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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151220T130000
DTSTAMP:20151203T164858Z
CREATED:20151118T183510Z
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SUMMARY:Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE:https://skyislandalliance.givezooks.com/events/saguaro-seeds-rincon-mts-3 \n\nBACKGROUND\n\nSky Island Alliance is partnering with Saguaro National Park to create pollinator friendly gardens at both of their visitor centers. In order to create these gardens\, we need plants\, and to get plants\, we need seeds! The purpose of this volunteer effort is to collect seeds from plants that we would like to be represented in the gardens.\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\n\n\nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, located at 2700 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85743. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 1:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nOur tasks will involve following a standardized protocol to collect seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance or one of our partners 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. All seeds collected are property of the National Park Service. No dogs allowed for this activity. \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 Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/collect-seeds-at-saguaro-national-park-4/
LOCATION:Red Hills Visitor Center\,  2700 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carianne Campbell":MAILTO:carianne@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151210T130000
DTSTAMP:20151017T182638Z
CREATED:20151017T182638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151017T182638Z
UID:1852-1449738000-1449752400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE:  https://skyislandalliance.givezooks.com/events/saguaro-seeds-tucson-mts-3\n\nBACKGROUND\nSky Island Alliance is partnering with Saguaro National Park to create pollinator friendly gardens at both of their visitor centers. In order to create these gardens\, we need plants\, and to get plants\, we need seeds! The purpose of this volunteer effort is to collect seeds from plants that we would like to be represented in the gardens.\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, located at 2700 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85743. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 1:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nOur tasks will involve following a standardized protocol to collect seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance or one of our partners 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. All seeds collected are property of the National Park Service. No dogs allowed for this activity. \nWHAT TO BRING\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 Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/collect-seeds-at-saguaro-national-park-3/
LOCATION:Red Hills Visitor Center\,  2700 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer,Workshops and Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/22373_246388364792_599250_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151205T150000
DTSTAMP:20151118T222235Z
CREATED:20151118T221811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151118T222235Z
UID:1883-1449306000-1449327600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Wildlife Crossing Buffer - Finale!
DESCRIPTION:To register click here! \nWe have been working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants adjacent to the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church to protect wildlife from parking lot headlights. \n\nFor more information about the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings:\nhttp://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlifecrossings/ \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, located at 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85739. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 3:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK\nOur tasks will involve putting the finishing touches on our project – moving landscape rocks into place and ensuring plants are getting irrigation water and protection. 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 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 Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/oracle-wildlife-crossing-buffer-finale/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151129T130000
DTSTAMP:20151017T181842Z
CREATED:20151017T181842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151017T181842Z
UID:1850-1448787600-1448802000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: https://skyislandalliance.givezooks.com/events/saguaro-seeds-tucson-mts-2\n\n\nBACKGROUND\nSky island Alliance is partnering with Saguaro National Park to create pollinator friendly gardens at both of their visitor centers. In order to create these gardens\, we need plants\, and to get plants\, we need seeds! The purpose of this volunteer effort is to collect seeds from plants that we would like to be represented in the gardens.\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, located at 2700 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85743. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 1:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nOur tasks will involve following a standardized protocol to collect seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance or one of our partners 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. All seeds collected are property of the National Park Service. No dogs allowed for this activity. \nWHAT TO BRING\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 Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27 \n 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/collect-seeds-at-saguaro-national-park-2/
LOCATION:Red Hills Visitor Center\,  2700 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, 85743\, 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:20151127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151127T150000
DTSTAMP:20151112T001104Z
CREATED:20151005T224955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151112T001104Z
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SUMMARY:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Battle - Black Friday #OptOutside
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER: Friday\, November 27th\n \nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (near the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, details TBD) at 8 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\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver (only needs to be filled our once in a calendar year) https://skyislandalliance.org/vol-agreement-waiver.pdf\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 Bryon Lichtenhan.\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
