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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170430
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SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-10/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170428T150000
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SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\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 Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-fight-club-3/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170117T164134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T164352Z
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SUMMARY:Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nVerde Valley Birding & Nature Festival\nApril 27-30th\, 2017 \nGo to birdyverde.org for all the information. \nEarly Bird Registration begins Jan 29th at 5:30am (see below)\nRegistration for General Public begins Feb 1 at 5:30am.  \nThis year the theme is “Magic Of Migration.” Join us in Cottonwood\, Arizona for four days of birding in beautiful habitats\, flocking with other birders\, and learning more about our natural world. Keynote speaker is Noah Strycker. \nAre you an “Early Bird”?  \nThe Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival is offering EARLY BIRD registration to all members of the our parent organization\, the Verde River Valley Nature Organization (VRVNO). Membership in VRVNO allows you to register early as one of your benefits of membership. You will also enjoy a discount in our Gift Shop.  \nOnline and snail mail registrations will be open to all VRVNO members 3 days before the standard registration date of February 1st. To become an early bird you will need to have your membership prior to registration. \n​Members ​will receive an instructional email by January 16th on how this will work. Please call 928-282-2202 if you do not receive this email. \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/verde-valley-birding-nature-festival/
LOCATION:Cottonwood\, AZ\, Cottonwood\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
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SUMMARY:March for Science - Flagstaff
DESCRIPTION:Flagstaff March for Science\nSaturday\, April 22\n2:00PM – 5:00PM\nThorpe Park Ramada (south end of park)\n191 N. Thorpe Rd.\, Flagstaff\, AZ 86001 \n\nThe March for Science on Saturday\, April 22\, sounds a call to support and safeguard the \nscientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among \nscientists. The mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue\, which has given \npolicymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence\, is a critical and urgent matter. \nIt is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a \npublic stand and be counted. \nThe primary march will be in Washington\, DC\, but satellite marches are occurring across \nthe nation\, including in several Arizona cities. We encourage you to join your local march! \nThe Flagstaff March for Science will start at Thorpe Park and head to Flagstaff City Hall. \nAfter the march\, join a rally with speakers from the community in celebration of science \nand to support the scientific community. \nThe Flagstaff March for Science is NOT JUST FOR SCIENTISTS – it is critical for anyone who \nsupports science\, science education\, and science policy to join in this effort and stand with \nus as we advocate for our future. \nSponsored by the Committee for Evidence-Based Action (www.facebook.com/nauceba) & \nthe local scientific community in coordination with the National March for Science. \nLearn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/762699953898240. \n\nContact: Joe Shannon\, 928-380-9537; j.shannon278@gmail.com
URL:https://aztws.com/event/march-for-science-flagstaff/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T150000
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SUMMARY:March for Science - Sedona
DESCRIPTION:March for Science – Sedona\nSaturday\, April 22nd\n1:00PM – 3:00PM\nCreative Gateways\n45 Birch Blvd\, West Sedona\, AZ 86336 \nThe March for Science on Saturday\, April 22\, sounds a call to support and safeguard the \nscientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among \nscientists. The mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue\, which has given \npolicymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence\, is a critical and urgent matter. \nIt is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a \npublic stand and be counted. \nThe primary march will be in Washington\, DC\, but satellite marches are occurring across \nthe nation\, including in several Arizona cities. We encourage you to join your local march! \nThe Sedona March for Science is hosted by Women’s March Sedona and focuses on the \nearth and science. Help connect and build the community! \nLearn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1282385665172375.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/march-for-science-sedona/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
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SUMMARY:March for Science - White Mountains
DESCRIPTION:March for Science – White Mountains\nSaturday\, April 22nd\n11:00AM – 4:00AM\nShow Low Main Street Festival Marketplace\n1031 E. Deuce of Clubs\, Show Low\, AZ 85901 \nThe March for Science on Saturday\, April 22\, sounds a call to support and safeguard the \nscientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among \nscientists. The mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue\, which has given \npolicymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence\, is a critical and urgent matter. \nIt is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a \npublic stand and be counted. \nThe primary march will be in Washington\, DC\, but satellite marches are occurring across \nthe nation\, including in several Arizona cities. We encourage you to join your local march! \nThe White Mountains March for Science represents the diverse communities located in the \nWhite Mountains of Arizona. On Earth Day\, we will march in solidarity for the kind of \ninquiry that promotes healthier ecosystems and healthier communities. We march to \npromote unity and reasoned discourse. We march in celebration of the diverse array of lab \nand field scientists\, as well as students and laypersons\, who contribute to the progress of \nhuman understanding in the White Mountains of Arizona. \nLearn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/710167795824532.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/1623/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170419T165013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T165013Z
