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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Grasslands Wildlife Area pond construction
DESCRIPTION:Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy\, in partnership with Arizona Game and Fish Department and Wetland Restoration Training LLC\, is asking for volunteers to help enhance and restore several ponds on the White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area near Springerville in eastern Arizona. We will be improving six ponds across the Wildlife Area by installing a lining in the bottoms\, which will increase the water availability and permanence to benefit native species such as Chiricahua leopard frogs\, Little Colorado River spinedace\, and pronghorn. \n  \nThe requested labor includes removing rocks from the dry pond bottoms\, placing and securing liners\, and reseeding banks afterwards. Volunteers will be needed April 27- May 17\, 2026\, but most assistance will be needed during Thursday-Saturday of each week (Apr 30-May 2\, May 7-9\, and May 14-16). Tools such as shovels\, rakes\, and work gloves will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. \n  \nOn-site camping is available for free at Grasslands Wildlife Area (bring your own camping gear) for volunteers assisting with the project. Camping will be primitive\, with a portable toilet available for use\, but no showers or other facilities are guaranteed.  For those who prefer lodging\, please check hotels in nearby Springerville. \n  \nIf you are interested in volunteering\, please visit tinyurl.com/Grasslands-Restoration\, or use the QR code below for the sign up form. \n  \nPlease contact Becca at bcozad@ARCProtects.org with any questions! \n \n  \n  \n  \n \nLeft\, volunteers clearing a pond bottom of debris. Right\, volunteers placing pond liner
URL:https://aztws.com/event/grasslands_restoration_2026/
LOCATION:Grasslands Wildlife Area
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260617T180000
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SUMMARY:Flashing Firefly Trainings
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about flashing fireflies and how to survey for them? Several training opportunities will be offered this summer\, each featuring both a classroom and field portion. \nThese trainings will cover firefly basics\, firefly identification\, and the Firefly Atlas survey protocol and data sheet. Each training is limited to 30 attendees. \nPlease bring a headlamp with a red light if you have one. A few extras will be available for the evening if needed. \nTraining Dates and Locations \nJune 17\, 2026Beaver Creek Public Library\, Rimrock6:00 PM to 8:00 PM \nJune 18\, 2026Red Rock Ranger District\, Sedona5:30 PM to 8:00 PMThis training begins slightly earlier to allow for drive time to the field site. \nJune 24\, 2026Verde Villages Community Connection4855 Broken Saddle Dr\, Cottonwood6:00 PM to 8:00 PM \nJune 25\, 2026Verde Ranger District Office\, Camp Verde6:00 PM to 8:00 PM \nAdditional details will be sent closer to the training dates. Once a training fills\, it will be marked as full and participants may choose to join a waitlist. \nSign up here:https://bit.ly/2026FireflyTraining
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CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
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SUMMARY:NAFWS Southwest Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS)Host Tribe: Tohono O’odham NationDates: August 17–20\, 2026Location: Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment\, Tucson\, AZ \nEvent Overview\nThe Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) invites Tribal fish and wildlife professionals\, students\, researchers\, conservation law enforcement officers\, agency partners\, and community members to attend the 2026 Southwest Regional Conference in Tucson\, Arizona. \nHosted by the Tohono O’odham Nation\, this year’s conference theme is: \n“Carrying the Wisdom Forward: Honoring Legacy and Innovation.” \nThe four-day conference brings together natural resource professionals from across the Southwest to share research\, strengthen partnerships\, explore emerging technologies\, and celebrate Tribal leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. \nRegistration\nRegistration Rates \n\nNAFWS Member: $250 Early Bird | $325 Regular\nNon-Member: $300 Early Bird | $375 Regular (includes membership)\nStudent: $125 Early Bird | $150 Regular (includes membership)\n\nRegistration closes on August 10\, 2026. Additional registration and lodging information are available on the conference website. \nConference Highlights\nAttendees can expect four days of professional development and networking\, including: \n\nTechnical presentations from Tribal\, state\, federal\, academic\, and nonprofit professionals\nConcurrent sessions covering wildlife management\, habitat restoration\, invasive species\, wildlife health\, GIS\, conservation technology\, and Tribal stewardship\nProfessional workshops and hands-on training opportunities\nConservation Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) training and competitions\nStudent poster presentations\nExhibitor and vendor hall\nSouthwest Regional Business Meeting\nWelcome social\, networking events\, and a traditional feast hosted by the Tohono O’odham Nation\nClosing banquet\, awards ceremony\, silent auction\, and raffle\n\nFeatured Topics\nThis year’s program includes presentations and discussions on a wide range of conservation issues\, including: \n\nWildlife connectivity and habitat restoration\nThreatened and endangered species management\nWildlife health and disease\nGIS\, drones\, AI\, and emerging conservation technologies\nClimate change and natural resource management\nSonoran pronghorn recovery\nBlack-footed ferret conservation\nBorderlands wildlife conservation\nTribal conservation partnerships and stewardship\n\nA variety of optional workshops\, field tours\, and networking events are also scheduled throughout the conference. Be sure to view the full conference agenda for complete details and workshop descriptions. \nLearn More & Register\nFor registration\, lodging information\, the complete conference agenda\, workshop descriptions\, and additional event details\, visit the official conference webpage: \nhttps://www.nafws.org/event-details/southwest-regional-conference
URL:https://aztws.com/event/nafws_conference_2026/
LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino\, 9431 W Northern Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
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SUMMARY:Track & Sign Certification Course at Cuenca Los Ojos
