  \nPrevious wildlife tracking or birding experience helpful but not required.  Participants should be in good physical condition. \n\nLearn more and sign up here.\nQuestions? Contact Jessica Moreno at jamoreno3083@gmail.com
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wildlife-tracking-and-bird-language-expedition/
CATEGORIES:Techniques Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171001
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T001140Z
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day Activities
DESCRIPTION:National Public Lands Day is Saturday\, September 30th.\nJoin one of these events and service activities happening throughout Arizona:\n  \nSeek the San Pedro\, 9am – 3pm\nFree community event and creative writing/nature writing workshop at the San Pedro House near Sierra Vista\, AZ. Activities include nature walks\, exhibits\, wildlife demonstrations\, and the chance to learn more about water\, birds\, history and so much more! Nature walks will occur hourly in the morning\, and Ken Lamberton will also lead a writing workshop in the morning (registration is required for the writing workshop). Against the lush backdrop of the San Pedro River\, there will also be reading and book-signings by well-known Arizona authors including Ken Lamberton\, Richard Shelton\, and Jan Cleere. \nVISIT: http://azwild.org/eNews/seeksanpedro.php \n  \nTumacácori National Historical Park Trail and River Clean Up\, 8:30am – 12pm \nVolunteers of all ages are invited to join Tumacácori National Historical Park (NHP) to celebrate the 24th Annual National Public Lands Day. Together we will celebrate our shared public lands\, cleaning up trash and litter along the 1.5 mile section of the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail\, within the park (3 mi round trip). The event takes place on September 30\, 2017 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Volunteers will meet in the park picnic area and are asked to bring a reusable water bottle\, a hat\, and work gloves. Supplies provided by the park include; trash bags\, and a limited supply of work gloves. After the trail cleanup\, the group will celebrate in the park picnic area with raspados (snow cones). \nCONTACT: Georgina Jacquez\, georgina_jacquez@nps.gov\, 520-377-5069 \n  \nWheatfields Lake Clean-up\, 9am – 12pm\nWheatfields Lake is one of several recreational lakes on the Navajo Nation\, and it holds the headwaters of the Chinle Wash\, which flows through Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Join Park Rangers and Staff of Canyon de Chelly National Monument in cleaning up around Tsaile Lake. Park Rangers will provide trash bags\, some gloves\, and some trash pickers. Bring your own gloves\, water\, snacks\, and wear comfortable clothing. \nCONTACT: A Park Ranger at the Canyon de Chelly Visitor Center or by phone at 928-674-5500. \n  \n\nArizona Antelope Foundation Bonita Grassland Boundary Fence Modification\, 8am\nHelp improve open habitat for pronghorn and mule deer by altering 3 miles of fence in the Bonita Plains pronghorn travel corridor. We will be working on private lands approximately 31 miles north of Wilcox and 1-mile west of Bonita\, AZ off the High Creek Road. Bring work gloves (The AAF will have a limited supply)\, snacks\, water\, personal gear\, orange safety vest (if you have one\, otherwise one will be provided).CONTACT: Glen Dickens\, 520-247-4907. If you are planning to attend\, please RSVP to info@azantelope.org by September 25th so we can plan to have enough food and tools. Visit our website for printer-friendly directions: www.azantelope.org \n\n\n\nDo you know of other events and service projects on National Public Lands Day?\nLet us know at arizonatws@ gmail.com.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/national-public-lands-day-activities/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171001
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170712T001959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T170456Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona Antelope Foundation Habitat Project Bonita
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Antelope Foundation\nHabitat Project: Bonita\nSeptember 30th\, 2017\nProject Location: We will be working on private lands approximately 31 miles North of Wilcox and 1 mile West of Bonita\, AZ off the High Creek Road. \nProject Begins: Saturday\, September 30th. Please meet at camp at 8:00AM. This is a one day project. If you arrive after 8:00AM\, someone in camp will direct you to the project worksite. \nProject Activity: We will be modifying 3 miles of existing boundary fence between the KJ and Bonita Ranches. This will entail removal of the bottom strand of barbed wire and replacing it with smooth wire 16″ above the ground. The fence consists of wooden and metal t-posts\, along with various stay materials. We will fix unrepairable stays with new and add metal t-posts at required locations. We will be able to