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Post by Whiskey Jack on Dec 5, 2004 13:27:51 GMT -5
Climate Variability & Ecosystem Impacts in Southwestern Forests/Woodlands
Just passing this on from the Arizona Chapter of the Wildlife Society, it is a workshop on Climate Change and Southwest Vegetation. Should be pretty interesting, and cheap for students....if anyone goes, let us know how it went. _________________________ Come join leading scientists and educators to learn more about climate and paleoecology research and address the need for practical tools and information for natural resources managers, decision-makers and the general public. Workshop on Climate Variability & Ecosystem Impacts in Southwestern Forests/Woodlands February 7-9, 2005 at Arizona's Sedona Hilton Please click in the link below for more information (Deadline for early registration is Jan. 10): cals.arizona.edu/gila/naturalresources/index.html
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Post by Whiskey Jack on Dec 7, 2004 15:35:32 GMT -5
Here is a photo contest for all you amazing photographers out there (Kit, Stinger...etc.) Thought you might be interested in submitting some of them. ___________________________ In order to celebrate our natural heritage and love of forests, we've added a new feature to our Ancient Forests web site entitled "Nature's Finest Forests." We'd like to feature photos of your favorite forest places to hike, view wildlife, camp, boat, study, relax, etc. We know you love the outdoors and probably have the photos to prove it. If you want to share your knowledge, show us your favorite forest places! Send us your digital photos, or scanned print photos, with a short caption of where you are (name of the National Forest, BLM unit, National Park, etc.) state, and anything special about the photo...ie: "This is my dog Spek standing next to an old-growth Douglas fir tree on the North Fork of the Umatilla River, Umatilla National Forest, OR." We'll post photos of people, adventures, wildlife, pets, wacky undertakings, or forests all by themselves. Anything goes, but we reserve the right to decide what to post and for how long. This site is devoted to you and the forests we cherish! Submit photos to sjimerfield@biologicaldiversity.org Visit the site. Shane Jimerfield Center for Biological Diversity 520-623-5252 x302
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Post by Kitfox on Dec 7, 2004 16:32:02 GMT -5
Here's some new ferret spotlighting dates for anyone interested! I've signed up for the 14th. -------------------------------------------- Greetings, The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction Project is seeking motivated volunteers to assist with spotlighting for ferrets, in Aubrey Valley (Seligman, AZ). When?? The nights of December 12, 13, and 14, 2004, and again December 20, 21, and 22. If you are unable to help this time, but are interested in being contacted for future spotlighting events, please contact me via the information below. How many?? 2-4 volunteers are needed for each of three nights. Individuals who can only volunteer 1 of the 3 nights are encouraged as well!!!!! What is involved? This practice involves the use of high-powered spotlights to locate and identify endangered black-footed ferrets. Green eyeshine of the ferret is reflected by the light aids spotlighters with identification. Numerous other animals are often observed, such as badgers, coyotes, owls, and pronghorn. We will also attempt to trap confirmed ferrets. Trapped ferrets will be scanned for PIT tags and those wildborns that have not been previously identified will be immobilized and PIT tags will be inserted. Nights are long (8pm to approximately 5am), and some people will be asked, but not required, to backpack portions of the night. Skills and Abilities?? An interest in wildlife, enthusiasm, willingness to learn new survey techniques, and ability to remain vigilant throughout the night!!!! Interested?? Contact me via the information below (email preferred). The sooner the better so that we can plan accordingly. What to bring?? Most importantly, wear warm clothes. Aubrey Valley drops below freezing over night this time of year, so we recommend hats and gloves. If you have any of the following, bring them along (but if not, we have some to offer): headlamp, flashlight, GPS, and binoculars Thank you, and if there are any questions please don't hesitate to contact me!!! Please forward this to any other interested candidates. Cheers, Rob Lonsinger Wildlife Assistant II ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~ Black-footed Ferret Project Arizona Game and Fish Department PO Box 397 Seligman, AZ 86337 928.422.0155 email: azferret@gf.state.az.us --------------------------------------------------------------- I don't think the link works in the update you just posted, Crow, but I just got that email too so here's the link if anyone wants to visit the site. www.endangeredearth.org/finest_forests/
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Post by Whiskey Jack on Jan 6, 2005 11:58:17 GMT -5
