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SUMMARY:2021 Border BioBlitz/BioBlitz de la Frontera 2021
DESCRIPTION:HELP US RECORD AS MANY SPECIES AS POSSIBLE ALONG THE U.S.-Mexico border\nThe 2021 Border BioBlitz is happening in April this year! \nThis is a community science effort to record as many species as possible along the U.S.-Mexico border. Sky Island Alliance\, in collaboration with Next Generation Sonoran Desert Researchers and many other organizations\, invite researchers and community members to document the stunning biological diversity of the borderlands. \nTo join the discovery\, all you need is a smartphone. Download the iNaturalist app (free for Android and iOS) and join the BioBlitz project to participate. eBird users are also welcome! \nHave questions? Visit the 2021 Border BioBlitz website for more information. You can also contact nextgensd2012@gmail.com\, the host of this year’s BioBlitz\, for details. \n  \npropósito registrar el mayor número posible de especies a lo largo de la frontera México-E.U.\n¡El BioBlitz de la Frontera 2021 se extenderá durante todo el mes de abril! El BioBlitz de la Frontera es un esfuerzo de ciencia comunitaria que tiene como propósito registrar el mayor número posible de especies a lo largo de la frontera México-E.U. La Nueva Generación de Investigadores del Desierto Sonorense (N-Gen)\, junto con organizaciones participantes\, invitan a investigadores y miembros del público en general a documentar la extraordinaria biodiversidad de la zona fronteriza. \nPara participar en este esfuerzo\, solamente necesita un smartphone con la aplicación Naturalista/iNaturalista (disponible gratis para Android y iOS) para integrarse a nuestro proyecto. ¡También puede participar la comunidad de eBird! \nPor favor contáctenos con cualquier pregunta en nextgensd2012@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/2021-border-bioblitz-bioblitz-de-la-frontera-2021/
LOCATION:U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Next Generation Sonoran Desert Researchers":MAILTO:nextgensd2012@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: A Semester with Round River Conservation Studies
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nSix university students from around the U.S. spent their spring semester studying the flora and fauna of the Sky Islands region as part of Round River Conservation Studies\, an organization dedicated to teaching gap-year students about sustainable and community-friendly conservation strategies. \nThroughout the semester\, these six students partnered with Sky Island Alliance staff to learn about the natural history of this region and help us collect data for various ecology research projects\, including Spring Seeker\, Sky Island FotoFauna\, and the Border Wildlife Study. \nTune in for this coffee break at 9:30 a.m. Arizona Time/PDT to hear these students share their findings from with us\, including what they learned this semester and what surprised them about the region. \nNote: You can either register for this event via Zoom or watch live on Facebook.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-a-semester-with-round-river-conservation-studies/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Burned Area Rehabilitation at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Help create wildlife habitat by planting in an area of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge that was recently scarred by fire. Come for a day or camp out and join in for multiple days! \nNote: Sky Island Alliance is helping to raise awareness among our volunteers for this project at BANWR. This is not a Sky Island Alliance event. Please reach out to Morgan Walter for more information or to register: banwrbar@gmail.com or call 443-293-2992. \nThe Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) project is a collaboration between US Fish and Wildlife and Altar Valley Conservation Alliance. We are working in an area that experienced a human caused wildfire about 3 years ago. The fire damaged about 4\,000 acres\, 2\,000 of which was on Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge\, leaving behind a large burn scar. The primary goal of our restoration effort is the re-establishment of native plants to provide proper habitat for masked bobwhite quail\, as well as increased watershed function and ecological resilience. We are working with 13 plant species that are native to the Sonoran Desert and will provide proper cover and food resources for the MBQ as well as a diversity of wildlife including deer\, pronghorn\, and migratory birds. The BAR project is multifaceted and requires not only the installation of native plants\, but also seeding\, management of mesquite trees\, and erosion mitigation. The BAR team will be planting 6500 plants between April and May and again between October and November for a total of (+/-) 13\,000 plants.  \nMay plant installment\, May 3rd – May 6th:  \nVolunteers can sign up for one day or multiple.  \nOur daily planting schedule is 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Being that the project site is in a remote area of the refuge\, we prefer to have everyone work the full day but can be flexible if necessary. With COVID restrictions we understand that carpooling might not be the best option\, however if it can be arranged that is also best. 4×4 is recommended. We have been very successful in planting 600 plants plus installing irrigation drip tubes per day. Our goal is to plant 600 plants on the 3rd\, 4th\, and 5th\, with the remaining 200 planted on the 6th. While this is a volunteer project\, everyone is welcome to camp onsite at the refuge. If you decide to camp\, please bring all necessary food and gear to be self-sufficient. Please keep in mind that these camp sites are remote and will require 4×4 and some travel time.  \nPlease bring lots of water\, a large lunch with plenty of snacks\, and full sun protection (long pants and long sleeves plus a hat and sunscreen is recommended\, shorts and short sleeves are not). Work gloves and a garden trowel are helpful but not required. COVID regulations will be observed\, as such a mask is required. \nDirections from Tucson to Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge: \nAddress: \n37257 S. Sasabe Rd\, Sasabe AZ 85633  \nDirections:  \nTravel time to the refuge from the south side of Tucson is about 1-1.5 hrs. From Tucson\, take highway 86 west to Three Points. At that junction\, turn south on Highway 286. Go ~40 miles south. Pass the paved entrance road at mile marker ~7 and continue to the dirt entrance road at mile marker 6.5. It’ll be on the left. Continue down the dirt road. You’ll approach 2 large buildings on the right with tall pine trees between them\, park between the pines. We’ll be waiting outside. \nFor more information or to register: contact banwrbar@gmail.com or call 443-293-2992.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/burned-area-rehabilitation-at-buenos-aires-national-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge\, Refuge Entrance Rd\,  Sasabe\, AZ\, 85633\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: A Big Year on the Border—Year 1 Border Wildlife Study Results
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nSince March 2020\, our Border Wildlife Study cameras have documented ecological and environmental change along 30 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. With our species count at 109 species\, we now are seeing patterns emerge across the landscape\, showing where mammals and birds are most active.   \nDuring this webinar\, you’ll learn how the wildlife community is distributed across the San Rafael Valley\, Patagonia Mountains\, and Huachuca Mountain foothills. We’ll also discuss how this landscape is frequented by cattle\, humans\, and light pollution from border towns and the wall.   \nTune in on May 6 at 9:30 a.m. Arizona Time/PDT to catch up on one year of Border Wildlife Study data!  \nNote: You can either register for this event via Zoom or watch live on Facebook.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/a-big-year-on-the-border/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: May 7 – 9
DESCRIPTION:Ready to safely get out of the house? Come join us May 7th – 9th in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve!  \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!\nTHE WORK:\nSky Island Alliance has been helping The Nature Conservancy in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. Recently we’ve been working on addressing the threat of invasive periwinkle (Vinca major) throughout the canyon. During this trip we will continue our work to eradicate periwinkle from the riparian understory of the creek banks. This will require digging and fastidious removal of vegetative material and roots with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, cutting\, digging\, getting dirty\, and getting wet. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek\, meaning that we will be wading in and out of the water throughout each day.  \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: \nTo keep our volunteers and staff safe\, we’re taking these precautions:  \n\nLimiting the group size to 7 volunteers. If you’d like to bring kids\, please contact us first. \nDriving separately. You can either meet us there\, or caravan with us from SIA’s office. If we need to get around the preserve\, we’ll carpool with windows down and masks on. \nCamping\, and having each household bring their own food\, camping gear\, and cooking gear. \n\n\nYou’ll get your own tool(s) to use for the duration of the weekend\, and we’ll stay safely spaced out while working. \nKeep a mask handy in your pocket at all times. \nWorking outside\, of course! \nWearing masks inside the bathroom\, and wiping down surfaces with sanitizer after each use. \nBring your own work gloves. \n\n\nWe’ll have a thermometer available in case anyone starts feeling off. \n\nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE! \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. Because of Covid-19\, we’ll all be camping\, but will have access to a bathroom.   \nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks.  \n\nPotable water is available onsite. \nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon. \nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You will also want sandals\, water shoes\, or rainboots for our work in the creek. \nIt will be cold while we are there! Please come prepared for cold nights and cool water! \n\nPlease note that we are working at The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Canyon Preserve\, NOT in the BLM Aravaipa Wilderness Area. You may not enter the BLM Wilderness Area without a permit (available here: https://www.recreation.gov/). Visitors to the Wilderness Area are carefully managed to protect the wildlife and other natural resources; unauthorized visitation to the Wilderness Area puts SIA’s relationships in jeopardy and will not be tolerated. Don’t worry\, though – there is plenty of beautiful creek to explore at the TNC Aravaipa Canyon Preserve!  \nLOCATION:\nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binoculars! For more information about the Preserve:\nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml  \nWe will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon\, at the headwaters of the perennial creek.  \nGETTING THERE:\nDuring monsoon season\, a high-clearance vehicle is strongly encouraged. There are 2-3 wet wash crossings (yes\, there is perennial water!) before arriving at the guesthouse. That said\, most cars can make it to the guesthouse.  \nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:00 pm on Friday.   \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.  \nFrom Tucson: (155 miles) Take I-10 east to Willcox exit 340. Turn left onto Fort Grant Road and go north 30 miles to Bonita. Turn left onto Klondyke Road and go 32 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather.  \nFrom Phoenix: (190 miles) Take Highway 60 east to Globe\, then U.S. 70 south to Fort Thomas. Travel eight miles past Fort Thomas and turn right onto Klondyke Road. Travel 28 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather.  \nTRIP LOGISTICS:\n\nFriday 2:00 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse. \nFriday 6:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 5:00 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff. \nSaturday 8:30 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch. \n\n\nSunday 8:30 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday. \n\nWe’ll plan in some time on Saturday or Sunday for you to enjoy the TNC part of the canyon also! \nIf you have further questions\, please email Bryon Lichtenhan or Zoe Fullem at: bryon@skyislandalliance.org and zoe@skyislandalliance.org \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal-may-7-9/
LOCATION:Aravaipa Canyon – East\, Aravaipa\, AZ\, 85543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210520T093000
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: How to Identify Wildlife on Your Trail Cameras
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nDo you have a wildlife camera at home? Want to learn how to better identify the species detected in your backyard? Species identification is a great skill to have\, especially if you enjoy getting involved in citizen science projects like Sky Island FotoFauna or local BioBlitz events. \nIn this online workshop\, you’ll join SIA Wildlife Specialist Meagan Bethel as she covers how to identify common species seen on cameras in the Sky Island region—with a special emphasis on similar-looking species like deer\, skunks\, squirrels\, and jackrabbits. We’ll also include a few live polls so you can test the ID skills you’re learning in real time. \nP.S. Don’t have a camera? This workshop will also be useful for those who like hiking\, camping\, or otherwise being out in nature\, so be sure to come join the fun. \nNote: You can either register for this event via Zoom or watch live on Facebook.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-how-to-identify-wildlife-on-your-trail-cameras/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Workshops and Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210531T180000
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SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: May 28 – 31 [Memorial Day Weekend]
DESCRIPTION:Ready to safely get out of the house? Come join us May 28th – 31st in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve!  \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!\nTHE WORK:\nSky Island Alliance has been helping The Nature Conservancy in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. Recently we’ve been working on addressing the threat of invasive periwinkle (Vinca major) throughout the canyon. During this trip we will continue our work to eradicate periwinkle from the riparian understory of the creek banks. This will require digging and fastidious removal of vegetative material and roots with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, cutting\, digging\, getting dirty\, and getting wet. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek\, meaning that we will be wading in and out of the water throughout each day.  \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: \nTo keep our volunteers and staff safe\, we’re taking these precautions:  \n\nLimiting the group size to 7 volunteers. If you’d like to bring kids\, please contact us first. \nDriving separately. You can either meet us there\, or caravan with us from SIA’s office. If we need to get around the preserve\, we’ll carpool with windows down and masks on. \nCamping\, and having each household bring their own food\, camping gear\, and cooking gear. \n\n\nYou’ll get your own tool(s) to use for the duration of the weekend\, and we’ll stay safely spaced out while working. \nKeep a mask handy in your pocket at all times. \nWorking outside\, of course! \nWearing masks inside the bathroom\, and wiping down surfaces with sanitizer after each use. \nBring your own work gloves. \n\n\nWe’ll have a thermometer available in case anyone starts feeling off. \n\nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE! \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. Because of Covid-19\, we’ll all be camping\, but will have access to a bathroom.   \nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks.  \n\nPotable water is available onsite. \nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon. \nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You will also want sandals\, water shoes\, or rainboots for our work in the creek. \nIt will be cold while we are there! Please come prepared for cold nights and cool water! \n\nPlease note that we are working at The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Canyon Preserve\, NOT in the BLM Aravaipa Wilderness Area. You may not enter the BLM Wilderness Area without a permit (available here: https://www.recreation.gov/). Visitors to the Wilderness Area are carefully managed to protect the wildlife and other natural resources; unauthorized visitation to the Wilderness Area puts SIA’s relationships in jeopardy and will not be tolerated. Don’t worry\, though – there is plenty of beautiful creek to explore at the TNC Aravaipa Canyon Preserve!  \nLOCATION:\nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binoculars! For more information about the Preserve:\nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml  \nWe will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon\, at the headwaters of the perennial creek.  \nGETTING THERE:\nDuring monsoon season\, a high-clearance vehicle is strongly encouraged. There are 2-3 wet wash crossings (yes\, there is perennial water!) before arriving at the guesthouse. That said\, most cars can make it to the guesthouse.  \nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:00 pm on Friday.   \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.  \nFrom Tucson: (155 miles) Take I-10 east to Willcox exit 340. Turn left onto Fort Grant Road and go north 30 miles to Bonita. Turn left onto Klondyke Road and go 32 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather.  \nFrom Phoenix: (190 miles) Take Highway 60 east to Globe\, then U.S. 70 south to Fort Thomas. Travel eight miles past Fort Thomas and turn right onto Klondyke Road. Travel 28 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather.  \nTRIP LOGISTICS:\n\nFriday 1:45 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.\nFriday 5:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 5:00 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nSaturday 8:30 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSunday 8:30 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nMonday 8:30 AM: Get started on a couple more hours of work. We will finish up by lunchtime and then head back to Tucson.\nMonday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.We’ll plan in some time on Saturday\, Sunday\, or Monday for you to enjoy the TNC part of the canyon also!\nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip. \nIf you have further questions\, please email Bryon Lichtenhan or Anna Sofia at: bryon@skyislandalliance.org and anna@skyislandalliance.org\n\nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal-may-28-31-memorial-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Aravaipa Canyon – East\, Aravaipa\, AZ\, 85543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210603T093000
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Introducción a FotoFauna