utilize ATV’s along the fence line. Volunteer drop off and vehicle parking is available at the start points Location is North of the High Creek Road\, approx 1 mile West of the Bonita Store. \nPronghorn Benefits: This effort is located in direct proximity to ongoing mesquite removal for the Bonita Grasslands NRCS/G&F restoration project with a goal of improving up to 10\,000 acres in the next 4 years. Over the past 7 years\, the areas adjacent to and within this project have been grubbed\, new waters and boundary fence installed. These projects will help ensure that resident pronghorn and mule deer can safely utilize open grassland corridors without interference due to fence line obstructions. It will assist in accomplishing a key portion of the overall Bonita Plains pronghorn travel corridor improvement project. \nMeals: Please provide your own lunch to eat in the field on Saturday. The AAF will provide dinner for all volunteers on Friday and Saturday nights and continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings. \nWhat to Bring: WORK GLOVES (the AAF will have a limited supply)\, snacks\, water\, personal gear\, orange safety vest (if you have one). \n\nDirections\nCamp site will be on USFS lands\, approximately 1.5 miles West of the High Creek Road/Sunset Loop Intersection. Access to the site is along a maintained travel corridor route\, the site is trailer friendly. It is located approximately 33 miles West of the intersection of AZ 191 and AZ 266\, and 35 miles North of I-10 and Fort Grant intersection from exit 340 \nCamp GPS coordinates: Datum NAD83  0573543 E/ 3603089 N OR N32.33.46 W110.13.00 \nVisit our website for a printer-friendly map : www.azantelope.org \n  \nCONTACT\nGlen Dickens @ 520-247-4907 for project information.\nIf you are planning to attend\, please RSVP to info@azantelope.org by September 25th so we can plan for food and tools.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/arizona-antelope-foundation-habitat-project-bonita-2/
LOCATION:Bonita Grasslands/Coronado NF\, N32 33.767 W110 13.000
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Antelope Foundation":MAILTO: info@azantelope.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T160046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T160046Z
UID:1869-1506499200-1506531600@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/
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:20170927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170930
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170919T154421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T154421Z
UID:1969-1506470400-1506729599@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Native Nursery Plotting
DESCRIPTION:Native Nursery Plotting\n\nAZGFD is looking for volunteers to help plant a 10-acre plot of cottonwoods and willows on the Lower San Pedro River. Volunteers are needed September 27th – 29th. \n  \nFor more information\, contact:\nShawn Lowery @ SLowery@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-native-nursery-plotting/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Shawn Lowery":MAILTO:SLowery@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T155301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T155301Z
UID:1866-1506153600-1506272400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Verde River Greenway - Birding 101 w/ Dena Greenwood
DESCRIPTION:Birding 101 Workshop\nWhere:  \nCamp Verde Community Library\n130 Black Bridge Road\, Camp Verde\, AZ 86322 \nWhen:  \nSeptember 23 & 24\, 2017 \nCost:  \n$50 (includes 2 days) \n  \nThis workshop is being coordinated by Friends of Verde River Greenway and is co-sponsored by Jay’s Bird Barn of Sedona and\, Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS) to introduce the hobby of birding to the beginner who is curious to find out what birding is all about. \nJoin instructor\, Dena Greenwood\, manager of Jay’s Bird Barn in Sedona for this 2 day workshop. The first day will be in a classroom setting from 9am-3pm. The second day will be a field trip from 8am to noon. \n \nView Event Agenda\nSeptember 23 is a workshop from 9am-3pm\nSeptember 24 will be a field trip from 8am-noon \nRegistration Deadline\n09/20/17
URL:https://aztws.com/event/friends-of-verde-river-greenway-birding-101-w-dena-greenwood/
LOCATION:Birding 101\, 130 Black Bridge Road\, Camp Verde\, AZ\, 86322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event,Techniques Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170419T155701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T155701Z
UID:1607-1506153600-1506186000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Butterfly Counts
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy in their annual butterfly counts.\nBe part of a team of butterfly experts and citizen scientists who identify the butterflies of the Preserve.\n  \nFor more information on this event\, email  citizen_science@mcdowellsonoran.org
