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SUMMARY:Winter Spring Seeker Surveys
DESCRIPTION:  \nJOIN A GROUP IN THE FIELD FOR A PHYSICALLY-DISTANCED SPRING SURVEY!\nThanks to our amazing community of volunteers and partners\, we visited over 220 springs and other water sources in the Sky Island Region in 2020! With your help we were 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. \nThis winter\, get out with our Spring Seeker Survey and let us know how springs are doing in your favorite Sky Island mountain range. Trips will be volunteer-led\, with a group size limit of 3 people total\, and with everyone driving separately to the trailhead. Having a 4WD vehicle is a plus\, but not required. Hikes range from 2-12 miles total\, with varying degrees of elevation change and amounts of off-trail bushwhacking. \nTo sign up\, email zoe@skyislandalliance.org. If you’ve been out before you can sign up to lead a trip\, and if you’re new that’s great too! Make sure to tell us when you would like to go\, your hiking abilities\, and your vehicle type. We’ll plan each trip based on the abilities of the people signed up.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/winter-spring-seeker-surveys/
LOCATION:AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Fullem":MAILTO:zoe@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201220T180000
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SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: Dec 18 – 20
DESCRIPTION:Ready to safely get out of the house? Come join us December 18th – 20th  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 8:00 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 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson. \n\n\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday. \n\nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip.  \nIf you have further questions\, please email Zoe Fullem at: zoe@skyislandalliance.org  \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal-dec-18-20/
LOCATION:Aravaipa Canyon – East\, Aravaipa\, AZ\, 85543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201217T103000
DTSTAMP:20201117T233233Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Best FotoFauna Photographs of 2020
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Zoom Link\nJoin us to see the many candid and beautiful wildlife photos contributed to Sky Island FotoFauna in 2020 by volunteers and partners across the region. During this virtual Coffee Break you will cast votes for the best photos of the year! Help us select the winning photographs and wrap up 2020 in a celebration of wildlife.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-best-fotofauna-photographs-of-2020/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201210T103000
DTSTAMP:20201117T230028Z
CREATED:20201117T230028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T230028Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Border Wildlife Study 6 Month Update
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Zoom Link\nJoin us to learn the latest results from our Border Wildlife Study. With 84 species detected since March\, you won’t want to miss seeing photographs of the new species we’ve seen including porcupine and the Virginia opossum. \nWe’ll discuss which species appear most often at night and which species prefer different vegetation types\, then show you how border wall construction is encroaching on our study area right now. \nWe couldn’t have carried this study to the mid-year mark without the tremendous contributions of our hardy volunteers and generous supporters.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-border-wildlife-study-6-month-update/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201112T103000
DTSTAMP:20201103T170318Z
CREATED:20201103T170318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T170318Z
UID:6032-1605173400-1605177000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Binational Conservation in the Upper San Pedro River Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Zoom link here\nJoin this Coffee Break to hear from Profauna’s Mario Cirett and Antonio Esquer about binational collaborations investing in conservation and restoration of the Sonoran Sky Island since the early 2000s. Thanks to the Parks in Peril program from USAID\, the San Pedro River watershed experienced one of its more important conservation moments towards the end of the 1990s and into the 2000s. Through organizations like The Nature Conservancy and local state government agencies in Sonora\, Mexico\, the funds from Parks in Peril were used to strengthen the operations and management of the Ajos-Bavispe Wildlife Reserve and the implementation of conservation projects on private lands.  \nFor the first time\, Ajos-Bavispe and the broader Sonoran Sky Islands had enough resources to support a great number of conservation actions—from bird monitoring\, sustainable ranching workshops\, and Mexican prairie dog conservation projects to the acquisition of Rancho Los Fresnos. The lessons learned during those years created the foundations for conservation practice that we now apply in the region and showed us that when governments and organizations decide to invest in conservation it pays off. 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/binational-conservation-in-the-upper-san-pedro-river-watershed/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201029T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201029T103000
DTSTAMP:20201027T222200Z
