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January 2019

Yuma Ridgway's Rail. Photo: Claudio Contreras Koob

Finding the Yuma Ridgway's Rail

The Yuma Ridgway’s Rail is a secretive and vulnerable bird which many people may never see– not only because of its clandestine nature, but because its habitat is rapidly disappearing.

Thanks to the Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation and Sonoran Join Venture, Audubon's project to protect the marsh bird is underway. Audubon Arizona staff, with our Mackenzie and Dangermond fellows, are working to find the rail, create a snapshot of its habitat, and develop a data-driven action plan to protect it. Read more about the bird and our project.

Audubon Arizona in the News

River Keepers Shares Nature With Kids
The Arizona Republic covers our after-school program they support with a Season for Sharing grant.
What Happened in Vegas?
Feds give new urgency to complete the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan.
Bird Abundance Increases From 2014 Colorado River Pulse Flow
A new report illustrates ecological benefits from the U.S–Mexico collaboration.
Western Rivers Action Network – A Year of Action for Arizona’s Rivers
This year’s wins in water advocacy, and opportunities in the year ahead.
What is Going on With Water Planning in Arizona?
Insight on the state’s progress toward a drought plan.

Photo: Steve Prager

Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in 2018

The ranch wrapped up a productive year with new Apacheria Research fellows, native sacaton flat restoration, Chiricahua Leopard Frog habitat improvements, Potluck and Presentations, and more. Read more about their year’s wrap-up.

The ranch is also hosting a raffle in collaboration with the Iain Nicholson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary for tickets to their famous Sandhill Crane experience! More information here.

Photo: Chantal Duquette

Educators, the Spring Semester is Here...

...and it’s time to book your field trips!

Our diverse STEM-oriented programs cover lessons in biology, problem-solving, GIS technology, habitat monitoring, and much more.

River Pathways Field Trips and Internships
Grades 9–12 | free | land management concepts, applied STEM, internship opportunities

In-Classroom Presentations
Grades K–8 (varies) | free | Downtown Owls or Urban Hummingbird

Nature in Your Neighborhood Field Trips
Grades K–8 | $5 per student, $3 per chaperone | guided nature walk, mammal and plant lessons

Audubon Arizona Events

Through Jan. 5: Christmas Bird Count

Saturdays at 9 a.m.: Morning Bird Walk

Jan. 12: Potluck & Presentation – NEON, Elgin

Jan. 12: Arizona Animal Encounters

Jan. 17: Birds n’ Beer: A River of Stories: Creating an Inclusive Colorado River Community

Jan. 19: Conservation Workday – River Clean-up

Jan. 15–Feb. 15: Climate Watch

Feb. 17–20: Great Backyard Bird Count

View upcoming events flyer.

Partner and Chapter Events

Jan. 4: Ridgway’s Rail IPA Release, Yuma

Jan. 4–6: Yuma Bird, Nature, & History Festival, Yuma

View our list of chapters to find an event at your local center.

New Volunteer Coordinator

Cindi Deschane is a frequent and reliable volunteer who has worked with Audubon Arizona for years, and is stepping up to serve as our Volunteer Coordinator. She will be responding to interested volunteers, scheduling orientations for 2019, and connecting volunteers to existing opportunities. Feel free to reach out and send her an email welcoming her into her new role! Interested volunteers should still complete an application through Volgistics.

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Audubon Arizona newsletter editor: Morgan Moore

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