DESCRIPTION:Registrar Aquí\n¡Únase a nosotros a las 9:30 a.m. PDT / Hora de Arizona para un Sky Island Coffee Break repleto de vida silvestre! El becario de SIA\, Miguel Francisco Enríquez Galaz\, le explicará cómo unirse a nuestra red de monitoreo de vida silvestre\, Sky Island FotoFauna. \nDurante la hora\, aprenderá por qué FotoFauna es tan importante para monitorear los movimientos estacionales de especies de vida silvestre para la conservación y cómo puede ayudar a hacer crecer nuestra red binacional de FotoFauna de muchos voluntarios y socios. Luego\, lo guiaremos a través de cómo seleccionar una cámara que sea mejor para usted\, cómo encontrar una buena ubicación para colocar una cámara y cómo enviar sus hallazgos al final de cada mes. \nAl final\, ahorraremos tiempo para una sesión de preguntas y respuestas\, así que asegúrese de traer sus preguntas y curiosidad\, y su amor por las especies de vida silvestre\, incluido el coatí de nariz blanca\, el gato montés\, el jabalí\, el león de montaña y más.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-introduccion-a-fotofauna/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210617T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210617T223000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
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SUMMARY:Conservation in Review: What We’re Working on in Sonora\, Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nMore than half of the Sky Islands are found in Mexico. It is a vast region of peaks\, ridges\, valleys\, and canyons where tropical species such as coati\, javelina\, ocelot\, and jaguar have their northern most stronghold. It is also a place of great historical and cultural richness that faces serious environmental and socio-economic challenges\, as well as many opportunities. \nPlease join us on Thursday\, June 17th at 9:30 a.m. Arizona Time/PDT for an engaging and informative overview of our work in Sonora\, Mexico. We will talk briefly about some of the challenges and opportunities in the region and share the latest updates on our wildlife and water programs. We will also share some of our progress on transboundary conservation approaches\, our educational and capacity building projects\, and have a conversation with you about the vision and mission of our work in the Sonoran Sky Islands. \n\nNote: You can either register for this event via Zoom or watch live on Facebook. This presentation will be held in English with Spanish subtitles. \n\n 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/conservation-in-review-what-were-working-on-in-sonora-mexico/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210619T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210619T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210609T230536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T230536Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Tracking Field Day: June 19
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nCalling Sky Island Alliance trackers: let’s practice our skills\, discuss current projects\, and find cool tracks and sign.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of looking for wildlife tracks and sign! \nSky island Alliance has launched a new project: 1\,000 Cats. We are looking to amass 1\,000 observations of wild cats throughout the Sky Islands\, especially in areas at risk from development\, highways\, and the border wall. Over the next few months\, we will be planning regular get-togethers for our trained trackers to come out and refresh their skills while helping us to collect important conservation data. Although we are especially interested in documenting the tracks and sign of our wild cat species\, we will document whatever tracks and sign we can identify. \nTrained Trackers; This is for You! \nIt’s been a while since we have gotten together to dust off our tracking skills. These upcoming meet-ups are going to be a great chance to practice our skills\, and learn about ways we can put these skills to use for our current conservation projects! If you’ve been through one of our Wildlife Tracking Workshops\, no matter how long ago\, we would love to see you and get you involved in our work again! \nThe Work: \nWe’ll be using the iNaturalist app to document animal tracks and sign on the west side of the Tucson Mountains in areas that would be affected by the potential I-11 corridor. Please have iNatualist downloaded onto your phone and make sure you have joined the Sky Island Wildlife Tracking Program project before you come out. Please contact Bryon Lichtenhan (contact info below) if you have any questions about how to do this. \nWhere and When: \nMeet us at the Brown Mountain Trail Picnic Area and Trailhead at 7:00 am Saturday morning. We will spend a few hours checking out nearby washes and trails for tracks and sign and wrap up by 10:00 am. \nCovid-19 Safety: \nWe will be working outdoors\, keeping the group fairly small\, and practicing physical distancing\, so risks should be fairly low. However\, we ask that everyone keep a mask on their person and wear it if you need to be closer than 6 feet to anyone from a different household\, such as when examining a track up close with others. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nSmartphone or tablet for documenting tracks and sign\nTracking ruler\nField guides/tracking cards\nMask for when physical distancing is impractical\nDaypack\nWater\nSnacks\nSun Protection: appropriate clothing\, hat\, and/or sunscreen\nWhatever else you need for a (warm) morning in the desert…\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org\, or by phone at 520-307-6728. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/wildlife-tracking-field-day-june-19/
LOCATION:Brown Mountain Trail Picnic Area and Trailhead\, Brown Mountain Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, AZ\, 85717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210615T232907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T183652Z
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SUMMARY:Bobcats in Tucson—A Study of Cats Living in the Urban/Wildlands Interface of the Tucson Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nDid you know there are bobcats in Tucson? There are—and we’re here to tell you all about them.  \nOn June 24 at 9:30 a.m. PDT\, join Sky Island Alliance and Bobcats in Tucson for a coffee break on large cats! Wildlife biologist Cheryl Mollohan will discuss the study Bobcats in Tucson is conducting on bobcats living along the urban and wildlands interface of the city. \nThis discussion will cover the cat family in general and focus on what Bobcats in Tucson has learned from their radio-collared urban bobcats. Since it’s kitten season\, Cheryl will also present updates on the five radio–collared females and kitten dens they’ve been monitoring. Finally\, Sky Island Alliance Program Director Emily Burns will cover wild cat trends we’ve been seeing in the Tucson area through our Sky Island FotoFauna project\, a wildlife monitoring network powered by volunteers and partners.  \nAbout Bobcats in Tucson: Bobcats in Tucson is a three-year study of bobcats living along the urban/wildland interface of the Tucson Mountains near Gates Pass. The project is being partially funded under a Heritage Fund Urban grant from the Arizona Game and Fish Department and will start late fall 2020. Learn more at bobcatsintucson.net.  \nAbout Cheryl Mollohan: Cheryl is a wildlife biologist with over 40 years of experience working with wildlife. While in Arizona\, where she started her career\, she researched black bears and wild turkeys and worked with teachers and Project WILD. Prior to returning to Arizona in 2018 after a 20-year stint in Ohio\, she taught at Hocking College in the Wildlife Resources program for 11 years and volunteered with the Ohio Division of Wildlife on a three-year bobcat study in southeastern Ohio. She continues work on the Allegheny Woodrat\, the rarest and most endangered mammal in Ohio. 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/bobcats-in-tucson-a-study-of-cats-living-in-the-urban-wildlands-interface-of-the-tucson-mountains/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210729T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210729T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210722T214147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T214147Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Exploring Monsoon Season and Current Weather Conditions with CLIMAS
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nHow much do you know about our monsoon season? If you have questions about how it all works\, including how to make sense of recent weather conditions and rain events\, you won’t want to miss our next Sky Island Coffee Break! \nJoin us on Thursday\, July 29 at 9:30 a.m. Arizona Time/PDT to learn from Mike Crimmins and Ben McMahan\, two researchers at the University of Arizona’s Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) program\, about the basics of monsoon science and the research projects they’ve been working on. \nThroughout the course of an hour\, you’ll also find out how you can easily contribute to ongoing climate research from the comforts of home — and we’ll leave plenty of time for questions\, giving you the chance to ask Mike and Ben anything you’ve ever wanted to know about the monsoon seasons of the Southwest. \nNeed time to formulate your questions? Start by visiting the CLIMAS website (climas.arizona.edu) and the Climate Science Applications Program (cals.arizona.edu/climate) before our coffee break to learn more about their work.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-exploring-monsoon-season-and-current-weather-conditions-with-climas/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210609T232824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T232824Z
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SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Planting and Vinca Removal: August 6 - 8