AZ Game and Fish Department Internships Well...its that time again. If you do apply, make sure to tell them your with the NAU Wildlife Society, it'll help. And many of us have had Game and Fish Internships before, so feel free to ask any of us questions regarding them. Good luck! __________________________ 2005 STATE GOVERNMENT INTERN PROGRAM POSITIONS ARE STATEWIDE HOURLY PAY $8-$9/hour APPLY BY DATE - March 4, 2005 To gather information about the program and download the appropriate forms needed to apply, go to: www.azgfd.com/inside_azgfd/edits/employment_internships.shtmlHOW TO APPLY: A current resume, an Application for Employment, and a completed and signed Intern Information Form must be filed with the university internship coordinator (located in your department). These all must be returned to the AZ Game & Fish HR, 2221 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85023 by March 1, 2005. APPROVED UNIVERSITY WILDLIFE SCIENCE AND RELATED DEGREES Degrees approved as Wildlife Science degrees or those considered as closely related: Biology Biological Sciences Conservation Biology Ecology Environmental Biology Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies Evolutionary Biology Fish & Game Mgt. Fisheries Biology Fisheries Ecology Fisheries Mgt. Fisheries Science Life Sciences (ASU West only) Marine Biology Natural Resource Mgt. Wildlife Biology Wildlife Mgt. Zoology Transcripts may be requested to resolve disputes regarding qualifications. UNIVERSITY DEGREES NOT ACCEPTED BY GAME & FISH This list is not all inclusive, but provides a guidepost for the personnel analyst. Agricultural Business Agricultural Economics Agricultural Education Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Sciences Agricultural Technologies Animal Sciences Bacteriology Biochemical Technology Bioengineering Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Sciences Biophysics Biotechnology Cell Biology Cytotechnology Embryology Environmental Design Environmental Education Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering Technology Environmental Health Sciences Farm & Ranch Mgt. Forest Engineering Forest Technology Genetics Human Ecology Laboratory Animal Medicine Laboratory Technology Land Use Management Marine Engineering Marine Sciences Marine Technology Microbiology Molecular Biology Natural Science Ocean Engineering Oceanography Parks Management Physiology Poultry Sciences Science Sociobiology Soil Conservation
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Post by eaglewoman on Apr 13, 2005 18:55:39 GMT -5
Howdy Howdy, AZGFD is hosting a fishing clinic for girls (YES!) on Saturday at Lower Lake Mary down lake Mary road. The Info and Ed lady asked me to put out a call for vollunteers. If you love fishing, and want to pass on the joy of wildlife experiences to young girls, come on out and help. If you don't know a thing about fishing, come out and help anyway. There is always posters to pass out, and other stuff. Their are two sessions. One at 9:30am and one at 1pm. Just be there about a half hour before the session starts, and you can come for as long as you want. No need to sign up, just show up (find the Game and Fish trucks) and tell 'em your from NAU's wildlife society. If you have questions, let me know. I'll hook you up with some phone numbers etc. Eagle P.S. Vollunteering for a wildlife agency is great on a resume, and great for making connections.
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Post by Whiskey Jack on Apr 25, 2005 16:40:55 GMT -5
Hey Eaglewoman, how did the fishing clinic go? For all you folks in Arizona, here is a great opportunity to have your voice heard.... Public comment sought on draft wildlife conservation strategyWould you like to have a say in Arizona's proposed strategies for managing and benefiting wildlife over the next decade? A draft of the state's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy can be downloaded from the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Web site. Formal comment will be accepted from April 23 through May 22. You can provide comment either online through a form on the department's Web site (click here) or by attending any of the public meetings that will be held at Arizona Game and Fish Department offices throughout the state. The meetings are from 6-8 p.m. on the dates and at the locations listed below: Monday, April 25, Pinetop regional office, 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop. Tuesday, April 26, Flagstaff regional office, 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff. Wednesday, April 27, Phoenix headquarters, Roadrunner Room, 2222 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix. Thursday, April 28, Tucson regional office, 555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson. Monday, May 2, Mesa regional office, 7200 E. University Drive, Mesa. Tuesday, May 3, Kingman regional office, 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman. Wednesday, May 4, Yuma regional office, 9140 E. 28th St., Yuma. Thursday, May 5, Phoenix headquarters, Roadrunner Room, 2222 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix. "The Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy is a strategic vision for managing and conserving wildlife over the next ten years," says Jeff Sorensen, resource planner for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. "The plan is important because it will help guide our conservation priorities and ensure that dedicated federal funding, through the State Wildlife Grant Program, will continue to be available for wildlife habitat management activities in Arizona." For more information on the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, visit azgfd.gov/cwcs.