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SUMMARY:March for Science - Lake Havasu
DESCRIPTION:March for Science – Lake Havasu\nSaturday\, April 22nd\n11:00AM – 1:00PM\nLake Havasu City\, AZ \nThe March for Science on Saturday\, April 22\, sounds a call to support and safeguard the \nscientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among \nscientists. The mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue\, which has given \npolicymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence\, is a critical and urgent matter. \nIt is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a \npublic stand and be counted. \nThe primary march will be in Washington\, DC\, but satellite marches are occurring across \nthe nation\, including in several Arizona cities. We encourage you to join your local march! \nThe Lake Havasu March for Science will start at the corner of McCulloch and Acoma in front \nof Octane Wine Garage\, then head down Main Street to the London Bridge and back. \nLearn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1868975433382447.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/march-for-science-lake-havasu/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170419T153347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T170643Z
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SUMMARY:March for Science - Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:The March for Science is the first step of a global movement to defend the vital role science plays in our health\, safety\, economies\, and governments.\nIT’S TIME TO GET OFF THE SIDELINES AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe March for Science champions robustly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity. We unite as a diverse\, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good and for political leaders and policy makers to enact evidence based policies in the public interest. \nThe March for Science is a celebration of science.  It’s not only about scientists and politicians; it is about the very real role that science plays in each of our lives and the need to respect and encourage research that gives us insight into the world. \nNevertheless\, the march has generated a great deal of conversation around whether or not scientists should involve themselves in politics. In the face of an alarming trend toward discrediting scientific consensus and restricting scientific discovery\, we might ask instead: can we afford not to speak out in its defense? \nThere is no Planet B. Join the #MarchForScience. \n\n\n\nSCIENCE\, not SILENCE\nThe March for Science is a celebration of our passion for science and a call to support and safeguard the scientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among scientists\, and the incredible and immediate outpouring of support has made clear that these concerns are also shared by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue\, which has given policymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence\, is a critical and urgent matter. It is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a public stand and be counted. \nOn April 22\, 2017\, we walk out of the lab and into the streets. \nWe are scientists and science enthusiasts. We come from all races\, all religions\, all gender identities\, all sexual orientations\, all socioeconomic backgrounds\, all political perspectives\, and all nationalities. Our diversity is our greatest strength: a wealth of opinions\, perspectives\, and ideas is critical for the scientific process. What unites us is a love of science\, and an insatiable curiosity. We all recognize that science is everywhere and affects everyone. \nScience is often an arduous process\, but it is also thrilling. A universal human curiosity and dogged persistence is the greatest hope for the future. This movement cannot and will not end with a march. Our plans for policy change and community outreach will start with marches worldwide and a teach-in at the National Mall\, but it is imperative that we continue to celebrate and defend science at all levels – from local schools to federal agencies – throughout the world. \nThe March for Science – Phoenix and Fair will begin at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza (Historic City Hall)\, 125 W. Washington St.\, in downtown Phoenix on April 22\, 2017 starting with a rally at 10:00. The March proper will start at 11:00 and proceed down Jefferson Street to 5th Street\, up to Washington Street and back to 1st Ave\, where the Science Fair and speakers will continue until 4:00 PM. Food trucks\, water\, toilet facilities and FUN will be provided! \nThe Phoenix March for Science is NOT JUST FOR SCIENTISTS – it is critical for anyone who supports science\, science education\, and science policy to join in this effort and stand with us as we advocate for our future.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/march-for-science/
LOCATION:Historic City Hall\, 125 W. Washington St.\, Phoenix\, 85003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T150000
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SUMMARY:March for Science - Prescott
DESCRIPTION:Prescott March for Science\nSaturday\, April 22nd\n10AM – 3PM\nCourthouse Square\n120 S. Cortez St.\, Prescott\, AZ 86303 \nThe March for Science on Saturday\, April 22\, sounds a call to support and safeguard the \nscientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among \nscientists. The mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue\, which has given \npolicymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence\, is a critical and urgent matter. \nIt is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a \npublic stand and be counted. \nThe primary march will be in Washington\, DC\, but satellite marches are occurring across \nthe nation\, including in several Arizona cities. We encourage you to join your local march! \nThe plan for the Prescott March for Science is to have folks standing with signs on corners \nand talking with visitors at the same time as the city’s Earth Day event. The event will not \ninclude mass marching\, bullhorns\, and chanting\, etc. Many of the “marchers” will also have \nEarth Day booths. \nVolunteers needed to help organize and participate! \nFor more information\, visit https://www.marchforscience.com. \nContact: Gary Beverly\, 928-308-1003\, yavapaisierra@gmail.com
