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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
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SUMMARY:Track the Jaguars at ArtTrails Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance board member and local artist Pat Frederick created these two beautiful\, life-size metal sculptures of Macho B and Corazon to raise awareness for the plight of jaguars in Arizona and Northern Mexico. Don’t miss this chance to see them for yourself—and chat with the artist! They will be showing for two days during the Open Studios ArtTrails event in Tucson. This is free event. \nThe Spirit of Corazon\, metal sculpture by Pat Frederick \nThe Spirit of Macho B\, metal sculpture by Pat Frederick \nDiscover more Track the Jaguar events. \nWant to bring the jaguars to your gallery or event? Contact us. Please include the time\, date\, location\, and a phone number in your email.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/track-jaguars-arttrails-open-studios-2/
LOCATION:Open Studios: Patricia Frederick\, 6202 W Ina Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20161017T185716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161018T163040Z
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SUMMARY:Track the Jaguars at ArtTrails Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance board member and local artist Pat Frederick created these two beautiful\, life-size metal sculptures of Macho B and Corazon to raise awareness for the plight of jaguars in Arizona and Northern Mexico. Don’t miss this chance to see them for yourself—and chat with the artist! They will be showing for two days during the Open Studios ArtTrails event in Tucson. This is free event. \nThe Spirit of Corazon\, metal sculpture by Pat Frederick \nThe Spirit of Macho B\, metal sculpture by Pat Frederick \nDiscover more Track the Jaguar events. \nWant to bring the jaguars to your gallery or event? Contact us. Please include the time\, date\, location\, and a phone number in your email.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/track-jaguars-arttrails-open-studios/
LOCATION:Open Studios: Patricia Frederick\, 6202 W Ina Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85743\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20161003T212448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T212656Z
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SUMMARY:Milkweeds in Madera
DESCRIPTION:Milkweeds (and Oaks) in Madera\n\n\nJoin SIA staff in Madera Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! We will be focused on planting milkweeds and young oak trees at the site of the new bridges in the upper canyon. This site has come a long way since the construction\, and is looking great! Help us as we install even more plant resources for pollinators and other wildlife. \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trail heads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site.  Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) \n\n8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon.\nIf you would like a ride\, or to caravan to the site\, meet SIA staff at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park) at 7:00 am.\n2:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson.\n\nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During this visit to the canyon\, the day’s work could include\, planting native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this year\, continuing to arrange rocks on the site to prevent errosion\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact us to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\nWater and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n\n\n  \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nHard hats\, vests\, and gloves. \nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials.\nVolunteer agreement.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan. If you have any questions please feel free to email him at bryon@skyislandalliance.org\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\nDogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/milkweeds-in-madera/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160901T212752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T225150Z
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day - Madera Canyon
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nAs part of National Public Lands Day we will be helping to create a new pollinator garden and interpretive area at the Proctor Parking and Trailhead area and continue to enhance natural conditions near the two new bridges in Madera Canyon. Our partners in this project are the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and the Friends of Madera Canyon. Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson.\n \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8am – 3pm) \n\n8 am: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the Proctor Parking and Trailhead lot.\nIf individuals are interested in caravanning or catching a ride\, they can meet SIA staff at our office at 6:50 am (406 S. 4th Ave). We hope to beat the heat by starting early. There will be no camping on site for this project.\n2pm: Start to load up and head back to Tucson.\n\nTHE WORK\nOur work is designed to attract pollinator species to the site\, increase water resources for the benefit of plants and animals\, prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. We will be installing simple rock and earthen structures to slow the flow of water across the site and to create perfect spots for native plants to be installed. Today’s work will be a combination of lifting\, transporting and placing rocks into place\, digging and moving soil\, installing native plants\, eradicating non-native plants and watering the plants that we installed last year. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate.\n \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east under the Freeway. At the 4 way stop turn right onto Madera Canyon rd/White House Canyon Road. In 10.5 miles or so\, keep a look out for sings to the Proctor Parking and Trailhead on the right.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact Bryon to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\nSeveral liters of water per person plus all the food you’ll need for an entire day outside.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nHard hats and gloves. \nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials: shovels\, picks\, rock bars\, wheelbarrow\, plants\, buckets\, DriWater\, chicken wire\, rebar…\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan.  Contact him with any questions at Bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 27.\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\nDogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/national-public-lands-day-madera-canyon-2/
LOCATION:Proctor Parking and Trailhead\, S Madera Canyon Rd\, AZ\, 85645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
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SUMMARY:Planting at Brown Canyon Pond
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nFor several years Sky Island Alliance has been working with the US Forest Service to enhance wildlife habitat at the historic Brown Canyon Ranch. Following the successful installation of an aquatic liner at the pond as well as the installation of over 100 native plants last year\, we are going back to plant more milkweeds. This project will provide excellent habitat for the threatened Chiricahua leopard frog\, local pollinator species and a myriad of other native plants and animals.\n\nBrown Canyon Ranch was first settled around 1800 and has passed through the hands of numerous homesteaders and ranchers since then.  In 1998\, the property was acquired by the US Forest Service which currently manages the site in collaboration with the Friends of Brown Canyon Ranch\, a volunteer organization out of Sierra Vista.  Wild Duck Pond\, located on the ranch\, is a popular bird watching site in the Huachuca Mountains.\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nSCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet at House Pond at 8:30am.\nIf you would prefer to caravan with us from Tucson\, please be ready for a 7:00am departure from our office at 406 S. 4th Ave.\nWe will work until about 3:30pm and expect to be back in Tucson by no later than 5:00pm.\n\nTHE WORK \nThis is rated as a moderate event due to uneven terrain and will include installing and watering new native plants\, removing weeds and other associated tasks. No hiking is necessary\, but participants will be working together to lift heavy items and/or conducting work with shovels and other hand tools.\n\nDIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON (1 hr. 30 min.) \n*Passenger cars are able to access the work site without difficulty* \n*carpooling is encouraged \n§  Take I-10 east toward El Paso.  Look for exit 302 for AZ-90 S (approx. 37 miles east of Tucson)\n§  Continue south on AZ-90 toward Fort Huachuca/Sierra Vista\n§  Stay on AZ-90 to Sierra Vista and stay straight onto N. Garden Ave.\, which turns into S. Buffalo Soldier Trail.  Follow for 5 miles then turn right onto AZ-92.\n§  Follow for 3 miles and turn right on to Ramsey Canyon Road. Keep going on Ramsey Canyon Road until you pass Calle Metate. Turn right just after that onto a gravel road and follow all the way to the end\, bypassing the trailhead parking areas.\n§  http://www.browncanyonranch.org/directions.html\nWHAT TO BRING \nWater\, snacks and lunch\, sturdy shoes or sandals\, long pants\, sun screen\, hat and sunglasses.\n\n PROVIDED BY SIA\n  \nTools\, extra water\, and work gloves. Volunteer waiver: to be filled out once per year