CREATED:20201022T161023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T222200Z
UID:5989-1603963800-1603967400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:My Wanderings in the Sonoran Sky Islands—Conservation Stories with Mario Cirett
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Zoom Link Here\nA natural-born naturalist who began camping solo at the age of 10\, Mario Cirett has been working to protect the Sky Islands in Sonora for nearly 3 decades. He has been a fundamental actor in the conservation of Sonoran species and ecosystems\, including working as the director of the Ajos-Bavispe Wildlife Reserve. Throughout his career and his personal adventures\, he has experienced everything that is to be experienced in one of the most remote regions of Mexico—from fascinating encounters with wildlife\, to the vicissitudes of working in a socially and politically complex area. Join us on Thursday October 29th at 9:30 am MST to listen to his stories and learn about the wonders\, opportunities\, and challenges of doing conservation work in the Sonoran Sky Islands. \n 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/5989/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201015T103000
DTSTAMP:20201007T183821Z
CREATED:20200915T213716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T183821Z
UID:5876-1602754200-1602757800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Sky Island FotoFauna
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nDo you have a backyard wildlife camera and want to contribute your photos to help monitor wildlife movement? Join us for this Coffee Break to learn all about our new volunteer wildlife monitoring network across the Sky Island region—FotoFauna. We’ll explain how to complete a monthly checklist of important indicator species from your own camera and submit it through our simple online survey form every month. Together\, we’ll increase our sampling power across the landscape by combining camera data to study when and where migrating and resident species show up across the Sky Islands. We’ll explain why monitoring species like the North Mexican Virginia opossum and elf owl are so crucial to conservation and will share our tips for identifying each of the 28 species we’ll track through FotoFauna. The presentation will be bilingual in English and with Spanish subtitles. \n¿Tienes una cámara para fauna silvestre y quiéres contribuir con tus fotos a monitorear el movimiento de fauna? Acompáñanos en este Coffee Break para aprender todo acerca de nuestro nueva red voluntaria de monitoreo de fauna silvestre; FotoFauna. Te explicaremos cómo completar una revisión mensual de una lista de importantes especies indicadoras con tu propia cámara y enviarla a través de una sencilla encuesta en línea cada mes. Juntos\, incrementaremos nuestro poder de muestreo a lo largo del paisaje usando datos de las cámaras para estudiar cuándo y dónde especies migratorias y residentes aprecen a través de las Sky Islands. Te explicaremos por qué monitorear especies como la zarigüeya virginiana del norte de Méxicoy el búho elfo son tan cruciales para la conservación\, y compartiremos sugerencias para identificar cada una de las 28 especies que estaremos buscando a través de FotoFauna. La presentación será bilingüe en inglés y español\, con subtítulos. \nCollaborating FotoFauna partners include Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum\, Arizona Trail Association\, Borderlands Restoration Network\, Saguaro National Park\, Tohono Chul\, Universidad de la Sierra\, and Wildlands Network.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/introduction-to-sky-island-fotofauna/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201001T103000
DTSTAMP:20200928T180124Z
CREATED:20200915T202124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T180124Z
UID:5874-1601544600-1601548200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Evaluation of Water Sources in Sonora's Sky Islands / Evaluación de fuentes de agua natural en las Islas del Cielo de Sonora
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nJoin us on October 1\, 2020 at 9:30am MST for a conversation with UNISIERRA undergraduate and Sky Island Alliance intern\, Angel Octavio Garcia Godinez\, about the results of his Spring Seeker survey project in Sonora\, MX this summer. Angel surveyed more than 40 springs with his family\, dramatically increasing our knowledge of springs in the area and came across an inspiring array of plants and wildlife including a Sonoran mud turtle. Angel’s presentation will be bilingual in English and Spanish with subtitles.  \nAcompáñanos el 1ero de Octubre de 2020 a las 9:30 MST para conversar con Ángel Octavio García Godínez\, estudiante de licenciatura en UNISIERRA y pasante de Sky Island Alliance\, sobre los resultados de sus excursiones de monitoreo de manantiales usando Spring Seeker. Ángel evaluó más de 40 manantiales junto con su familia incrementando dramáticamente nuestro conocimiento de estos ecosistemas en la región. Durante sus excursiones Ángel se topó con unavariedad inspiradora de plantas y fauna silvestre incluyendo a una tortuga de pantano de Sonora. La presentación de Ángel será bilingüe con subtítulos.  \nThis Coffee Break was made possible with funding from the Papoose Wildlife Conservation Foundation
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/evaluation-of-water-sources-in-sonoras-sky-islands-evaluacion-de-fuentes-de-agua-natural-en-las-islas-del-cielo-de-sonora/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTSTAMP:20200923T222948Z
