Tyler Sladen is a falconer who specializes in the intense and complex art of chasing desert qual with pointers and a goshawk. Listen in as we talk about this and many other aspects of the rich endeavor of falconry.

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Fireflies are having a moment in Arizona! Given their association with, and reliance on, moist soils and riparian habitats, it's no wonder they are a species of special interest here in our mostly arid state. Join Trica and her guest, Rachel Laura, to hear about Arizona's fireflies and their amazing life histories. You'll also learn about ways you can get involved in the conservation of these amazing, bioluminescent beetles.

To learn more about AWF or to make a contribution go to: www.azwildlife.org/donate

To connect with our guest, Rachel Laura, for any questions or to get on her volunteer list for the next field season, you can email her at rlaura@arizona.edu

Friends of the Verde River, our Affiliate organization where Rachel works, also has volunteer opportunities, including Low Tech Process Based Restoration projects. You can find out about their volunteer opportunities at www.verderiver.org

To learn more about Firefly Atlas, including how to identify different firefly species and contribute information to their database, visit www.fireflyatlas.org

To find out when Tumacacori National Historical Park is offering their summer firefly tours, give them a call at 520-366-5060

Listen in with Russell Kuhlman, of the Nevada Wildlife Federation, and I as we talk about the recent fight to keep the sale of our public lands out of the reconciliation bill and what you can expect going forward.

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