URL:https://aztws.com/event/prescott-march-for-science/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170422T140000
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SUMMARY:March for Science - Tucson
DESCRIPTION:March for Science – Tucson\nSaturday\, April 22nd\n10:00AM – 2:00PM\nEl Presidio Plaza Park\n175 W. Alameda St.\, South Tucson\, AZ 85701 \nThe March for Science on Saturday\, April 22\, sounds a call to support and safeguard the \nscientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among \nscientists. The mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue\, which has given \npolicymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence\, is a critical and urgent matter. \nIt is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a \npublic stand and be counted. \nThe primary march will be in Washington\, DC\, but satellite marches are occurring across \nthe nation\, including in several Arizona cities. We encourage you to join your local march! \nThe Tucson Rally for Science at El Presidio will include rousing speakers\, 20+ engaging \nscience booths\, and lively entertainment! This is our time to take a stand\, so let's shake the \nground at El Presidio! Some people are taking the initiative to form groups that will march \ninto El Presidio on sidewalks from all directions. We appreciate the many ways you want to \ndemonstrate your support\, and we'll be there to welcome you at El Presidio! See you there! \nThe mission is to (1) advocate for the role of science in our lives\, (2) send the message to \ncurrent and future presidents that we need research-based legislation and policy\, and (3) \nshow that we want more funding for STEAM programs and agencies. \nLearn more at https://www.facebook.com/ScienceMarchTUCSON. \n\nContact: Tucson March for Science team\, marchforsciencetucson@gmail.com
URL:https://aztws.com/event/march-for-science-tucson/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170423
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170214T164146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T164146Z
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SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-9/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170419T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T160032Z
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SUMMARY:McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Phenology Study In-Field Training
DESCRIPTION:Phenology Study In-Field Training\nJoin the MSC’s Phenology team and botanist Steve Jones to check the status of the lifecycle of plants along the interpretive trails.  See what plants are blooming\, what trees are leafing\, what fruit is ripening. Phenology is nature’s calendar – when saguaros bloom\, white-winged doves build nests and young leaves appear on a velvet mesquite.  This study will help assess the effects of global environmental change\, such as long term drought and urban nutrient depositions\, on the lifecycle of Sonoran Desert Plants.\n  \nLocated at the Lost Dog Trailhead in Scottsdale\, AZ \n9:00AM\, April 20th\, 2017 \n  \nRSVP to plantmonitor@mcdowellsonoran.org
URL:https://aztws.com/event/mcdowell-sonoran-conservancy-phenology-study-in-field-training/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="McDowell Sonoran Conservancy":MAILTO:citizen_science@mcdowellsonoran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170419T172336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T172336Z
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SUMMARY:BLM - Manville Road Fence Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:BLM – Tucson Office – Manville Road Fence Volunteers\nIronwood Forest National Monument\n3201 E. Universal Way; Tucson\, AZ 85756\nApril 29th @ 8AM \n  \nDescription \nCreated by presidential proclamation in 2000 by Bill Clinton and taking its name from one of the longest living trees in the Arizona desert. The 129\,000-acre Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM) is a true Sonoran Desert showcase. However\, there are some areas on the IFNM where people have driven off road and created areas where vegetation is disturbed and the ground is torn up.  To prevent any further damage and to mitigate these issues\, the BLM initiated a fencing project to keep people on designated routes to protect wildlife habitat\, sensitive soils\, and areas of archaeological significance. \nPosition Summary \nA volunteer work day event will be taking place on the Ironwood Forest National Monument to help construct fence along Manville Road. This will be an all-day event. \nRequirements of/for volunteers \nMust be Physically Fit. \n\nMust able to lift 50 lbs. and walk for long distances in the heat.\nMust be 16 years or older.\nMust have personal vehicle or ability to carpool to worksite.\nMust be able to work safely in a group setting.\nMust be prepared to work under varied conditions\, including inclement weather and in remote locations.