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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171115T133000
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SUMMARY:Pond Building in the Southern Galiuros
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nSky Island Alliance is teaming up with private landowners\, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, and pond builder extraordinaire Tom Biebighauser of Wetland Restoration and Training LLC to create ponds south of the Muleshoe Ranch in the Galiuro Mountains. These ponds will provide habitat for lowland leopard frogs (Lithobates yavapaiensis) and many other native bird\, bat\, dragonfly and butterfly species. Join us for a day\, or the entire trip\, as we build two ponds and enhance the surrounding habitat with native plantings!\n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\n\nWednesday: Meet at 1:30 p.m. at our office: 406 S 4th Ave\, Tucson\, at the SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St. To carpool or caranan with us to the site. There is plenty of parking in our lot off 14th as well as along the streets.\nIf you would like come out on your own\, please meet us by 9:00 a.m. at the worksite Thursday-Saturday.\nWe will work throughout each day with a break for lunch\, and will try to be back to the office by 6:00 p.m. Sunday.\n\n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOWWe will be working to support Tom as he excavates and contours the ponds. This will include prepping the site\, digging and raking soil\, removing/salvaging vegetation from the project area\, and helping to install the new pond liner. We will also be installing native plants that will benefit pollinators and wildlife\, as well as help the site return to a natural appearance as soon as possible. Be prepared to get dirty\, maybe even muddy\, but rest assured that there will be tasks for all levels of ability. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nIf you are planning to ride out with us\, be prepared to camp through the weekend. If you are joining us on your own for a day or more\, come prepard with enought provisions to last throughout your trip. We will have access to bathrooms and water\, and SIA will provide our camp kitchen set-up.\n\nCamping gear; tent\, sleeping bag\, pad\, etc…\nWater\, snacks\, and meals. If you ride out with us\, you should be prepared with 12 meals.\nBinoculars – this is a fabulous birding spot!\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) that you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy\nSun Protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\nRain gear (just in case…)\nSIA will provide all tools and work gloves\, though if you have a pair of gloves you like\, feel free to bring them.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Carianne Campbell at carianne@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/pond-building-southern-galiuros/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180208
DTSTAMP:20171113T233521Z
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SUMMARY:Track the Jaguars (extended stay) - Macho B at Summit Hut
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance board member and local artist Pat Frederick created beautiful\, life-size metal sculptures of Macho B and Corazon to raise awareness for the plight of jaguars in Arizona and Northern Mexico. The Spirit of Macho B will be enjoying an extended stay at Summit Hut’s Speedway location. (Dates are approximate.) Don’t miss this chance to see him for yourself. \nThe Spirit of Macho B\, metal sculpture by Pat Frederick \nDiscover more Track the Jaguar events. \nWant to bring the jaguars to your gallery or event? Contact us. Please include the time\, date\, location\, and a phone number in your email.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/track-jaguars-extended-stay-macho-b-summit-hut/
LOCATION:Summit Hut – Speedway Blvd\, 5251 E. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171112T170000
DTSTAMP:20171107T203508Z
CREATED:20171024T161542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T203508Z
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SUMMARY:Track the Jaguars at the Armory Park Historic Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:We’re honored to be a part of the Armory Park Historic Home Tour this year. Our offices occupy a beautiful historic home in this thriving neighborhood\, and we invite you to stop by and take a tour.\nJoin the self-guided tour and get a glimpse at styles ranging from California bungalow and dainty Victorian to clever\, contemporary\, adaptations of vintage commercial buildings. We’ll be joined the Spirit of Macho B and the Spirit of Corazon at our offices for the day. These two stunning\, life-sized\, metal sculptures were created by local artist and Alliance board member Pat Frederick to memorialize these majestic creatures. \nProceeds benefit Armory Park’s Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Program and other neighborhood charities. \nCost: $20.00 per person – children under 12\, free. \nYou can buy tickets one of 2 ways: Purchase at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church\, 545 S. 5th Ave\, on tour day or pay in advance at the Armory Park Home Tour website. \nTrack the Jaguars\nDon’t miss this chance to see these two beautiful\, life-size metal sculptures of Macho B and Corazon for yourself. They will be making a special appearance at our offices during the home tour. \nThe Spirit of Corazon\, metal sculpture by Pat Frederick \nThe Spirit of Macho B\, metal sculpture by Pat Frederick \nDiscover more Track the Jaguar events. \nSky Island Alliance board member and local artist Pat Frederick created them to raise awareness for the plight of jaguars in Arizona and Northern Mexico. Want to bring the jaguars to your gallery or event? Contact us. Please include the time\, date\, location\, and a phone number in your email.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/armory-park-historic-home-tour/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171105T210000
DTSTAMP:20171031T153454Z
CREATED:20171031T153454Z
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SUMMARY:All Soul's Procession - Procession of the Jaguars
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sky Island Alliance\, the Northern Jaguar Project\, and the Center for Biological Diversity to remember our borderlands jaguars this year at the All Souls Procession.  \nWe’ll be walking with a huge jaguar puppet\, two jaguar statues\, and a limited number of jaguar masks and signs to share. Come dressed ready to process in memory of borderlands jaguars we’ve lost and for the future of jaguars yet to come. \nMore details and up-to-date information available on Facebook.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/souls-procession-procession-jaguars/
LOCATION:806 N Grande Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85745-2406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks and Community Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171102T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171102T203000
DTSTAMP:20171018T215944Z
CREATED:20170925T194322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T215944Z
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SUMMARY:Noche del Espiritu Jaguar - Night of the Jaguar Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the Spirit of the Jaguar with us!\nJoin us for an evening of fun and community at Tap+Bottle North (NE corner of Ina and Oracle) for a Dia de los Muertos celebration. We want to celebrate you and the power of community to preserve the unique beauty and wild nature of our Sky Islands. \nWe’ll have a raffle and scavenger hunt to entertain you. And with more than 30 taps\, there’s sure to be a beer or wine selection to please you. Tucson Tamale will stroll through with their tamale cart to satisfy your hunger. We hope you can join us! \nThe Spirit of Macho B will be with us too! Come check out this amazing life-sized jaguar sculpture by local artist and Alliance board member Pat Frederick. \n\nTap+Bottle will donate 10% of sales to Sky Island Alliance.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/noche-del-espiritu-jaguar-night-jaguar-spirits/
LOCATION:Tap + Bottle North\, 7254 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks and Community Events,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171021T150000
DTSTAMP:20170829T211639Z
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SUMMARY:Days of Caring - Fountain Grass Removal Saturday
