Arizona Wildlife Federation
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Protecting Arizona's wildlife and their habitats through public education, conservation projects, and advocacy for over 100 years!
https://azwildlife.org/
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🌵 We celebrated the 5th Annual Arizona Public Lands Day in the best way possible—out on the trail! The Arizona Trail Association and Arizona Wildlife Federation cohosted a group hike from the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead, which was the perfect way to celebrate.
Here’s to protecting our public lands!
Here’s to protecting our public lands!
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with us and the Arizona Trail Association on 9/27 @ 10:30 am for a free hike in Madera Canyon.
On this family-friendly hike, we’ll join the NPLD BioBlitz by using the iNaturalist app to contribute to citizen science!
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On this family-friendly hike, we’ll join the NPLD BioBlitz by using the iNaturalist app to contribute to citizen science!
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September 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with us and the Arizona Trail Association on 9/27 @ 10:30 am for a free hike in Madera Canyon.
On this family-friendly hike, we’ll join the NPLD BioBlitz by using the iNaturalist app to contribute to citizen science!
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On this family-friendly hike, we’ll join the NPLD BioBlitz by using the iNaturalist app to contribute to citizen science!
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🐻It’s Been a Bear of a Year!
This past year was filled with challenges: threats to public lands, extreme heat, wildfires, urgent water concerns. We’ve tackled these issues head-on — advancing conservation policy, advocating for public lands, supporting wildlife populations...👇
This past year was filled with challenges: threats to public lands, extreme heat, wildfires, urgent water concerns. We’ve tackled these issues head-on — advancing conservation policy, advocating for public lands, supporting wildlife populations...👇
September 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🐻It’s Been a Bear of a Year!
This past year was filled with challenges: threats to public lands, extreme heat, wildfires, urgent water concerns. We’ve tackled these issues head-on — advancing conservation policy, advocating for public lands, supporting wildlife populations...👇
This past year was filled with challenges: threats to public lands, extreme heat, wildfires, urgent water concerns. We’ve tackled these issues head-on — advancing conservation policy, advocating for public lands, supporting wildlife populations...👇
Youth Afield is back! 🌄
AWF is excited to offer 2 paid internship spots for our Youth Afield education program again this fall. We are seeking current or recent graduates with experience working with youth.
For more information and to apply, please email Natalia@azwildlife.org
AWF is excited to offer 2 paid internship spots for our Youth Afield education program again this fall. We are seeking current or recent graduates with experience working with youth.
For more information and to apply, please email Natalia@azwildlife.org
September 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Youth Afield is back! 🌄
AWF is excited to offer 2 paid internship spots for our Youth Afield education program again this fall. We are seeking current or recent graduates with experience working with youth.
For more information and to apply, please email Natalia@azwildlife.org
AWF is excited to offer 2 paid internship spots for our Youth Afield education program again this fall. We are seeking current or recent graduates with experience working with youth.
For more information and to apply, please email Natalia@azwildlife.org
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to roll back the Roadless Rule's protections on 45 million acres of national forest backcountry.
Use your voice today to speak up for the Roadless Rule 👉
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Use your voice today to speak up for the Roadless Rule 👉
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
August 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to roll back the Roadless Rule's protections on 45 million acres of national forest backcountry.
Use your voice today to speak up for the Roadless Rule 👉
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Use your voice today to speak up for the Roadless Rule 👉
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Conservation organizations don’t always agree on every policy or management practice. But there is one issue we are unequivocally united on: Congress should not be in the business of selling off public lands to the highest bidder.
👉 www.azcentral.com/story/opinio...
📸 Laurie Liles
👉 www.azcentral.com/story/opinio...
📸 Laurie Liles
August 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Conservation organizations don’t always agree on every policy or management practice. But there is one issue we are unequivocally united on: Congress should not be in the business of selling off public lands to the highest bidder.
👉 www.azcentral.com/story/opinio...
📸 Laurie Liles
👉 www.azcentral.com/story/opinio...
📸 Laurie Liles
Are you interested in making your yard a thriving home for pollinators and wildlife?
We are launching a Gardening for Wildlife Webinar Series with native plant expert Carianne Funicelli of Strategic Habitat Enhancements.
Reserve your spot today! azwildlife.org/Webinars-Pod...
We are launching a Gardening for Wildlife Webinar Series with native plant expert Carianne Funicelli of Strategic Habitat Enhancements.
Reserve your spot today! azwildlife.org/Webinars-Pod...
August 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Are you interested in making your yard a thriving home for pollinators and wildlife?
We are launching a Gardening for Wildlife Webinar Series with native plant expert Carianne Funicelli of Strategic Habitat Enhancements.