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\nReady to safely get out of the house? Come join us August 6th – 8th in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve! \nTHE WORK: \nSky Island Alliance has been helping The Nature Conservancy in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. Recently we’ve been working on addressing the threat of invasive periwinkle (Vinca major) throughout the canyon. During this trip we will continue our work to eradicate periwinkle from the riparian understory of the creek banks\, while also installing native plants in some of the areas we have already worked. This will require fastidious removal of vegetative material and roots with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance and lots of hole digging for our new plants. We’ll be bending\, cutting\, digging\, getting dirty\, and getting wet. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek\, meaning that we will be wading in and out of the water throughout each day. \n  \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: \nTo keep our volunteers and staff safe\, we’re taking these precautions: \n\nLimiting the group size to 14 volunteers. If you’d like to bring kids\, please contact us first.\nDriving separately. You can either meet us there or caravan with us from SIA’s office. If we need to get around the preserve\, we’ll carpool with windows down and masks on.\nCamping and having each household bring their own food\, camping gear\, and cooking gear.\nYou’ll get your own tool(s) to use for the duration of the weekend\, and we’ll stay safely spaced out while working.\nKeep a mask handy in your pocket at all times.\nWorking outside\, of course!\nWearing masks inside the bathroom and wiping down surfaces with sanitizer after each use.\nBring your own work gloves.\nWe’ll have a thermometer available in case anyone starts feeling off.\n\n  \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. Because of Covid-19\, we’ll all be camping\, but will have access to a bathroom. \nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks. \n\nPotable water is available onsite.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You will also want sandals\, water shoes\, or rainboots for our work in the creek.\nWe have extra camping gear available to borrow. Please contact our staff listed below if you would like to use some of our equipment.\n\nPlease note that we are working at The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Canyon Preserve\, NOT in the BLM Aravaipa Wilderness Area. You may not enter the BLM Wilderness Area without a permit (available here: https://www.recreation.gov/). Visitors to the Wilderness Area are carefully managed to protect the wildlife and other natural resources; unauthorized visitation to the Wilderness Area puts SIA’s relationships in jeopardy and will not be tolerated. Don’t worry\, though – there is plenty of beautiful creek to explore at the TNC Aravaipa Canyon Preserve! \n  \nLOCATION: \nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binoculars! For more information about the Preserve: \nhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arizona/placesweprotect/aravaipa-canyon-preserve.xml \nWe will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon\, at the headwaters of the perennial creek. \n  \nGETTING THERE: \nDuring monsoon season\, a high-clearance vehicle is strongly encouraged. There are 2-3 wet wash crossings (yes\, there is perennial water!) before arriving at the guesthouse. That said\, most cars can make it to the guesthouse. \nOption 1: \nMeet at the SIA office at 3127 N Cherry Ave to caravan to Aravaipa Canyon at 1:45 pm on Friday. \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. \nFrom Tucson: (155 miles) Take I-10 east to Willcox exit 340. Turn left onto Fort Grant Road and go north 30 miles to Bonita. Turn left onto Klondyke Road and go 32 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nFrom Phoenix: (190 miles) Take Highway 60 east to Globe\, then U.S. 70 south to Fort Thomas. Travel eight miles past Fort Thomas and turn right onto Klondyke Road. Travel 28 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \n  \nTRIP LOGISTICS \n\nFriday 1:45 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.\nFriday 5:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 5:00 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nSaturday 8:30 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSunday 8:30 AM: Get started on a couple more hours of work. We will finish up by lunchtime and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nWe’ll plan in some time on Saturday or Sunday for you to enjoy the TNC part of the canyon also! \nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip. \nIf you have further questions\, please email Bryon Lichtenhan or Anna Sofia at: bryon@skyislandalliance.org and anna@skyislandalliance.org. \n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-canyon-planting-and-vinca-removal-august-6-8/
LOCATION:Aravaipa Canyon – East\, Aravaipa\, AZ\, 85543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210814T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210814T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210722T233043Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Tracking Field Day: August 14
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nCalling Sky Island Alliance trackers: let’s practice our skills\, discuss current projects\, and find cool tracks and sign.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of looking for wildlife tracks and sign! \nSky island Alliance has launched a new project: 1\,000 Cats. We are looking to amass 1\,000 observations of wild cats throughout the Sky Islands\, especially in areas at risk from development\, highways\, and the border wall. Over the next few months\, we will be planning regular get-togethers for our trained trackers to come out and refresh their skills while helping us to collect important conservation data. Although we are especially interested in documenting the tracks and sign of our wild cat species\, we will document whatever tracks and sign we can identify. \nTrained Trackers; This is for You! \nIt’s been a while since we have gotten together to dust off our tracking skills. These upcoming meet-ups are going to be a great chance to practice our skills\, and learn about ways we can put these skills to use for our current conservation projects! If you’ve been through one of our Wildlife Tracking Workshops\, no matter how long ago\, we would love to see you and get you involved in our work again! \nThe Work: \nWe’ll be using the iNaturalist app to document animal tracks and sign on the west side of the Tucson Mountains in areas that would be affected by the potential I-11 corridor. Please have iNatualist downloaded onto your phone and make sure you have joined the Sky Island Wildlife Tracking Program project before you come out. Please contact Bryon Lichtenhan (contact info below) if you have any questions about how to do this. \nWhere and When: \nMeet us at the King Canyon Trailhead at 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning. We will spend a few hours checking out nearby washes and trails for tracks and sign and wrap up by 10:00 a.m. \nCovid-19 Safety: \nWe will be working outdoors\, keeping the group fairly small\, and practicing physical distancing\, so risks should be fairly low. However\, we ask that everyone keep a mask on their person and wear it if you need to be closer than 6 feet to anyone from a different household\, such as when examining a track up close with others. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nSmartphone or tablet for documenting tracks and sign\nTracking ruler\nField guides/tracking cards\nMask for when physical distancing is impractical\nDaypack\nWater\nSnacks\nSun Protection: appropriate clothing\, hat\, and/or sunscreen\nWhatever else you need for a (warm) morning in the desert…\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org\, or by phone at 520-307-6728. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/wildlife-tracking-field-day-august-14/
LOCATION:King Canyon Trailhead\, King Canyon Trailhead\, Tucson\, AZ\, AZ\, 85717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210818T194957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T155317Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Break: Seeking Springs in the Perimeter of the Bighorn Fire
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nCalling all Sky Island volunteers and hikers: Join us to learn how to collect data on our local springs. \nDuring this coffee break\, you will learn how to collect information on the health of springs affected by the Bighorn Fire in the Santa Catalina Mountains (near Tucson\, Arizona) using Sky Island Alliance’s Spring Seeker smartphone app. The app is simple to use on any hike.  \nSky Island Alliance staff members Emily Burns and Sarah Truebe will also share information about regional springs\, wildland fires\, and how your collected data will help us develop conservation strategies to protect water sources for wildlife and other uses moving forward. 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-seeking-springs-in-the-scar-of-the-bighorn-fire/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210730T232657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T193603Z
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SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Planting and Vinca Removal: August 27 - 29
