Volunteer: Desert Fence Busters 2025/2026 Projects ShiftsThe Desert Fence Busters members share a common goal of improving landscape connectivity to benefit wildlife. Friends of Ironwood Forest and BKW are leading the organizational effort for this event with support from the rest of the partner organizations. The Desert Fence Busters collaborative includes the following partner organizations: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Wildlife Federation, BKW, Bureau of Reclamation, City of Tucson, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, Friends of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Friends of Ironwood Forest, Mule Deer Foundation, Pima County, Saguaro National Park, and Tucson Audubon Society. Volunteers with this group will go out in the desert to remove legacy fencing and improve wildlife connectivity across the landscape! Locations: Fri 11/14 - Hurst Sat 12/06 - Trust 205, New Pima County property east of Trust 205 & Double fence on Anway Fri 1/23 - SAVSARP Fri 2/06 - Empirita Ranch (Pima County) Program: Region 5 Tucson The Desert Fence Busters members share a common goal of improving landscape connectivity to benefit wildlife. Friends of Ironwood Forest and BKW are leading the organizational effort for this event with support from the rest of the partner organizations. The Desert Fence Busters collaborative includes the following partner organizations: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Wildlife Federation, BKW, Bureau of Reclamation, City of Tucson, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, Friends of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Friends of Ironwood Forest, Mule Deer Foundation, Pima County, Saguaro National Park, and Tucson Audubon Society. Volunteers with this group will go out in the desert to remove legacy fencing and improve wildlife connectivity across the landscape! Locations: Fri 11/14 - Hurst Sat 12/06 - Trust 205, New Pima County property east of Trust 205 & Double fence on Anway Fri 1/23 - SAVSARP Fri 2/06 - Empirita Ranch (Pima County) Program: Region 5 Tucson Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 85086 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pipe CappingOpen Pipes Are Death Traps for Birds! Join Tucson Bird Alliance and Desert Fence Busters to protect wildlife from hidden hazards in the desert. Open vertical pipes (often called Death Pipes) pose serious risks to small animals that can become trapped inside. Volunteers will help by sealing these openings with cement caps to make the landscape safer for wildlife. Tasks include climbing short step ladders (1-3 ft), carrying buckets (up to 10 lbs) short distances (10-20 feet), reaching to cap pipes, and inserting cardboard liners into openings. If the opportunity is full, please join the waitlist as more spots often become available when we add more transportation options for teams. We will notify you if you are moved up from the waitlist. You will need to bring: WaterSnackSun protectionBreathable, long-sleeved shirtExact meet up location details will be emailed before the event to registered participants. Fri 11/14 - Hurst Sat 12/06 - Trust 205, New Pima County property east of Trust 205 & Double fence on Anway Fri 1/23 - SAVSARP Fri 2/06 - Empirita Ranch (Pima County)Program: Region 5 Tucson Open Pipes Are Death Traps for Birds! Join Tucson Bird Alliance and Desert Fence Busters to protect wildlife from hidden hazards in the desert. Open vertical pipes (often called Death Pipes) pose serious risks to small animals that can become trapped inside. Volunteers will help by sealing these openings with cement caps to make the landscape safer for wildlife. Tasks include climbing short step ladders (1-3 ft), carrying buckets (up to 10 lbs) short distances (10-20 feet), reaching to cap pipes, and inserting cardboard liners into openings. If the opportunity is full, please join the waitlist as more spots often become available when we add more transportation options for teams. We will notify you if you are moved up from the waitlist. You will need to bring: WaterSnackSun protectionBreathable, long-sleeved shirtExact meet up location details will be emailed before the event to registered participants. Fri 11/14 - Hurst Sat 12/06 - Trust 205, New Pima County property east of Trust 205 & Double fence on Anway Fri 1/23 - SAVSARP Fri 2/06 - Empirita Ranch (Pima County)Program: Region 5 Tucson Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 85745 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Region 5 - Tucson - New Volunteers - Start HereWelcome to the Arizona Game and Fish Department Volunteer Program! Thank you for your interest in volunteering in Region 5 - Tucson Let's Get Started! New Volunteer Checklist Sign up for a volunteer account Respond to this volunteer opportunity New volunteers will be asked to eSign the Volunteer Registration Form via the Submit Qualifications pop up box Click Here for Help - How to eSign the Volunteer Registration Form In the opportunity response, please share any activities you would like to participate in or questions AZGFD staff will follow up with you when volunteer opportunities become availableBecome a Fan of Region 5 to receive emails about upcoming opportunities!
Program: Region 5 Tucson Welcome to the Arizona Game and Fish Department Volunteer Program! Thank you for your interest in volunteering in Region 5 - Tucson Let's Get Started! New Volunteer Checklist Sign up for a volunteer account Respond to this volunteer opportunity New volunteers will be asked to eSign the Volunteer Registration Form via the Submit Qualifications pop up box Click Here for Help - How to eSign the Volunteer Registration Form In the opportunity response, please share any activities you would like to participate in or questions AZGFD staff will follow up with you when volunteer opportunities become availableBecome a Fan of Region 5 to receive emails about upcoming opportunities!
Program: Region 5 Tucson Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 85745 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Whitewater Draw Camp Host
The hosts will work closely with Department staff to perform maintenance of the Whitewater Draw area including, but not limited to: removal of weeds, trash clean up, and maintenance. As part of the volunteer position the Department provides RV or travel trailer camping spots with electrical hookup, sewer and water for use by volunteers free of charge. Hosts will need to provide their own RV or travel trailer.
Camp hosts duties may include: Talk with visitors, answer basic questions (information provided by Wildlife Area Manager) about the area and Sandhill Cranes Make sure visitors are staying on trail Cleaning & resupplying restrooms Clean up & removal of trash Sweeping & mopping floors Landscaping, raking debris & gravel May have the ability to help with Wildlife Area projects based on interest and/or capabilitiesLearn more about Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area by clicking here.
Questions? Contact Justin Ladd, Area Manager: 602.690.3100 jladd@azgfd.gov
Program: Region 5 Tucson
The hosts will work closely with Department staff to perform maintenance of the Whitewater Draw area including, but not limited to: removal of weeds, trash clean up, and maintenance. As part of the volunteer position the Department provides RV or travel trailer camping spots with electrical hookup, sewer and water for use by volunteers free of charge. Hosts will need to provide their own RV or travel trailer.
Camp hosts duties may include: Talk with visitors, answer basic questions (information provided by Wildlife Area Manager) about the area and Sandhill Cranes Make sure visitors are staying on trail Cleaning & resupplying restrooms Clean up & removal of trash Sweeping & mopping floors Landscaping, raking debris & gravel May have the ability to help with Wildlife Area projects based on interest and/or capabilitiesLearn more about Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area by clicking here.
Questions? Contact Justin Ladd, Area Manager: 602.690.3100 jladd@azgfd.gov
Program: Region 5 Tucson Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 85617 Allow Groups: No |