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/planting-at-brown-canyon-pond/
LOCATION:Brown Canyon Ranch\, Brown Canyon Ranch\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160822T172900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160901T212340Z
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating our 25th Anniversary\, and it won’t be a party without you! \nYou’re invited to an evening of fun\, music\, and friends. Hang out with our staff\, reminisce\, celebrate our current work\, and dream with us about the next 25 years! And for every dollar you spend on food and drink\, La Cocina is donating 10% to support Sky Island Alliance. \nSoak up the soulful tunes of Leila Lopez. Enjoy a reading by Sky Island Alliance Poet Laureate Jefferson Carter and pick up a copy of his latest book (proceeds benefit SIA). Treat yourself with one of our silent auction items\, including regional gifts\, certificates for restaurants and shows\, and local artwork. And get a sneak peek at a full-size jaguar statue—local artist Pat Frederick’s latest creation! \nRSVP on our Facebook page to get updates about the event and invite all your friends!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/25th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:La Cocina\, 201 N Court Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160808T222947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160808T223541Z
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SUMMARY:Planting at Camp Rucker Ponds
DESCRIPTION:Create Habitat for Frogs\, Bats\, and Native Pollinators in the\nChiricahua Mountains!\nFriday\, September 9 – Sunday\, September 11\, 2016\nCAMPING WEEKEND!!! \nJoin us for a weekend of camping in Rucker Canyon\, on the west side of the Chiricahua Mountains\, at just under 6\,000 feet in elevation. Unlike other recent trips to the canyon\, we will actually be camping\, NOT staying at the nearby station! We will be installing more native plants as we continue our work at the historic cavalry camp where we have created three ponds that will one day support Chiricahua leopard frogs\, as well as the bats\, toads\, dragonflies\, and various native pollinator species that are already calling these ponds home. This trip is free of charge and no experience is necessary. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nBACKGROUND \nThe Chiricahua Mountains are a large Sky Island located in the very southeastern corner of Arizona and rise 6\,000 feet above the surrounding desert grasslands. We worked with the Coronado National Forest\, Arizona Game and Fish Department\, Natural Channel Design\, and Borderlands Restoration to create breeding habitat for threatened Chiricahua leopard frogs that will soon be released here\, as well as open water that is accessible for the 21 species of bats that occur in the Chiricahua Mountains. In addition\, we will supplement the already impressive array of native plants by installing additional milkweeds for monarch butterflies\, as well as plants that provide resources for other butterflies\, hummingbirds\, moths\, and more. \nTRIP SCHEDULE\nFriday\, 1:00 pm: Meet SIA staff at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). If you will be meeting us at the campsite\, you can join us at the Rucker Canyon Campground (AKA Walnut Grove Campground on googlemaps) – look for the green “SIA” sign. A detailed map/directions will be sent when the time approaches. We will have access to bathrooms at the campground.\nSaturday\, 8:00 am: Early breakfast and a rundown of the day’s activities. We’ll then caravan in appropriate vehicles to Camp Rucker\, where we will work for the day.\nSunday\, 8:00 am: Continue work through the early afternoon\, then pack up and head home. We will try and be back to Tucson around 5pm.\nTHE WORK\nThe purpose of our weekend will be to plant native species that will be especially beneficial to pollinators\, and also to the frogs and bats that will call this site home. We will be working to help restore the site to a functioning habitat as soon as possible. \nCAMP LOCATION & DIRECTIONS (From Tucson)\nDirections: Detailed driving directions will be sent to all registrants ahead of the event. All roads to the campsite are suitable for passenger vehicles. \nCarpooling is encouraged: SIA will have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along\, and we are able to caravan. \nWHAT TO BRING\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip. We will have access to bathrooms at the camping site.\nSix meals plus snacks. Drinking water is NOT AVAILABLE at the camping site\, please bring enough water for the weekend (at least a gallon per day).\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for sunny and hot\, and wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\nPROVIDED BY SIA\nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including stoves\, firewood for camp fire\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nWell-behaved dogs are welcome on the trip. Please let us know ahead of time if you are planning to bring your dog.\nOur campsite is fully accessible to campers/large trailers.\nThis is a family – friendly trip. Please let us know ages of any minors who will be joining.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/planting-at-camp-rucker-ponds/
LOCATION:Walnut Grove Campground\, Douglas\,\, AZ\, 85607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160711T214942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160802T200219Z
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SUMMARY:Monsoon in Aravaipa Canyon
DESCRIPTION:THE WORK: Sky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we will be planting native grasses and removing an invasive plant called vinca (or periwinkle) from the riparian understory. We’ll be bending\, digging\, and getting dirty. \nWe’ll leave time in the afternoons for exploring the canyon – be sure to bring a swimsuit\, camera\, and your binoculars! We will depart the canyon in the early afternoon on Sunday to return to Tucson by 5 pm. \n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nLOCATION: \nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binocoulars! For more information about the Preserve:\nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml \nAnd a recent feature by Arizona Public Media: \n\nGETTING THERE: \nOption 1:\nMeet at the NEW SIA OFFICE LOCATION (406 S. 4th Ave\, NW corner of 14th St) to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 1 pm on Friday. We have limited room for passengers in vehicles – please let us know ahead of time if you need a ride so we can ensure space for everyone (or if you’d like to drive your personal vehicle and have space for a passenger). \nWe will head east on 1-10 toward Willcox (and a bathroom break) before heading off toward the northwest for the canyon. The last 40 miles or so are on a well-maintained dirt road. \nOption 2:\nIf you would like to meet us out there\, just let us know when to expect you on Friday evening. \nDIRECTIONS \nDirections from Tucson (3 to 3.5 hours) \n1. Go east on I-10 to the Fort Grant exit (Exit 340) in Willcox\, take the exit north\n2. Heading north up the valley\, stay on the main road (which is very curvy and sometimes\nconfusing\, but keep going!)\n3. At 17.8 miles at the stop sign take a left on Ash Creek Road towards the town of Bonita\n4. At 20.7 miles at the stop sign take a right towards Bonita/Fort Grant\n5. At 29.1 miles (in the small town of Bonita) at the stop sign take a left toward the tiny town of Klondyke\n6. After approx. 60 miles from the Ft. Grant exit you will reach the town of Klondyke\, follow the signs toward Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness\n7. About 5 miles past the town of Klondyke\, there will be a small sign for the Cobra Ranch on the right.\n8. Continue PAST Cobra Ranch for about another 2 miles.\n9. Soon you will be driving on the left side of the canyon and will be able to look down on the guest house off to the right.