CREATED:20200728T184901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T222948Z
UID:5669-1601510400-1604188799@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Wilderness Waters: October Spring Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Join a SIA staff member OR another volunteer in the field for a physically-distanced spring survey!\nDid you know that springs on U.S. Forest Service land might not be protected unless they are surveyed to validate the water rights? Come learn how to use our new Spring Seeker to survey wilderness springs and other waters this fall in Coronado National Forest. We’ll be focusing on the Mt. Wrightson\, Miller Peak\, and Rincon Wilderness areas. Group size will be limited to 2-3 people total\, and we will all drive separately to the trailhead. Having a 4WD vehicle is a plus! Hikes range from 2-12 miles total\, with varying degrees of elevation change and amounts of off-trail bushwhacking. \nTo sign up\, check the available dates listed below\, and then email zoe@skyislandalliance.org. Make sure to tell us when you would like to go\, your hiking abilities\, and your vehicle type. We’ll plan each trip based on the abilities of the people signed up. \nCheck back for additional dates in November\, or email us if you’d like to join us\, but can’t make any of these dates. If you’ve already been out with SIA staff and would like to plan your own trip please reach out and we’ll get you on the calendar. \nVolunteer-led Trips:\nThursday\, October 8 – 2 spots open\nThursday\, October 29 – 2 spots open \nStaff-led Trips:\nSunday\, October 11 – 2 spots open for new Spring Seekers\nTuesday\, October 20 – 2 spots open for new Spring Seekers
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/wilderness-waters-spring-surveys-with-sia-staff/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200917T103000
DTSTAMP:20200915T201849Z
CREATED:20200909T185744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T201849Z
UID:5861-1600335000-1600338600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Signs of Life—Forest Recovery After Fire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Coffee Break to find hope in the ashes after wildfire. Across the west\, fires are burning in a multitude of forests this year. We will discuss how different forest types recover after burning\, from the Sky Island pine forests of the Southwest to the coast redwood forests of California. We will take inspiration from nature’s resilience to recharge ourselves so that we can rise and meet the challenge of stewarding the lands we love through climate change.\n\nFree to Watch\nRegister for the Zoom link Here\n\nThis presentation will be recorded and uploaded to our website and YouTube channel a day after the talk
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/virtual-coffee-break-signs-of-life-forest-recovery-after-fire/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200903T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200903T103000
DTSTAMP:20200820T200327Z
CREATED:20200819T221343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T200327Z
UID:5788-1599125400-1599129000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Set Up Your Own Backyard Wildlife Camera
DESCRIPTION:If you want to see animals roam through your own corner of the Sky Islands 24/7\, learn how to set up a wildlife camera in your own backyard. Join us for this virtual Coffee Break to learn Sky Island Alliance tips and tricks for choosing the right camera for your interest and how to set it up for success. Spoiler alert\, we are also going to show a lot of our favorite wildlife videos! \nFree to Join\nClick here to register for the Zoom link
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/set-up-your-own-backyard-wildlife-camera/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200820T223000
DTSTAMP:20200813T163710Z
CREATED:20200813T163710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T163710Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation in the Patagonia Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Join a discussion with Patagonia Area Resource Alliance (PARA)—one of Sky Island Alliance’s Border Wildlife Study partners—to learn about wildlife conservation efforts in Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains. For nearly a decade\, PARA has collected camera data to document the incredible diversity of flora and fauna species that live within the mountains’ canyons and corridors. However\, many of these species and their unique habitats are threatened by mining activity and border wall construction. These actions are detrimental to species survival and cross-border migration. This Coffee Break webinar will introduce the work PARA does in the Patagonia Mountains\, outline the species PARA and Sky Island Alliance have detected through their camera programs\, and discuss the current environmental risks posed to the region by mining and wall construction. \nRegister Here
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/conservation-in-the-patagonia-mountains/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200813T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200813T103000
DTSTAMP:20200731T185443Z
CREATED:20200731T185416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T185443Z
UID:5710-1597311000-1597314600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Conservation in Mexico 101