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/bear-canyon-fountain-grass-battle-black-friday/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC01220sm.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151210
DTSTAMP:20150828T211450Z
CREATED:20150828T211450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T211450Z
UID:1733-1448582400-1449705599@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Tracking & Camera Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance Wildlife Tracking volunteers and Wildlife Stewards work as part of a team to survey for wildlife tracks and sign\, and maintain wildlife cameras\, in key wildlife corridors throughout the Sky Island region. \nThis activity requires training. Volunteers attend one of Sky Island Alliance’s Wildlife Tracking Workshops\, which are usually held twice a year in the spring and fall. Check our calendar of events for upcoming workshops and training opportunities! \nLearn more about our wildlife tracking and camera monitoring program. \nSurvey teams: Submit your trip report and volunteer hours here!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/wildlife-tracking-camera-monitoring-4/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Moreno":MAILTO:jessica@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151126T170000
DTSTAMP:20151119T203759Z
CREATED:20151119T203733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T203759Z
UID:1892-1448272800-1448557200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Letter Brigade: Put your Stamp on Conservation
DESCRIPTION:We need volunteers to help in the office. We regularly send out mailings\, letters of thanks and other news. Come in and help us stuff envelopes\, label\, stamp and seal with our crew. We’d love to have you join our Letter Brigade! \nRSVP to jessica@skyislandalliance.org.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/letter-brigade-put-your-stamp-on-conservation/
LOCATION:Sky Island Alliance Office\, 3127 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Moreno":MAILTO:jessica@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151123T120000
DTSTAMP:20151030T210918Z
CREATED:20151014T225004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T210918Z
UID:1815-1448265600-1448280000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning at Madera!
DESCRIPTION:This fall you can have the best of both worlds in the Santa Rita Mountains. \nJoin us in Madera Canyon for a bird and nature walk\, then we’ll spend the rest of the morning taking care of our restoration plantings. Register by clicking the orange date below! \nMonday\, November 23rd \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site. Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) \n• 8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon for an interesting stroll through the area.\n• If individuals are interested in caravanning or catching a ride\, they can meet SIA staff at 7:00 a.m. at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). There will be no camping on site for this project.\n• 12:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson. \nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During these visits to the canyon\, the day’s work will be a combination of installing native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n• From Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\n• Carpooling is encouraged: SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along. Contact us to make arrangements. \nWHAT TO BRING \n• IMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\n• Water and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\n• Sturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n• Volunteer Agreement/Waiver – Only needs to be filled out once per calendar year. Click here to download: https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VOLUNTEER-WAIVER-AGREEMENT.pdf \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n• Hard hats\, vests\, and gloves.\n• Site background and activity instruction.\n• Tools and materials. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n• This project will be led by a rotating cast of SIA staff members. Contact us in advance with any questions at siainfo@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 27.\n• Snake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\n• Dogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/monday-morning-at-madera-6/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC01094.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151119T130000
DTSTAMP:20151017T181119Z
CREATED:20151017T180958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151017T181119Z
UID:1846-1447923600-1447938000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: https://skyislandalliance.givezooks.com/events/saguaro-seeds-rincon-mts-2\n\nBACKGROUND\nSky Island Alliance is partnering with Saguaro National Park to create pollinator friendly gardens at both of their visitor centers. In order to create these gardens\, we need plants\, and to get plants\, we need seeds! The purpose of this volunteer effort is to collect seeds from plants that we would like to be represented in the gardens.\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Rincon Visitor Center\, located at 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail\, Tucsson\, AZ 85730. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 1:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nOur tasks will involve following a standardized protocol to collect seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance or one of our partners 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. All seeds collected are property of the National Park Service. No dogs allowed for this activity. \nWHAT TO BRING\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 Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27 \n 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/collect-seeds-at-saguaro-national-park/
LOCATION:Rincon Visitor Center\, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail\, Tucson\, 85730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer,Workshops and Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC00097.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151116T120000
DTSTAMP:20151030T210808Z
CREATED:20151014T224933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T210808Z
UID:1814-1447660800-1447675200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning at Madera!
