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| | | Tucson Area Buffelgrass Removal Volunteer Training - Buffelgrass Removal Info Workshop - SW Tucson | | | Tucson Clean & Beautiful is partnering with the Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Center and Saguaro National Park to host informational workshops and volunteer days relating to buffelgrass, an invasive plant that threatens the Sonoran desert environment. This education workshop is on 1/9/2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 4520 W. Ajo Way, east of the stoplight at Camino de Oeste. Check-in and refreshments beginning 1/2 hour before workshop. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Tucson Clean and Beautiful, Inc. |
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| | | Altar Valley Restoration - Pima Pineapple Cactus Survey - Tucson | | | This project is on grazing lands at the upper end of Altar Valley, located southwest of Tucson, and is part of the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance restoration program. Part of this program is the reintroduction of fire, which is a critical component of range land health. To reintroduce fire through controlled burns, the provisions of the Endangered Species Act requires a survey and relocation of the Pima Pineapple Cactus. This event will complete part of the survey process. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Volunteers for Outdoor Arizona |
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| | | Tucson Area Buffelgrass Removal Volunteer Training - Buffelgrass Removal Hands-On Training - SW Tucson | | | Tucson Clean & Beautiful is partnering with the Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Center and Saguaro National Park to host informational workshops and volunteer days relating to buffelgrass, an invasive plant that threatens the Sonoran desert environment. This hands-on buffelgrass removal is on 2/18/2012 from 8:00-10:30 a.m. meeting on the east side of San Joaquin Rd. just north of Ajo Way (approximate address: 7200 W. Old Ajo Way). Check-in/refreshments available 1/2 hour before workshop start. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Tucson Clean and Beautiful, Inc. |
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| | | Sweet resinbush control in the Globe/Miami area - Sweet resinbush control near Miami cemetery - Globe/Miami | | | We will be removing a small bush introduced from Africa during the 1930’s, that has turned out to be an invasive species. We'll work half a day, using hand tools to remove plants. The site is easy access from U.S. 60, between Superior and Miami. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Tonto National Forest |
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| | Feb 18 - Feb 19 | | Open |
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| | Wilderness Stewardship Program - Wet Beaver Wilderness Site Monitoring - Coconino National Forest | | | Wet Beaver Wilderness is a beautiful canyon draining off the Mogollon Rim, characterized by lush riparian habitat, abundant wildlife, and stunning geologic formations. A swimmers paradise in the summer months, this wilderness sees far fewer visitors in the winter months, which makes it a great time for AWC and volunteers to collect some data on recreation sites and the presence of non-native Tamarisk in the riparian area. Difficulty: 5 miles total hiking. Please register by contacting Sam. | | Contact: Sam Frank sfrank@azwild.org 928-717-6076
Read More: http://azwild.org/action/events.php | | | Offered by: Arizona Wilderness Coalition |
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| | | SoMo Pima Canyon Trail & Land Rehab - NE South Mountain Park trail reroute - Phoenix - SoMo | | | We will complete maintenance work and trail realignment near the northeast corner of South Mountain Park. Less than five minute walk to work area. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Volunteers for Outdoor Arizona |
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| | | Casa Grande Mountain Trails Project - New Trail Construction - Arica Road Trailhead | | | Come be a part of building a variety of non-motorized trails that will be enjoyed by generations to come. Volunteers will also be treated to a scrumptious lunch sponsored by the City of Casa Grande Mayor Bob Jackson and Members of the City Council. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: City of Casa Grande |
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| | | Buffelgrass control - Buffelgrass Control at Gonzales Pass on US 60 - Superior | | | We will be removing buffelgrass plants in Gonzales Wash, in order to contain a growing infestation on the Tonto National Forest. Gonzales Wash is on the north side of US 60, a few miles west of Superior. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Tonto National Forest |
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| | | Tucson Area Buffelgrass Removal Volunteer Training - Buffelgrass Removal Info Workshop - East/NE Tucson | | | Tucson Clean & Beautiful is partnering with the Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Center and Saguaro National Park to host informational workshops and volunteer days relating to buffelgrass, an invasive plant that threatens the Sonoran desert environment. This education workshop is on 3/7/2012 from 6-8 p.m. at the City of Tucson Ward 2 Council Office, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd. between Kolb and Pantano. Check-in and refreshments beginning 1/2 hour before workshop. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Tucson Clean and Beautiful, Inc. |