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Post by Whiskey Jack on Sept 16, 2005 12:44:37 GMT -5
Here is some stuff from the Grand Canyon Trust if anyone is interested....... ;D _______________________ Hello Volunteers! Thanks to all of you for a stupendous summer field season. As we move into fall we have a host of projects on the horizon and there is space still available. Below is a list of project dates and places that we are still recruiting help for. Contact Kari Malen or Maria Clementi at 928-774-7488 for more information. September 24 - 25 Lees Ferry Habitat Restoration Join park personnel and other volunteers for this weekend volunteer extravaganza. Camp fee free at Lees Ferry and help rehabilitate social trails, remove invasive plants, collect trash, and map weeds. All tools and food provided. Spaces are limited and filling fast. September 28 - October 4 Inner Canyon Vegetation Spend a week in the canyon at the famous Phantom Ranch area. Stay in a trail-crew bunkhouse while volunteering to eradicate non-native plants. All tools and food provided. What a fabulous way to see the inner gorge of the Grand Canyon! October 7-9 and/or October 14-16 Forest Canopy Assessment Help collect valuable scientific information about the trees in the North Kaibab National Forest. Transportation, food and training provided! Work alongside other volunteers and personnel gathering information to be used in a long term study of the Kaibab National Forest. Camp out under the stars and be part of important scientific research. These are the most up and coming events on the schedule. If you are interested in other opportunities or have specific dates in mind let us know. Hope to hear from you soon! Kari and Maria Kari S. Malen Volunteer Coordinator gcvolunteers@yahoo.com Grand Canyon Trust (928) 774-7488 x217 www.grandcanyontrust.orgGrand Canyon National Park Foundation (928) 774-1760 x21 www.gcnpf.org
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Post by Whiskey Jack on Sept 20, 2005 8:31:37 GMT -5
Weel folks, its Black-footed Ferret time again, definitly a worthwhile project, as some of our members can confess too. Check it out if you can. Black-footed Ferrets Need You!! Greetings, The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction Project is seeking motivated volunteers to assist with spotlighting for ferrets in the Aubrey Valley, near Seligman, Arizona. What is the purpose of spotlighting? We are conducting a large-scale spotlighting effort this September because it is an excellent time to detect female ferrets with their litters. A small-scale spotlighting effort conducted in August found 14 ferrets, which included two litters. Additionally, a biomedical team of researchers affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute and Kansas State University will be collecting data to examine genetic diversity, disease exposure, immunological function, and body size for black-footed ferrets. Data collected from the Aubrey Valley reintroduction site will be compared to data collected from other reintroduction sites and to the captive breeding program. When? The nights of September 18th-22nd. Volunteers can sign up for one or more nights. What is involved? This survey technique involves the use of high-powered spotlights to detect the black-footed ferret’s green eyeshine. Once the ferret is located, a trap is set on the burrow where the animal was seen. Numerous other animals are often observed while spotlighting including badgers, coyotes, owls, and pronghorn antelope. Skills and Abilities? An interest in wildlife, enthusiasm, and a good attitude. Volunteers will be placed with experienced spotlighters and given a set route to drive throughout the night. To access areas without roads, some routes will require backpacking. Backpackers carry traps and a 15-pound battery in their backpack to power the spotlight while walking several miles and recording locations using a GPS. Volunteers will be responsible for setting and checking traps. Backpack spotlighters will switch out with truck spotlighters throughout the night. Spotlighting involves working from sundown to sunup. Both truck and backpack spotlighters are needed for this event to be successful. What to bring? In September, temperatures in the Aubrey Valley can dip into the 40’s at night. Please bring warm clothes, including gloves, rain gear, a headlamp, and double AA batteries to power your headlamp. Other items you may want to bring along include: global positioning system (GPS), binoculars, and a backpack large enough to carry a 12-volt battery and a trap. If you do not possess these optional items, a GPS and a backpack will be provided for you. Where to Stay? Seligman has several reasonably priced motels, including the Aztec Motel (928) 422-3055, and the Canyon Lodge (928) 422-3255, just to name a few. If you would prefer to camp, we can help you with those arrangements but are unable to provide camping gear. Interested? To sign up for the September spotlighting effort, please reply by email no later than September 9th. If you are unable to volunteer this time but are interested in being contacted for future spotlighting events, send an e-mail to the address provided below, and your information will be added to our volunteer database. Please RSVP by September 9th as space is limited. Include your contact information and specify whether you prefer to backpack or to spotlight from the truck. Thank you for your interest, Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction Project Arizona Game and Fish Department PO Box 397 Seligman, Arizona 86337 (928) 422-0155 Email: azferret@azgfd.gov (Attention: Adrianna Siniawski )
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Post by Whiskey Jack on Sept 20, 2005 8:37:42 GMT -5
National Public Lands Day If you'd like to help celebrate Public Lands Day in style, come on over to the Mormon Lake Lodge on Saturday, September 24th. There will be a bird walk, some voulenteer trail work, and much more to do. Hey, its better then studying, right? Click the link for more details and a regestraiton form........