DESCRIPTION:Join a discussion with our new Conservation Director\, Paulo Quadri Barba\, as he tells the story of land tenure and conservation in Mexico and describes the conservation tools used to protect both public and private land. Hear the latest news on recent defunding of CONANP—Mexico’s equivalent to the National Park Service—and how reserves in the Sky Island region may be impacted. We will also share Sky Island Alliance’s partnerships with Mexican conservation ranches and nonprofits to keep water flowing and safe passage for wildlife south of the border. \nRegister Here
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-conservation-in-mexico-101/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200730T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200730T103000
DTSTAMP:20200724T184549Z
CREATED:20200724T184549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T184549Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Introduction to Zooniverse
DESCRIPTION:Are you an expert birder? Amateur mammal enthusiast? Excited to learn more about the diverse wildlife species of the Sky Islands?  \nCome join us to hear about our new community science projects on the Zooniverse platform where you can see photos from our wildlife cameras and help us with species identification. We’ll walk through the platform\, include tips from our staff wildlife biologist\, and leave plenty of time for questions!  \nRegister Here
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-introduction-to-zooniverse/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200723T103000
DTSTAMP:20200718T210711Z
CREATED:20200713T160238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200718T210711Z
UID:5338-1595496600-1595500200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Border Wildlife Study 90-Day Report
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Zoom Link Here\nJoin us as we share new results from the first 90 days of our Border Wildlife Study documenting species in the path of the border wall. Since March 9\, 2020\, our 60-camera array along 34 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border recorded a huge diversity of mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, and insects that live along the rugged and scenic border. Wall construction is beginning this month on the eastern edge of our study site in the Huachuca Mountains through one of the last remaining cross-border corridors in the Sky Island region. \nThis Coffee Break webinar will discuss the 57 species detected so far and the urgent need to protect their habitat from imminent destruction. We will share updates on wall construction and opportunities to take action—including how you can volunteer to support this research online by identifying species detected in the 23\,000 wildlife photos we’ve collected so far! \nThe Border Wildlife Study is conducted in partnership with Patagonia Area Resource Alliance and Naturalia\, A.C. with support from the Patagonia Foundation\, Papoose Foundation\, New York Community Trust\, Wilburforce Foundation\, and generous individual gifts that keep our cameras running 24/7. \nRegister for the Zoom Link Here
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-border-wildlife-study-90-day-report/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Volunteer,Workshops and Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200720T190000
DTSTAMP:20200718T210538Z
CREATED:20200716T160841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200718T210538Z
UID:5400-1595268000-1595271600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Wilderness Springs Training
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nDid you know that springs on U.S. Forest Service land might not be protected unless they are surveyed to validate the water rights? Come learn more about our new Spring Seeker survey and how you can help survey wilderness spring this summer in Coronado National Forest! We’ll cover topics including which wilderness areas need to be surveyed and how to plan your Spring Survey field adventures. We’ll also review any questions about the Spring Seeker survey you may have if you got to test it over the weekend.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/wilderness-springs-training/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events,Volunteer,Workshops and Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200716T103000
DTSTAMP:20200708T225028Z
CREATED:20200708T225028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T225028Z
UID:5316-1594891800-1594895400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Be a Spring Seeker
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Webinar Here\nCalling all Sky Island volunteers and hikers! During this webinar\, learn how to collect valuable information on the health of springs across the Sky Island region independently. Our staff will introduce you to our new Spring Seeker survey for your smartphone and guide you through the simple steps to complete the survey during your next hike. Your  Spring Seeker contributions will alert us to the conditions of springs and guide where we work to protect springs next. Join us to learn about this new exciting and socially-distant volunteer opportunity! 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-be-a-spring-seeker/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200709T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200709T103000
DTSTAMP:20200630T185445Z
CREATED:20200630T184853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T185445Z