DESCRIPTION:Please note: We have changed the dates from August 20-22 to August 27-29 to accommodate more volunteers and their schedules. We would love to have you on these dates if they work for you! \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to safely get out of the house? Come join us August 27th – 29th in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve! \n\n\nTHE WORK: \nSky Island Alliance has helped The Nature Conservancy in Aravaipa Canyon increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area for several years. Recently we’ve been working on addressing the threat of invasive periwinkle (Vinca major) throughout the canyon. During this trip we will continue our work to eradicate periwinkle from the riparian understory of the creek banks\, while also installing native plants in some of the areas we have already worked. This will require fastidious removal of vegetative material and roots with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance and lots of hole digging for our new plants. We’ll be bending\, cutting\, digging\, getting dirty\, and getting wet. We will be working to clear vinca right along the banks of the creek\, meaning that we will be wading in and out of the water throughout each day. \n  \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: \nTo keep our volunteers and staff safe\, we’re taking these precautions: \n\nLimiting the group size to 14 volunteers. If you’d like to bring kids\, please contact us first.\nDriving separately. You can either meet us there or caravan with us from SIA’s office. If we need to get around the preserve\, we’ll carpool with windows down and masks on.\nCamping and having each household bring their own food\, camping gear\, and cooking gear.\nYou’ll get your own tool(s) to use for the duration of the weekend\, and we’ll stay safely spaced out while working.\nKeep a mask handy in your pocket at all times.\nWorking outside\, of course!\nWearing masks inside the bathroom and wiping down surfaces with sanitizer after each use.\nBring your own work gloves.\nWe’ll have a thermometer available in case anyone starts feeling off.\n\n  \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek. Because of Covid-19\, we’ll all be camping\, but will have access to a bathroom. \nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks. \n\nPotable water is available onsite.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and wet. You will also want sandals\, water shoes\, or rain boots for our work in the creek.\nWe have extra camping gear available to borrow. Please contact our staff listed below if you would like to use some of our equipment.\n\nPlease note that we are working at The Nature Conservancy Aravaipa Canyon Preserve\, NOT in the BLM Aravaipa Wilderness Area. You may not enter the BLM Wilderness Area without a permit (available here: https://www.recreation.gov/). Visitors to the Wilderness Area are carefully managed to protect the wildlife and other natural resources; unauthorized visitation to the Wilderness Area puts SIA’s relationships in jeopardy and will not be tolerated. Don’t worry\, though – there is plenty of beautiful creek to explore at the TNC Aravaipa Canyon Preserve! \n  \nLOCATION: \nAravaipa Canyon is located in the northern Galiuro Mountains and only a few miles from the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The Preserve is only 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona as the bird flies (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. With over 10 miles of perennial water\, Aravaipa Canyon is a rare riparian jewel in southern Arizona; it is an important tributary to the Lower San Pedro River. We always see a variety of wildlife in Aravaipa Canyon\, you will want to have your binoculars! \nClick here for more information about the Preserve. \nWe will be working on the EAST SIDE of the canyon\, at the headwaters of the perennial creek. \n  \nGETTING THERE: \nDuring monsoon season\, a high-clearance vehicle is strongly encouraged. There are 2-3 wet wash crossings (yes\, there is perennial water!) before arriving at the guesthouse. That said\, most cars can make it to the guesthouse. \nOption 1: \nMeet at the SIA office at 3127 N Cherry Ave to caravan to Aravaipa Canyon at 1:45 p.m. on Friday. \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. \nFrom Tucson: (155 miles) Take I-10 east to Willcox exit 340. Turn left onto Fort Grant Road and go north 30 miles to Bonita. Turn left onto Klondyke Road and go 32 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \nFrom Phoenix: (190 miles) Take Highway 60 east to Globe\, then U.S. 70 south to Fort Thomas. Travel eight miles past Fort Thomas and turn right onto Klondyke Road. Travel 28 miles to Klondyke. Preserve entrance is seven miles past Klondyke. The last 38 miles is a gravel road and subject to closure during wet weather. \n  \nTRIP LOGISTICS \n\nFriday 1:45 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.\nFriday 5:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 5:00 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nSaturday 8:30 AM: Be prepared to go over the day’s work and head out. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSunday 8:30 AM: Get started on a couple more hours of work. We will finish up by lunchtime and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nWe’ll plan in some time on Saturday or Sunday for you to enjoy the TNC part of the canyon also! \nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip. \nIf you have further questions\, please email Zoe Fullem or Anna Sofia at: zoe@skyislandalliance.org and anna@skyislandalliance.org. \n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-canyon-planting-and-vinca-removal-august-27-29/
LOCATION:Aravaipa Canyon – East\, Aravaipa\, AZ\, 85543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210823T202504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T192038Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Introducción a Spring Seeker en Español
DESCRIPTION:Register Here / Registrar Aquí\n¡Únase a nosotros este jueves a las 9:30 a.m. Hora de Arizona / PDT para un Coffee Break de Sky Island en español sobre nuestro proyecto Spring Seeker!  \nEl asistente de SIA\, Ángel García\, le explicará cómo unirse a nosotros para aprender a recopilar datos de manantiales locales a través de nuestro proyecto Spring Seeker. Durante esta presentación\, aprenderás a recopilar información sobre la salud de los manantiales en la región de las Islas del Cielo de Sonora utilizando la aplicación para teléfonos inteligentes “Spring Seeker” de Sky Island Alliance. ¡La aplicación es fácil de usar en cualquier excursión! \nÁngel le presentará nuestro nuevo formulario de Spring Seeker para su teléfono inteligente y lo guiará a través de los sencillos pasos para completar la encuesta durante su próxima salida a campo. Sus contribuciones a través de Spring Seeker nos alertarán sobre las condiciones de los manantiales y nos ayudarán a desarrollar estrategias de conservación para proteger las fuentes de agua de las que se beneficia la vida silvestre y el ser humano. \n 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-introduccion-a-spring-seeker-en-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210916T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Watershed Management Group—How Local Communities Restore and Track Tucson’s Flowing Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Register Here / Registrar Aquí\nJoin us on Thursday\, September 16 at 9:30 a.m. Arizona Time/PDT to learn about two local water conservation projects hosted by our friends at the Watershed Management Group (WMG)! \nOur coffee break presenter\, Lauren Monheim. \nLauren Monheim\, Program Manager for WMG’s River Run Network\, will join us to share how communities in the Tucson area have helped restore Tucson’s heritage of flowing creeks and rivers. She will also talk about the Flow365 project\, a community science monitoring team who does groundwork to track the flow of nearby rivers. \nLauren has been with WMG for three years\, working with local communities to inspire them about WMG’s 50-year vision: to see Tucson’s rivers flow again. Learn more about WMG at watershedmg.org/river-run-network. \nP.S. WMG not only works to restore the Santa Cruz River and its tributaries; they are also one of our Sky Island FotoFauna partners! They use their wildlife cameras to help monitor the presence and absence of Sky Island species throughout the region.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-watershed-management-group-how-local-communities-restore-and-track-tucsons-flowing-rivers/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20211007T214746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T175343Z
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SUMMARY:Join the Sky Island FotoFauna Project: October 2021
DESCRIPTION:Explore the FotoFauna Project!\n\nIn October\, join Sky Island FotoFauna — a growing network of wildlife cameras that observe the presence\, absence\, and seasonal movements of wildlife species throughout the binational Sky Island region. \nWhat is FotoFauna?\nFotoFauna is a volunteer project operated entirely by local communities: schools\, families\, agencies\, and nonprofits who are passionate about the wildlife that passes through their yards. It’s easy to join! Just set up a wildlife camera somewhere on your property and then\, at the end of every month\, submit an online FotoFauna checklist of the species you’ve observed. \nBy submitting wildlife data to us\, you’re helping Sky Island Alliance and its two-dozen partners study when and where wildlife is present so we all can better protect the region’s habitats and pathways. \nWant to join us?\nThe next cycle of FotoFauna wildlife observation starts November 1\, 2021! \nTake the following steps in October to prepare for a successful start: \n1. Watch our webinar “Getting Started with FotoFauna” to learn how the project works. \n2. Read our guide on how to pick out the right wildlife camera for you. \n3. Pick out a camera! Make sure you order all the necessary elements: batteries\, SD card\, etc. \n4. Read our guide on how to set up your new backyard wildlife camera. \n5. Explore the wildlife identification resources on our FotoFauna webpage. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\nQuestions on how to get started? Or would you like to get involved without using a wildlife camera? Email your queries to Zoe Fullem\, Community Science Manager (zoe@skyislandalliance.org).