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Post by Whiskey Jack on Sept 21, 2005 11:16:26 GMT -5
Wildlife Tracking ______________________ Join us for WILDLIFE TRACKING at National Audubon Society’s Appleton-Whittel Research Ranch in the Canelo Hills of southeast Arizona. Saturday, October 15, 2005 Meet for car-pooling at 6:30 a.m. Help track mountain lion, bear, coati, and other mammals in these beautiful rolling grasslands during Sky Island Alliance's quarterly track survey. We are collecting data to understand how wildlife move between the mountain ranges of the Sky Island region. NO PRIOR TRACKING EXPERIENCE is necessary for this one-day event. Each team is lead by an experienced tracker and we hike about three miles over fairly level ground. We regroup at ranch headquarters by noon to eat lunch (you bring your own) and share what each team found in the field (data, not food). We meet for car-pooling in Tucson at 6:30 in the morning and are done for the day by about 1 p.m. This is a RESEARCH facility and many projects are scattered over the landscape that monitor a variety of things: soil, plant structure, etc AND must not be disturbed. Therefore, we limit the number of participants to no more than 24 individuals (including team leaders). You must RSVP. Contact Janice Przybyl at janice@skyislandalliance.org or call 624-7080 x 203. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Janice Przybyl Wildlife Monitoring Program Coordinator Sky Island Alliance 520 624-7080 x203 P.O. Box 41165 Tucson, AZ 85717 Greetings Volunteers - we hope you can join us for the event listed below. Although we don't anticipate that the workday will be cancelled due to rain/poor road conditions, I'll send you an email update on Friday at noon. We hope to see you there! Sandy Habitat Restoration for Antelope and Grasslands Birds Sep. 24, 2005 9 am to 1 pm The Arizona Game and Fish Department?s Flagstaff regional office in cooperation with the Coconino National Forest is seeking volunteers to help cut small junipers, pinyon and ponderosa pines with loppers and handsaws in order to restore grassland. If you are interested in volunteering, join us at Kinickinick Lake at 9 a.m. on dates mentioned above. Volunteers should wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt and bring water, a hat, gloves and lunch or snacks. Please do not bring chain saws. We cannot allow the use of chain saws because of concerns for safety. The Department will supply tools and drinks. For more information, contact Rick Miller, John Goodwin, Andi Rogers, Rick Keller or any Habitat Intern at Arizona Game and Fish Department in Flagstaff, (928) 774-5045. Directions from Flagstaff Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish to Kinickinick Lake map: go south approximately 20 miles to near the south end of Mormon Lake, on Lake Mary Road (Forest Highway 3). Turn left (east) on Forest Road 125. Signs on highway indicate turn to Kinickinick Road. Go about five miles on the dirt road to the junction with Forest Road 82. Turn right on to Forest Road 82 and go about five miles to Kinickinick Lake. Sandy Reith Volunteer Coordinator Arizona Game and Fish Department 2221 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ 85023 602-789-3680 sreith@azgfd.gov
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Post by NAU Wildlife Society Admin on Nov 28, 2005 11:27:57 GMT -5
Defenders of Wildlife in Arizona Calling all Arizona Wildlife Supporters! Defenders of Wildlife will be in the Phoenix metro area in December hosting several Wildlife “Meet Ups,” where you can meet other wildlife supporters and learn about crucial issues facing the animals we all care about. RSVP now for a Wildlife Meet Up!(sjohnson@defenders.org) Scotty Johnson, Senior Outreach Representative will be giving three presentations in different parts of the Phoenix metro area. These presentations will update you on current legislative threats to the Endangered Species Act. Please plan on attending one of these three events to learn more about what you can do to protect this most important of our environmental safeguards. The Endangered Species Act is under your attack, and we need your help to save it. Learn what you can do at several Wildlife Meet Ups in the Phoenix metro area, sponsored by Defenders of Wildlife. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 WHEN: 6:00 PM WHERE: Zen 32 Sushi Bar's "VIP Room"; 3160 E. Camelback Rd.; Phoenix, AZ 85016 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 WHEN: 6:00 PM WHERE: Borders Books and Music; 7230 W Bell Rd Glendale, AZ 85308 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 WHEN: 9:00 AM WHERE: Steve's Espresso Shop, 1801 E. Baseline Road; (SE Corner of Basline and McClintock, facing McClintock) Suite 102 , Tempe, AZ 85203 RSVP to...sjohnson@defenders.org
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Post by NAU Wildlife Society Admin on Nov 30, 2005 9:46:32 GMT -5
From the Grand Canyon Trust.......... ___________________ Exciting news! The long awaited website is up and running! We have been working to develop a way that those of you who are interested can find out what volunteer opportunities are avialable and sign up online! That day has arrived. This conveinant method allows for you to see what new projects are up and running, details about those projects and a way to submit your interest at the touch of your fingertips. We are working out the final glitches, so if you see any feel free to give us a heads up. You can log on at: www.gcvolunteers.org We do have a few special events I would like to draw your attention to: * South Rim Revegetation Project Saturday December 3rd 9:30 - 4:30. Lunch and transportation available. See website for more details. * Toroweep Seeding Project- February 3-6. Help restore native vegetation at one of the most spectacular overlooks of the Grand Canyon. Space is limited. See website for more details. * Inner Canyon Vegetation Invasive Species Backpacking December 7-13 Cottonwood. All food and equipment provided. Help eradicate non-native vegetation while backpacking in the Grand Canyon. See website! Thanks again for all your hard work and interest. We couldn't make these projects happen without the help of our stupendous volunteers. We hope the holidays find you happy, healthy and warm. Cheers, Kari
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Post by NAU Wildlife Society Admin on Dec 7, 2005 15:27:17 GMT -5
Volunteer with the Sky Island Alliance The Restoration Program of Sky Island Alliance is dedicated to the restoration of our degraded riparian areas and the removal of damaging roads from our public lands. We invite you to become involved! For more information or to volunteer please contact Trevor Hare at 520 624-7080 ext. 204 or trevor@skyislandalliance.org Field Schedule - Spring 2006 9 - 11 December. Santa Rita Mountains Road Inventory. Come out and help us in a new project to assess and rehabilitate wildlands in the eastern Santa Ritas. 1.5 hours from Tucson. 13 - 15 January. Santa Rita Mountains Road Inventory. Come out and help us in a new project to assess and rehabilitate wildlands in the eastern Santa Ritas. 1.5 hours from Tucson. 03 - 05 February. Huachuca Mountains Riparian Inventory. Join us in the beautiful Huachuca Mountains! Home of the Mountain Tree Frog! Ramsey Canyon Leopard Frog! Trogons! Turkeys! Bears and Lions! 2.0 hours from Tucson. 17 - 19 February. Peloncillo Mountains Riparian Inventory. Visit the beautiful and remote Peloncillos in a project to assess restoration potential of historic cienegas and degraded streams. 4.0 hours from Tucson. 03 - 05 March. Santa Rita Mountains Road Inventory. Come out and help us in a new project to assess and rehabilitate wildlands in the eastern Santa Ritas. 1.5 hours from Tucson. 07 - 09 April. Joint Sky Island Alliance and New Mexico Wilderness Alliance. We will meet the great NMWA folks somewhere along the Arizona/New Mexico Border for a service project to benefit wildlife and wildlands! 21 - 23 April. Huachuca Mountains Riparian Monitoring. Join us in the beautiful Huachuca Mountains! Home of the Mountain Tree Frog! Ramsey Canyon Leopard Frog! Trogons! Turkeys! Bears and Lions! 2.0 hours from Tucson.
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