Reserve your spot today! azwildlife.org/Webinars-Pod...
We are launching a Gardening for Wildlife Webinar Series with native plant expert Carianne Funicelli of Strategic Habitat Enhancements.
Reserve your spot today! azwildlife.org/Webinars-Pod...
Join us for an All Afield Hike with AWF in beautiful Flagstaff on Saturday, August 16 @ 10:00 AM.
We'll be on the lookout for wild mushrooms (if the rain cooperates), rosehips, currants, and other seasonal edibles as we explore Arizona's high country.
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We'll be on the lookout for wild mushrooms (if the rain cooperates), rosehips, currants, and other seasonal edibles as we explore Arizona's high country.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Join us for an All Afield Hike with AWF in beautiful Flagstaff on Saturday, August 16 @ 10:00 AM.
We'll be on the lookout for wild mushrooms (if the rain cooperates), rosehips, currants, and other seasonal edibles as we explore Arizona's high country.
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We'll be on the lookout for wild mushrooms (if the rain cooperates), rosehips, currants, and other seasonal edibles as we explore Arizona's high country.
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In the latest episode of the AWF Podcast, co-host Trica sits down with guest Rachel Laura to explore the surprising presence of fireflies in our mostly arid state. These bioluminescent beetles depend on moist soils and riparian habitats.
🎧 Tune in now! podcastq5.podbean.com/e/fireflies-...
🎧 Tune in now! podcastq5.podbean.com/e/fireflies-...
July 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
In the latest episode of the AWF Podcast, co-host Trica sits down with guest Rachel Laura to explore the surprising presence of fireflies in our mostly arid state. These bioluminescent beetles depend on moist soils and riparian habitats.
🎧 Tune in now! podcastq5.podbean.com/e/fireflies-...
🎧 Tune in now! podcastq5.podbean.com/e/fireflies-...
Getting kids outdoors in Arizona isn’t always easy. But the payoff is huge.
Out here, kids build confidence scrambling over rocks and grit crossing creek beds. The outdoors teaches our children responsibility, resilience, and respect — for nature and for themselves.
Out here, kids build confidence scrambling over rocks and grit crossing creek beds. The outdoors teaches our children responsibility, resilience, and respect — for nature and for themselves.
July 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Getting kids outdoors in Arizona isn’t always easy. But the payoff is huge.
Out here, kids build confidence scrambling over rocks and grit crossing creek beds. The outdoors teaches our children responsibility, resilience, and respect — for nature and for themselves.
Out here, kids build confidence scrambling over rocks and grit crossing creek beds. The outdoors teaches our children responsibility, resilience, and respect — for nature and for themselves.
Ready to spot a tiger…salamander? 🐯🐸 Join our hike Sat. July 26!
Explore Rogers Lake near Flagstaff with us — home to elk, eagles, bears, waterfowl, and the Arizona tiger salamander, which we saw on our last visit.
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Explore Rogers Lake near Flagstaff with us — home to elk, eagles, bears, waterfowl, and the Arizona tiger salamander, which we saw on our last visit.
Sign up here👉 secure.everyaction.com/6G9GdEClsEWT...
July 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Ready to spot a tiger…salamander? 🐯🐸 Join our hike Sat. July 26!
Explore Rogers Lake near Flagstaff with us — home to elk, eagles, bears, waterfowl, and the Arizona tiger salamander, which we saw on our last visit.
Sign up here👉 secure.everyaction.com/6G9GdEClsEWT...
Explore Rogers Lake near Flagstaff with us — home to elk, eagles, bears, waterfowl, and the Arizona tiger salamander, which we saw on our last visit.
Sign up here👉 secure.everyaction.com/6G9GdEClsEWT...
Think Arizona’s too dry for frogs? Think again. This species thrives in madrean evergreen woodlands and montane forests, foraging after rains, climbing low trees, and laying its eggs in underwater vegetation. This species is also our official state amphibian.
💭Any guesses?
💭Any guesses?
July 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Think Arizona’s too dry for frogs? Think again. This species thrives in madrean evergreen woodlands and montane forests, foraging after rains, climbing low trees, and laying its eggs in underwater vegetation. This species is also our official state amphibian.
💭Any guesses?
💭Any guesses?
Let's be real clear: the proposal to sell off millions of acres of federal public land, including in AZ, was a rushed, vague, and unprecedented attempt to bypass public input. YOU emailed and called your lawmakers. YOU stopped it.
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
July 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Let's be real clear: the proposal to sell off millions of acres of federal public land, including in AZ, was a rushed, vague, and unprecedented attempt to bypass public input. YOU emailed and called your lawmakers. YOU stopped it.