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/october-2021-join-the-sky-island-fotofauna-project/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
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SUMMARY:Survey a Sky Island Spring: Fall 2021
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US IN THE FIELD FOR A FUN & NATURE-FILLED SPRING SURVEY!\nThanks to our amazing community of volunteers and partners\, we visited over 220 springs and other water sources in the binational Sky Island region in 2020 and over 240 springs so far in 2021! \nWith your help\, we’ve been able to survey springs we’ve been monitoring for years\, visit springs we’d never been able to access\, and even stumble across some springs we didn’t know existed — as well as check on springs in the Bighorn Fire area within the Santa Catalina Mountains. \nThis fall\, get outside with our Spring Seeker survey and let us know how springs are doing in your favorite Sky Island mountain range. You can go out on your own or join staff in the field to learn how we use simple smartphone tools to monitor and steward our Sky Island springs. \nTrips for Spring Seeker range in length\, difficulty\, and location. Please contact our Habitat Conservation Manager\, Sarah Truebe\, using the information below to learn more and get started as a Sky Island Spring Seeker. \nPhone: 520-624-7080 ext 18\nEmail: struebe@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/fall-spring-seeker-surveys/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211007T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211007T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210929T223939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T154620Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Stories of Water\, Mountains\, and a Jaguar in The Borderlands
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\n  \nOur coffee break presenter\, Ganesh Marin. \nIn March 2021\, University of Arizona researcher Ganesh Marin discovered a jaguar while looking through the photos taken by a remote camera trap in northern Sonora. This jaguar\, a male named El Bonito\, is a juvenile — and his presence has been widely celebrated by environmentalists\, reminding us all of just how far this rare cat species is able to move and how close they are to the United States. \nJoin us Thursday\, October 7 at 9:30 a.m. PDT to hear more about El Bonito and learn about the ongoing jaguar research being done in northern Sonora. UA researcher Ganesh Marin\, our guest presenter\, will share the obstacles currently facing jaguars and other highly mobile species\, including the need to preserve the main corridors that connect wildlife populations between the U.S. and Mexico. \nMarin will also talk about how researchers are trying to solve conservation challenges in Sonora — as well as describe how exciting it was to discover a jaguar (and other species) on their camera traps.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-stories-of-water-mountains-and-a-jaguar-in-the-borderlands/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211014T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211014T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210929T221607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T221607Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Introduction to FotoFauna
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nJoin us at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday\, October 14 for a morning webinar packed with backyard wildlife. \nSIA Wildlife Specialist Meagan Bethel will walk you through how to join our wildlife monitoring network\, Sky Island FotoFauna. During the hour\, you’ll learn why FotoFauna is so important for monitoring the regional movements of wildlife species for conservation and how you can help grow our binational FotoFauna network of many volunteers and partners. Then\, we’ll walk you through how to select a camera that’s best for you\, how to find a good location in your backyard\, and how to submit your findings at the end of each month. \nWe’ll save time at the end for a Q&A session\, so be sure to bring your questions and curiosity—and your love of wildlife species\, including white-nosed coatimundi\, bobcat\, javelina\, mountain lion\, and more! \nVer el webinar en español >
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-introduction-to-fotofauna/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211021T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210929T222834Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: FotoFauna—First Year Results from a Growing Wildlife Monitoring Network
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nJoin us on Thursday\, October 21 at 9:30 a.m. PDT to celebrate one year of Sky Island FotoFauna! Since launching the project in October 2020\, nearly 200 cameras from across the region have shared checklists of which species are present each month. Now\, after a year\, we are excited to share what the growing FotoFauna community of wildlife cameras in Sonora and Arizona is showing us about the distribution of Sky Island mammals. \nDuring this webinar\, we will look at where in the region we find the most species occurring together\, as well as which species are frequently present in Arizona and Sonora’s most urbanized areas. Get ready to look at wildlife data in all forms — from maps to photographs — and be amazed at which species are popping up in YOUR neighborhood. \n  \nRegístrese Aquí!\nEn honor a los 12 meses de monitoreo de la vida silvestre de la región\, organizaremos un seminario web de resultados el jueves 21 de octubre de 9:30 a 10:30 am PDT\, y nos encantaría que se una a nosotros. \nDesde octubre de 2020\, casi 200 cámaras de todas las islas del cielo han compartido listas de verificación de las especies que están presentes en la región cada mes. Con un año de datos disponibles\, nos complace compartir con ustedes todo lo que nuestra creciente comunidad de cámaras en Arizona y Sonora ha encontrado\, y lo que nos muestran sobre la distribución de los mamíferos de Sky Island. \nReserve la fecha y prepárese para ver los datos de la vida silvestre en todas sus formas\, desde mapas hasta fotografías\, y sorpréndase con las especies que están apareciendo en SU vecindario.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-fotofauna-first-year-results-from-a-growing-wildlife-monitoring-network/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211104T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20211026T183731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T183731Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Living Well and Coexisting with Urban Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nOur guest presenter\, ecologist Zoë Rossman. \nDid you know that humans can coexist (and live happily) with the wildlife of the Sky Island region\, including coyotes\, javelina\, and bobcats? \nFor this Sky Island Coffee Break\, we’ll meet online at 9:30 a.m. Arizona Time / PDT to hear Zoë Rossman (she/her)\, wildlife ecologist and Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque\, discuss how to live well with the species we often encounter in cities and other urban areas. \nZoë’s research in New Mexico focuses specifically on urban mammals and the factors that influence their success in cities\, so be sure to bring your questions—we’ll leave time for Q&A around human-wildlife interactions and how you can continue to coexist with the wonderful wildlife that makes this region so unique. \nLearn more about Zoë’s work at zoerossman.com or visit her Twitter @zoecology.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-living-well-and-coexisting-with-urban-wildlife/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20211111T183743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T210239Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: How Partnering with Nature can Heal the Land of the Jaguar
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nOur guest presenter\, Randy Young (& dog!) from La Tierra del Jaguar. \nIn places where the majestic jaguar lives\, people usually see conservation as an attempt to exclude humans and their infrastructure and livelihoods (aka systems) from the land. \nHowever\, these systems are now a permanent part of the landscape. Instead of removing them\, we must partner with nature to return to symbiotic relationships between jaguars and communities\, where all nature (people\, plants\, and animals) benefits from these regenerated lands\, clean waters\, and healthy skies. \nJoin us on Thursday\, November 18 at 9:30 a.m. AZ Time (8:30 a.m. PST) to hear from La Tierra del Jaguar\, a conservation nonprofit that “saves jaguars by teaching skills and empowering people to partner with nature and heal the land.” \nRandy Young\, Founder and Director of La Tierra del Jaguar\, will join us to discuss how partnering with nature can boost resiliency\, increase diversity\, and strengthen the communities that live in the land of the jaguar. \nLearn more about La Tierra del Jaguar before the event by visiting their website: latierradeljaguar.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-how-partnering-with-nature-can-heal-the-land-of-the-jaguar/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20211103T164740Z