DESCRIPTION:This fall you can have the best of both worlds in the Santa Rita Mountains. \nJoin us in Madera Canyon for a bird and nature walk\, then we’ll spend the rest of the morning taking care of our restoration plantings. Register by clicking the orange date below! \nMonday\, November 16th \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site. Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) \n• 8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon for an interesting stroll through the area.\n• If individuals are interested in caravanning or catching a ride\, they can meet SIA staff at 7:00 a.m. at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). There will be no camping on site for this project.\n• 12:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson. \nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During these visits to the canyon\, the day’s work will be a combination of installing native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n• From Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\n• Carpooling is encouraged: SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along. Contact us to make arrangements. \nWHAT TO BRING \n• IMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\n• Water and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\n• Sturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n• Volunteer Agreement/Waiver – Only needs to be filled out once per calendar year. Click here to download: https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VOLUNTEER-WAIVER-AGREEMENT.pdf \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n• Hard hats\, vests\, and gloves.\n• Site background and activity instruction.\n• Tools and materials. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n• This project will be led by a rotating cast of SIA staff members. Contact us in advance with any questions at siainfo@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 27.\n• Snake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\n• Dogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/monday-morning-at-madera-5/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151114T170000
DTSTAMP:20151105T230700Z
CREATED:20151105T230700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T230700Z
UID:1872-1447488000-1447520400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Spring Assessment: Ojo Blanco Bushwhack
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nBACKGROUND\nThis Saturday\, take a hike in the northern-most part of the Santa Ritas. We’ll go on a cross-country adventure to Ojo Blanco Spring to do a thorough spring assessment. This spring is at the eastern edge of the fire that burned this area this summer. You should be comfortable hiking off-trail (bushwhacking). We will have spots for 2-3 people in the SIA vehicle\, but after these fill up\, you’ll need to bring your own 4WD\, high clearance vehicle. \nTRIP SCHEDULE\n• Saturday\, November 14th\, 8:00 am: Meet at Sky Island Alliance to carpool (406 S 4th Ave). Head out to towards I-10 and Highway 83. \n• Eat lunch out in the field \n• 5:00 pm\, approximately: Return to SIA and head home for a shower! \nTHE WORK\nThis spring assessment requires hiking in steep terrain. We’ll drive in 2-3 mils on a 4WD road from Highway 83\, then hike about 2 miles to the spring. Half to three-quarters of the hike will be off-trail. At the spring\, we will be recording water quality and quantity\, taking photographs\, making a map of the spring\, and documenting the flora and fauna. We’ll return to our vehicle\, making the round-trip hike about 4 miles\, perhaps a bit more. \nFor spring assessments\, we are looking for volunteers with tracking skills\, plant identification skills\, invertebrate identification skills\, and strong hikers. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. \nWHAT TO BRING\nLarger backpack in which to carry shared springs assessment gear.\nWater – I would suggest at least 3 liters.\nLunch and snacks – something you can hike in with you.\nSturdy footwear (e.g. hiking boots)\, plus clothing for cold weather\, binoculars\, field guides\, etc. Long pants are strongly recommended.\nAnything else you would normally bring for a dayhike.\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 2015.\nIf you need to carry and EpiPen\, please bring it. \nPROVIDED BY SIA\nCameras\, GPS\, data sheets\, maps\, first-aid kit. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nThis trip will be led by Sami Hammer. Contact her with questions at sami@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 16.\nDue to the sensitive nature of springs\, dogs are not allowed.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/spring-assessment-ojo-blanco-bushwhack/
LOCATION:Sky Island Alliance Office\, 3127 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, 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:20151113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151113T150000
DTSTAMP:20151111T200615Z
CREATED:20151111T200615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151111T200615Z
UID:1875-1447405200-1447426800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing Finishing Touches
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register \nWe have been working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants adjacent to the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church to protect wildlife from parking lot headlights. \n\nFor more information about the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings:\nhttp://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlifecrossings/ \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, located at 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85739. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 3:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK\nOur tasks will involve putting the finishing touches on our project – moving landscape rocks into place\, installing a few more native plants\, ensuring plants are getting irrigation water and protection. 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 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 Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/oracle-road-wildlife-crossing-finishing-touches/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1441.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151111T150000
DTSTAMP:20151017T184131Z
CREATED:20151007T184515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151017T184131Z
UID:1795-1447228800-1447254000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Battle - Veteran's Day
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER: Wednesday\, November 11th\n \nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (near the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, details TBD) at 8 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\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver (only needs to be filled our once in a calendar year) https://skyislandalliance.org/vol-agreement-waiver.pdf\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 Bryon Lichtenhan.\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
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/bear-canyon-fountain-grass-battle-veterans-day/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC00079.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151109T120000
DTSTAMP:20151030T210359Z
CREATED:20151014T224902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T210359Z
UID:1813-1447056000-1447070400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning at Madera!