URL:https://aztws.com/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-butterfly-counts/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:citizen_science@mcdowellsonoran.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170906T213610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T215148Z
UID:1942-1506153600-1506182400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:7th Annual Jackrabbit Survey
DESCRIPTION:Survey blacktail and antelope jackrabbits while strolling through beautiful semi desert grasslands. No experience necessary. Must be able to walk 1.5 miles in uneven desert terrain. Please wear pants\, boots\, long sleeves\, sunscreen & hat. Bring water\, pen\, food\, and a positive attitude. \nSchedule: \nOptional: Friday pm – Set up camp at Mile Marker 33 on Hwy 286.\nSaturday 8 am – Meet at Arivaca Road/Hwy 286 for 1st survey.\nSaturday 10 am – End 1st survey. Caravan to 2nd survey site.\nSurveys will be done by 4pm on Saturday. \nPlease RSVP: Maria (maltemus@live.com) by 15 September 2017 \nDownload the map: Jackrabbit Survey Flyer Fall 2017
URL:https://aztws.com/event/jackrabbit-survey/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T171811Z
UID:1912-1505988000-1506283200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Pollinator Planting at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Planting at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument\nSeptember 21 @ 10:00 AM – September 24 @ 8:00 PM\nBryon Lichtenhan\, Field Coordinator: bryon@skyislandalliance.org \nTHE WORK:\nSky Island Alliance is teaming up with the National Park Service and Borderlands Restoration to restore a recently-burned slope near the main ruin loop at the monument. Volunteers will be installing native pollinator plants like milkweeds. The slope sits just above the riparian zone of the scenic Gila River and our efforts are essential to make sure these fragile soils are not lost via erosion. All tools will be provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, digging\, and hauling materials on uneven surfaces and participants need to be prepared to get dirty. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nWe will camp at one of the campgrounds immediately down the road from the work area (TBD). Due to its remote setting\, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a “You Pack it In\, You Pack it Out” area\, meaning there are no trash cans available for visitors. Once you see the access into the site\, you will understand. Participants are responsible for providing all camping gear (sleeping bag\, tent\, pad\, etc.) and food provisions for themselves for the duration of the project. \n\nOther important points: \nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 4 lunches\, and 3/4 dinners\, with snacks. \nPotable water is available in some areas such as the Visitor Center. Plan on bringing enough to satisfy your needs for the entire weekend just in case. \nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cell phone service at Gila Cliff Dwellings N.M. \nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. You may want sandals for walking in the river. \n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip: let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and if there are any special concerns. No dogs on this one\, though \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-pollinator-planting-at-gila-cliff-dwellings-national-monument/
LOCATION:Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument\, Glenwood\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170605T231319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T232426Z
UID:1728-1505988000-1506283200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Pollinator Planting @ Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Planting @ Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument\nSeptember 21st -24th @ 10AM – 8PM\nBryon: 520-624-7080 ext. 27 \nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRIP IS STILL TENTATIVE\, AND DATES MAY YET CHANGE. HOWEVER\, DO KEEP IT ON YOUR RADAR\, ‘CAUSE THESE GILA CLIFF TRIPS ARE AWESOME! \nRegistration will open soon… \nTHE WORK:\nSky Island Alliance is teaming up with the National Park Service and Borderlands Restoration to restore a recently-burned slope near the main ruin loop at the monument. Volunteers will be installing native pollinator plants like milkweeds. The slope sits just above the riparian zone of the scenic Gila River and our efforts are essential to make sure these fragile soils are not lost via erosion. All tools will be provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, digging\, and hauling materials on uneven surfaces and participants need to be prepared to get dirty. \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nWe will camp at one of the campgrounds immediately down the road from the work area (TBD). Due to its remote setting\, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a “You Pack it In\, You Pack it Out” area\, meaning there are no trash cans available for visitors. Once you see the access into the site\, you will understand. Participants are responsible for providing all camping gear (sleeping bag\, tent\, pad\, etc.) and food provisions for themselves for the duration of the project. \nOther important points: \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 4 lunches\, and 3/4 dinners\, with snacks. \nPotable water is available in some areas such as the Visitor Center. Plan on bringing enough to satisfy your needs for the entire weekend just in case.