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SUMMARY:Community Talk: The Mammals Around Us & Wildlife throughout the Sky Islands
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nThis is a Sky Island Alliance talk hosted by the Pima County Historic Courthouse as part of their grand reopening. The talk will be led by Emily Burns\, Program Director at Sky Island Alliance. \nLearn how communities throughout Pima County can get involved in protecting and monitoring wildlife by joining the Sky Island Alliance’s ongoing community science project\, Sky Island FotoFauna. \nWe all know that our land is home to the jaguar\, Chiricahua leopard frog\, rare bats\, returning ocelots\, saguaros\, orchids\, cactus ferruginous pygmy owls\, Sonoran Desert tortoises\, and more. More than 7\,000 species of plants and animals\, including over half of the birds in North America\, can be found here. But we\, along with citizen scientists who joined us from all over the world\, are also discovering previously unknown species in the wilds of the Sky Islands! By gathering knowledge and building the scientific base about plants and animals all across our region\, we have the tools and ability to take actions to protect and preserve them. \nAbout the presenter: Emily Burns is the Program Director at Sky Island Alliance and leads the team running the Border Wildlife Study\, Sky Island FotoFauna\, Spring Seeker\, the Trinational Internship Program\, stewardship projects\, and communications. Emily joined Sky Island Alliance in 2019 after practicing conservation science and restoration in the redwood forests of California at Save the Redwoods League since 2010.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/community-talk-the-mammals-around-us-wildlife-throughout-the-sky-islands/
LOCATION:Pima County Historic Courthouse\, Turquoise Room\, 115 N. Church Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ 85701\, Pima County Historic Courthouse\, Turquoise Room 115 N. Church Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211119T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210924T161613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T172226Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Galiuro Erosion Control Structures: November 19 - 21
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Sky Island Alliance for a single day trip OR a weekend-long volunteer trip as we install rock structures on a formerly overgrazed property in the Galiuro Mountains. \nABOUT: \nSky Island Alliance has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to install erosion control structures near the Muleshoe Ranch in the southern Galiuro Mountains. A few years ago\, we installed ponds for wildlife on this land — and now we are returning to improve the site further. We will be creating loose rock structures to halt erosion\, increase water absorption\, and support plant growth in drainages throughout the property. These low-tech structures can make huge differences and are a great tool for transforming landscapes. \nOn this trip\, we have room for participants to camp out and join us for the full weekend OR for folks to come join us just for our work day on Saturday or Sunday. Day-trippers\, please keep in mind that the work site is quite a drive from surrounding communities. Google the “Muleshoe Ranch” to figure out about how long a drive to expect\, but keep in mind this is NOT THE WORK LOCATION. \n  \n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe landowners of this beautiful property are providing us with plenty of great spots to set up tents since we’ll all be camping\, but will have access to a bathroom and there is potable water available onsite. \nFolks staying throughout the weekend should bring your own camping gear (or contact us if you need to borrow some) and meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks. \nWe will be building rock structures which will entail carrying\, moving\, and placing rocks of various sizes. Some heavy lifting will be required\, though no one will be asked to lift more than they feel capable of. Be prepared for getting dirty as we will also be digging as a part of the building process. \nAlso\, be prepared to unplug as cell phone service is spotty or non-existent out there. \n\n\n\n  \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: \nTo keep our volunteers and staff safe\, we’re taking these precautions: \n\nLimiting the overnight group size to 10 volunteers to avoid situations where physical distancing becomes difficult. If you’d like to bring kids\, please contact us first.\nDriving separately. You can either meet us there\, or caravan with us from SIA’s office.\nCamping\, and having each household bring their own food\, camping gear\, and cooking gear.\nYou’ll get your own tool(s) to use for the duration of the weekend\, and we’ll stay safely spaced out while working.\nKeep a mask handy in your pocket at all times.\nWorking outside\, of course!\nWearing masks inside the bathroom and wiping down surfaces with sanitizer after each use.\nBring your own work gloves if you have them.\nWe’ll have a thermometer available in case anyone starts feeling off.\n\n  \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION: \n\nFriday: Meet at 2:30 p.m. at our office: 3127 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85719 at the SW corner of Cherry Ave and Fort Lowell Rd. To carpool or caravan to the site (Covid permitting). There is parking in our lot off Cherry.\nFriday/Saturday: If you’d prefer to meet us at the worksite\, please join us after 5:00 pm Friday or by 8:30 a.m. Saturday for you day-trippers (directions will be sent to registered participants). Keep a lookout for our green SIA signs pointing the way.\nSaturday: We will start work around 8:30 a.m. (day-trippers should join us by then)\, work throughout the day with a break for lunch\, and end by 5 p.m.\nSunday: We will start work around 8:30 a.m. (day-trippers should join us by then)\, work throughout the day with a break for lunch\, and be wrapping up by 3:00 p.m. (or earlier).\n\n  \nWHAT TO BRING: \n\nFolks staying throughout the weekend should bring your own camping gear (or contact us if you need to borrow some) and meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks.\nBinoculars – this is a fabulous birding spot!\nSturdy footwear (e.g.\, hiking boots) that you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy\nSun protection (e.g.\, wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt\, long pants)\nSturdy pants: we will be kneeling and working in the dirt\, sand\, and rocks\, so you’ll want pants that are up to the task\nSky Island Alliance will provide all tools and work gloves\, though if you have a pair of gloves you like\, feel free to bring them.\n\nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip. \nQuestions? Contact Sky Island Alliance Stewardship Specialist Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org. \n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/southern-galiuro-erosion-control-structures-november-19-21/
LOCATION:Southern Galiuros\, 32.410840\, -110.270995
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
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SUMMARY:Join the Sky Island FotoFauna Project: December 2021
DESCRIPTION:Explore the FotoFauna Project!\n\nIn December\, join Sky Island FotoFauna — a growing network of wildlife cameras that observe the presence\, absence\, and seasonal movements of wildlife species throughout the binational Sky Island region. \nWhat is FotoFauna?\nFotoFauna is a volunteer project operated entirely by local communities: schools\, families\, agencies\, and nonprofits who are passionate about the wildlife that passes through their yards. It’s easy to join! Just set up a wildlife camera somewhere on your property and then\, at the end of every month\, submit an online FotoFauna checklist of the species you’ve observed. \nBy submitting wildlife data to us\, you’re helping Sky Island Alliance and its two-dozen partners study when and where wildlife is present so we all can better protect the region’s habitats and pathways. \nWant to join us?\nThe next cycle of FotoFauna wildlife observation starts January 1\, 2022! \nTake the following steps in December to prepare for a successful start: \n1. Watch our webinar “Getting Started with FotoFauna” to learn how the project works. \n2. Read our guide on how to pick out the right wildlife camera for you. \n3. Pick out a camera! Make sure you order all the necessary elements: batteries\, SD card\, etc. \n4. Read our guide on how to set up your new backyard wildlife camera. \n5. Explore the wildlife identification resources on our FotoFauna webpage. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\nQuestions on how to get started? Or would you like to get involved without using a wildlife camera? Email your queries to Zoe Fullem\, Community Science Manager (zoe@skyislandalliance.org).
