April 27, 2005
AZ Wildlife Federation Volunteer Day (Rescheduled)
Please join us Saturday, 28 May, for a day-long work project, on Anderson Mesa. This is the first of a series of work projects that will take place in the area over the spring and summer. We will meet at the Lake Kinnikinick Campground (see map), in the Coconino National Forest. The site is 45 miles southeast of Flagstaff, and camping will be available Friday and Saturday nights.
The work day will begin with a Saturday check in at 8:30 a.m. After taking care of the paper work and a safety meeting, we will divide into teams and drive out to the work sites. Hand tools and gloves are provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own. You will also need to bring your own lunch to eat in the field. Water will be provided. The work day will probably end mid-afternoon to allow for some sight-seeing, or for travel time for those who do not intend to spend the night. There will be a Thank You Dinner for those who remain that evening, plus a camp fire following the meal.
Anderson Mesa has been a major concern and will continue to be because of its wildlife values and diversity of plants and animals. The area was once home to the largest breeding herd of Antelope in Arizona. It has the largest concentration of natural watering holes in Arizona, which makes the area critical to migrating birds and water fowl. The fauna includes eight big game species and many non-game species. If you would like to participate in this work project please contact the AWF office at (480) 644-0077 or email awf@azwildlife.org. For more information, visit our website at www.azwildlife.org.
Duke Mertz
Director of Administration
Arizona Wildlife Federation