\nMust fill out and sign volunteer agreement form\n\nDuties and Responsibilities \nAssist with an ongoing fencing project which includes the following tasks: \n\nLifting barbed wire spool via rod and one other person to unroll wire safely\nWrapping wire and tying it tight using hands and fencing pliers\nUsing fence stretchers to pull wire taut\nUsing a t-post pounder to drive in t-posts\n\nTraining \nVolunteers will be briefed on Bureau of Land Management policies\, and training will occur on-site. Job Hazard Analysis for specialized equipment will occur prior to event. Most of the training will occur on-the-job\, as volunteers will be guided by Bureau of Land Management staff and interns. \nTime Commitment \nApril 29 at 8am \nSpecial Notice  \nThe monument is a travel corridor for illegal immigrants traveling from Mexico. All suspected illegal activities should be reported to BLM or local law enforcement authorities. Visitors should stay safe by avoiding contact with persons exhibiting suspicious behavior or engaged in dangerous activities. Drive with caution and look for fast-moving vehicles and pedestrians on back roads. Some roads are rugged: high clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended in those areas. \nHazards include poisonous snakes\, Africanized bees\, and potential encounters with illegal users of public land. Hunting is permitted through the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The national monument contains state trust lands and private lands. Recreation on state trust lands requires a permit from the State of Arizona. Visitors should not trespass on private lands. \nQuestions \nFor any questions\, please contact Sarah DuBose  at (520) 258-7249. \n 
URL:https://aztws.com/event/blm-manville-road-fence-volunteers/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170418T150000
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SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Tuesday Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Tuesday Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\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 Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-tuesday-fight-club/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170216T174113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T174113Z
UID:1520-1492246800-1492268400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\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 Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-fight-club-2/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170214T164112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T164112Z
UID:1488-1492243200-1492275600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-8/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20160318T214044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T200418Z
UID:736-1492243200-1492275600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:2017 Wildlife Techniques Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!! \nAttention Wildlife Students and Young Professionals\nWho: Open to Students and Young Professionals. Other Chapter members who would like to attend will be placed on a waiting list for any leftover spots.\nWhat: 2017 Wildlife Techniques Workshop\nWhen: April 15th\, 2017\nWhere: Horseshoe Ranch\nCost: Free\, but a $6 annual membership with the Arizona Chapter of TWS is requested \nInfo:   COMING SOON
URL:https://aztws.com/event/2016-wildlife-techniques-workshop/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Ranch\, 34.261707\, -112.057074
CATEGORIES:Techniques Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Chapter of the Wildlife Society":MAILTO:arizonatws@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170403T164756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T164756Z
UID:1589-1492164000-1492362000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Arizona Antelope Foundation: Fence Modification Project
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Antelope Foundation\nHighway 83 / Babocomari Ranch \nFence Modification\nApril 14-16\, 2017\n\n  \nProject Location:  We will be working on ADOT Right-of-Way (ROW) fences on Highway 83 from Elgin School south. \nProject Begins: Friday April 14th at 10AM\, Saturday April 15th 8-5 and Sunday 8-12. Meet at camp for all start times. The campsite will be available on Thursday night. This is a 3-day project\, but we need the most volunteers on Saturday. If you can only work one day Saturday would be the best for our work crew allocations. \nProject Activity: We will be modifying approximately 2 miles of existing fence in 6 different segments on the ROW of HW83-South. We will be removing the 2 bottoms strands of barbed wire and replacing with a single strand of smooth wire at a height of 16 inches. All fence stays will be removed and replaced with new. We will also modify 3.5 miles of adjacent pasture fence removing 2 strands and replacing with a smooth wire at a height of 18 inches. \nPronghorn Benefits: This highway ROW travel corridor project will improve motorist safety and help ensure that pronghorn that are now regularly crossing HW83-South do not get hung up within the ROW.  This project is a “Capstone” effort and will complete free pronghorn access in the southern portion of the Santa Cruz Plains pronghorn corridor improvement project. \nNFWF Grant Benefits: All volunteer work hours and mileage will be use as in-kind match for our 6-year our Southeastern Arizona Pronghorn Enhancement project funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Arizona Game and Fish Habitat Partnership program. \nWhat to Bring: Workgloves (The AAF will have a limited supply)\, snacks\, water\, personal gear. \nMeals: Please provide your own lunches to eat in the field on the 3 work days.  The AAF will be providing dinners on both Friday and Saturday nights and continental breakfasts with coffee and juice on Saturday and Sunday mornings.\n \nContact: Glen Dickens at (520-247-4907) for project information. \nIf you are planning to attend\, please RSVP to info@azantelope.org by Friday April 7th so we can plan to have enough food and tools. \nDirections to Camp:  \nAAF project/camp site will be about 10 miles southeast of the intersection of Highways 83/82 at Sonoita. \nTravel 20 miles south of Tucson on I-10; turn south on Highway 83 and travel 25 miles to the town of Sonoita intersection. \nFrom this point turn east on Highway 82 and travel approximately 5 miles to the Upper Elgin paved road. \nTurn south again and follow AAF signs from that  point. Camp will be located 4 miles south located on the east side of the roadway at the historic Rose Tree corrals and stone bunkhouse immediately adjacent to the roadway.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/arizona-antelope-foundation-fence-modification-project/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Antelope Foundation":MAILTO: info@azantelope.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170409