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cell phone service at Gila Cliff Dwellings N.M.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. You may want sandals for walking in the river. \n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip: let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and if there are any special concerns. No dogs on this one\, though \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-pollinator-planting-gila-cliff-dwellings-national-monument/
LOCATION:Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument\, Glenwood\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170917
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170621T152438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T152504Z
UID:1772-1505520000-1505606399@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Cormorant Counts: September
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/1772/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Game and Fish Department":MAILTO:azferret@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T163933Z
UID:1900-1505503800-1505512800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Bat Workshops
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Bat Workshops\nThe Arizona Game and Fish Department will be doing bat monitoring survey September 15th from 7:30PM to 10:00PM for $25 per person at Needle Rock Recreation Area with Randy Babb. During the events\, participants will be able to help capture and identify bats. Space is limited! Please register: https://www.registered.com/programs/arizona/179/slug:world-of-wonder-25-events/agency:33. Participants will need long pants\, bug spray\, head lamp\, close-toed shoes and insect repellent.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-bat-workshops/
LOCATION:Needle Rock Recreation Area\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event,Techniques Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170915T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170906T214807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T215109Z
UID:1948-1505464200-1505494800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Field notes and study skin preparation workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to prepare credible field notes and put up a mammal skin. The field note and taxidermy class will be taught by Randy Babb and David Brown. There are only six openings left! \nWhen: September 15\, 2017 from 8:30am – 5pm \nWhere: ASU Natural History Musuem\, 734 W Alameda Dr.\, Tempe\, AZ \nRSVP by September 14th! \nContact Charlotte Johnston at Charlotte.Johnston@asu.edu
URL:https://aztws.com/event/field-notes-and-study-skin-preparation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Techniques Workshop,Volunteer Opportunity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T162350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T162350Z
UID:1886-1505462400-1505667600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-tailed Prairie Dog Trapping
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Black-tailed Prairie Dog Trapping\nThe Arizona Game and Fish Department needs help trapping Black-tailed Prairie Dogs from September 15th – 17th. \nThe Department has been re-establishing black-tailed prairie dogs since 2008 and every year they assess the animals health and determine an estimate of the population. You will have the opportunity to handle the prairie dogs and help collect measurements\, weight\, sex\, age\, and mark each animal. \nVolunteers will be trapping from sunrise to sunset. To sign up for trapping\, select a date(s) from the following link: https://doodle.com/poll/sx2ta4k8h5hcx8gv . AZGFD needs at least 6 volunteers and no more than 27 each day\, so please encourage your friends to sign up for any day! \nTrapping will start @ 8AM on September 15-17th. A few people will be opening traps at 6AM so feel free to come early. \n!!RSVP ASAP!! \nFor more information contact:  \nKurt Licence of Holly Hicks \nprairiedog@azgfd.gov or klicence@azgfd.gov or hhicks@azgfd.gov \n\nDirections:\nThe trip will take about an hour or less from Tucson and the roads\nare passenger car friendly. To find the site\, drive east from Tucson\non I-10 East. Take Exit 281 for Hwy 83 Sonoita/Patagonia and\nfollow the highway south for approximately 20 miles. You will pass\nthe border patrol check station and continue on for another mile.\nVery close to MP40\, you will see a sign for Empire Ranch and turn\nleft or east into the ranch. Follow this road for 3 miles until the road\nT’s at a stop sign. Turn right or south and follow the road for another\n1 mile or so. You will drive through a wash and the left turn will be\njust before a cattle guard. Turn west or left on LC 6904. You will see \na big white sign that says “Black-tailed Prairie Dog Re-\nestablishment”.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-black-tailed-prairie-dog-trapping-2/