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\n\n\n\nJoin us in beautiful Bear Canyon as we celebrate United Way’s Days of Caring. We will be working in the canyon to remove invasive grasses both Friday and Saturday\, so please join us for whichever day(s) work for you. We will be meeting at the south end of the Safeway parking lot at Sabino Canyon and Tanque Verde at 8AM\, before carpooling into our work site.\n\n\n\n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\n\n\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment. Tools involved – shovels\, picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants. Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Sami Hammer.\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions? ContactSami: sami@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 Ext. 16
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/days-caring-fountain-grass-removal-saturday/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171019T200000
DTSTAMP:20170925T174005Z
CREATED:20170925T171600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T174005Z
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SUMMARY:Give a Little\, Gift a Lot event at Summit Hut
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance is honored to be a beneficiary of Patagonia’s Give a Little\, Gift a Lot campaign! Join us at Summit Hut’s Speedway location for an evening with your favorite local nonprofits. There will beer\, wine\, and snacks on offer\, and you can help us get a cut of $20\,000 that Patagonia is giving away to support conservation. \nBring your friends—and your cash. For every $10 token you buy to support Sky Island Alliance\, Patagonia will give an additional $50! Donate FIVE tokens\, and you’ll receive a limited edition Path of Jaguar pint glass! Your donations\, plus the boost from Patagonia\, will be used to secure safe pathways for wildlife in the Sky Islands. \nThe Spirit of Macho B will be there with us\, so stop by our table to honor our Sky Island jaguars and cast a vote for conservation in the Sky Islands. \nThe Spirit of Macho B Metal sculpture by artist and Alliance board member Pat Frederick
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/give-little-gift-lot-event-summit-hut/
LOCATION:Summit Hut – Speedway Blvd\, 5251 E. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171022T180000
DTSTAMP:20170629T190957Z
CREATED:20170123T232627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T190957Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Tracking Workshop-Fall 2017-Aravaipa Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a four-day get-away in spectacular Aravaipa Canyon.  Participants gain hands-on field instruction and theory in a variety of skills and techniques\, including: \n\nNatural history and conservation of regional animal species\, with emphasis on the jaguar\, Mexican gray wolf\, ocelot\, black bear\, mountain lion\, bobcat\, white-nose coati\, Mexican opossum\, badger\, desert tortoise\, and box turtle;\nWildlife track morphology\, structure and terminology;\nPhoto documentation;\nMotion-activated wildlife camera monitoring techniques;\nTrack casting and tracing techniques;\nAnimal gaits and movement; and\,\nHands-on experience with track identification in the field.  \n\n\n  \nREGISTRATION COSTS: \nRegular Registration: $295\, Full-Time Student or Mexican National: $195 \n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nLOCATION:\nThis workshop will be held at The Nature Conservancy’s Guesthouse in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve\, 50 miles northeast of Tucson\, Arizona (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours drive from Tucson or Phoenix). During the workshop\, we will take the opportunity to gather wildlife tracking data for Aravaipa Canyon Preserve. “Not only does the ranch sit over the main aquifer that supplies Aravaipa Creek\, it’s also an important corridor for wildlife traveling from the Galiuro Mountains to the Santa Teresa Mountains\,” says the Preserve’s manager\, Mark Haberstich. “We’ve actually seen elk on the preserve” — a rarity at the site’s elevation of 3\,300 feet. \nTRIP SCHEDULE: \n\n12 Noon Thursday: Participants have the option of meeting us at the Sky Island Alliance offices (406 S 4th Ave) at 12 pm on Thursday to catch a ride or carpool/caravan to the Aravaipa guesthouse.\n4 PM Thursday: Participants that wish to provide their own transportation to the guesthouse (high clearance vehicles recommended) should arrive around 4 pm.\n3 PM Sunday: Our workshop will be wrapped up\, and participants will be on their way home.\n6 PM Sunday: Participants riding back to Tucson with SIA will be returned to our offices by 6 pm on Sunday\, perhaps earlier.\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nWe will have a limited number of beds available\, with plenty of spots for tent camping available as well. The guesthouse is equipped with a full kitchen\, but fridge space can become limited so bring a cooler\, just in case. There are also indoor bathrooms/showers available\, but be conscious of everyone’s needs and don’t plan on lengthy showers. \nCampsites are grassy areas located at the guesthouse and are vehicle accessible.  High clearance vehicles are recommended.  Aravaipa Creek is only a short walk away from the camping area.  Potable water is available; water from area creeks should be treated prior to consumption. \nSIA will not be providing any meals during this trip; you will need to bring enough food and water for breakfast\, packable lunches\, dinners\, and any snacks you desire. This means that you will want to be prepared with nine meals: from Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch. \nThe majority of the weekend will be spent outdoors and you can expect to spend time sitting\, and walking or strolling along wet creeks and dry riverbeds as we look for tracks and other wildlife sign.  We provide some blocks of free time\, but the schedule calls for long days\, starting around 8 am and ending around 7-8 pm. \nAll course materials are included.  You will receive Mark Elbroch’s field guide Mammal Tracks and Sign:  A Guide to North American Species\, a tracking ruler\, laminated wildlife track identification field cards\, and a workshop packet.  We provide a one-year membership to Sky Island Alliance for non-member participants\, including a subscription to our Restoring Connections newsletter. \nPLEASE NOTE: \nNo dogs or pets are allowed on this trip.  Participants are required to sign our volunteer release form.  Youth ages 13-17 are welcome if joined by an accompanying adult. Workshop registration will close one week before the first date of the workshop\, or when full. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nSky Island Alliance offers Wildlife Tracking Workshops twice a year\, in spring and fall.  Our workshops alternate between overnight camping and bed and breakfast style accommodations in different outdoor settings around the Sky Island region; cost can vary slightly based on amenities offered\, but every workshop is taught at the same high quality standard. \n***Cancellation policy:  Due to the limited space availability for this particular workshop\, we cannot provide refunds for cancellation.  However\, we can accept substitutions.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan\, Field Coordinator\, at bryon@skyislandalliance.org\, or 520-624-7080 ext 27.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-wildlife-tracking-workshop-spring-2017/
LOCATION:The Nature Conservancy Guesthouse\, 40926-40928 Aravaipa Canal\, Willcox\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer,Workshops and Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171015T170000
DTSTAMP:20170823T200513Z
