National Day of the Cowboy
National Day of the Cowboy recognizes the stoic, hardworking symbol of the American West. It is is a day set aside to celebrate the contributions of the Cowboy and Cowgirl to America's culture and heritage.
World Wildlife Day
The United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on March 03 to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
The WWD2025 Theme is Wildlife Conservation FInance: Investing in People and Planet
Annual Campout Under the Stars: Wild & Working Lands Workshop and Overnight
Our Annual Campout Under the Stars is one of our biggest events of the year, which brings in both the greatest audience and amount of support for our organization.
This year's Campout will be back at Ashurst Run, on the Flying M Ranch! Specifics are still being made, but for now the date is set and as always you are welcome to come join us at any time throughout the event.
The dinner on Saturday is a Tri-Tip dinner. Sunday's breakfast is usually sausage and biscuits, cooked 'cowboy style' in a dutch oven, with cowboy coffee.
Please RSVP:
info@diablotrust.org
Local First Fridays - Beyond Being Green
Join us and the team from LocalFirstAZ to learn about a number of great opportunities and organizations in and around Flagstaff!
Annual Campout Under the Stars
Our Annual Campout Under the Stars is one of our biggest events of the year, which brings in both the greatest audience and amount of support for our organization.
This year's Campout will be at Moqui Campground, right across the road from Hay Meadow on the Bar T Bar Ranch. On Friday, before and during the Campout, we will be doing a work project at Hay Meadow! We'll be removing fence from the area, to benefit both the ranch and the wildlife. You are encouraged to come early on Friday to help with the work project, but as always you are welcome to come join us at any time throughout the event.
The dinner on Friday is always a potluck, complete with burgers over an open fire (made from local, grassfed beef). Saturday's breakfast is usually sausage and biscuits, cooked 'cowboy style' in a dutch oven, with cowboy coffee.
Please RSVP:
info@diablotrust.org • (928) 523-0588
Local First Fridays - Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local.
Join us and the team from LocalFirstAZ to learn about a number of great opportunities and organizations in and around Flagstaff!
FRSG Monitoring: Raymond Wildlife Area
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Raymond Wildlife Area
- 0715:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Gravel parking area to the north of I-40 at Buffalo Range Rd (Exit 225)
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days
FRSG Monitoring: Canyon Padre and Hart Ranches
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Canyon Padre & Hart Ranches
- 0715:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at the frontage road to the north of I-40 at the Twin Arrows exit
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
FRSG Monitoring: Clear Creek Ranch
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Clear Creek Ranch
- 0630:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at the ADOT gravel piles on AZ 67
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
Local First Fridays - Celebrating Independent's Week
Join us and the team from LocalFirstAZ to learn about a number of great opportunities and organizations in and around Flagstaff!
Bluemovement Road Trip - Flagstaff, AZ
Join United by Blue, Peace Surplus, the City of Flagstaff, Friends of Rio de Flag, and Natural Restorations for their first ever joint waterway cleanup in Flagstaff, AZ! This cleanup is one of 20 that United by Blue is co-hosting nationwide this summer, from June-August, to establish community partnerships between their specialty retailers, conservation or municipal partners, and volunteers.
Join us as we contribute to the cleanup, restoration, and education work that the Friends of Rio de Flag and Natural Restorations do to keep Rio de Flag healthy and beautiful all year round. We will clean up trash and debris along the shoreline of the river, preventing it from flowing downstream and harming wildlife along the way. Join us for an evening of cleaning, games, and protecting the Rio de Flag ecosystem!
Please sign up at unitedbyblue.com/riodeflag
FRSG Monitoring: Bar T Bar Ranch (West)
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Bar T Bar Ranch • Western (GMU 5B side)
- 0645:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at the intersection of the Chavez Pass road and Dog Valley
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
FRSG Monitoring: Bar T Bar Ranch (East)
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Bar T Bar Ranch • Eastern (GMU 5A side)
- 0630:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at the intersection of the Chavez Pass road and Melbourne cell center road
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
FRSG Monitoring: Flying M Ranch (South)
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Flying M Ranch • Southern
- 0630:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at intersection of the Chavez Pass road and Melbourne homestead road
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring groups formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
FRSG Monitoring: Flying M Ranch (North)
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Flying M Ranch • Northern
- 0645:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at Flying M Ranch HQ
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
Wildfire: Challenges of Protecting Life, Property & Resources
Northern Arizona federal land managers invite public to 3rd community conversation event
Federal land managers with the Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management invite the public to attend a community conversation event as part of an ongoing effort to connect with the public and discuss public land issues important to surrounding communities.
Federal land managers will be covering the topic of “Wildfire and the Challenges of Protecting Life, Property, and Watershed Resources,” in this third series of community conversations.