LOCATION:Las Cienegas National Conservation Area\, East Empire Ranch Road\, Vail\, AZ\, 85641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Hicks":MAILTO:hhicks@azgfd.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170214T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T162517Z
UID:1473-1505462400-1505494800@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170916
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170901T172807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T172807Z
UID:1932-1505260800-1505519999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Native Nursery Plotting on Lower San Pedro River
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Native Nursery Plotting on Lower San Pedro River\nThe Arizona Game and Fish Department is looking for Volunteers to help plant a 10 acre plot of cottonwoods and willows on the Lower San Pedro River. Volunteers are needed September 13th-15th. \nFor more information contact Shawn Lowery: \nSLowery@azgfd.gov
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-native-nursery-plotting-on-lower-san-pedro-river/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Shawn Lowery":MAILTO:SLowery@azgfd.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170822T182314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T182507Z
UID:1842-1504944000-1504976400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Mule Deer Foundation Buck Springs Allotment Fence Removal
DESCRIPTION:  \nProject Location:  We will be working in the Limestone Ranch area\, which is in the southeast portion of the Mogollon Rim Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. \nProject Begins: Saturday September 9th\, please arrive at camp by 8:00 AM.  This is a one day project for all attendees. \nProject Activity: We will be removing fencing in the Buck Springs Allotment which was retired from livestock grazing in 2006. \nBenefits: This fence project will improve the ability of big game species and other wildlife to move more freely and safely across the landscape. \nHPC Grant Benefits:  All volunteer work hours and mileage will be used as in-kind match. \nMeals: Please provide your own lunch to eat in the field on Saturday.  The MDF will provide dinner for all volunteers on Friday and Saturday nights and continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings.  \nWhat to Bring: Work gloves\, pliers\, snacks\, water\, and personal gear. \nContact: Jim Lawrence (MDF) at 623-764-0249 jim.muledeerfoundation@gmail.com 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 Jim or Roger by Wednesday Sept 6th so we can plan to have enough food and tools. \nDirections to Camp:  \nFrom the Phoenix area take either State Highway 87 north through Payson or I-17 north to State highway 260 at Camp Verde then east to Highway 87.  From the junction of Highway 87/260 go east on Highway 87 for approximately 2.6 miles to FR 300 (Rim Road).  Go east (right) on FR 300 for approximately 22 miles and go north (left) in FR 137.  Proceed on FR 137 for 7.3 miles and go east (right) on FR 600 and proceed .3 miles to camp (Limestone Ranch). Estimated travel time from Phoenix is about 2.5-3 hours. \nFrom Flagstaff take Lake Mary Rd. south to state Highway 87 (Clint’s Well).  Take a right on 87 and go approximately 9.2 miles to FR 300. Go east (left) on FR 300 for approximately 22 miles and go north (left) in FR 137.  Proceed on FR 137 for 7.3 miles and go east (right) on FR 600 and proceed .3 miles to camp (Limestone Ranch).  Estimated travel time from Flagstaff is about 1.5-2 hours. \nNote: Forest Road 96 is closed due a faulty bridge on Barbershop Canyon. Hence the designation of this alternative route.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/mule-deer-foundation-buck-springs-allotment-fence-removal/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T172356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T172356Z