UID:5122-1594287000-1594290600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: Seeking Sky Island Springs
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nJoin the next Coffee Break with Sky Island Alliance staff Emily Burns and Sami Hammer to learn about how springs bring life to the Sky Island region and what it will take to save springs for generations. We will virtually tour springs in the U.S. and Mexico and share stories of how we combine science and stewardship to protect vital Sky Island waters.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-seeking-sky-island-springs/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200625T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200625T223000
DTSTAMP:20200616T214023Z
CREATED:20200616T214004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T214023Z
UID:5059-1593077400-1593124200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sky Island Coffee Break: The Next Generation of Sky Island Leaders
DESCRIPTION:La próxima generación de líderes en la conservación de las Islas del Cielo\nRegister Here / Regístrese aquí \nJoin us for discussion of how Sky Island Alliance is building the next generation of leaders who will study\, advocate for\, and protect our shared region between the United States and Mexico. During this Coffee Break\, we will share how our Sister Parks Project in collaboration with the National Park Service has led to the creation of a binational internship program for undergraduate students and hear from Universidad de la Sierra students as they explain how our program inspired them to take action in their local Sonoran communities! This Coffee Break will be presented bilingually in English and Spanish. \nAcompáñanos en una discusión de cómo Sky Island Alliance está construyendoa la próxima generación de líderes que estudiarán y protegerán nuestra región compartida entre los Estados Unidos y México. En esta charla de Coffee Break\, compartiremos cómo nuestro Proyecto de Parques Hermanos en colaboración con el Servicio de Parques Nacionales de Estados Unidos ha llevado a la creación de un programa de pasantía binacional para estudiantes universitarios y escucharemos de estudiantes de la Universidad de la Sierra cómo nuestro programa los inspiró para tomar medidas en sus comunidades en Sonora. Esta será una charla bilingüe en inglés y español.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-coffee-break-the-next-generation-of-sky-island-leaders/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200611T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200611T103000
DTSTAMP:20200605T160109Z
CREATED:20200605T160109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T160109Z
UID:5022-1591867800-1591871400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sky Island Alliance Coffee Break: The Incredible Story of Jaguars in the Borderlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us on World Jaguar Day to celebrate majestic northern jaguars. Hear the latest updates on who’s been spotted lately. Learn what organizations in Sonora and the southwestern U.S. are doing to provide jaguars with the connected open space they need to recover and thrive. We’ll be hosting Turtle Southern from the Northern Jaguar Project\, and Randy Serraglio from the Center for Biological Diversity. \nRegister to watch the presentation live HERE
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-alliance-coffee-break-the-incredible-story-of-jaguars-in-the-borderlands/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200528T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200528T103000
DTSTAMP:20200522T165014Z
CREATED:20200522T165014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200522T165014Z
UID:4998-1590658200-1590661800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK - A Stroll on the San Pedro River
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance Executive Director\, Louise Misztal\, for a stroll down the San Pedro River — a ribbon of lush life in the heart of the Sky Island region. You’ll see some cool critters\, hear the relaxing sounds of flowing water\, and learn fun facts about the river and the diversity of life that calls it home. And\, hear the latest development in border wall construction across this vital wildlife corridor.   \nRegister HERE
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/virtual-coffee-break-a-stroll-on-the-san-pedro-river/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200407T190000
DTSTAMP:20200331T222543Z
CREATED:20200331T222543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T222543Z
UID:4811-1586280600-1586286000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Border Wildlife Study Virtual Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual happy hour on Tuesday\, April 7\, at 5:30 PM to celebrate Arizona Gives Day. Emily Burns\, Program Director and lead scientist\, will share an inside look at our new Border Wildlife Study and the diverse wildlife community our cameras are detecting. Join us and toast the amazing diversity of life in the Sky Islands!  \nRegister Here \nEven as our communities shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19\, the federal government is accelerating environmental destruction on our southern border. Two weeks ago\, the Department of Homeland Security waived dozens of laws to construct 30-foot high border wall through the last remaining open pathways for wildlife in the Sky Islands\, which would cut the region in two. The wall will stop wildlife in their tracks\, putting animals like pronghorn\, mountain lions\, box turtles\, butterflies\, pygmy owls\, and black bear at risk – and ending the recovery of iconic species such as jaguar\, wolves and ocelots in the U.S. You can give these remarkable animals a voice in the decisions that are being made in Washington D.C. and help us protect their habitat.  \nWhen you make a donation on Arizona Gives Day\, you are protecting vital pathways for wildlife and our quality of life.  \n Schedule your Arizona Gives Day Gift