DESCRIPTION:This fall you can have the best of both worlds in the Santa Rita Mountains. \nJoin us in Madera Canyon for a bird and nature walk\, then we’ll spend the rest of the morning taking care of our restoration plantings. Register by clicking the orange date below! \nMonday\, November 9th \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site. Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) \n• 8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon for an interesting stroll through the area.\n• If individuals are interested in caravanning or catching a ride\, they can meet SIA staff at 7:00 a.m. at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). There will be no camping on site for this project.\n• 12:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson. \nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During these visits to the canyon\, the day’s work will be a combination of installing native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n• From Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\n• Carpooling is encouraged: SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along. Contact us to make arrangements. \nWHAT TO BRING \n• IMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\n• Water and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\n• Sturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n• Volunteer Agreement/Waiver – Only needs to be filled out once per calendar year. Click here to download: https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VOLUNTEER-WAIVER-AGREEMENT.pdf \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n• Hard hats\, vests\, and gloves.\n• Site background and activity instruction.\n• Tools and materials. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n• This project will be led by a rotating cast of SIA staff members. Contact us in advance with any questions at siainfo@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 27.\n• Snake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\n• Dogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/monday-morning-at-madera-4/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ChipHedgcock1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151108T130000
DTSTAMP:20151017T181048Z
CREATED:20151017T175541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151017T181048Z
UID:1841-1446973200-1446987600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: https://skyislandalliance.givezooks.com/events/saguaro-seeds-rincon-mts-1\n\nBACKGROUND\nSky Island Alliance is partnering with Saguaro National Park to create pollinator friendly gardens at both of their visitor centers. In order to create these gardens\, we need plants\, and to get plants\, we need seeds! The purpose of this volunteer effort is to collect seeds from plants that we would like to be represented in the gardens.\n\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Rincon Visitor Center\, located at 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail\, Tucsson\, AZ 85730. We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 1:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nOur tasks will involve following a standardized protocol to collect seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance or one of our partners 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. All seeds collected are property of the National Park Service. No dogs allowed for this activity. \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 Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27 \n 
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/seed-collection-at-saguaro-national-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer,Workshops and Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC02227.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151107T140000
DTSTAMP:20151017T184016Z
CREATED:20151007T184555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151017T184016Z
UID:1793-1446883200-1446904800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bear Canyon Fountain Grass Battle
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER: Saturday\, November 7th\n \nTRIP SCHEDULE \n\nPlan to meet us at the designated meeting spot (near the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, details TBD) at 8 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\nAnything you would bring on a long day hike\, such as plenty of water\, lunch/snacks\, sturdy footwear (i.e. boots)\, sun protection (sunscreen\, long pants and long-sleeved shirts)\, etc.\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver (only needs to be filled our once in a calendar year) https://skyislandalliance.org/vol-agreement-waiver.pdf\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 Bryon Lichtenhan.\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
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/bear-canyon-fountain-grass-battle/
LOCATION:Sabino Canyon Recreation Area\, 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/z.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151102T120000
DTSTAMP:20151030T210526Z
CREATED:20151014T224836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T210526Z
UID:1812-1446451200-1446465600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning at Madera!