CREATED:20170823T200121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170823T200513Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Collection & Invasives Removal Weekend in Parker Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore native plants for wildlife and pollinators in Parker Canyon! \nBACKGROUND \nSky Island Alliance is partnering with the Coronado National Forest and Borderlands Restoration to restore a diverse riparian understory of native plants for wildlife and pollinators in Parker Canyon! This weekend we will work to remove invasive species and collect seeds that will be grown out to be re-planted in the canyon. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nTRIP LOGISTICS \n\nFriday 2:00 PM: If you would like a ride down to the lake\, or if you want to caravan\, we will be meeting at the SIA office (406 S 4th Ave) at 2:00 PM Friday.\nFriday 4:00 PM: If you’d like to meet us at Parker Canyon Lake\, plan on joining us after 4:00 PM Friday. The location of our Campground is yet to be determined\, so stay tuned…\nSaturday: We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSunday: We will work through the morning and early afternoon (with a lunch break) and plan to be back to Tucson by 5:00 PM.\n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW\n \nOur tasks will involve collecting seeds from targeted plant species and removing invasive species such as Johnson grass and tree of heaven. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance will provide all tools and instruction as well as extra copies of our volunteer waivers which need to be signed by each participant only once per calendar year. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nWater\, snacks\, and meals for the weekend.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as are rain gear and sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long-sleeved shirt and long pants).\nCamping gear for the weekend\, such as tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, food and stove\, water bottle\, toiletries\, clothes\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nNecessary tools and supplies for the weekend’s work and first aid.\nOur camp kitchen set up with stoves\, pots\, pans\, and utensils. Please feel free to bring your own as well\, if you like.\n\nQuestions? Contact Carianne: carianne@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/2819/
LOCATION:Parker Canyon Lake\, 3200 S Sonoita Hwy\, Sonoita\, AZ\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170930T170000
DTSTAMP:20170926T190714Z
CREATED:20170712T235534Z
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day 2017
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day for 2017 with Sky Island Alliance! We will be working in Bear Canyon in the Santa Catalina Mountains – come join us! See the trip description below: \nTRIP SCHEDULE: Bear Canyon\n \n8:00 am: Plan to meet us at the South end of the Safeway parking lot on the NE corner of Sabino Canyon and Tanque Verde at 8 am.We will shuttle/carpool to the actual work site in Bear Canyon from our meeting spot\, as we will be driving into an area of the National Forest with restricted access and limited parking. \n3:00 pm: We’ll wrap up our work and return to the meeting spot by 3pm. \nTO REGISTER FOR BEAR CANYON\, CLICK HERE!\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be doing a variety of different restoration practices\, which could include removing invasive species\, planting natives\, collecting seed\, etc…. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels\, picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nFamilies are welcome!\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Carianne:  carianne@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/national-public-lands-day-2017/
LOCATION:Multiple Sites\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170924T200000
DTSTAMP:20170712T231215Z
CREATED:20170530T202550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170712T231215Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Planting at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
DESCRIPTION:THE WORK:\nSky Island Alliance is teaming up with the National Park Service and Borderlands Restoration to restore a recently-burned slope near the main ruin loop at the monument. Volunteers will be installing native pollinator plants like milkweeds. The slope sits just above the riparian zone of the scenic Gila River and our efforts are essential to make sure these fragile soils are not lost via erosion. All tools will be provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, digging\, and hauling materials on uneven surfaces and participants need to be prepared to get dirty. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nWe will camp at one of the campgrounds immediately down the road from the work area (TBD). Due to its remote setting\, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a “You Pack it In\, You Pack it Out” area\, meaning there are no trash cans available for visitors. Once you see the access into the site\, you will understand. Participants are responsible for providing all camping gear (sleeping bag\, tent\, pad\, etc.) and food provisions for themselves for the duration of the project. \nOther important points: \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 4 lunches\, and 3/4 dinners\, with snacks. \nPotable water is available in some areas such as the Visitor Center. Plan on bringing enough to satisfy your needs for the entire weekend just in case.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cell phone service at Gila Cliff Dwellings N.M. \nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. You may want sandals for walking in the river. \n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is a family-friendly trip: let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and if there are any special concerns. No dogs on this one\, though \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org. \n 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/pollinator-planting-gila-cliff-dwellings-national-monument-2/
LOCATION:Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument\, Glenwood\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170901T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170904T180000
DTSTAMP:20170804T150829Z
CREATED:20170712T232928Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Waters: Labor Day in the Galiuros
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nSIA has taken on a project to help the Coronado National Forest inventory and assess water resources in the Galiuro\, Miller Peak\, Rincon\, Chiricahua\, Mt. Wrightson\, Pajarita\, and Santa Teresa wilderness areas. This weekend\, we will be working to assess springs and other water resources in the Galiuro Wilderness area. \nYou should be comfortable hiking off-trail (bushwhacking) in very rugged and steep terrain. Some assessments will require hiking all day (perhaps 12 miles or more) both on and off trail. You should be a strong and experienced hiker to accompany us on this trip. We will have spots for 3-5 people in the SIA vehicles\, but after these fill up\, you’ll need to bring your own high clearance\, 4WD\, vehicle. The roads into our potential campsites are rugged\, please contact us to check if your vehicle is suitable. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nTRIP SCHEDULE \nFriday 1:30 pm:  Meet SIA staff at our office (406 S. 4th Ave\, north side of SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St). Drive out to camp in the southern Galiuros. Set up camp and enjoy the evening. \nSaturday 8:00 am: Breakfast with a quick refresher on use of spring assessment equipment. Then split up into teams and work through the day\, returning to camp around 5:00 pm. \nSunday 8:00 am: Continue assessment work throughout the day\, returning to camp around 5:00 pm. \nMonday 8:00 am: Continue assessment work until lunch time\, then pack up camp and head back to Tucson. We should arrive back at the office by 6pm Monday evening. \nTHE WORK \nAt our work sites\, we will be recording data such as water quality and quantity\, taking photographs\, documenting the flora and fauna\, and assessing the condition of the site. These assessments will require hiking off-trail\, potentially in steep terrain. The sites are usually up somewhat steep drainages\, so we may be clambering over and around boulders at times. Each team will hopefully be able to assess 2-3 sites per day. We may hike as much as 12 miles in one day with part or all of that being off-trail. For these assessments\, no special skills are necessary\, but we are looking for strong hikers\, and tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate identification skills can be helpful. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. \nCAMP LOCATION \nCamp location has yet to be determined\, but it will almost certainly be a wilderness campsite. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, sleeping pad\, stove\, etc. that you might bring on any multi-day backpacking trip.\nPlease bring a larger backpack in which to carry shared springs assessment gear.\nRe-usable water vessels such as bottles or bladders\, a water filter\, or disinfecting method\, plus all the food you’ll need for a minimum of 9 meals out\, plus snacks.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\nLong\, tough pants are strongly recommended. If you have gaiters\, bring them!\nAnything else you would normally bring for a dayhike.\nIf you need to carry an EpiPen\, please bring it.\nTransportation to and from trail heads will be provided by SIA staff members and volunteers with suitable vehicles.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \nAssessment tools and equipment\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps\, first-aid kits. \nDue to the sensitive nature of springs\, dogs are not allowed. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \nThis trip will be led by Bryon Lichtenhan and Sami Hammer. However due to the nature of their field schedules\, questions should be directed to Carianne Campbell at carianne@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/wilderness-waters-labor-day-galiuros/