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/border-wildlife-study-virtual-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200228T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200301T180000
DTSTAMP:20200103T155708Z
CREATED:20191219T184257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T155708Z
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SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: February
DESCRIPTION:Come join us February 28th to March 1st 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. Additionally\, we will be removing vinca from longer-term study plots that we are managing with the University of Arizona and the National Park Service. 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. \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. 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\, and there are no single-occupancy rooms available. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\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 or water shoes for our work in the creek.\nIt will be cold while we are there! Please come prepared for cold nights and cold 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. \nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:30 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 have been there before and 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 2:30 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 6:00 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nSaturday 8:00 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 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and if you have any special concerns.\nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip. \nIf you have further questions\, please email Meagan Bethel at: meagan@skyislandalliance.org \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal-february-4/
LOCATION:Aravaipa Canyon – East\, Aravaipa\, AZ\, 85543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200131T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200202T180000
DTSTAMP:20200522T170252Z
CREATED:20191219T184628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200522T170252Z
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SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: Jan 31 - Feb 2
DESCRIPTION:Come join us January 31st to February 2nd 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. Additionally\, we will be removing vinca from longer-term study plots that we are managing with the University of Arizona and the National Park Service. 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. \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. 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\, and there are no single-occupancy rooms available. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\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 or water shoes for our work in the creek.\nIt will be cold while we are there! Please come prepared for cold nights and cold 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. \nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:30 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 have been there before and 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 2:30 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 6:00 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nSaturday 8:00 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 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and if you have any special concerns.\nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip. \nIf you have further questions\, please email Meagan Bethel at: meagan@skyislandalliance.org \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal-march/
LOCATION:Aravaipa Canyon – East\, Aravaipa\, AZ\, 85543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200111T130000
DTSTAMP:20200108T201038Z
CREATED:20191015T175700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T201038Z
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SUMMARY:Saguaro Census Survey: 3-mile Hike January 11th @ Saguaro West
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a longer hike in Saguaro West\nClick Here Register on our Eventbrite Page\n\n\nAbout the Event:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality of the saguaro population. Sky Island Alliance is organizing 4 volunteer surveys this winter to help with their census. \nThis survey will be a longer hike to a more difficult location\, expect to hike 2-3 miles in rocky terrain. If you would like to volunteer for a less difficult please see the other survey events. \nWhen and Where: We will be meeting at the Visitor Center for Saguaro West at 8 am and ending around 1 pm. From the visitor center we will carpool with a National Park employee and then hike to our assigned plot. \nWhat to bring: We will be out hiking in the desert for several hours in places with out trails\, so please bring the following: \n\nLunch and Snacks\nWater: at least 2 liters\nBackpack\nClosed toed shoes\nSun protection: sunglasses\, hat\, sunscreen\nDurable clothing: long pants\n\nIf these items are forgotten\, you may not participate in the event\, as per National Park rules to keep you safe. \nWhat we will be doing? \nNo prior experience in surveying saguaros is necessary. We will be hiking out to our plot assigned by the National Park and counting and measuring every saguaro there. Small saguaros will be measured with rulers and the larger saguaros will be measured with clinometers. All techniques will be taught by a Park employee while we are there. Additionally\, we will count the number of arms and bird holes each saguaro has. We will all work together and learn a lot about these beautiful cacti! \nOnce we record our data it will be submitted and posted online on the Saguaro National Park website after the survey. We will share a link when they are up. \nClick here to learn more about the Census on the NPS website
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/saguaro-census-survey-longer-hike-january-11th-saguaro-west/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park East\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200110T130000
DTSTAMP:20200108T201102Z
CREATED:20191015T175316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T201102Z
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SUMMARY:Saguaro Census Survey: 1-mile Hike January 10th @ Saguaro West
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a shorter hike in Saguaro West\nClick Here Register on our Eventbrite Page\n\n\nAbout the Event:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality of the saguaro population. Sky Island Alliance is organizing 4 volunteer surveys this winter to help with their census. \nThis survey will be a shorter hike\, expect to hike ~1 mile. If you would like to volunteer for a more adventurous but difficult survey please see the other survey events. \nWhen and Where: We will be meeting at the Visitor Center for Saguaro West at 8 am and ending around 1 pm. From the visitor center we will carpool with a National Park employee and then hike to our assigned plot. \nWhat to bring: We will be out hiking in the desert for several hours in places with out trails\, so please bring the following: \n\nLunch and Snacks\nWater: at least 2 liters\nBackpack\nClosed toed shoes\nSun protection: sunglasses\, hat\, sunscreen\nDurable clothing: long pants\n\nIf these items are forgotten\, you may not participate in the event\, as per National Park rules to keep you safe. \nWhat we will be doing? \nNo prior experience in surveying saguaros is necessary. We will be hiking out to our plot assigned by the National Park and counting and measuring every saguaro there. Small saguaros will be measured with rulers and the larger saguaros will be measured with clinometers. All techniques will be taught by a Park employee while we are there. Additionally\, we will count the number of arms and bird holes each saguaro has. We will all work together and learn a lot about these beautiful cacti! \nOnce we record our data it will be submitted and posted online on the Saguaro National Park website after the survey. We will share a link when they are up. \nClick here to learn more about the Census on the NPS website
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/saguaro-census-survey-shorter-hike-january-10th-saguaro-west/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park East\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Saguaro Census Survey: 1-mile Hike December 10th @ Saguaro East
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a shorter hike in Saguaro East\nPlease Register on our Eventbrite Page\n\n\nAbout the Event:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality of the saguaro population. Sky Island Alliance is organizing 4 volunteer surveys this winter to help with their census. \nThis survey will be a shorter hike\, expect to hike ~1 mile. If you would like to volunteer for a more adventurous but difficult survey please see the other survey events. \nWhen and Where: We will be meeting at the Visitor Center for Saguaro East at 8 am and ending around 1 pm. From the visitor center we will carpool with a National Park employee and then hike to our assigned plot. \nWhat to bring: We will be out hiking in the desert for several hours in places with out trails\, so please bring the following: \n\nLunch and Snacks\nWater: at least 2 liters\nBackpack\nClosed toed shoes\nSun protection: sunglasses\, hat\, sunscreen\nDurable clothing: long pants\n\nIf these items are forgotten\, you may not participate in the event\, as per National Park rules to keep you safe. \nWhat we will be doing? \nNo prior experience in surveying saguaros is necessary. We will be hiking out to our plot assigned by the National Park and counting and measuring every saguaro there. Small saguaros will be measured with rulers and the larger saguaros will be measured with clinometers. All techniques will be taught by a Park employee while we are there. Additionally\, we will count the number of arms and bird holes each saguaro has. We will all work together and learn a lot about these beautiful cacti! \nOnce we record our data it will be submitted and posted online on the Saguaro National Park website after the survey. We will share a link when they are up. \nClick here to learn more about the Census on the NPS website
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/saguaro-census-survey-shorter-hike-december-10th-saguaro-east/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park East\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191207T130000