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170214T164053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T164053Z
UID:1487-1491609600-1491695999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-7/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170402
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170214T163954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T163954Z
UID:1482-1491004800-1491091199@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-6/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170216T173848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173848Z
UID:1516-1490346000-1490367600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\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 Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-fight-club/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170320
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170123T171430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T171521Z
UID:1452-1489795200-1489967999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:VRVNO - Archaeology Fair
DESCRIPTION:Archaeology Fair \nMarch 10th & 11th \nEach year the Verde Valley Archaeology Center hosts the Verde Valley Archaeology Fair\, the International Archaeology Film Festival and the Festival of American Indian Art held during Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month in March. Our events have been recognized as a “Premier Signature Event” of the Arizona SciTech Festival. These events are part of the Camp Verde’s Spring Heritage Festival. The dates for the 2017 Festival are March 18-19.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/1452/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170319
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170214T163856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T163856Z
UID:1480-1489795200-1489881599@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-4/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170209T180014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T163035Z
UID:1464-1489737600-1489770000@aztws.com
SUMMARY:AZTWS Newsletter Submission Deadlines - Third Friday of Every Third Month!
DESCRIPTION:!!AZTWS Newsletter Submissions!!\n  \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-month/
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170216T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173733Z
UID:1514-1489222800-1489244400@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\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 Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-thursday-fight-club-2/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170312
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170214T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T163826Z
UID:1479-1489190400-1489276799@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170216T173140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173140Z
UID:1511-1489152600-1489341600@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Spring Assessments: Aravaipa Uplands in March
DESCRIPTION:Spring Assessments: Aravaipa Uplands in March\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nBACKGROUND \nThis weekend\, we will be assessing springs in the upland watershed of Aravaipa Canyon. \nYou should be comfortable hiking off-trail (bushwhacking). We will have spots for 3-5 people in the SIA vehicles\, but after these fill up\, you’ll need to bring your own high clearance\, 4WD\, vehicle. Please contact us to check if your vehicle is suitable. \nTRIP SCHEDULE \nFriday 1:30 pm:  Meet SIA staff at our office (406 S. 4th Ave\, north side of SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St). Drive out to camp in the uplands on the east or west side of Aravaipa Canyon. Set up camp and enjoy the evening. \nSaturday 8:00 am: Breakfast with a quick refresher on use of spring assessment equipment. Then split up into teams and work through the day\, returning to camp around 5:00 pm. \nSunday 8:00 am: Continue assessment work until about 2:00 pm\, then pack up and head home for a shower! We will try and be back to Tucson by 5 or 6 pm. \nTHE WORK \nAt the springs\, we will be recording water quality and quantity\, taking photographs\, making a map of the spring\, and documenting the flora and fauna. \nSpring assessments require hiking off-trail\, potentially in steep terrain. Springs in this area have limited road access\, so we will be driving on a high clearance\, 4WD road\, and then hiking off trail to the springs\, up to about 2 miles each way. Each team will probably be able to assess 2-3 springs per day. We may hike as much as 8 miles in one day with part or all of that being off-trail. \nFor spring assessments\, prior training is not required\, but experienced volunteers and volunteers with tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate or vertebrate identification skills are desired. \nCAMP LOCATION \nWe will caravan out to the east or west side of Aravaipa\, and then explore a bit together to find a good camp site for the weekend. It will be an undeveloped site\, so plan to bring your own water for drinking and washing (it’s a good idea to bring more than you think you will need)\, as well as trowels and toilet paper for bathroom breaks. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip.\nPlease bring a larger backpack in which to carry shared springs assessment gear.\nSeveral gallons of water per person plus all the food you’ll need for a minimum of 6 meals out\, plus snacks.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\nLong\, tough pants are strongly recommended. If you have gaiters\, bring them!\nAnything else you would normally bring for a dayhike.\nIf you need to carry an EpiPen\, please bring it.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver – All volunteers need to sign the agreement annually. We will have extras on-hand if this is your first time volunteering in 2017.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including camp stove\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps\, first-aid kits. \nDue to the sensitive nature of springs\, dogs are not allowed. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Sami Hammer. Contact her with questions at sami@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 16.