DESCRIPTION:This fall you can have the best of both worlds in the Santa Rita Mountains. \nJoin us in Madera Canyon for a bird and nature walk\, then we’ll spend the rest of the morning taking care of our restoration plantings. Register by clicking the orange date below! \nMonday\, November 2nd \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site. Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) \n• 8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon for an interesting stroll through the area.\n• If individuals are interested in caravanning or catching a ride\, they can meet SIA staff at 7:00 a.m. at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). There will be no camping on site for this project.\n• 12:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson. \nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During these visits to the canyon\, the day’s work will be a combination of installing native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n• From Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\n• Carpooling is encouraged: SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along. Contact us to make arrangements. \nWHAT TO BRING \n• IMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\n• Water and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\n• Sturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n• Volunteer Agreement/Waiver – Only needs to be filled out once per calendar year. Click here to download: https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VOLUNTEER-WAIVER-AGREEMENT.pdf \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n• Hard hats\, vests\, and gloves.\n• Site background and activity instruction.\n• Tools and materials. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n• This project will be led by a rotating cast of SIA staff members. Contact us in advance with any questions at siainfo@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 27.\n• Snake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\n• Dogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/monday-morning-at-madera-3/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Cyrtonyx-montezumae-EFEnderson-Mariquita-Au13-1b.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151029T130000
DTSTAMP:20151017T181104Z
CREATED:20151017T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151017T181104Z
UID:1837-1446109200-1446123600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Collect Seeds at Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE: \nhttps://skyislandalliance.givezooks.com/events/seed-collecting-in-saguaro-national-park\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\n\nSky island Alliance is partnering with Saguaro National Park to create pollinator friendly gardens at both of their visitor centers. In order to create these gardens\, we need plants\, and to get plants\, we need seeds! The purpose of this volunteer effort is to collect seeds from plants that we would like to be represented in the gardens.\n\nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, located at 2700 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85743. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 1:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK AND WHAT TO KNOW \nOur tasks will involve following a standardized protocol to collect seeds from targeted plant species. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate. Sky Island Alliance or one of our partners 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. All seeds collected are property of the National Park Service. No dogs allowed for this activity. \nWHAT TO BRING\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 Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27\nBACKGROUND
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/seed-collection-at-saguaro-national-park/
LOCATION:Red Hills Visitor Center\,  2700 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer,Workshops and Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC00028.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151026T120000
DTSTAMP:20151017T183912Z
CREATED:20151014T224808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151017T183912Z
UID:1807-1445846400-1445860800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning at Madera!
DESCRIPTION:This fall you can have the best of both worlds in the Santa Rita Mountains. \nJoin us in Madera Canyon for a bird and nature walk\, then we’ll spend the rest of the morning taking care of our restoration plantings. Register below! \n Monday\, October 26th \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site. Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) \n• 8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon for an interesting stroll through the area.\n• If individuals are interested in caravanning or catching a ride\, they can meet SIA staff at 7:00 a.m. at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). There will be no camping on site for this project.\n• 12:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson. \nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During these visits to the canyon\, the day’s work will be a combination of installing native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n• From Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\n• Carpooling is encouraged: SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along. Contact us to make arrangements. \nWHAT TO BRING \n• IMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\n• Water and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\n• Sturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n• Volunteer Agreement/Waiver – Only needs to be filled out once per calendar year. Click here to download: https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VOLUNTEER-WAIVER-AGREEMENT.pdf \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n• Hard hats\, vests\, and gloves.\n• Site background and activity instruction.\n• Tools and materials. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n• This project will be led by a rotating cast of SIA staff members. Contact us in advance with any questions at siainfo@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 27.\n• Snake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\n• Dogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/monday-morning-at-madera-2/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/539-e1445104097400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151023T150000
DTSTAMP:20151023T213410Z
CREATED:20151023T213410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151023T213410Z
UID:1855-1445590800-1445612400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Road Wildlife Bridge
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nWe have been working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants adjacent to the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church to protect wildlife from parking lot headlights. \n\nFor more information about the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings:\nhttp://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlifecrossings/ \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, located at 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85739. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 3:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK\nOur tasks will involve putting the finishing touches on our project – moving landscape rocks into place\, installing a few more native plants\, ensuring plants are getting irrigation water and protection. 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 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 Bryon Lichtenhan at bryon@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080 ext. 27
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/oracle-road-wildlife-bridge/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1441.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151020T200000
DTSTAMP:20151014T000222Z
CREATED:20151014T000015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151014T000222Z
UID:1826-1445349600-1445371200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Open House Party!
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance has moved to a beautiful new office in Armory Park! Stop on by and see the new digs\, and visit with staff. We’ll keep the lights on for you between 2pm and 8pm\, October 20th! Refreshments will be available. \nTake a piece of the Sky Islands home with you… 1 gallon native trees are available for a donation of $25 or more. Every tree helps us grow strong roots!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/open-house-party/
LOCATION:Sky Island Alliance Office\, 3127 N Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12037914_10104269416182642_1266912249_o.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151019T120000
DTSTAMP:20151017T183828Z
CREATED:20151014T224736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151017T183828Z
UID:1806-1445241600-1445256000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning at Madera!