LOCATION:Galiuro Mountains\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170822T220000
DTSTAMP:20170810T172600Z
CREATED:20170810T172445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T172600Z
UID:2809-1503392400-1503439200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Blitz at Coronado National Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance and Coronado National Memorial will host a Pollinator BioBlitz in conjunction with the 2017 southeast Arizona iNat-athon. \nWhat is a Pollinator Blitz? It is a fun way to document and identify the different species of pollinators in the park using your smartphone (or digital camera) and the iNaturalist app for iOS or Android. \nThis activity will build a relationship between the natural and human communities of the area. Citizen-scientists (YOU!) work alongside scientists to learn about the biological diversity of the park. In the process\, you’ll gain skills and knowledge\, and develop a stronger connection to the natural spaces. \nJoin us for a couple of hours or stay the whole day. We will begin at 9am and end around 10pm. Check in at Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn more about the Blitz. We’ll be running a shuttle up to Montezuma Pass throughout the day. \nRSVP on Facebook or email mirna@skyislandalliance.org to let us know you are coming. \nBring hiking gear\, sun protection\, rain gear\, water and a lunch if you’re staying for the day (snacks are available for purchase at the visitor center). And don’t forget to download and explore the iNaturalist app on your smartphone before you join us! (Don’t have a smartphone? No worries! Team up with a friend or bring your digital camera and we’ll work with you.) \nStay for the night time bug-lighting event! We’ll set up lights that will attract night insects so we can document and identify them. \nFor more information contact Mirna Manteca at mirna@skyislandalliance.org\, or call the Coronado National Memorial visitor center at 520-366-5515.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/pollinator-blitz-coronado-national-memorial/
LOCATION:Coronado National Memorial\, 4101 E Montezuma Canyon Rd\, Hereford\, 85615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170813T170000
DTSTAMP:20170726T205002Z
CREATED:20170726T205002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T205002Z
UID:2782-1502456400-1502643600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native Grass Planting at Bar Boot Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend of planting native grasses on the Bar Boot Ranch\, Southwest of the Chiricahua Mountains. We will be staying at a ranch building with utterly amazing views\, but you will need camping gear as there are no beds available. This trip is free of charge and no experience is necessary. \n  \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nBACKGROUND \nFor over a year we worked to control erosion by building rock structures on National Forest lands that abut the Bar Boot Ranch. Now recent fires on the ranch have given us an opportunity to plant native grasses and other pollinator plants to help control erosion on the landscape\, provide resources for wildlife\, and forage for the ranch’s sustainable cattle raising operation. \nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nFriday\, 1:00 pm: Meet SIA staff at OUR OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). If you will be meeting us at ranch compound\, you can join us after 5:00pm – look for the green “SIA” sign off of Leslie Canyon Rd.  A detailed map/directions will be sent when the time approaches.\nSaturday\, 8:00 am:  We’ll do a rundown of the day’s activities\, and then work throughout the day with a break for lunch.\nSunday\, 8:00 am: Continue work until the early afternoon\, then pack up and head home.  We will try and be back to Tucson around 5pm.\n\nTHE WORK\nThe purpose of our weekend will be to install grass plugs and other native plants. This will include digging\, lifting\, bending\, and kneeling\, etc… \nCAMP LOCATION & DIRECTIONS (From Tucson)\nDirections: Detailed driving directions will be sent to all registrants ahead of the event. Vehicles with high ground clearance and/or 4WD/AWD are recommended\, regular cars will not make it back to the campsite! \nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA will have limited spots in our vehicle(s) for volunteers to tag along\, and we are able to caravan. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip.  We will have access to bathrooms\, a kitchen\, electricity\, and running water at the compound\, however there is no cell service available.\nSix meals plus snacks. Drinking water is available at the camping site\, but please bring refillable water bottles\, etc for each day’s work.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for sunny and hot\, and potentially wet weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including stoves\, firewood for camp fire\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nFamilies are welcome on this trip!\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact Carianne Campbell: carianne@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/native-grass-planting-bar-boot-ranch/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170721T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170721T160000
DTSTAMP:20170621T220421Z
CREATED:20170621T220137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T220421Z
UID:2741-1500620400-1500652800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Research Ranch Pond Planting
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND\n\nThe ponds at Audubon’s Research Ranch offer important habitant for a number of rare species including Chiricahua leopard frogs and Mexican gartersnake. However\, some of these ponds were in need of a little re-vamping. We partnered with the National Audubon Society\, Tom Biebighauser of Wetland Restoration and Training LLC\, and Borderlands Restoration to bring new life to these water sources! Join us now as we work to put a finishing touch on our new ponds by planting some very special plants grown from seed collected from the ranch. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \n\n\n7:00 AM Meet on Friday at our office: 406 S 4th Ave\, to carpool or caravan to the site.\n9:00 AM If you want to meet us out at the ranch\, please arrive by 9.\nWe will work throughout the morning with a break for lunch. We should be done by lunch\, but if not\, we will finish up before heading back to Tucson.\n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOWWe will be installing plants raised from seed gathered on the ranch by the folks from Borderlands Restoration. Be prepared to get dirty\, maybe even muddy\, but rest assured that there will be tasks for all levels of ability. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nWater\, snacks\, and lunch.\nBinoculars – this is a fabulous birding spot!\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) that you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy\nSun Protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\nSIA will provide all tools and work gloves\, though if you have a pair of gloves you like\, feel free to bring them.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/audubon-research-ranch-pond-planting/
LOCATION:Appleton Whittell Research Ranch\, 366 Research Ranch Rd\, Elgin\, AZ\, 85611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170622T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170625T180000
DTSTAMP:20170619T181224Z
CREATED:20170414T000218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T181224Z
UID:2536-1498141800-1498413600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Aravaipa Canyon-June Riparian Restoration