\n10. Look for our green “SIA” and welcome signs as you approach the guesthouse driveway\, on the right. \nDirections from Phoenix (3 to 3.5 hours) \n1. Take Hwy 60 East through Globe and continue on Hwy 70 towards Safford.\n2. Approx. 7 miles after Fort Thomas (about 13 miles from Safford) you turn south (right) onto Klondyke Rd.\n3. Take Klondyke Rd. approx 24 miles to Aravaipa Rd\n4. Turn right\, and continue through the tiny town of Klondyke\n5. About 5 miles from the town of Klondyke\, there will be a small sign for the Cobra Ranch on the right.\n6. Continue PAST Cobra Ranch for about another 2 miles.\n7. Soon you will be driving on the left side of the canyon and will be able to look down on the guest house off to the right.\n8. Look for our green “SIA” and welcome signs as you approach the guesthouse driveway\, on the right. \nDriving conditions: While four-wheel drive and high clearance are usually not required to reach the guesthouse\, creek crossings may be necessary especially after rain. We recommend taking a high clearance vehicle if you have one available. The road is a well maintained dirt road\, usually passable by low clearance vehicles. There are at least two shallow creek crossings – the trick is to take it slow and easy. Please drive slowly on the dirt roads and keep an eye out for wildlife.\nIf we experience heavy rain\, the road may become muddy and the washes that cross the road may flood. If the dry riverbeds are flowing with floodwater\, take the time to wait for the water to recede (it will!) before trying to cross. Take your time\, we’ll be there to greet you when you arrive! \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek.  TNC’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms\, with showers and a full kitchen (with basic implements). There is also a screened sleeping porch\, and a bunkhouse with two rooms with beds. You may choose to sleep on a bed (bring your own comfy bedding) or camp under the stars in your tent. Beds will be first-come/first serve\, unless you let us know that you need to have priority. Nightly campfires are a big possibility. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, and 3 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. You may want sandals for walking in the creek.\nInsect repellent is a good idea this time of year!\n\nPLEASE NOTE:  \nVolunteers are required to sign our release and indemnity form once annually\, we will have extras on hand for anyone who has yet to sign one.  This is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and any special concerns. A limited number of well-behaved dogs will be allowed – please let us know if you have a 4-legger that you’d like to bring along. \nFor more information\, please contact Carianne Campbell at carianne@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/monsoon-in-aravaipa-canyon/
LOCATION:The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse\, 40926-40928 Aravaipa Canal\, Willcox\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160820T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160820T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160702T010359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T010430Z
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SUMMARY:Monsoon Pollinator Blitz at Tumacacori National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\n\n\nSky Island Alliance is working with the National Park Service to develop pollinator gardens at Tumacacori National Historical Park\, and we would like to understand better the species of insect pollinators that currently occur at the park. Species experts will be on hand\, and everyone is welcome to attend – no experience is necessary!\n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nLearn how to use your cell phone to make species observations using the iNaturalist app. Observations will be logged in the Park’s iNaturalist Project Page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/plants-of-tumacacori-national-historical-park. \nSCHEDULE \nSaturday\, August 20: Arrive at the Park as early as sunrise (5:45am). We will break up into groups by location and/or expertise\, and make observations of all insects (and other biota!) possible. Depending on participation\, we may take a siesta and then work through the evening to make observations of night-active species. \nRAIN DATE = Saturday\, August 27 \nJoin us for the whole event\, or a portion. We look forward to learning more about the pollinators at Tumacacori National Historical Park!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/monsoon-pollinator-blitz-at-tumacacori-national-historical-park/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd \,  Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160817T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160808T212129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160811T191713Z
UID:2163-1471417200-1471453200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Tim Buck Two Pond Planting
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nSIA recently partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, and Tom Biebighauser of Wetland Restoration and Training LLC to fix the pond at TimBuckTwo Ranch which had developed a bad leak\, threatening its ability to provide habitat for endangered Gila topminnows and many other native bird\, bat\, dragonfly and butterfly species. Now that the pond is all fixed up\, we’re going to enhance the surrounding habitat with native plantings! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \n\nMeet at 7:00 a.m. at our new office: 406 S 4th Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85701 at the SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St. To carpool or caravan to the site. There is plenty of parking in our lot off 14th as well as along the streets.\nIf you live south of Tucson\, meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the giant cow skull at the Amado exit off of I-19.\nWe will work throughout the day with a break for lunch\, and be back to the office by 5:00 p.m (or earlier).\n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nWe will be installing native plants that will benefit pollinators and wildlife\, as well as help the site return to a natural appearance as soon as possible. Be prepared to get dirty\, maybe even muddy\, but rest assured that there will be tasks for all levels of ability. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWater\, snacks\, and lunch.\nBinoculars – this is a fabulous birding spot!\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) that you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy\nSun Protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\nSIA will provide all tools and work gloves\, though if you have a pair of gloves you like\, feel free to bring them.\nQuestions?\nContact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/tim-buck-two-pond-planting/
LOCATION:TimBuckTwo Ranch\, Amado\, AZ\, 85645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160613T203817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160809T024004Z
UID:2134-1470909600-1471204800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:August Pollinator Planting at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (New Mexico)
DESCRIPTION:PLANTING FOR POLLINATORS! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nLOCATION:\nGila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is located approximately 2 hours north of Silver City\, New Mexico. Surrounded by over 3 million acres of Wilderness\, the Monument is an important Ancestral Puebloan cultural site but is also managed for its natural qualities. \nTravel time from our headquarters in Tucson is just under 5 hours. Although the distance from Silver City is only 44 miles via State Highway 15\, the travel time is approximately two hours due to twisting and winding mountain terrain. \nFor more information\, see the National Park Service’s official website: www.nps.gov/gicl  \nGETTING THERE:\nFROM TUCSON:  Overview Map: http://mapq.st/1Mxo0Du\nMeet us at the SIA office 406 S. 4th Ave at 10 am on Thursday to caravan / carpool to the monument.\nFROM SILVER CITY: Take State Highway 15 north from Silver City. Although the distance from Silver City is only 44 miles\, the travel time is approximately two hours due to twisting and winding mountain terrain. An alternative route from Silver City is along State Highway 35 and goes through the Mimbres Valley. Even though it is 25 miles longer than Highway 15\, it is less winding\, wider\, more level\, and easier to travel; therefore it takes about the same amount of time to drive. NOTE: If your vehicle\, travel trailer\, or RV is over 20 feet in length\, you should take Highway 35. \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. \nThursday’s plan is to arrive at the site and set up camp. Local participants may arrive by 7:30 a.m. on Friday ready to work – please be sure to let us know when to expect you. We will break into teams and work all day Friday\, Saturday\, and most of the day on Sunday to stabilize the hill slope and install new plantings. We will depart the site by 3 p.m. on Sunday to return to Tucson by late evening. \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 Carianne Campbell at carianne@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/august-pollinator-planting-at-gila-cliff-dwellings-national-monument-new-mexico/