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-spring-assessments-aravaipa-uplands-in-march/
LOCATION:SIA Office\, 406 S 4th Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170305
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170214T163643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T163643Z
UID:1477-1488585600-1488671999@aztws.com
SUMMARY:Wild At Heart - Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted
DESCRIPTION:Burrowing Owl Volunteers Wanted\nList of Burrowing Owl Events for 2017:\n\nFebruary 25th\, install 32 burrows in Laveen\nMarch 4th\, construct one tent near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 11th\, construct one tent near Coolidge\nMarch 18th\, construct two tents near Maricopa. Some same-day site prep also needed\nMarch 25th\, construct one tent in San Tan Valley.  See special note below\nApril 1st\, take down one tent near Maricopa\nApril 8th\, take down one tent near Coolidge\nApril 15th\, take down two tents near Maricopa\nApril 22nd\, take down one tent\, San Tan Valley\nApril 29th\, construct one tent in Tucson\, Paseo de las Iglesias section of River Park\nMay 27th\, take down one tent in Tucson\n\nOwl Feeding (three volunteers needed):\nSan Tan Valley tent after March 25th\, for 5 weeks. Volunteers need to be available during the entire five week period. One volunteer will feed the owls Mon-Friday and another will feed on Saturday and Sunday. The third volunteer is a fill in for days the other two cannot make it. Feeding the owls requires volunteers to store bags of frozen mice in their freezers (mice do not smell). Mice will need to be thawed and taken to the feeding site. If interested\, please contact: Greg Clark\, Wild at Heart’s burrowing owl site coordinator @ 480-688-0118. \nIf you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities\, please contact Wild At Heart @ www.wildatheartraptors.org\nLike us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on our birds and facility. www.facebook.com/WildAtHeartOwl
URL:https://aztws.com/event/wild-at-heart-burrowing-owl-volunteers-wanted-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild At Heart Raptors":MAILTO:www.wildatheartraptors.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170216T172506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T172811Z
UID:1507-1488445200-1488466800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:SIA: Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Thursday Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Thursday Fight Club\nFirst rule of Fountain Grass Fight Club: You have to tell your friends about Fountain Grass Fight Club!!!\n \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\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 Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://aztws.com/event/sia-bear-canyon-fountain-grass-thursday-fight-club/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T091540
CREATED:20170221T151014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170221T151014Z
UID:1527-1488207600-1488214800@aztws.com
SUMMARY:ASU: Northern Mexican Gartersnake Thesis Defense
DESCRIPTION:Microhabitat and Movement Assessment for Northern Mexican Gartersnakes (Thamnophis eques megalops) at Bubbling Ponds Hatchery\, Arizona\nPresenter: Tiffany Sprague\nCommittee members: Heather Bateman\, Stan Cunningham\, Thomas Jones\, Erika Nowak \n \n\nSpecies conservation and effective research study design require an understanding of the habitats on which that species depends as well as how it moves within and among those habitats. Bubbling Ponds Hatchery in Cornville\, Arizona\, supports a robust population of the northern Mexican gartersnake (Thamnophis eques megalops)\, which was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2014. Natural resource managers are interested in understanding the ecology of gartersnakes at this site to guide hatchery operations and to serve as a model for habitat creation and restoration. This study identified habitat selection and activity patterns of northern Mexican gartersnakes at the hatchery and how frequency of monitoring affects research results. Gartersnakes exhibited seasonal variation in habitat selection and activity\, selecting wetland edges and moving longer distances during the active season and being less mobile and selecting upland habitats during the inactive season. Frequency of monitoring influenced robustness of results\, with less-frequent monitoring providing only 53–62% of known daily distances traveled during the active season. Conservation of this species should incorporate a landscape-level approach that includes abundant wetland edge habitat with connected upland areas. Resource managers and researchers should carefully assess timing and frequency of activities in order to meet project objectives. \n\nFebruary 27\, 3:00 p.m.\nArizona State University Polytechnic Campus\, Peralta Room 145
URL:https://aztws.com/event/asu-northern-mexican-gartersnake-thesis-defense/
LOCATION:ASU Polytechnic Campus\, 7001 E Williams Field Rd\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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