DESCRIPTION:This fall you can have the best of both worlds in the Santa Rita Mountains. \nJoin us in Madera Canyon for a bird and nature walk\, then we’ll spend the rest of the morning taking care of our restoration plantings. Register below! \nMonday\, October 19th \nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site. Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) \n• 8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon for an interesting stroll through the area.\n• If individuals are interested in caravanning or catching a ride\, they can meet SIA staff at 7:00 a.m. at OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). There will be no camping on site for this project.\n• 12:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson. \nTHE WORK \nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During these visits to the canyon\, the day’s work will be a combination of installing native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n• From Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\n• Carpooling is encouraged: SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along. Contact us to make arrangements. \nWHAT TO BRING \n• IMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\n• Water and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\n• Sturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\n• Volunteer Agreement/Waiver – Only needs to be filled out once per calendar year. Click here to download: https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VOLUNTEER-WAIVER-AGREEMENT.pdf \nPROVIDED BY SIA \n• Hard hats\, vests\, and gloves.\n• Site background and activity instruction.\n• Tools and materials. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n• This project will be led by a rotating cast of SIA staff members. Contact us in advance with any questions at siainfo@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 27.\n• Snake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\n• Dogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/monday-morning-at-madera/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sky Island Alliance":MAILTO:siainfo@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151018T170000
DTSTAMP:20150910T065851Z
CREATED:20150910T065521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T065851Z
UID:1760-1445157000-1445187600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Planting in Brown Canyon
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\n\nSCHEDULE \nMeet at House Pond at 8:30 am on Sunday\, October 18th. If you would prefer to caravan with us from Tucson\, please be ready for a 7:00am departure from OUR NEW OFFICE LOCATION. We will spend the full day on the project and expect to be back in Tucson by no later than 5:00pm.\nTHE WORK \nThis is rated as a moderate event due to uneven terrain and will include installing and watering new native plants\, removing weeds and other associated tasks. No hiking is necessary\, but participants will be working together to lift heavy items and/or conducting work with shovels and other hand tools. We will also be looking to complete installation of a monarch butterfly waystation (http://www.monarchwatch.org/waystations/)\, with native milkweed plants as well as plants for other pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees.\n\nDIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON (1 hr. 30 min.) \n*Passenger cars are able to access the work site without difficulty* \n*carpooling is encouraged \n§  Take I-10 east toward El Paso.  Look for exit 302 for AZ-90 S (approx. 37 miles east of Tucson)\n§  Continue south on AZ-90 toward Fort Huachuca/Sierra Vista\n§  Stay on AZ-90 to Sierra Vista and stay straight onto N. Garden Ave.\, which turns into S. Buffalo Soldier Trail.  Follow for 5 miles then turn right onto AZ-92.\n§  Follow for 3 miles and turn right on to Ramsey Canyon Road. Keep going on Ramsey Canyon Road until you pass Calle Metate. Turn right just after that onto a gravel road and follow all the way to the end\, bypassing the trailhead parking areas.\n§  http://www.browncanyonranch.org/directions.html\nWHAT TO BRING \nWater\, snacks and lunch\, sturdy shoes or sandals\, long pants\, sun screen\, hat and long-sleeved shirt.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/pollinator-planting-in-brown-canyon/
LOCATION:Brown Canyon Ranch\, Brown Canyon Ranch\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151017T150000
DTSTAMP:20150910T075112Z
CREATED:20150910T075112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T075112Z
UID:1772-1445068800-1445094000@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing - Planting Day!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWildlife crossings are a critical part of protecting the Tortolita-Santa Catalina Mountains wildlife linkage. A wildlife linkage connects two large\, separate wildland areas\, or habitat blocks\, and allows animals to move from one area to another to find food\, rest\, mate and successfully raise young. Unless wildland habitat blocks are connected\, they become isolated islands. Over time\, genetic diversity declines and entire species can die out in the isolated areas. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the new wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church.\nFor more information about the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings:\nhttp://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlifecrossings/ \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, located at 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85739. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 3:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK\nOur tasks will involve moving rocks\, digging holes\, and installing native plants. 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 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)
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/oracle-road-wildlife-crossing-planting-day-3/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/11081369_10153188519537360_7431534077217363239_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151016T150000
DTSTAMP:20150910T074053Z
CREATED:20150910T074053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T074053Z
UID:1770-1444982400-1445007600@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing - Planting Day!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE! \nWildlife crossings are a critical part of protecting the Tortolita-Santa Catalina Mountains wildlife linkage. A wildlife linkage connects two large\, separate wildland areas\, or habitat blocks\, and allows animals to move from one area to another to find food\, rest\, mate and successfully raise young. Unless wildland habitat blocks are connected\, they become isolated islands. Over time\, genetic diversity declines and entire species can die out in the isolated areas. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the new wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church.\nFor more information about the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings:\nhttp://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlifecrossings/ \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, located at 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85739. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 3:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK\nOur tasks will involve moving rocks\, digging holes\, and installing native plants. 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 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)