LOCATION:Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument\, Glenwood\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160723T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160613T201429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T203939Z
UID:2133-1469259000-1469286000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:July Planting at Tumacacori
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance as we install new native pollinator plants at Tumacacori National Historical Park! \n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nSCHEDULE\n\n6:30 AM: Meet up with SIA staff at our office (406 S 4th Ave) for a ride\, or to caravan to Tumacacori.\n7:30 AM: Meet with SIA staff at Tumacacori National Historical Park to begin day’s work.\n3:00 PM: Wrap up our efforts at the park and head for home.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis work is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging\, planting\, and watering. The work will include bending\, kneeling\, and walking on uneven surfaces.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels and picks to install plants\, and buckets to water them.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\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!)Questions?  Contact Carianne:  carianne@skyislandalliance.org 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/july-planting-at-tumacacori/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd \,  Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160513T203855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T204318Z
UID:2109-1468598400-1468771200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Patagonia Planting
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND\nCome out and help us continue a very interesting project helping to restore a wildlife corridor between the Patagonia and Santa Rita Mountains. The area we will be working in was the site of a planned development\, but it had also been identified as one of the most important corridors for jaguar movement between Mexican and American Sky Islands. Fortunately the site was recently purchased by Wildlife Corridors LLC with the plan of preserving the sites function as a corridor\, while allowing for much more limited human habitation as well.\n \n  \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE! \n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE \n\nFriday\, 4:00 PM: Meet SIA staff at our office (406 S. 4th Ave) for a ride\, or to caravan down to the site near Patagonia. We will arrive at the site by 5:30 and set up camp. \nSaturday\, 6:30 AM: We hope to beat the heat by starting early\, and getting our work done before the hottest time of the day.\nSunday\, 6:30 AM: We will continue our work until about midday\, then pack up and head for home. We will try to be back in Tucson by 4:00 PM or earlier.\n\nTHE WORK\nWe will be installing native plants grown by Borderland Restoration to enhance habitat and strengthen the rock work completed in June. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson head east on I-10\, then south on Highway 83. At the junction in Sonoita head right(West) on Highway 82 toward Patagonia. Just past mile marker 22 turn right onto Stevens Canyon Rd and follow the green SIA arrows to our camp.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA will have a few spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact us to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nSeveral liters of water per person plus all the food you’ll need for a weekend away from home.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nSite background and activity instruction plus tools to include gloves for all\, shovels\, picks\, rock bars\, wheelbarrow\, maps.\nWater buckets.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan.  Contact him with any questions at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or .\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/patagonia-planting/
LOCATION:Wildlife Haven\, Stevens Canyon Rd\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160706T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160702T005542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T005542Z
UID:2146-1467788400-1467810000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Madera Canyon July 6
DESCRIPTION:MADERA CANYON RESTORATION\n\nJoin SIA staff in Madera Canyon for a day of habitat restoration! Our work will focus on removal of invasive vinca from the areas surrounding our recent rehabilitation of the bridge construction site.\n \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site.  Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) \n\n7:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon.\nIf you would like a ride\, or to caravan to the site\, meet SIA staff at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park) at 6:00 am.\n1:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson.\n\nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During this visit to the canyon\, the day’s work will include removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact us to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\nWater and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n\n\n  \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nHard hats\, vests\, and gloves. \nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials.\nVolunteer agreement.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan. If you have any questions please feel free to email her at bryon@skyislandalliance.\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\nDogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/madera-canyon-july-6/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160513T192102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T192102Z
UID:2105-1467378000-1467651600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Camp Rucker Pond Planting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independence Day out in the Sky Islands! We will be working at “Camp Rucker” in Rucker Canyon\, on the west side of the Chiricahua Mountains\, at just under 6\,000 feet in elevation. Join us as we put the finishing touches on our work at this historic cavalry camp to create ponds that support Chiricahua leopard frogs\, bats\, and native pollinator species.  This trip is free of charge and no experience is necessary. \n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\nBACKGROUND \nThe Chiricahua Mountains are a large Sky Island located in the very southeastern corner of Arizona and rise 6\,000 feet above the surrounding desert grasslands.  We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Arizona Game and Fish Department\, Natural Channel Design\, and Borderlands Restoration to create breeding habitat for threatened Chiricahua leopard frogs that will soon be released here\, as well as open water that is accessible for the 21 species of bats that occur in the Chiricahua Mountains. In addition\, we will supplement the already impressive array of native plants by installing additional milkweeds for monarch butterflies\, as well as plants that provide resources for other butterflies\, hummingbirds\, moths\, and more. \nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nFriday\, July 1\, 1:00 pm: Meet SIA staff at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). If you will be meeting us at the campsite\, proceed past the Rucker Canyon Campground to the USFS Administrative site – look for the green “SIA” sign.  A detailed map will be sent when the time approaches. We will have access to a kitchen\, grills and bathrooms at the Admin site.\nSaturday\, July 2\, 8:00 am:  Early breakfast and a rundown of the day’s activities. We’ll then caravan in appropriate vehicles to Camp Rucker\, where we will work for the day.\nSunday\, July 3\, 8:00 am: Continue work throughout the day our at the pond site.\nMonday\, July 4\, 8:00 am: Continue work through the early afternoon\, then pack up and head home.  We will try and be back to Tucson around 5pm.\n\nTHE WORK\nThe purpose of our weekend will be to plant native species that will be especially beneficial to pollinators\, and also to the frogs and bats that will call this site home. We will be working to help restore the site to a functioning habitat as soon as possible. \nCAMP LOCATION & DIRECTIONS (From Tucson)\nDirections: Detailed driving directions will be sent to all registrants ahead of the event. All roads to the campsite are suitable for passenger vehicles. \nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA will have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along\, and we are able to caravan. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip.  We will have access to bathrooms at the camping site.\nFive meals plus snacks. Drinking water is available at the camping site.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including stove\, firewood for camp fire\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nWell-behaved dogs are welcome on the trip. Please let us know ahead of time if you are planning to bring your dog.\nOur campsite is fully accessible to campers/large trailers.\nThis is a family – friendly trip.  Please let us know ages of any minors who will be joining.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/camp-rucker-pond-planting/