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION:\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 binocoulars! 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. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\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 Thursday. 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 Thursday 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\nThursday 2:30 PM: Meet with SIA staff at our office for to carpool to the TNC Guesthouse.\nThursday 6:00 PM: If you would like to meet SIA at the guesthouse\, you may arrive after 6:00 PM on Thursday. Follow our green SIA arrow sign for the correct turnoff.\nFriday 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.\nSaturday 8:00 AM: At it again.\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\nTHE WORK: \nSky Island Alliance has been helping TNC and the BLM in Aravaipa Canyon for several years on a variety of projects to increase watershed health along this perennial riparian area. During this trip we are continuing our work to remove the invasive plant vinca (or periwinkle) from the understory of the creek banks. This will require digging and fastidious removal of root material\, with tools provided by Sky Island Alliance. We’ll be bending\, digging\, and getting dirty. We will be working in areas that have been previously cleared and potentially in some new spots as well. This work is part of our longterm goal of eradicating vinca from the entire canyon!  We will also be checking on native plants that we installed in previously cleared areas to improve pollinator habitat. \nWe will break into teams and work all day Friday and Saturday\, and Sunday morning\, to dig out vinca and install native plants. We’ll leave time in the afternoons for exploring the canyon – be sure to bring a camera and your binoculars! We will depart the canyon in the early afternoon on Sunday to return to Tucson by 6pm. \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated the use of the Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse\, nestled right along Aravaipa Creek.  TNC’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve guesthouse has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms\, with showers and a full kitchen (with basic implements). There is also a screened sleeping porch\, and a bunkhouse with two rooms with beds. You may choose to sleep on a bed (bring your own comfy bedding) or camp under the stars in your tent. Beds will be first-come/first serve\, unless you let us know that you need to have priority. Nightly campfires are a big possibility. \n\nBring your own meals for the weekend – a minimum of 3 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, and 3 dinners\, with snacks.\nPotable water is available onsite\, along with communal refrigerator space.\nBe prepared to unplug – there is no cellphone or internet service at Aravaipa Canyon.\nBring work clothes and appropriate close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. You may want sandals for walking in the creek.\nInsect repellent is a good idea this time of year!\n\nPLEASE NOTE: \nThis is a family-friendly trip; let us know if you plan to bring any youngsters and any special concerns. A limited number of well-behaved dogs will be allowed – please let us know if you have a 4-legger that you’d like to bring along. \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/aravaipa-canyon-june-riparian-restoration/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170616T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170616T170000
DTSTAMP:20170525T172219Z
CREATED:20170525T172202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T172219Z
UID:2600-1497596400-1497632400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Parker Canyon Seed Collection
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nSky Island Alliance is partnering with the National Forest Service and Borderlands Restoration to create a diverse pollinator plant palette of native under-story plants in Parker Canyon! The seeds we collect will be grown out to be re-planted after we rid the canyon of invasive species. \n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\n\nIf you would like a ride down to the lake\, or if you want to caravan\, we will be meeting at the SIA office (406 S 4th Ave) at 7:00AM.\nIf you’d like to meet us at the parking lot about the Parker Lake Marina\, plan on joining us at 9:00AM\nWe will work though the day with a break for lunch and plan on being back to Tucson by 5:00PM.\n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOWOur tasks will involve collecting seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance and/or Borderlands Restoration will provide all tools and instruction as well as extra copies of our volunteer waivers which need to be signed by each participant only once per calendar year. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nWater\, snacks\, and lunch.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as are rain gear and sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\n\nQuestions?\nContact Carianne Campbell at carianne@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/parker-canyon-seed-collection-3/
LOCATION:Parker Canyon Lake\, 3200 S Sonoita Hwy\, Sonoita\, AZ\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170605T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170608T170000
DTSTAMP:20170427T220103Z
CREATED:20170427T220103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T220103Z
UID:2553-1496646000-1496941200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Research Ranch Ponds Project
DESCRIPTION:Appleton Whittell Research Ranch Pond Restoration\nMonday\, June 5 – Thursday\, June 8 \nHelp us Create Habitat for Wildlife!\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nThe ponds at Audubon’s Research Ranch offer important habitant for a number of rare species including Chiricahua leopard frogs and Mexican gartersnake. However\, some of these ponds are in need of a little re-vamping. Join us as we partner with the National Audubon Society\, and Tom Biebighauser of Wetland Restoration and Training LLC and work to bring new life to these water sources.\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\n\n\nMeet on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at our office: 406 S 4th Ave\, to carpool or caravan to the site. Be aware that we will be staying out at the ranch throughout the week\, so if you are not staying for the duration of the project\, don’t rely on us for a ride back to town!\nIf you want to meet us our at the ranch the night before a work day\, your can join us around 6 p.m.\nIf you will join us on the morning of a workday\, please arrive by 7 a.m.\nWe will work throughout each day with a break for lunch.\n\n\nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nWe will be working to support Tom as he excavates and re-contours the pond. This will include prepping the site\, digging and raking soil\, removing vegetation that has encroached into the pond\, and helping to install the new pond liner. Be prepared to get dirty\, maybe even muddy\, but rest assured that there will be tasks for all levels of ability. \nWHAT TO BRING\n\nWater\, snacks\, and lunch. Breakfasts and dinners if you are staying for a night or several.\nBinoculars – this is a fabulous birding spot!\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) that you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy\nSun Protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\nSIA will provide all tools and work gloves\, though if you have a pair of gloves you like\, feel free to bring them.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/audubon-research-ranch-ponds-project/
LOCATION:Appleton Whittell Research Ranch\, 366 Research Ranch Rd\, Elgin\, AZ\, 85611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/P2230169.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170527T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170527T180000
DTSTAMP:20170406T203511Z
CREATED:20170406T203511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T203511Z