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/oracle-road-wildlife-crossing-planting-day-2/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151029
DTSTAMP:20150828T213716Z
CREATED:20150828T211223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T213716Z
UID:1732-1444953600-1446076799@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Tracking & Camera Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Sky Island Alliance Wildlife Tracking volunteers and Wildlife Stewards work as part of a team to survey for wildlife tracks and sign\, and maintain wildlife cameras\, in key wildlife corridors throughout the Sky Island region. \nThis activity requires training. Volunteers attend one of Sky Island Alliance’s Wildlife Tracking Workshops\, which are usually held twice a year in the spring and fall. Check our calendar of events for upcoming workshops and training opportunities! \nLearn more about our wildlife tracking and camera monitoring program. \nSurvey teams: Submit your trip report and volunteer hours here!
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/wildlife-tracking-camera-monitoring-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Moreno":MAILTO:jessica@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151015T150000
DTSTAMP:20150910T073731Z
CREATED:20150910T073631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T073731Z
UID:1768-1444896000-1444921200@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing - Planting Day!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE! \nWildlife crossings are a critical part of protecting the Tortolita-Santa Catalina Mountains wildlife linkage. A wildlife linkage connects two large\, separate wildland areas\, or habitat blocks\, and allows animals to move from one area to another to find food\, rest\, mate and successfully raise young. Unless wildland habitat blocks are connected\, they become isolated islands. Over time\, genetic diversity declines and entire species can die out in the isolated areas. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the new wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church.\nFor more information about the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings:\nhttp://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlifecrossings/ \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, located at 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85739. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 3:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK\nOur tasks will involve moving rocks\, digging holes\, and installing native plants. 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 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)
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/oracle-road-wildlife-crossing-planting-day/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/11175040_10153262843887360_7971565086312542534_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151014T150000
DTSTAMP:20150910T072759Z
CREATED:20150910T072349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T072759Z
UID:1767-1444809600-1444834800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing - Irrigation Day!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nBACKGROUND \nWildlife crossings are a critical part of protecting the Tortolita-Santa Catalina Mountains wildlife linkage. A wildlife linkage connects two large\, separate wildland areas\, or habitat blocks\, and allows animals to move from one area to another to find food\, rest\, mate and successfully raise young. Unless wildland habitat blocks are connected\, they become isolated islands. Over time\, genetic diversity declines and entire species can die out in the isolated areas. \n\nThere is a new wildlife bridge just north of Tucson that crosses Oracle Road to connect the Tortolita Mountains with the Santa Catalina Mountains. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection\, the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the southeast side of the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church. \n\nFor more information about the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings:\nhttp://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlifecrossings/ \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, located at 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85739. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 3:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK\nOur tasks will involve assembling the irrigation system\, moving rocks\, and digging holes. 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.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \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)
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/oracle-road-wildlife-crossing-irrigation-day-3/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/x.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151013T150000
DTSTAMP:20150910T072611Z
CREATED:20150910T071755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T072611Z
UID:1766-1444723200-1444748400@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Oracle Road Wildlife Crossing - Irrigation Day!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nBACKGROUND \nWildlife crossings are a critical part of protecting the Tortolita-Santa Catalina Mountains wildlife linkage. A wildlife linkage connects two large\, separate wildland areas\, or habitat blocks\, and allows animals to move from one area to another to find food\, rest\, mate and successfully raise young. Unless wildland habitat blocks are connected\, they become isolated islands. Over time\, genetic diversity declines and entire species can die out in the isolated areas. \n\nThere is a new wildlife bridge just north of Tucson that crosses Oracle Road to connect the Tortolita Mountains with the Santa Catalina Mountains. We are working with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection\, the Tucson Audubon Society to install native plants on the southeast side of the wildlife crossing at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church. \n\nFor more information about the Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings:\nhttp://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/wildlifecrossings/ \nPROJECT SCHEDULE & LOCATION\nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, located at 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, AZ 85739. There is plenty of parking! We will work throughout the day with a break for lunch and wrap up by around 3:00 p.m. \nTHE WORK\nOur tasks will involve assembling the irrigation system\, moving rocks\, and digging holes. 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.\n\nWHAT TO BRING \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)
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/oracle-road-wildlife-crossing-irrigation-day-2/
LOCATION:Santa Catalina Catholic Church\, 14380 N Oracle Rd\, Tucson\, 85739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SR-77-Overpass-Str3-after.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151012T130000
DTSTAMP:20151008T190702Z
CREATED:20151007T183134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151008T190702Z
UID:1718-1444636800-1444654800@skyislandalliance.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning at Madera!