UID:1914-1504875600-1505066400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Weekend\nSeptember 8 @ 1:00 PM – September 10 @ 6:00 PM\nCarianne\, Field Coordinator: carianne@skyislandalliance.org \n  \nJoin us as we backpack into Bear Canyon on our quest to REMOVE INVASIVE FOUNTAIN GRASS. \nBACKGROUND \nOur work to remove fountain grass and other invasive plants from Bear Canyon first began of Pima County property back in 2014! over the years we have been working our way up the canyon removing invasives and planting native plants in our wake. Now we are kicking this project up a notch and starting work in some of the higher reaches of the canyon. Join us as we backpack into Sycamore Reservoir along the Arizona Trail\, and help us start a new round in our battle against invasive grasses in the Catalinas. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nTRIP LOGISTICS \nFriday 1:00 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the Gordan Hirabayashi Campsite in the Santa Catalina Mountains. \nFriday 2:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the campsite\, you may arrive at 2:00 PM on Friday. We will hike about 2.5 miles into Sycamore Reservoir and set up camp for the weekend. \nSaturday 8:00 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out to work the canyon. We will work throughout the day. \nSunday 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon\, hike out\, and then head back to Tucson. \n\nTHE WORK \nThis project is rated as strenuous; we will be backpacking into Bear Canyon carrying tools along with our camping gear and food\, and we will be working in potentially steep and uneven terrain\, as we manually remove fountain grass. \n\nWHAT TO BRING \nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT! \nAside from that\, anything you would bring on a 2 night backpacking trip would be recommended\, such as tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, food and stove\, water bottle and a method of water treatment\, toiletries\, clothes\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc. \n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \nTools\, work gloves\, and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main tools for digging. Each participant will need to carry in a tool. \n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \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!) \n\nQuestions?  Contact Carianne:  carianne@skyislandalliance.org \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-weekend/
LOCATION:Gordan Hirabayashi Campground\, N Soldier Trail & E Prospect Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T161803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T161803Z
UID:1884-1504857600-1505322000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-tailed Prairie Dog Pre-Baiting
DESCRIPTION:AZGFD Black-tailed Prairie Dog Pre-Baiting\nThe Arizona Game and Fish Department needs help pre-baiting Black-tailed Prairie Dog colonies from September 8th – 13th. To pre-bait\, volunteers will need to set traps\, latch open the doors\, and put food in them daily. The food will be on-site (see directions). Volunteers will need to bait the traps daily (earlier in the day is better). It is about an hour drvie to Las Cienegas from Tucson\, AZ and it will take about 4 hours to bait all the traps. To sign up for pre-baiting\, select an available date(s) from the following link: https://beta.doodle.com/poll/nsvkits8cqft2prt  \n!!RSVP ASAP!! \nFor more information contact:  \nKurt Licence of Holly Hicks \nprairiedog@azgfd.gov or klicence@azgfd.gov or hhicks@azgfd.gov \n  \nDirections:\nThe trip will take about an hour or less from Tucson and the roads\nare passenger car friendly. To find the site\, drive east from Tucson\non I-10 East. Take Exit 281 for Hwy 83 Sonoita/Patagonia and\nfollow the highway south for approximately 20 miles. You will pass\nthe border patrol check station and continue on for another mile.\nVery close to MP40\, you will see a sign for Empire Ranch and turn\nleft or east into the ranch. Follow this road for 3 miles until the road\nT’s at a stop sign. Turn right or south and follow the road for another\n1 mile or so. You will drive through a wash and the left turn will be\njust before a cattle guard. Turn west or left on LC 6904. You will see \na big white sign that says “Black-tailed Prairie Dog Re-\nestablishment”.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-black-tailed-prairie-dog-pre-baiting/
LOCATION:Las Cienegas National Conservation Area\, East Empire Ranch Road\, Vail\, AZ\, 85641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Hicks":MAILTO:hhicks@azgfd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T162655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T162959Z
UID:1888-1504857600-1505062800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Small Mammal Trapping (September)
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 \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/azgfd-small-mammal-trapping/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T191725
CREATED:20170829T160728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T160852Z
UID:1875-1504771200-1505149200@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZGFD Black-footed Ferret Fall Spotlighting (September)
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/1875/
LOCATION:Seligman\, AZ\, Seligman\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Hicks":MAILTO:hhicks@azgfd.gov
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