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/join-the-sky-island-fotofauna-project-december-2021/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211203T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T071015
CREATED:20210924T161819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T172351Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Galiuro Erosion Control Structures: December 3 - 5
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Sky Island Alliance for a single day trip OR a weekend-long volunteer trip as we install rock structures on a formerly overgrazed property in the Galiuro Mountains. \nABOUT: \nSky Island Alliance has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to install erosion control structures near the Muleshoe Ranch in the southern Galiuro Mountains. A few years ago\, we installed ponds for wildlife on this land — and now we are returning to improve the site further. We will be creating loose rock structures to halt erosion\, increase water absorption\, and support plant growth in drainages throughout the property. These low-tech structures can make huge differences and are a great tool for transforming landscapes. \nOn this trip\, we have room for participants to camp out and join us for the full weekend OR for folks to come join us just for our work day on Saturday or Sunday. Day-trippers\, please keep in mind that the work site is quite a drive from surrounding communities. Google the “Muleshoe Ranch” to figure out about how long a drive to expect\, but keep in mind this is NOT THE WORK LOCATION. \n  \n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO EXPECT: \nThe landowners of this beautiful property are providing us with plenty of great spots to set up tents since we’ll all be camping\, but will have access to a bathroom and there is potable water available onsite. \nFolks staying throughout the weekend should bring your own camping gear (or contact us if you need to borrow some) and meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks. \nWe will be building rock structures which will entail carrying\, moving\, and placing rocks of various sizes. Some heavy lifting will be required\, though no one will be asked to lift more than they feel capable of. Be prepared for getting dirty as we will also be digging as a part of the building process. \nAlso\, be prepared to unplug as cell phone service is spotty or non-existent out there. \n\n\n\n  \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: \nTo keep our volunteers and staff safe\, we’re taking these precautions: \n\nLimiting the overnight group size to 10 volunteers to avoid situations where physical distancing becomes difficult. If you’d like to bring kids\, please contact us first.\nDriving separately. You can either meet us there\, or caravan with us from SIA’s office.\nCamping\, and having each household bring their own food\, camping gear\, and cooking gear.\nYou’ll get your own tool(s) to use for the duration of the weekend\, and we’ll stay safely spaced out while working.\nKeep a mask handy in your pocket at all times.\nWorking outside\, of course!\nWearing masks inside the bathroom and wiping down surfaces with sanitizer after each use.\nBring your own work gloves if you have them.\nWe’ll have a thermometer available in case anyone starts feeling off.\n\n  \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION: \n\nFriday: Meet at 2:30 p.m. at our office: 3127 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85719 at the SW corner of Cherry Ave and Fort Lowell Rd. To carpool or caravan to the site (Covid permitting). There is parking in our lot off Cherry.\nFriday/Saturday: If you’d prefer to meet us at the worksite\, please join us after 5:00 pm Friday or by 8:30 a.m. Saturday for you day-trippers (directions will be sent to registered participants). Keep a lookout for our green SIA signs pointing the way.\nSaturday: We will start work around 8:30 a.m. (day-trippers should join us by then)\, work throughout the day with a break for lunch\, and end by 5 p.m.\nSunday: We will start work around 8:30 a.m. (day-trippers should join us by then)\, work throughout the day with a break for lunch\, and be wrapping up by 3:00 p.m. (or earlier).\n\n  \nWHAT TO BRING: \n\nFolks staying throughout the weekend should bring your own camping gear (or contact us if you need to borrow some) and meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks.\nBinoculars – this is a fabulous birding spot!\nSturdy footwear (e.g.\, hiking boots) that you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy\nSun protection (e.g.\, wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt\, long pants)\nSturdy pants: we will be kneeling and working in the dirt\, sand\, and rocks\, so you’ll want pants that are up to the task\nSky Island Alliance will provide all tools and work gloves\, though if you have a pair of gloves you like\, feel free to bring them.\n\nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip. \nQuestions? Contact Sky Island Alliance Stewardship Specialist Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/southern-galiuro-erosion-control-structures-december-3-5/
LOCATION:Southern Galiuros\, 32.410840\, -110.270995
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Year-End 2021 FotoFauna Photo Celebration with Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nAs 2021 comes to a close\, what better way is there to celebrate making it through another 12 months of heartache\, joy\, and hope than with photos of our wonderful Sky Island wildlife? \nThat’s right! We’re back with another year-end celebration featuring photos submitted by the FotoFauna community. With over 1\,000 checklists now submitted to the project\, there are sure to be plenty of wacky\, weird\, and just plain wondrous photos to look through. \nTune in on Thursday\, December 16 at 9:30 a.m. Arizona Time (8:30 a.m. PST) to help us vote for your favorite FotoFauna photos across more than a dozen categories\, including ones that showcase urban cats\, canyon creatures\, wildlife among saguaro cacti\, best dressed species\, and more. \nWe’ll also be joined by Sky Island Alliance co-host Emily Burns and special guest co-host Park Ranger Freddy G. Fernandez-Ramirez from Saguaro National Park who will lead us through an hour of camaraderie\, fun facts\, and engaging commentary on species behavior and Sky Island habitats. \nWe can’t wait for you to see and vote for the best FotoFauna photos of 2021. Mark your calendars\, and we look forward to having you join us online. \nAbout the co-host: Freddy G. Fernandez-Ramirez is a bilingual interpreter (español) at Saguaro National Park. He does a variety of interpretive programs\, including an Instagram segment titled “Freddy Fridays.” He’s been at Saguaro National Park for over eight years. He started as a volunteer and became an intern through Friends of Saguaro National Park before becoming a park ranger.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-year-end-2021-fotofauna-photo-celebration-with-saguaro-national-park/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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