UID:2531-1495870200-1495908000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Walnut Planting in Spencer Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Help us PLANT NATIVE WALNUTS to improve habitat for the Santa Catalina gray squirrel in a gorgeous riparian canyon right in our own backyard! \nBACKGROUND \nThe Santa Catalina grey squirrel (a subspecies of the Arizona grey squirrel) is in decline throughout the Catalinas and Rincons. Fire\, and competition with introduced Abert’s squirrels\, are thought to be some of the reasons for their lower numbers\, but we are hoping to give these beautiful animals a helping hand by improving some of their habitat on the mountain. Therefore\, with the help of the Forest Service and Borderlands Restoration\, we are going to plant native walnut trees at several sites in the mountains to provide more of their favorite year-round food! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nTRIP LOGISTICS \n\n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje!\nSaturday 7:30 AM: Meet with SIA staff at our office to carpool to the Spencer Canyon Campground in the Santa Catalina Mountains.\nSaturday 9:00 AM: If you would like to meet SIA at the campground\, you may arrive at 9:00 AM. Follow our green SIA arrow signs to the worksite.\nSaturday 4:00 PM: We will work throughout the day\, and wrap things up by 4 PM.\nSaturday 5:30 PM: We will arrive back at our office by 5:30 PM or so.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be carrying young trees and tools through uneven terrain\, and digging lots of holes.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – shovels\, picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main tools for digging.\nSIA will provide our Camp kitchen set-up with stoves\, pots and pans\, plates and bowls\, and basic utensils\, etc…\nSIA can provide a limited number of tents to anyone wishing to borrow one. Please contact the trip leader to reserve a tent.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje!\nFamilies welcome!\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bryon:  bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/walnut-planting-spencer-canyon/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Mountains\, Summerhaven\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170519
DTSTAMP:20170428T000106Z
CREATED:20170427T234956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T000106Z
UID:2557-1495065600-1495151999@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Parker Canyon Seed Collection
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nSky Island Alliance is partnering with the National Forest Service and Borderlands Restoration to create a diverse pollinator plant palette of native understory plants in Parker Canyon! The seeds we collect will be grown out to be re-planted after we rid the canyon of invasive species. \n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATIONOur meet up time is yet to be determined\, but you can count on an early start and a full day working down by Parker Canyon Lake. Volunteers should meet with SIA staff at our office (406 S 4th Ave)to catch a ride or caravan down to our worksite. \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nOur tasks will involve collecting seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance and/or Borderlands Restoration will provide all tools and instruction as well as extra copies of our volunteer waivers which need to be signed by each participant only once per calendar year. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nWater\, snacks\, and lunch.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as are rain gear and sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\n\nQuestions?\nContact Carianne Campbell at carianne@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/parker-canyon-seed-collection-2/
LOCATION:Parker Canyon Lake\, 3200 S Sonoita Hwy\, Sonoita\, AZ\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170512T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170514T173000
DTSTAMP:20170424T231348Z
CREATED:20170324T222558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T231348Z
UID:2506-1494604800-1494783000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Spring Assessments: Catalinas NE
DESCRIPTION:JURISDICTION: Coronado National Forest\, Santa Catalina Ranger District\n\n\nBACKGROUND \nThis weekend\, we will be assessing springs on the northeastern side of the Catalina Mountains. \nYou should be comfortable hiking off-trail (bushwhacking). We will have spots for 3-5 people in the SIA vehicles\, but after these fill up\, you’ll need to bring your own 4WD vehicle (we will most likely be going down the Control Road). Please contact us to check if your vehicle is suitable. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nTRIP SCHEDULE \nFriday 3:30 pm:  Meet SIA staff at our office (406 S. 4th Ave\, north side of SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St). Leave by 4:00 pm to camp somewhere on Mount Lemmon (TBD). Set up camp and enjoy the evening. \nSaturday 8:00 am: Breakfast\, then split up into teams and work through the day\, returning to camp around 5:00 pm. \nSunday 8:00 am: Continue assessment work until about 3:30 pm\, then pack up and head home for a shower! We will try and be back to Tucson by 5 pm. \nTHE WORK \nAt the springs\, we will be recording water quality and quantity\, taking photographs\, making a map of the spring\, and documenting the flora and fauna. \nSpring assessments require hiking off-trail\, potentially in steep terrain. Springs in this area have limited road access\, so we will be driving on a high clearance\, possibly 4WD road\, and then hiking on and off trail to the springs\, up to about 3 miles each way. Each team will probably be able to assess 2-3 springs per day. We may hike as much as 8 miles in one day with part of that being off-trail. \nFor spring assessments\, prior training is not required\, but experienced volunteers and volunteers with tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate or vertebrate identification skills are desired. \nCAMP LOCATION – TBD \nWe will caravan up to a camp site on Mount Lemmon (exact location TBD) for the weekend. It may be an undeveloped site\, so plan to bring your own water for drinking and washing (it’s a good idea to bring more than you think you will need)\, as well as trowels and toilet paper for bathroom breaks. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip.\nPlease bring a larger backpack in which to carry shared springs assessment gear.\nSeveral gallons of water per person plus all the food you’ll need for a minimum of 6 meals out\, plus snacks.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\nLong\, tough pants are strongly recommended. If you have gaiters\, bring them!\nAnything else you would normally bring for a dayhike.\nIf you need to carry an EpiPen\, please bring it.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver – All volunteers need to sign the agreement annually. We will have extras on-hand if this is your first time volunteering in 2017.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including camp stove\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps\, first-aid kits. \nDue to the sensitive nature of springs\, dogs are not allowed. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \nThis trip will be led by Sami Hammer. Contact her with questions at sami@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 16.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/spring-assessments-catalinas-ne/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Mountains\, Summerhaven\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T193000
DTSTAMP:20170505T171003Z
CREATED:20170428T194001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T171003Z
UID:2561-1494525600-1494531000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Adopt a Spring Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VENUE CHANGE: Due to the number of people registered\, we have moved the location for this event to the Summit Hut on Speedway (5251 E. Speedway Blvd.)\, in their community room. Thank you Summit Hut! \nCome learn about our Adopt a Spring program! \nSIA’s Adopt-A-Spring (AAS) citizen science program was developed to address the need for seasonal and long-term data on springs flows and status.  This information can help managers track how flow changes seasonally at different springs\, track ecosystem outcomes following restoration actions to gauge efficacy\, develop a more complete understanding of plants and animals supported by the spring\, and track how climate change may be affecting flow and other aspects. \nVolunteers choose one spring to visit five times per year to monitor how water flow\, water quality\, and wildlife use change over the seasons. The actual survey takes about an hour\, plus time driving and perhaps hiking there. This can be a great way to get involved if you can’t be away overnight\, or do a whole day of hiking on a regular spring assessment trip. \nAt the orientation\, we’ll tell you more about the program\, go over the springs available to adopt\, and begin forming teams to monitor each spring. Come join us! \nClick here to register
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/adopt-spring-orientation/