LOCATION:Rucker Admin Station\,  Cochise County AZ 31.765434\, -109.350226\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160628T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160628T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160411T193041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T142056Z
UID:2077-1467101700-1467124200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Tumacacori Cottonwood and Willow Watering 5
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance as we help the park with their cottonwood and willow planting efforts. We will be watering new plants\, assessing the condition of the plants\, weeding around the new trees\, and building/maintaining basins at the base of the trees to hold water. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\nSCHEDULE \n\n7:15 AM: Meet up with SIA staff at our office(406 S 4th Ave for a ride\, or to caravan to Tumacacori.\n8:15 AM: Meet with SIA staff at Tumacacori National Historical Park to begin day’s work.\n2:30 PM: Wrap up our efforts at the park and head for home.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis work is rated as lightly strenuous; we will be watering and weeding\, but work will include bending\, kneeling\, and walking on uneven surfaces\, and could include walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels and picks to install plants\, and buckets to water them.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\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!)Questions?  Contact Bryon:  bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 Ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/tumacacori-cottonwood-and-willow-watering-5/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd \,  Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC00334.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160623T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160613T200947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T204118Z
UID:2132-1466667000-1466694000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:June Planting at Tumacacori
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance as we install new native pollinator plants at Tumacacori National Historical Park! \n\n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nSCHEDULE\n\n6:30 AM: Meet up with SIA staff at our office (406 S 4th Ave) for a ride\, or to caravan to Tumacacori.\n7:30 AM: Meet with SIA staff at Tumacacori National Historical Park to begin day’s work.\n3:00 PM: Wrap up our efforts at the park and head for home.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis work is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging\, planting\, and watering. The work will include bending\, kneeling\, and walking on uneven surfaces.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels and picks to install plants\, and buckets to water them.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\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!)Questions?  Contact Carianne:  carianne@skyislandalliance.org 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/june-planting-at-tumacacori/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd \,  Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160513T194734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T200213Z
UID:2106-1466179200-1466352000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Patagonia Rock Work
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND\nCome out and help kick start a very interesting project helping to restore a wildlife corridor between the Patagonia and Santa Rita Mountains. The area we will be working in was the site of a planned development\, but it had also been identified as one of the most important corridors for jaguar movement between Mexican and U.S. Sky Islands. Fortunately the site was recently purchased by Wildlife Corridors LLC with the plan of preserving the sites function as a corridor\, while allowing for much more limited human habitation as well.\n \n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE \n\nFriday\, 4:00 PM: Meet SIA staff at our office (406 S. 4th Ave) for a ride\, or to caravan down to the site near Patagonia. We will arrive at the site by 5:30 and set up camp. \nSaturday\, 6:30 AM: We hope to beat the heat by starting early\, and getting our work done before the hottest time of the day.\nSunday\, 6:30 AM: We will continue our work until about midday\, then pack up and head for home. We will try to be back in Tucson by 4:00 PM or earlier.\n\nTHE WORK\nOur work is designed to stabilize drainages throughout the wildlife corridor site. The installation of simple rock structures in the channels will detain sediment and moisture\, thereby raising the level of the water table and providing the perfect growing conditions for many\, many native plants! The weekend’s work will be a combination of lifting\, transporting and placing rocks into place (think about the size of a loaf of bread). Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson head east on I-10\, then south on Highway 83. At the junction in Sonoita head right(West) on Highway 82 toward Patagonia. Just past mile marker 22 turn right onto Stevens Canyon Rd and follow the green SIA arrows to our camp.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA will have a few spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact us to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nSeveral liters of water per person plus all the food you’ll need for a weekend away from home.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nSite background and activity instruction plus tools to include gloves for all\, shovels\, picks\, rock bars\, wheelbarrow\, maps.\nWater buckets.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan.  Contact him with any questions at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or .\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/patagonia-rock-work/
LOCATION:Wildlife Haven\, Stevens Canyon Rd\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160607T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160411T191756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T142125Z
UID:2076-1465287300-1465309800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Tumacacori Cottonwood and Willow Watering 4
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance as we help the park with their cottonwood and willow planting efforts. We will be watering new plants\, assessing the condition of the plants\, weeding around the new trees\, and building/maintaining basins at the base of the trees to hold water. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\nSCHEDULE \n\n7:15 AM: Meet up with SIA staff at our office(406 S 4th Ave for a ride\, or to caravan to Tumacacori.\n8:15 AM: Meet with SIA staff at Tumacacori National Historical Park to begin day’s work.\n2:30 PM: Wrap up our efforts at the park and head for home.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis work is rated as lightly strenuous; we will be watering and weeding\, but work will include bending\, kneeling\, and walking on uneven surfaces\, and could include walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels and picks to install plants\, and buckets to water them.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\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!)Questions?  Contact Bryon:  bryon@skyislandalliance.org or Ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/tumacacori-cottonwood-and-willow-watering-4/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd \,  Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSCN2828.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160606T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160516T165325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160525T174906Z
UID:2120-1465196400-1465218000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Madera Canyon in June