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SUMMARY:Saguaro Census Survey: 3-mile Hike December 7th @ Saguaro East
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a longer hike in Saguaro East\nPlease Register on our Eventbrite Page\n\n\nAbout the Event:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality of the saguaro population. Sky Island Alliance is organizing 4 volunteer surveys this winter to help with their census. \nThis survey will be a longer hike to a more difficult location\, expect to hike 2-3 miles in rocky terrain. If you would like to volunteer for a less difficult please see the other survey events. \nWhen and Where: We will be meeting at the Visitor Center for Saguaro East at 8 am and ending around 1 pm. From the visitor center we will carpool with a National Park employee and then hike to our assigned plot. \nWhat to bring: We will be out hiking in the desert for several hours in places with out trails\, so please bring the following: \n\nLunch and Snacks\nWater: at least 2 liters\nBackpack\nClosed toed shoes\nSun protection: sunglasses\, hat\, sunscreen\nDurable clothing: long pants\n\nIf these items are forgotten\, you may not participate in the event\, as per National Park rules to keep you safe. \nWhat we will be doing? \nNo prior experience in surveying saguaros is necessary. We will be hiking out to our plot assigned by the National Park and counting and measuring every saguaro there. Small saguaros will be measured with rulers and the larger saguaros will be measured with clinometers. All techniques will be taught by a Park employee while we are there. Additionally\, we will count the number of arms and bird holes each saguaro has. We will all work together and learn a lot about these beautiful cacti! \nOnce we record our data it will be submitted and posted online on the Saguaro National Park website after the survey. We will share a link when they are up. \nClick here to learn more about the Census on the NPS website
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/saguaro-census-survey-longer-hike-december-7th-saguaro-east/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park East\, 3693 S Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191203T200000
DTSTAMP:20191120T183819Z
CREATED:20191120T183819Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Alliance Thanks YOU! Sky Island IPA release party
DESCRIPTION:Come to Thunder Canyon Brewery on December 3rd from 5-8 pm to enjoy of night of fun!\n\nWe would like to thank all of our supporters on Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give\, collaborate\, and celebrate generosity.\n\nWhile you are there\, celebrate and enjoy the release of the exclusive Sky Island IPA. Brewed by Thunder Canyon Brewery in collaboration with Sky Island Alliance.\n\nA special release\, limited-run Sky Island IPA pint cans featuring Sky Island-inspired artwork will be available for purchase during the event.\n\nThis is a party you won’t want to miss\, and we hope to see you there!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/sky-island-alliance-thanks-you-sky-island-ipa-release-party/
LOCATION:Thunder Canyon Brewery\, 220 E Broadway Blvd\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191110T180000
DTSTAMP:20190801T183719Z
CREATED:20190801T183719Z
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SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon Vinca Removal: November
DESCRIPTION:THE 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 to ramp up our efforts to address the threat of invasive periwinkle (Vinca major) throughout the canyon. During this trip we are continuing our work to eradicate periwinkle from the riparian understory of the creek banks and also removing vinca from some longer-term study plots that we will be managing along with folks from the University of Arizona and the National Park Service. 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. \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. 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\, and there are no single-occupancy rooms available. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, and 2 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\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 or water shoes for our work in the creek.\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. \nOption 1:\nMeet at the SIA office at 406 S 4th Ave to caravan/carpool to Aravaipa Canyon at 2:30 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 have been there before and 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 2:30 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 6:00 PM on Friday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nSaturday 8:00 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 8:00 AM: Get started on the day’s work. We will finish up by early afternoon and then head back to Tucson.\nSunday 6:00 PM: We will be back to our Tucson office by 6:00 PM Sunday.\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and if you have any special concerns. \nUnfortunately\, pets are not allowed on this trip. \nIf you have further questions\, please email Bryon Lichtenhan at: bryon@skyislandalliance.org \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-canyon-vinca-removal-november/
LOCATION:Aravaipa Canyon – East\, Aravaipa\, AZ\, 85543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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