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
We honored this inspiring group of conservation leaders at our Annual Meeting this June. Join us in celebrating their commitment to wildlife, habitat, and public lands!
📸 Swipe through to meet this year’s honorees and learn more about them on our website at azwildlife.org/aldo-leopold...
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📸 Swipe through to meet this year’s honorees and learn more about them on our website at azwildlife.org/aldo-leopold...
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July 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We honored this inspiring group of conservation leaders at our Annual Meeting this June. Join us in celebrating their commitment to wildlife, habitat, and public lands!
📸 Swipe through to meet this year’s honorees and learn more about them on our website at azwildlife.org/aldo-leopold...
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📸 Swipe through to meet this year’s honorees and learn more about them on our website at azwildlife.org/aldo-leopold...
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Take a peek at this video from our Spring Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop (created by a BOW Volunteer👏)! The energy, support, and excitement you see? You'll find that and more at our next workshop Sept 5–7.
This year, we’re celebrating 30 YEARS! www.youtube.com/watch?si=nbI...
This year, we’re celebrating 30 YEARS! www.youtube.com/watch?si=nbI...
Arizona Becoming an Outdoors-Woman!
YouTube video by Arizona Wildlife Federation
www.youtube.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Take a peek at this video from our Spring Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop (created by a BOW Volunteer👏)! The energy, support, and excitement you see? You'll find that and more at our next workshop Sept 5–7.
This year, we’re celebrating 30 YEARS! www.youtube.com/watch?si=nbI...
This year, we’re celebrating 30 YEARS! www.youtube.com/watch?si=nbI...
Public land sales are still being forced through the federal budget bill, despite strong opposition.
👉 Call your Senators NOW at 202-224-3121
You can also utilize our action alert here to send an email 👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
👉 Call your Senators NOW at 202-224-3121
You can also utilize our action alert here to send an email 👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
June 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Public land sales are still being forced through the federal budget bill, despite strong opposition.
👉 Call your Senators NOW at 202-224-3121
You can also utilize our action alert here to send an email 👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
👉 Call your Senators NOW at 202-224-3121
You can also utilize our action alert here to send an email 👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
Join us on July 26 at Rogers Lake County Natural Area for a fun, family-friendly All Afield Hike where we’ll explore some of Northern AZ's incredible native plants and wildlife.
You’ll identify everything from woodpeckers to wild roses!
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You’ll identify everything from woodpeckers to wild roses!
🔗 Sign up free: secure.everyaction.com/6G9GdEClsEWT...
June 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Join us on July 26 at Rogers Lake County Natural Area for a fun, family-friendly All Afield Hike where we’ll explore some of Northern AZ's incredible native plants and wildlife.
You’ll identify everything from woodpeckers to wild roses!
🔗 Sign up free: secure.everyaction.com/6G9GdEClsEWT...
You’ll identify everything from woodpeckers to wild roses!
🔗 Sign up free: secure.everyaction.com/6G9GdEClsEWT...
Happy National Pollinator Week! 🦇🐝🌷
Want to give pollinators a boost? Try to:
🌸 Plant native, nectar-producing flowers
💧 Include a small water source (like a shallow dish
with pebbles) so pollinators can safely drink.
🏡 Leave some bare soil for bees who nest underground
Want to give pollinators a boost? Try to:
🌸 Plant native, nectar-producing flowers
💧 Include a small water source (like a shallow dish
with pebbles) so pollinators can safely drink.
🏡 Leave some bare soil for bees who nest underground
June 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Happy National Pollinator Week! 🦇🐝🌷
Want to give pollinators a boost? Try to:
🌸 Plant native, nectar-producing flowers
💧 Include a small water source (like a shallow dish
with pebbles) so pollinators can safely drink.
🏡 Leave some bare soil for bees who nest underground
Want to give pollinators a boost? Try to:
🌸 Plant native, nectar-producing flowers
💧 Include a small water source (like a shallow dish
with pebbles) so pollinators can safely drink.
🏡 Leave some bare soil for bees who nest underground
Last week, lawmakers introduced a provision in the Senate budget bill that would require the sale of ~2-3 mil acres of public land over the next 5 years.
In Arizona, about 14 mil acres meet the criteria for sale, including places like Mt Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, and Madera Canyon.
In Arizona, about 14 mil acres meet the criteria for sale, including places like Mt Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, and Madera Canyon.
June 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Last week, lawmakers introduced a provision in the Senate budget bill that would require the sale of ~2-3 mil acres of public land over the next 5 years.
In Arizona, about 14 mil acres meet the criteria for sale, including places like Mt Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, and Madera Canyon.