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| | | Tuzigoot National Monument - Marsh Access Road Stabilization - Cottonwood | | | Last October, VOAz introduced run-downs and head-cut plugs to stabilize the access trail/service road on the south side of Tavasci Marsh. A significant wash crosses the access road at the lower end of the new drain armoring. We will harden spillway below cross to insure long-term stability of the crossing. Free camping Friday night (optional) and Saturday. This should be only one day of work leaving Sunday for play in the area. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Volunteers for Outdoor Arizona |
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| | | Watershed Restoration - Aravaipa Canyon (east side) Riparian Restoration - Tucson, Willcox, Safford, Phoenix | | | We're continuing our collaborative work with the Nature Conservancy and the Bureau of Land Management to restore riparian areas on Aravaipa's eastside. Learn restoration techniques by building erosion control and water harvesting structures and planting native plants. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Sky Island Alliance |
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| | | Casa Grande Mountain Trails Project - New Trail Construction - Arica Road Trailhead | | | Come be a part of building a variety of non-motorized trails that will be enjoyed by generations to come. Volunteers will also be treated to a scrumptious lunch sponsored by the Casa Grande Daybreak Rotary Club. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: City of Casa Grande |
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| | Mar 24 - Mar 25 | | Open |
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| | Wilderness Stewardship Program - Mazatzal Wilderness Trail Monitor & Restoration - Tonto National Forest | | | For Experienced Backpackers: 14-16 miles AWC and Backcountry Horsemen of Central AZ are co-segment stewards for the Red Hills section of the Arizona Trail, which lies within the Mazatzal Wilderness. This 14-mile stretch of trail is remote, high elevation, and overlooks the Verde River drainage. We will check on the trail and give it TLC as necessary. Register by contacting Sam. | | Contact: Sam Frank sfrank@azwild.org 928-717-6076
Read More: http://azwild.org/action/events.php | | | Offered by: Arizona Wilderness Coalition |
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| | | Tucson Area Buffelgrass Removal Volunteer Training - Buffelgrass Removal Hands-On Training - East/NE Tucson | | | Tucson Clean & Beautiful is partnering with the Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Center and Saguaro National Park to host informational workshops and volunteer days relating to buffelgrass, an invasive plant that threatens the Sonoran desert environment. This hands-on buffelgrass removal is on 3/31/2012 from 8:00-10:30 a.m. meeting in the shopping center parking lot, south side Broadway just east of Houghton Rd. Check-in/refreshments available 1/2 hour before workshop start. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Tucson Clean and Beautiful, Inc. |
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| | Apr 14 - Apr 15 | | Opening Soon |
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| | Montezuma Castle Conservation Work - Irrigation Canal Maintenance - Campe Verde & McGuireville | | | As of this posting, the work will involve cleaning the ancient/historic irrigation canal and brushing the "trail" that follows the canal at Montezuma Well. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: Volunteers for Outdoor Arizona |
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| | | Casa Grande Mountain Trails Project - New Trail Construction - Arica Road Trailhead | | | Come be a part of building a variety of non-motorized trails that will be enjoyed by generations to come. Volunteers will also be treated to a scrumptious lunch sponsored by eegee's. VIEW DETAILS | | | Offered by: City of Casa Grande |
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| | Jun 24 - Jun 29 | | Open |
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| | The Grand Canyon Trust: Utah Program - Kings' Pasture: Log Fence Repair - Flagstaff | | | King’s Pasture is a beautiful, quiet property with the East Fork of Boulder Creek running through its western side. Our teamwork each day will involve moving aspen logs to new construction areas and assisting the landowner with repairing this nicely-crafted fence.
Check out more details and apply at http://www.gcvolunteers.org/2012_trips/utah_062412.htm | | Contact: Volunteer Coordinator volunteernow@grandcanyontrust.org
Read More: http://www.gcvolunteers.org/2012_trips/utah_062412.htm | | | Offered by: Grand Canyon Trust |
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| | Jul 15 - Jul 20 | | Open |
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| | The Grand Canyon Trust: Utah Program - Beaver Habitat Assessment : Manti-La Sal NF - Flagstaff | | | Utah’s new (2010–2020) Beaver Management Plan calls for restoring beaver throughout Utah and identifies 87 creeks and lakes as potential reintroduction sites in southern Utah. We’ll work in teams at both historic beaver sites slated for possible reintroduction of beaver, and sites currently used by beaver, to assess the condition of cottonwood, aspen, and willow.
Check out more details and apply at http://www.gcvolunteers.org/2012_trips/utah_081512.htm | | Contact: Volunteer Coordinator volunteernow@grandcanyontrust.org
Read More: http://www.gcvolunteers.org/2012_trips/utah_081512.htm | | | Offered by: Grand Canyon Trust |
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