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site.  Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE (7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) \n\n7:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon.\nIf you would like a ride\, or to caravan to the site\, meet SIA staff at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park) at 6:00 am.\n1:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson.\n\nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During this visit to the canyon\, the day’s work could include\, planting native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, continuing to arrange rocks on the site to prevent errosion\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact us to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\nWater and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n\n\n  \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nHard hats\, vests\, and gloves. \nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials.\nVolunteer agreement.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Melissa Mauzy. If you have any questions please feel free to email her at melissa@skyislandalliance.\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\nDogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/madera-canyon-in-june/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_3136.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160324T230707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160325T003209Z
UID:2065-1464354000-1464627600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day in Aravaipa Canyon - Restoration
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THIS TRIP! \nSIA staff will already be present in Aravaipa Canyon prior to the start of this trip. We must therefore close registration for this trip at 11 PM Monday the 23rd in order to arrange the logistics of this outing (there is no phone or internet service at the site). \nTHE WORK: \nSky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we will be removing an invasive plant called vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks. This will require digging and fastidious removal of root material\, with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, digging\, and getting dirty. \nWe will break into teams and work all day Saturday and Sunday to dig out vinca and install native plants. We’ll leave time in the afternoons and on Monday morning for exploring the canyon – be sure to bring a camera and your binoculars! We will depart the canyon in the early afternoon on Monday to return to Tucson by 5pm. \n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\nLOCATION: \nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binocoulars! For more information about the Preserve:\nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml \nAnd a recent feature by Arizona Public Media: \n\nGETTING THERE: \nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 300 W. University to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 1pm on Friday. We have limited room for passengers in vehicles – please let us know ahead of time if you need a ride so we can ensure space for everyone (or if you’d like to drive your personal vehicle and have space for a passenger). \nWe will head east on 1-10 toward Willcox (and a bathroom break) before heading off toward the northwest for the canyon. The last 40 miles or so are on a well-maintained dirt road. \nOption 2:\nIf you would like to meet us out there\, just let us know when to expect you on Friday evening. \nDIRECTIONS \nDirections from Tucson (3 to 3.5 hours) \n1. Go east on I-10 to the Fort Grant exit (Exit 340) in Willcox\, take the exit north\n2. Heading north up the valley\, stay on the main road (which is very curvy and sometimes\nconfusing\, but keep going!)\n3. At 17.8 miles at the stop sign take a left on Ash Creek Road towards the town of Bonita\n4. At 20.7 miles at the stop sign take a right towards Bonita/Fort Grant\n5. At 29.1 miles (in the small town of Bonita) at the stop sign take a left toward the tiny town of Klondyke\n6. After approx. 60 miles from the Ft. Grant exit you will reach the town of Klondyke\, follow the signs toward Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness\n7. About 5 miles past the town of Klondyke\, there will be a small sign for the Cobra Ranch on the right.\n8. Continue PAST Cobra Ranch for about another 2 miles.\n9. Soon you will be driving on the left side of the canyon and will be able to look down on the guest house off to the right.\n10. Look for our green “SIA” and welcome signs as you approach the guesthouse driveway\, on the right. \nDirections from Phoenix (3 to 3.5 hours) \n1. Take Hwy 60 East through Globe and continue on Hwy 70 towards Safford.\n2. Approx. 7 miles after Fort Thomas (about 13 miles from Safford) you turn south (right) onto Klondyke Rd.\n3. Take Klondyke Rd. approx 24 miles to Aravaipa Rd\n4. Turn right\, and continue through the tiny town of Klondyke\n5. About 5 miles from the town of Klondyke\, there will be a small sign for the Cobra Ranch on the right.\n6. Continue PAST Cobra Ranch for about another 2 miles.\n7. Soon you will be driving on the left side of the canyon and will be able to look down on the guest house off to the right.\n8. Look for our green “SIA” and welcome signs as you approach the guesthouse driveway\, on the right.\nDriving conditions: While four-wheel drive and high clearance are usually not required to reach the guesthouse\, creek crossings may be necessary especially after rain. We recommend taking a high clearance vehicle if you have one available. The road is a well maintained dirt road\, usually passable by low clearance vehicles. There are at least two shallow creek crossings – the trick is to take it slow and easy. Please drive slowly on the dirt roads and keep an eye out for wildlife.\nIf we experience heavy rain\, the road may become muddy and the washes that cross the road may flood. If the dry riverbeds are flowing with floodwater\, take the time to wait for the water to recede (it will!) before trying to cross. Take your time\, we’ll be there to greet you when you arrive! \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek.  TNC’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms\, with showers and a full kitchen (with basic implements). There is also a screened sleeping porch\, and a bunkhouse with two rooms with beds. You may choose to sleep on a bed (bring your own comfy bedding) or camp under the stars in your tent. Beds will be first-come/first serve\, unless you let us know that you need to have priority. Nightly campfires are a big possibility. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, and 3 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. You may want sandals for walking in the creek.\nInsect repellent is a good idea this time of year!\n\nPLEASE NOTE:  \nVolunteers are required to sign our release and indemnity form once annually.  This is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and any special concerns. A limited number of well-behaved dogs will be allowed – please let us know if you have a 4-legger that you’d like to bring along. \nFor more information\, please contact Carianne Campbell at carianne@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/memorial-day-in-aravaipa-canyon-restoration/
LOCATION:The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse\, 40926-40928 Aravaipa Canal\, Willcox\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P5240063.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160524T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160524T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160411T190527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T142150Z
UID:2074-1464077700-1464100200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Tumacacori Cottonwood and Willow Watering 3
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance as we help the park with their cottonwood and willow planting efforts. We will be watering new plants\, assessing the condition of the plants\, weeding around the new trees\, and building/maintaining basins at the base of the trees to hold water.\n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\nSCHEDULE \n\n7:15 AM: Meet up with SIA staff at our office(406 S 4th Ave for a ride\, or to caravan to Tumacacori.\n8:15 AM: Meet with SIA staff at Tumacacori National Historical Park to begin day’s work.\n2:30 PM: Wrap up our efforts at the park and head for home.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis work is rated as lightly strenuous; we will be watering and weeding\, but work will include bending\, kneeling\, and walking on uneven surfaces\, and could include walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels and picks to install plants\, and buckets to water them.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\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!)Questions?  Contact Bryon:  bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 Ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/tumacacori-cottonwood-and-willow-watering-3/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd \,  Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/imageedit_1_2015092670.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160523T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160516T164848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160516T164848Z