LOCATION:Summit Hut – Speedway Blvd\, 5251 E. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170512
DTSTAMP:20170508T233819Z
CREATED:20170427T235840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170508T233819Z
UID:2559-1494460800-1494547199@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Parker Canyon Seed Collection
DESCRIPTION:This event is FULL! Please contact bryon@skyislandalliance.org if you wish to join our waiting list. \nBACKGROUND \nSky Island Alliance is partnering with the National Forest Service and Borderlands Restoration to create a diverse pollinator plant palette of native understory plants in Parker Canyon! The seeds we collect will be grown out to be re-planted after we rid the canyon of invasive species. \n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATIONOur meet up time is yet to be determined\, but you can count on an early start and a full day working down by Parker Canyon Lake. Volunteers should meet with SIA staff at our office (406 S 4th Ave)to catch a ride or caravan down to our worksite. \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nOur tasks will involve collecting seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance and/or Borderlands Restoration will provide all tools and instruction as well as extra copies of our volunteer waivers which need to be signed by each participant only once per calendar year. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\nWater\, snacks\, and lunch.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as are rain gear and sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock\, long sleeved shirt and long pants)\n\nQuestions?\nContact Carianne Campbell at carianne@skyislandalliance.org
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/parker-canyon-seed-collection/
LOCATION:Parker Canyon Lake\, 3200 S Sonoita Hwy\, Sonoita\, AZ\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170428T150000
DTSTAMP:20170210T234539Z
CREATED:20170210T234539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T234539Z
UID:2443-1493370000-1493391600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:FIRST RULE OF FOUNTAIN GRASS FIGHT CLUB:\nYOU HAVE TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT FOUNTAIN GRASS FIGHT CLUB!!! \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/bear-canyon-fountain-grass-fight-club-9/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Mountains\, Summerhaven\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170425T170000
DTSTAMP:20170329T233409Z
CREATED:20170329T233409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T233409Z
UID:2518-1493139600-1493139600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Party - La Cocina
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the achievements of Sky Island Alliance’s amazing volunteers in 2016! We will gather at La Cocina on Tuesday April 25th from 5 to 9 pm. We will provide a free taco bar from 5:30-7\, live music\, and award some very special patches for some super dedicated volunteers. We will have hats and t-shirts for sale too. This is a great opportunity to meet staff\, board and fellow volunteers\, and hang out with people who care about the Sky Islands! We’ll introduce you to what we have planned for 2017\, and more ways to get involved! \nSky Island Alliance is a people-powered conservation organization – we couldn’t do what we do without you! Together\, over 600 volunteers and citizen scientists contributed more than 12\,600 hours in 2016\, to help restore springs and watersheds; plant native pollinator plants for Monarch butterflies\, hummingbirds and bees; track wildlife and check cameras; advocate for wildlife crossings; collect data to help us adapt to climate change; explore biodiversity; protect open space; and a whole lot more. Thank you! \nLocation: La Cocina in the Old Town Artisans Courtyard: 201 N Court Ave Tucson\, AZ 85701
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-party-la-cocina/
LOCATION:La Cocina\, 201 N Court Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170423T170000
DTSTAMP:20170406T202451Z
CREATED:20170406T202451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T202451Z
UID:2529-1492677000-1492966800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Los Fresnos Tracking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a four-day get-away in a spectacular Mexican Sky Island setting with Sky Island Alliance staff and regional guest experts.  Participants gain hands-on field instruction and theory in a variety of skills and techniques\, including: \n\nNatural history and conservation of regional animal species\, with emphasis on the jaguar\, Mexican gray wolf\, ocelot\, black bear\, mountain lion\, bobcat\, white-nose coati\, Mexican opossum\, badger\, desert tortoise\, and box turtle;\nWildlife track morphology\, structure and terminology;\nPhoto documentation;\nMotion-activated wildlife camera monitoring techniques;\nTrack casting and tracing techniques;\nAnimal gaits and movement; and\,\nHands-on experience with track identification in the field.  \n\n\n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE!\n\nLOCATION:\nThis workshop will be held at Naturalia’s Rancho Los Fresnos near Cananea\, Sonora in Mexico (approximately 4 hours drive from Tucson). During the workshop\, we will take the opportunity to gather wildlife tracking data for Naturalia. \nTRIP SCHEDULE: \n\n8:45 AM Thursday: Participants will meeting us at the Sky Island Alliance offices (406 S 4th Ave) at 8:45 on Thursday to catch a ride or carpool/caravan to Mexico .\n12 PM Sunday: Our workshop will be wrapped up\, and participants will be on their way home.\n5 PM Sunday: Participants riding back to Tucson with SIA will be returned to our offices by 5 pm on Sunday\, perhaps earlier.\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nWe will have a limited number of beds available\, with plenty of spots for tent camping available as well. The guesthouse is equipped with a full kitchen\, but fridge space can become limited so bring a cooler\, just in case. There are also indoor bathrooms/showers available\, but be conscious of everyone’s needs and don’t plan on lengthy showers. \nCampsites are grassy areas located near the ranch house. High clearance vehicles are recommended. We will be bring potable water\, but feel free to bring extra. \nSIA will not be providing any meals during this trip; you will need to bring enough food for breakfast\, packable lunches\, dinners\, and any snacks you desire. This means that you will want to be prepared with ten meals: from Thursday lunch to Sunday lunch. \nThe majority of the weekend will be spent outdoors and you can expect to spend time sitting\, and walking or strolling along wet creeks and dry riverbeds as we look for tracks and other wildlife sign.  We provide some blocks of free time\, but the schedule calls for long days\, starting around 8am and ending around 7 or 8 at night. \nAll course materials are included.  You will receive Mark Elbroch’s field guide Mammal Tracks and Sign:  A Guide to North American Species\, a tracking ruler\, laminated wildlife track identification field cards\, and a workshop packet. \nPLEASE NOTE: \nNo dogs or pets are allowed on this trip.  Participants are required to sign our volunteer release form.  Youth ages 13-17 are welcome if joined by an accompanying adult. Please register online and during checkout specify payment by credit card or check. \nSky Island Alliance offers Wildlife Tracking Workshops twice a year\, in both spring and fall.  Our workshops alternate between overnight camping and bed and breakfast style accommodations in different outdoor settings around the Sky Island region; cost can vary slightly based on amenities offered\, but every workshop is taught at the same high quality standard. \n***Cancelation policy:  Due to the limited space availability for this particular workshop\, we cannot provide refunds for cancelation.  However\, we can accept substitutions.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \nFor more information\, please contact Bryon Lichtenhan\, Field Coordinator\, at bryon@skyislandalliance.org\, or 520-624-7080 ext 27.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/los-fresnos-tracking-workshop/
LOCATION:Rancho Los Fresnos\, Cananea\, Sonora\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170418T150000
DTSTAMP:20170214T180445Z
CREATED:20170210T225248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T180445Z
UID:2441-1492506000-1492527600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Tuesday Fight Club
