Opportunities From: Arizona Game and Fish Department

Volunteer: Raymond Wildlife Area Trail Maintenance Project

Are you passionate about the outdoors and Arizona’s incredible wildlife? Want to make a real impact in just one day? Join us for a Trail Maintenance Day at Raymond Wildlife Area!

When: Saturday, September 20th
Where: Raymond Wildlife Area - 10 Buffalo Range Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Time: 8am - 2pm

The Yeager Canyon Trail is in need of some care. We’re stepping in to:

Outline the trail with rocks
Remove plants and brush
Spread gravel to restore the path

All tools and materials will be provided, but we recommend you bring your own work gloves if you own a pair. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, long-pants, a hat, and sunscreen. Don’t forget sunscreen, snacks, and water!

Who We Need:
We’re looking for 10 or more volunteers who enjoy the outdoors, are comfortable doing physical work, and want to help create safer, more accessible trails for the community! Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Register Here:
Sign up through our official volunteer portal [Insert Link to Portal].

Questions? Contact Stevie Kelso (928.890.7495, skelso@azgfd.gov)

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Are you passionate about the outdoors and Arizona’s incredible wildlife? Want to make a real impact in just one day? Join us for a Trail Maintenance Day at Raymond Wildlife Area!

When: Saturday, September 20th
Where: Raymond Wildlife Area - 10 Buffalo Range Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Time: 8am - 2pm

The Yeager Canyon Trail is in need of some care. We’re stepping in to:

Outline the trail with rocks
Remove plants and brush
Spread gravel to restore the path

All tools and materials will be provided, but we recommend you bring your own work gloves if you own a pair. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, long-pants, a hat, and sunscreen. Don’t forget sunscreen, snacks, and water!

Who We Need:
We’re looking for 10 or more volunteers who enjoy the outdoors, are comfortable doing physical work, and want to help create safer, more accessible trails for the community! Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Register Here:
Sign up through our official volunteer portal [Insert Link to Portal].

Questions? Contact Stevie Kelso (928.890.7495, skelso@azgfd.gov)

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 20, 2025

Zip Code: 86004

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Lockwood Springs Fence Removal

Join us for a rewarding volunteer opportunity to help protect local wildlife and restore natural habitat at Lockwood Springs. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with removing an old, damaged fence that currently poses a hazard to animals in the area.

By taking down this fence, we will allow wildlife to safely access the springs and move freely through the landscape once again. The project is scheduled for October 4th and will take place on-site at Lockwood Springs in the Coconino National Forest, Mogollon Rim Ranger District.

Volunteers will meet at the Mogollon Rim Ranger District Office at 8am. Once everyone arrives, we will group up and carpool as close to the springs as we can, then hike in. Be sure to wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. If you have your own safety gloves, please bring them with you - otherwise we will provide you a pair. Don’t forget water, snacks, sunscreen, and lunch!

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact on habitat restoration efforts in a beautiful forest setting. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and help restore Lockwood Springs, we encourage you to sign up!

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Join us for a rewarding volunteer opportunity to help protect local wildlife and restore natural habitat at Lockwood Springs. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with removing an old, damaged fence that currently poses a hazard to animals in the area.

By taking down this fence, we will allow wildlife to safely access the springs and move freely through the landscape once again. The project is scheduled for October 4th and will take place on-site at Lockwood Springs in the Coconino National Forest, Mogollon Rim Ranger District.

Volunteers will meet at the Mogollon Rim Ranger District Office at 8am. Once everyone arrives, we will group up and carpool as close to the springs as we can, then hike in. Be sure to wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. If you have your own safety gloves, please bring them with you - otherwise we will provide you a pair. Don’t forget water, snacks, sunscreen, and lunch!

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact on habitat restoration efforts in a beautiful forest setting. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and help restore Lockwood Springs, we encourage you to sign up!

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2025

Zip Code: 86024

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Region 2 Water for Wildlife

Water for Wildlife - Water Catchments

Monitor Water Catchments Hauling Water to Water Catchments Repairing/Maintaining Water Catchments

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Water for Wildlife - Water Catchments

Monitor Water Catchments Hauling Water to Water Catchments Repairing/Maintaining Water Catchments

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 86001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Region 2 Wildlife Conservation & Habitat Enhancement

Fence Work

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Fence Work

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 86005

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Region 2 Facilities Maintenance Support

Vehicle Maintenance

Regional Support

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Vehicle Maintenance

Regional Support

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 86005

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Region 2 - New Volunteers - Sign Up Here

Welcome to the Arizona Game and Fish Department Volunteer Program!  We appreciate your interest in volunteering to help support the Department's wildlife conservation efforts in Region 2.

New Volunteer Checklist

Sign up  Respond to this volunteer opportunity When you respond, please add any details you would like to share with our staff, such as activities you are interested in  Complete the electronic volunteer registration form.  You will be asked to complete the form after when you respond to this opportunity.

 

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Welcome to the Arizona Game and Fish Department Volunteer Program!  We appreciate your interest in volunteering to help support the Department's wildlife conservation efforts in Region 2.

New Volunteer Checklist

Sign up  Respond to this volunteer opportunity When you respond, please add any details you would like to share with our staff, such as activities you are interested in  Complete the electronic volunteer registration form.  You will be asked to complete the form after when you respond to this opportunity.

 

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 86001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Region 2 Raymond Wildlife Area

Region 2 Raymond Wildlife Area

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Region 2 Raymond Wildlife Area

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 86000

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Exclosures & Fencing

This opportunity is supported by Friends of Northern Arizona Forests. Please connect with the group for more details and to volunteer. 

 

RIPARIAN FENCE EXCLOSURES

These fences surround sensitive areas including springs, riparian areas and meadows to keep elk, deer, livestock and motorized vehicles out, allowing natural vegetation to flourish. The fences must be eight feet high to be effective against wildlife. Fences designed just to keep out motorized vehicles are typically a log-worm design and can be very attractive. FoNAF builds and maintains these types of fences on both districts.

 

PRONGHORN FRIENDLY FENCES

Many right-of-way and pasture fences were built using three, four or even five strands of barbed wire. These present a challenge to pronghorn antelope that do not jump over fences but scoot under them. The Flagstaff Ranger District in a joint effort with Arizona Game and Fish Department convert these fences to be what is termed "pronghorn friendly.” That involves replacing the bottom strand of barbed wire with smooth wire, placing it at least eighteen inches above the ground. FoNAF is assisting in this effort.

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

This opportunity is supported by Friends of Northern Arizona Forests. Please connect with the group for more details and to volunteer. 

 

RIPARIAN FENCE EXCLOSURES

These fences surround sensitive areas including springs, riparian areas and meadows to keep elk, deer, livestock and motorized vehicles out, allowing natural vegetation to flourish. The fences must be eight feet high to be effective against wildlife. Fences designed just to keep out motorized vehicles are typically a log-worm design and can be very attractive. FoNAF builds and maintains these types of fences on both districts.

 

PRONGHORN FRIENDLY FENCES

Many right-of-way and pasture fences were built using three, four or even five strands of barbed wire. These present a challenge to pronghorn antelope that do not jump over fences but scoot under them. The Flagstaff Ranger District in a joint effort with Arizona Game and Fish Department convert these fences to be what is termed "pronghorn friendly.” That involves replacing the bottom strand of barbed wire with smooth wire, placing it at least eighteen inches above the ground. FoNAF is assisting in this effort.

Program: Region 2 Flagstaff

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 85086

Allow Groups: No