UID:2119-1463986800-1464008400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Madera Canyon: May 23
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site.  Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson.\n \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE (7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) \n\n7:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon.\nIf you would like a ride\, or to caravan to the site\, meet SIA staff at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park) at 6:00 am.\n1:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson.\n\nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During this visit to the canyon\, the day’s work could include\, planting native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, continuing to arrange rocks on the site to prevent errosion\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact us to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\nWater and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n\n\n  \n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nHard hats\, vests\, and gloves. \nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials.\nVolunteer agreement.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Melissa Mauzy. If you have any questions please feel free to email her at melissa@skyislandalliance.\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\nDogs are not allowed on this project.\n\n 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/madera-canyon-may-23/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mondays-in-madera-009.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160510T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160505T010847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T011330Z
UID:2098-1462870800-1462921200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing Dedication\, Tour and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:After 16 years of hard work the Oracle Road wildlife crossings are finished and animals are crossing this highway safely. \nJoin us for the official dedication event on Tuesday\, May 10th at 9am. \nPlease RSVP Here. \nWe are hosting a press conference announcing the completion\, followed by a celebration of the successful Oracle Road wildlife crossings. Pima County has graciously offered to provide funding for this wonderful event\, and all our partners will be there. \nWe’ll meet at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church parking lot adjacent to the wildlife bridge. You will be able to tour the wildlife bridge on a guided walk (a unique\, one-time opportunity) and learn more about the project from the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection\, Sky Island Alliance\, Tucson Audubon Society\, Arizona Game and Fish Department\, Pima County\, Regional Transportation Authority\, and other partners. Following the walk\, we’ll move down the road to Pusch Ridge Stables (behind the wildlife underpass) to enjoy refreshments and celebrate this success together. There will also be an opportunity to visit the underpass from there. The crossing visits are one-time opportunities before these areas are closed to the public. The reception will include the latest videos and photos from the wildlife cameras! \nWe hope you can join us to celebrate this milestone for Sky Island Alliance and see this major accomplishment up close. \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 10th\, 9am \nWhat: 9am Press conference and one-time only guided walk up to the wildlife bridge \n10am Celebration with refreshments at Pusch Ridge Stables and an optional hike to see the new wildlife underpass (0.6 miles round-trip) \nWhere: Meet at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church at 9am and please park in the lower lot (14380 N Oracle Rd). After a tour of the bridge\, join us at Pusch Ridge Stables at 10am (13700 N Oracle Rd) for a reception with refreshments and an optional hike to the wildlife underpass. \n  \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  \nWe are seeking volunteers to help with directing traffic\, set up and take down\, and outreach tabling. Volunteers need to be on sight at 7am. Contact Jessica at jessica@skyislandalliance.org\, 520-624-7080 x21 for more information and to get involved. Thank you!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/wildlife-crossing-dedication/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1541011.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Moreno":MAILTO:jessica@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160428T221707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T221707Z
UID:2091-1462780800-1462802400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Madera Canyon in May
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site.  Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson.\n \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) \n\n8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon.\nIf you would like a ride\, or to caravan to the site\, meet SIA staff at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park) at 7:00 am.\n2:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson.\n\nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During this visit to the canyon\, the day’s work could include\, planting native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, continuing to arrange rocks on the site to prevent errosion\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact us to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\nWater and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n\n\n  \n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nHard hats\, vests\, and gloves. \nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials.\nVolunteer agreement.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by Sami Hammer. If you have any questions please feel free to email her at sami@skyislandalliance.\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\nDogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/madera-canyon-in-may/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/533.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160225T220447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T220447Z
UID:1983-1462528800-1462726800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators at Gila Cliff Dwellings NM
DESCRIPTION:THE 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. \nFriday’s plan is to arrive at the site and set up camp. Local participants may arrive by 7:30 a.m. on Saturday ready to work – please be sure to let us know when to expect you. We will break into teams and work all day Saturday\, April 16th and most of the day on Sunday\, April 17th to stabilize the hill slope and install new plantings. We will depart the site by 3 p.m. on Sunday\, April 17th to return to Tucson by late evening. \n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n  \nLOCATION:\nGila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is located approximately 2 hours north of Silver City\, New Mexico. Surrounded by over 3 million acres of Wilderness\, the Monument is an important Ancestral Puebloan cultural site but is also managed for its natural qualities. \nTravel time from our headquarters in Tucson is just under 5 hours. Although the distance from Silver City is only 44 miles via State Highway 15\, the travel time is approximately two hours due to twisting and winding mountain terrain. \nFor more information\, see the National Park Service’s official website: www.nps.gov/gicl  \nGETTING THERE:\nFROM TUCSON:  Overview Map: http://mapq.st/1Mxo0Du\nMeet us at the SIA office 406 S. 4th Ave at 10 am on Friday to caravan / carpool to the monument.\nFROM SILVER CITY: Take State Highway 15 north from Silver City. Although the distance from Silver City is only 44 miles\, the travel time is approximately two hours due to twisting and winding mountain terrain. An alternative route from Silver City is along State Highway 35 and goes through the Mimbres Valley. Even though it is 25 miles longer than Highway 15\, it is less winding\, wider\, more level\, and easier to travel; therefore it takes about the same amount of time to drive. NOTE: If your vehicle\, travel trailer\, or RV is over 20 feet in length\, you should take Highway 35.\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. \nOther important points: \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, and 3 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:\nVolunteers are required to sign our liability waivers once annually- SIA staff will have extras on hand.  This is a family-friendly trip: let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and if there are any special concerns. \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan\, Conservation Assistant\, at bryon@skyislandalliance.org\, or ext 27.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/planting-for-pollinators-at-gila-cliff-dwellings-nm/