DESCRIPTION:FIRST RULE OF FOUNTAIN GRASS FIGHT CLUB:\nYOU HAVE TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT FOUNTAIN GRASS FIGHT CLUB!!! \nJoin us for a new year driving fountain grass out of Bear Canyon. We are continuing our march through the canyon laying waste upon invasive grasses where ever we find them. Join us in this beautiful and popular canyon right in the foothills of the Santa Catalina’s. \n¡Personal bilingüe estará presente en este viaje! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (NE corner of Sabino Canyon Rd and Tanque Verde Rd\, at the south end of the Safeway parking lot) at 9 am.\nWe’ll return to the meeting spot by 3pm.\n\nTHE WORK \n\nThis project is rated as moderately strenuous; we will be digging out invasive grasses. The work will include bending and walking on uneven surfaces\, and potentially walking through water.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nCLOSED-TOE SHOES/BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT.  Pants and long-sleeved shirts are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Aside from that\, anything you would bring on a long day hike would be recommended\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sun protection (sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat)\, etc.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nTools\, work gloves\, supplemental drinking water and first aid equipment.  Tools involved – picks\, and metal pry bars will be our main weapons against these invasive plants.  Chemical herbicides will NOT be used.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis trip will be led by Bernardo Murrieta.\nSorry\, dogs are not allowed on this project.\nThere is no fee involved for this project (although we will put any donations to good use!)\n\nQuestions?  Contact Bernardo:  bernie@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/bear-canyon-fountain-grass-fight-club-8/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bernardo Murrieta":MAILTO:bernie@skyislandalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170416T173000
DTSTAMP:20170324T223350Z
CREATED:20170324T220708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T223350Z
UID:2503-1492182000-1492363800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Spring Assessments: Deer Creek in the Galiuros
DESCRIPTION:JURISDICTION: Coronado National Forest\, Safford Ranger District\n\nBACKGROUND \nThis weekend\, we will be assessing springs in the vicinity of the Deer Creek Trailhead in the eastern Galiuro Mountains. \nYou should be comfortable hiking off-trail (bushwhacking). We will have spots for 3-5 people in the SIA vehicles\, but after these fill up\, you’ll need to bring your own high clearance or 4WD vehicle. Please contact us to check if your vehicle is suitable. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE! \nTRIP SCHEDULE \nFriday 2:30 pm:  Meet SIA staff at our office (406 S. 4th Ave\, north side of SW corner of 4th Ave and 14th St). Leave by 3:00 pm. Drive out to camp at the Deer Creek Trailhead. Set up camp and enjoy the evening. \nSaturday 8:00 am: Breakfast\, then split up into teams and work through the day\, returning to camp around 5:00 pm. \nSunday 8:00 am: Continue assessment work until about 2:00 pm\, then pack up and head home for a shower! We will try and be back to Tucson by 5 or 6 pm. \nTHE WORK \nAt the springs\, we will be recording water quality and quantity\, taking photographs\, making a map of the spring\, and documenting the flora and fauna. \nSpring assessments require hiking off-trail\, potentially in steep terrain. Springs in this area have limited road access\, so we will be driving on a high clearance\, possibly 4WD road\, and then hiking on and off trail to the springs\, up to about 3 miles each way. Each team will probably be able to assess 2-3 springs per day. We may hike as much as 8 miles in one day with part of that being off-trail. \nFor spring assessments\, prior training is not required\, but experienced volunteers and volunteers with tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate or vertebrate identification skills are desired. \nCAMP LOCATION \nWe will caravan out to the Deer Creek Trailhead on the east side of the Galiuros and find a good camp site for the weekend. It will be an undeveloped site\, so plan to bring your own water for drinking and washing (it’s a good idea to bring more than you think you will need)\, as well as trowels and toilet paper for bathroom breaks. \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nAll tents\, sleeping bags\, mattresses\, stoves\, etc. that you might bring on any normal car camping trip.\nPlease bring a larger backpack in which to carry shared springs assessment gear.\nSeveral gallons of water per person plus all the food you’ll need for a minimum of 6 meals out\, plus snacks.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots\, sandals) plus clothing for wet and cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc.\nLong\, tough pants are strongly recommended. If you have gaiters\, bring them!\nAnything else you would normally bring for a dayhike.\nIf you need to carry an EpiPen\, please bring it.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver – All volunteers need to sign the agreement annually. We will have extras on-hand if this is your first time volunteering in 2017.\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \nTools\, basic camp kitchen set-up including camp stove\, extra water\, cameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps\, first-aid kits. \nDue to the sensitive nature of springs\, dogs are not allowed. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \nThis trip will be led by Sami Hammer. Contact her with questions at sami@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 16.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/spring-assessments-deer-creek-galiuros/
LOCATION:Deer Creek Galiuros\, Deer Creek Rd\, Willcox\, AZ\, 85643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sami Hammer":MAILTO:sami@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170404T200000
DTSTAMP:20170330T172118Z
CREATED:20170330T170716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T172118Z
UID:2491-1491325200-1491336000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Track the Jaguars at our Arizona Gives Day event
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance board member and local artist Pat Frederick created two beautiful\, life-size metal sculptures of Macho B and Corazon to raise awareness for the plight of jaguars in Arizona and Northern Mexico. The Spirit of Macho B will be making an appearance at our special Arizona Gives Day happy hour. Don’t miss this chance to see him for yourself—and chat with the artist! Learn more about the Happy Hour festivities on our Facebook page. \n\nDiscover more Track the Jaguar events. \nWant to bring the jaguars to your gallery or event? Contact us. Please include the time\, date\, location\, and a phone number in your email.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/track-jaguars-arizona-gives-day-event/
LOCATION:Sentinel Peak Brewing Co\, 4647 E Grant Rd\, Tucson\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Talks and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170404T200000
DTSTAMP:20170330T165532Z
CREATED:20170330T165532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T165532Z
UID:2520-1491325200-1491336000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Special Happy Hour for Arizona Gives Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sentinel Peak Brewing Company\, 4746 E Grant Rd\, Tucson\, for a special Arizona Gives Day happy hour to celebrate all the amazing species that make the Sky Islands a special place to live and play. \nArizona Gives Day is a 24-hour\, statewide campaign to support giving to your favorite nonprofits working to make Arizona a better place to live. \nCome enjoy local brews and great food\, mingle with our staff and volunteers\, and visit with the Spirit of Macho B (a life-size jaguar sculpture created by local metal artist Pat Frederick). \nAnd you don’t want to miss our raffle at 7:00! We have some great prizes lined up for you this year! \n  \n\n\nWe’ve created some custom pint glasses for anyone who gives $50 or more! (You must pick up your glass at the happy hour. No shipping.)  \nMake your Arizona Gives Day gift online today!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/special-happy-hour-arizona-gives-day/
LOCATION:Sentinel Peak Brewing Co\, 4647 E Grant Rd\, Tucson\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Talks and Community Events
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