In Arizona, about 14 mil acres meet the criteria for sale, including places like Mt Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, and Madera Canyon.
The Senate’s trying to push public land sales through again — including parcels in AZ.
There are already laws to sell public land; laws that require public input and careful review. This is not that. This is rushed, reckless, and vague.
Take action now👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
There are already laws to sell public land; laws that require public input and careful review. This is not that. This is rushed, reckless, and vague.
Take action now👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
June 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Senate’s trying to push public land sales through again — including parcels in AZ.
There are already laws to sell public land; laws that require public input and careful review. This is not that. This is rushed, reckless, and vague.
Take action now👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
There are already laws to sell public land; laws that require public input and careful review. This is not that. This is rushed, reckless, and vague.
Take action now👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
Join us for a guided morning hike through one of Maricopa County’s best-kept birding secrets!
📍 Glendale Recharge Ponds
📅 Saturday, June 21
🕢 7:30 AM
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📸 Srikanth Vk, American avocet, Glendale Recharge Ponds
📍 Glendale Recharge Ponds
📅 Saturday, June 21
🕢 7:30 AM
👉 Sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/7TDRWskNXEan...
📸 Srikanth Vk, American avocet, Glendale Recharge Ponds
June 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Join us for a guided morning hike through one of Maricopa County’s best-kept birding secrets!
📍 Glendale Recharge Ponds
📅 Saturday, June 21
🕢 7:30 AM
👉 Sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/7TDRWskNXEan...
📸 Srikanth Vk, American avocet, Glendale Recharge Ponds
📍 Glendale Recharge Ponds
📅 Saturday, June 21
🕢 7:30 AM
👉 Sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/7TDRWskNXEan...
📸 Srikanth Vk, American avocet, Glendale Recharge Ponds
119 years ago today, the Antiquities Act was signed into law, giving presidents the power to protect public lands as national monuments. Since then, it’s been used by leaders on both sides of the aisle to safeguard the places that define who we are as a people.👇
June 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
119 years ago today, the Antiquities Act was signed into law, giving presidents the power to protect public lands as national monuments. Since then, it’s been used by leaders on both sides of the aisle to safeguard the places that define who we are as a people.👇
This past weekend, we teamed up with Wild Arizona for a camping and stewardship adventure with 12 alumni from our Bridges to Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (B2B) program!
The group spent time learning the basics of trail work and rolled up their sleeves to build one-rock dams. 👇
The group spent time learning the basics of trail work and rolled up their sleeves to build one-rock dams. 👇
June 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This past weekend, we teamed up with Wild Arizona for a camping and stewardship adventure with 12 alumni from our Bridges to Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (B2B) program!
The group spent time learning the basics of trail work and rolled up their sleeves to build one-rock dams. 👇
The group spent time learning the basics of trail work and rolled up their sleeves to build one-rock dams. 👇
The fight to protect our public lands isn’t over. A dangerous land sale proposal was just blocked in the House, but now a similar plan to sell off public lands is reemerging in the Senate’s budget bill.
📞Call your Senators today and take action👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
📞Call your Senators today and take action👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
June 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The fight to protect our public lands isn’t over. A dangerous land sale proposal was just blocked in the House, but now a similar plan to sell off public lands is reemerging in the Senate’s budget bill.
📞Call your Senators today and take action👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
📞Call your Senators today and take action👉 secure.everyaction.com/D7bnw8AKR0ae...
June 7 is Free Fishing Day in Arizona: no license needed, just your rod and choice of bait.
Fishing is a great way to connect with the outdoors, give back to conservation, and bring home food for your family and friends.
All bag limits and fishing regulations still apply🎣
Fishing is a great way to connect with the outdoors, give back to conservation, and bring home food for your family and friends.
All bag limits and fishing regulations still apply🎣
June 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
June 7 is Free Fishing Day in Arizona: no license needed, just your rod and choice of bait.
Fishing is a great way to connect with the outdoors, give back to conservation, and bring home food for your family and friends.
All bag limits and fishing regulations still apply🎣
Fishing is a great way to connect with the outdoors, give back to conservation, and bring home food for your family and friends.
All bag limits and fishing regulations still apply🎣
What happens when dogs try to become outdoor pros? You get this hilarious parody from Sofia, a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) attendee, showing us how to train an Outdoors Woofer! 🌲🐶
The next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Camp is happening September 5–7!
The next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Camp is happening September 5–7!
May 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
What happens when dogs try to become outdoor pros? You get this hilarious parody from Sofia, a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) attendee, showing us how to train an Outdoors Woofer! 🌲🐶
The next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Camp is happening September 5–7!
The next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Camp is happening September 5–7!