LOCATION:Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument\, Glenwood\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/y.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160503T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160411T185237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T190808Z
UID:2073-1462263300-1462282200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Tumacacori Cottonwood and Willow Watering 2
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance as we help the park with their cottonwood and willow planting efforts. We will be watering new plants\, assessing the condition of the plants\, weeding around the new trees\, and building/maintaining basins at the base of the trees to hold water.\n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\nSCHEDULE \n\n7:15 AM: Meet up with SIA staff at our office(406 S 4th Ave for a ride\, or to caravan to Tumacacori.\n8:15 AM: Meet with SIA staff at Tumacacori National Historical Park to begin day’s work.\n1:30 PM: Wrap up our efforts at the park and head for home.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis work is rated as lightly strenuous; we will be watering and weeding\, but work will include bending\, kneeling\, and walking on uneven surfaces\, and could include walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels and picks to install plants\, and buckets to water them.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\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!)Questions?  Contact Bryon:  bryon@skyislandalliance.org or Ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/tumacacori-cottonwood-and-willow-watering-2/
LOCATION:Tumacacori National Historical Park\, 1891 I-19 Frontage Rd \,  Tumacacori\, AZ\, 85640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160429T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160311T183008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160325T001944Z
UID:2041-1461936600-1462122000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Southern Galiuros: Springs Assesments
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nThis weekend\, we will be hoping to finish up our assessments of springs in preparation for controlled burns that will be conducted in the area in May and June. It is unknown how fire affects spring ecosystems\, so this trip will be focused on collecting baseline information on springs before fire. We will be in the southern end of the Galiuros for these assessments\, at about 4000-5000′ elevation. \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\, preferably 4WD\, vehicle. \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!\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 southern Galiuros. 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 noon\, then pack up and head home for a shower! We will try and be back to Tucson by 5:00 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. Spring assessments require hiking off-trail\, potentially in steep terrain. Springs in this area have very limited road access\, so we will be driving on high clearance\, possibly 4WD road some\, and then hiking off trail to the spring\, usually about 0.5 to 1 mile each way. Each team will probably be able to assess 2-4 springs per day. We may hike as much as 8 miles in one day with part or all of that being off-trail. For spring assessments\, we are looking for volunteers with tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate identification skills\, and strong hikers\, but no special skills are necessary. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. \nCAMP LOCATION \nWe will caravan to the camp location north of the Muleshoe Ranch. It will be an undeveloped site\, so plan to bring your own water for drinking and washing (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 8 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.\nTransportation to and from the camp area to the work site will be provided by SIA staff members and volunteers with suitable vehicles.\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 2016.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA\nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps\, first-aid kits. \nDue to the sensitive nature of springs\, dogs are not allowed. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nThis trip will be led by Sami Hammer. Contact her with questions at sami@skyislandalliance.org or \, ext. 16.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/southern-galiuros-springs-assesments/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160225T230844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T155554Z
UID:2026-1461225600-1461517200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Aravaipa Wildlife Tracking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS:\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;\nUse of global positioning systems (GPS);\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\nAfter completing the workshop\, you will have the skills to identify wildlife tracks and to document what you discover.  In addition\, we will show you how you can put these skills to use for immediate\, and long-term\, conservation action.  We invite every participant to adopt a survey route as part of a small team that conducts a tracking survey once every six weeks (nine surveys per year)\, working to protect wildlife in the region.  To accommodate volunteers’ busy lives\, teams can schedule their survey day within a two-week window.\nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!\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. \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nWe will be car and tent camping with indoor bathroom/ outdoor port-a-potty and limited indoor shower availability.  Campsites 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 provide cooked meals for dinner each night and can accommodate most dietary needs; you will need to bring enough food and water for breakfast\, packable lunches and any snacks you desire.  The 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. \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***Cancellation policy:  Due to the limited space availability for this particular workshop\, we cannot provide refunds for cancellation.  However\, we can accept substitutions.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \nFor more information\, please contact Jessica Moreno\, Wildlife Linkages Program Coordinator\, at jessica@skyislandalliance.org\, or ext 21.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/arivaipa-wildlife-tracking-workshop/
LOCATION:The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse\, 40926-40928 Aravaipa Canal\, Willcox\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer,Workshops and Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Moreno":MAILTO:jessica@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T032054
CREATED:20160330T204956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T204956Z
UID:2067-1460793600-1460818800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators in Bear Canyon 2
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpend a day with us in beautiful Bear Canyon. We have been working to create a healthier habitat for pollinators and other wildlife in Bear Canyon by removing fountain grass to make way for native plants. Today will be all about planting beautiful flowering plants!\n \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \n  \n\nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\n8 AM: Meet us at the South end of the Safeway parking lot on the Northeast corner of Sabino Canyon and Tanque Verde\n\n\n3 PM: We’ll return to the meeting spot.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as lightly strenuous; we will be installing and watering plants. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver (only needs to be filled out once in a calendar year) https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VOLUNTEER-WAIVER-AGREEMENT.pdf\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels and picks to install plants\, and buckets to water them.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Carianne Campbell.\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 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/planting-for-pollinators-in-bear-canyon-2/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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