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Cuenca Los Ojos & CyberTracker North AmericaDates: September 29 – October 2\, 2026Location: Cuenca Los Ojos Conservation Reserve\, Sonora\, Mexico \nEvent Overview\nLooking to strengthen your wildlife tracking skills while exploring one of North America’s most unique conservation landscapes? \nThis fall\, Cuenca Los Ojos is hosting the first CyberTracker Track & Sign Certification Course in Mexico. Held at the 50\,000-hectare Cuenca Los Ojos Conservation Reserve in the Sky Islands region of Sonora\, this immersive field course offers participants the opportunity to earn a professional wildlife tracking certification while learning from experienced conservation practitioners. \nParticipants will gain hands-on experience identifying tracks and sign from mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, and invertebrates while learning more about wildlife behavior\, movement\, and ecological monitoring. The reserve is one of the only places in the world where beaver\, bison\, jaguar\, and ocelot share the same landscape\, making it an exceptional setting for wildlife education and conservation. \nCourse Highlights\n\nEarn a CyberTracker Track & Sign Certification\nLearn wildlife tracking techniques from experienced instructors\nImprove field observation and wildlife monitoring skills\nExperience conservation and ecological restoration in the Sky Islands region\nNetwork with researchers\, conservation professionals\, educators\, and wildlife enthusiasts\nExplore one of the most biodiverse landscapes in the U.S.–Mexico borderlands\n\nRegistration Options\nSeveral registration packages are available\, including certification-only and lodging/meal packages. \n\n$580 – Certification + 3 nights lodging + 8 meals\n$540 – Certification + 2 nights lodging + 7 meals\n$510 – Certification + 1 night lodging + 6 meals\n$400 – Certification only\n\nAdditional Information\nParticipants should expect rustic accommodations\, remote field conditions\, and limited cell service. Medical forms and waivers are required\, and additional travel recommendations are available through the organizers. \nFor registration details and additional information\, please see the attached event flyer below. \nCuenca Los Ojos Track and Sign Fall Course
URL:https://aztws.com/event/track_and_sign_2026/
LOCATION:Cuenca Los Ojos\, Sonora\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Course/Certification
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SUMMARY:OFWIM 2026 Annual Conference & Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nOrganization: Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM)\nLocation: Virden Retreat Center\, University of Delaware – Lewes\, Delaware\nDates: October 5–8\, 2026\n\nEvent Overview\nRegistration is now open for the 34th Annual Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM) Conference & Business Meeting. \nThis year’s conference theme\, “Anchor Points: Keeping Conservation Grounded in Data Integrity\,” reflects OFWIM’s mission of promoting the management and conservation of natural resources through technology and information exchange. \nOFWIM is comprised of professionals representing state and federal agencies\, local governments\, academia\, and private firms who work to advance fish and wildlife information management. \nConference Opportunities\n\nRegistration is now open\nCall for Abstracts is now open\nStudent Scholarship opportunities are available\nTravel Grant information is available\nAnnual Conference & Business Meeting\n\nLearn More\nFor conference registration\, abstract submissions\, travel grant applications\, student scholarship information\, and additional event details\, visit: \nhttps://ofwim.com/events
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LOCATION:Virden Center (University of Deleware Campus)\, 1155 College Dr\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
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SUMMARY:Mojave Desert Tortoise Introductory Course and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Desert Tortoise Council Dates: Online Lectures: October 23–24\, 2026 | Field Workshop: November 1 or November 2\, 2026 Location: Online (Zoom) & Ridgecrest\, California \n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open for the 2026 Introduction to the Mojave Desert Tortoise Course\, offered by the Desert Tortoise Council. This introductory training is designed for wildlife professionals\, students\, natural resource specialists\, land managers\, and anyone interested in learning more about Mojave desert tortoise biology\, ecology\, and field survey techniques. \n\n\n\nThe course combines two live online lecture sessions with a required one-day field workshop\, providing participants with both classroom instruction and hands-on experience. While completion of the course does not grant authorization or permits\, it is widely recognized as valuable training for those pursuing desert tortoise survey and monitoring work. \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n\n\n\nLearn Mojave desert tortoise biology\, ecology\, habitat\, and conservation\n\n\n\nGain an introduction to desert tortoise survey techniques and field protocols\n\n\n\nLearn about permitting requirements and agency authorizations\n\n\n\nParticipate in a hands-on field workshop in Ridgecrest\, California\n\n\n\nPractice identifying desert tortoise sign and conducting survey transects\n\n\n\nReceive a certificate upon successful completion of the lectures\, quiz\, field workshop\, and course evaluation\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nOnline Lecture Sessions (Live via Zoom) \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 23 (12:00–5:00 PM PDT)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24 (9:00 AM–2:00 PM PDT)\n\n\n\n\nField Workshop (Choose One) \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 1 OR\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 2\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nEarly registration rates are available through September 1. \n\n\n\n\nEarly Regular: $400\n\n\n\nEarly Student: $250\n\n\n\n\nAfter September 1: \n\n\n\n\nRegular: $500\n\n\n\nStudent: $300\n\n\n\n\nRegistration includes both online lecture sessions and one field workshop day. Lecture-only audit options are also available. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nThis course is ideal for individuals interested in desert tortoise conservation\, environmental consulting\, natural resource management\, and wildlife field work. Whether you’re new to working with desert tortoises or looking to strengthen your understanding of survey methods and species ecology\, this course provides valuable foundational training! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email  intro-course@deserttortoise.org \n\n\n\nFor more information and registration\, please visit https://deserttortoise.org/training-programs/introductory-course/ \n\n 
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