DESCRIPTION:This fall you can have the best of both worlds in the Santa Rita Mountains.\n\nJoin us in Madera Canyon for a bird and nature walk\, then we’ll spend the rest of the morning taking care of our restoration plantings. Register below!\n\nMonday\, October 12th\nMonday\, October 19th\nMonday\, October 26th\nMonday\, November 2nd\nMonday\, November 9th\nMonday\, November 16th\nMonday\, November 23rd\nMonday\, November 30th\n\n\nBACKGROUND \nIf you’ve been down to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains recently\, you may have noticed that there are two new bridges near the trailheads. We are working with the Coronado National Forest\, Borderlands Restoration\, and Friends of Madera Canyon to restore ecosystem function at the site.  Come out and help stabilize this beautiful canyon (and birding hotspot) just an hour south of Tucson. \nPROJECT SCHEDULE (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) \n\n8:00 a.m.: Meet SIA staff bright and early at the large parking lot at the top of Madera Canyon for an interesting stroll through the area.\nIf individuals are interested in caravanning or catching a ride\, they can meet SIA staff at 7:00 a.m. OUR NEW OFFICE – 406 S. 4th Avenue (at the corner of 14th in Armory Park). There will be no camping on site for this project.\n12:00 p.m.: Load up and head back to Tucson.\n\nTHE WORK\nOur work is designed to prevent erosion from the construction site into Madera Creek\, and to re-establish native vegetation on the site. During these visits to the canyon\, the day’s work will be a combination of installing native plants\, watering and mulching the plants we’ve installed earlier this summer\, and removing invasive vinca from the forest understory. Volunteers do not need to have prior training to participate and SIA will provide all tools necessary. \nLOCATION & DIRECTIONS \n\nFrom Tucson\, head south on I-19 to Green Valley. Exit at Continental Road (exit 63) and follow the road east as it turns into White House Canyon Road. Follow signs to the recreation area.\nCarpooling is encouraged:  SIA may have 1-2 spots in our vehicle for volunteers to tag along.  Contact us to make arrangements.\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\nIMPORTANT: United States Forest Service requires participants to come dressed in long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes for this project. Failure to comply means you will not be able to work with us.\nWater and any snacks/lunch you might need for a morning working outside.\nSturdy footwear (ex. hiking boots) with closed toes is encouraged as is sun protection (ex. wide-brimmed hat\, sunblock)\nVolunteer Agreement/Waiver – Only needs to be filled out once per calendar year.  Click here to download: https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VOLUNTEER-WAIVER-AGREEMENT.pdf\n\nPROVIDED BY SIA \n\nHard hats\, vests\, and gloves. \nSite background and activity instruction.\nTools and materials.\n\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \n\nThis project will be led by a rotating cast of SIA staff members. Contact us in advance with any questions at siainfo@skyislandalliance.org or 520-624-7080\, ext. 24.\nSnake season is upon us! Please be careful when placing hands and feet; notify staff of any hazards as soon as possible.\nDogs are not allowed on this project.
URL:https://skyislandalliance.org/event/madera-canyon-restoration/
LOCATION:Madera Canyon
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://skyislandalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/533.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryon Lichtenhan":MAILTO:bryon@skyislandalliance.org
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