In partnership with the Museum of Northern Arizona, this event will be held in Flagstaff in the Branigar-Chase auditorium at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13. Seating is limited to about 80 people at this free community event, so if you plan on attending, please register online at https://bit.ly/2H8IYtc.
The following federal land managers will be in attendance and look forward to interacting with the public:
- Laura Jo West, Coconino National Forest Supervisor
- Heather Provencio, Kaibab National Forest Supervisor
- Kayci Cook Collins, Flagstaff Area National Monuments Superintendent
- Christine Lehnertz, Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent
- Leon Thomas, Bureau of Land Management Phoenix District Manager
This is a chance for the public to meet face-to-face with the leaders of organizations that manage federal lands in northern Arizona.
First Annual Picnic!
Brought forth by popular demand, our first Annual Picnic!
This event will simply be a get-together on the land, in conjunction with a volunteer work project! For those interested in the work project, see here!
For those who just want to have a fun day on the land, this is the event for you.
Lunch will be a potluck, so bring something tasty to share! Some drinks will be provided by Diablo Trust.
Bring field games to play and stories to tell, and come spend the day with us!
Please RSVP by 5:00PM Wednesday, May 23:
info@diablotrust.org • (928) 523-0588
Local First Fridays - Building Opportunities for Flagstaff's Latinx Entrepreneurs
Join us and the team from LocalFirstAZ to learn about a number of great opportunities and organizations in and around Flagstaff!
AZ Food & Farm Forum
AZ Food & Farm Forum
What defines good food?
Join us in 2018 for conversations & strategies for our diverse & prosperous future.
The Arizona Food & Farm Forum is a 2-day conference for producers, food entrepreneurs, and local food advocates, programmed to change the way our desert state feeds itself. The event features networking sessions, nationally-acclaimed keynote speakers, instructional workshops, and the opportunity to grow your local food community.
Speakers, agenda, and additional information are posted on a rolling basis here: localfirstazfoundation.org/azfoodforum
Thanks to those supporting this event: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Discover Gilbert AZ, The Farm at Agritopia, Johnston Family Foundation, Vitalyst Health Foundation AZ, Courtesy Chevrolet, Stern Produce Co., The University of Arizona, Friends of Arizona Farm Bureau, Edible Phoenix, Green Living AZ, Devour Phoenix.
Conversations & strategies for our diverse & prosperous future.
The AZ Food & Farm Forum is a 2-day conference for producers, food entrepreneurs, and local food advocates, programmed to change the way our desert state feeds itself. The event features networking sessions, nationally-acclaimed keynote speakers, instructional workshops, & the opportunity to grow your local food community.
Who Should Attend:
Food Producers & Entrepreneurs: farmers, ranchers, food artisans, & home gardeners
Food Distributors & Market Managers
Industry professionals with the desire to connect with the needs of local food production
SNAP-Ed and Food Access Advocates
Youth: 4-H members, FFA students
Chefs & Restaurateurs
Any community member dedicated to community food system development
2018 Programming
MEET OUR KEYNOTE: DEBORAH FRIEZE
Deborah Frieze is founding partner of the Boston Impact Initiative, an impact investing fund focused on economic justice, which means investing in opportunity for all people—especially those most oppressed or abandoned by our current economic system—to lead a dignified and productive life. The fund takes an integrated capital approach, combining investing, lending and giving to build a resilient and inclusive local economy. Deborah is co-author (with Margaret Wheatley) of Walk Out Walk On, an award-winning book that profiles pioneering leaders who walked out of organizations failing to contribute to the common good—and walked on to build resilient communities. She is also founder of the Old Oak Dojo, an urban learning center in Boston, MA.
Join for the Keynote Address on Tuesday, May 8 from 8:40am-9:40am.
Local First Fridays - How to Find Good Local Food
Join us and the team from LocalFirstAZ to learn about a number of great opportunities and organizations in and around Flagstaff!
Saving Snow Free Screening, Pizza & Panel Discussion
Saving Snow is a feature documentary on how ski towns are coping with warmer winters. It was made to educate audiences about the impacts of climate change on the winter economy and build support for mitigation and adaptation efforts across the country. It is the second film created by independent filmmaker Diogo Castro Freire as part of the Adaptation Now documentary project. Diogo toured the Eastern Seaboard with his first climate movie Facing the Surge and is hoping to reach an even broader audience with his new effort.
Meat Processors Day on the Land
Come join us for our first field event of 2018: a trip to the Perkinsville Meat Processors! This will be an educational and interactive tour of a local, family-owned business that has worked closely with the Flying M Ranch and a vast number of other ranchers, farmers, and hunters throughout northern Arizona. This trip will allow us to see the inside of the plant . . . to be "in the room where it happens."
On this trip we will learn about the history of the business, the intricacies of meat processing and packing, and how closely the Ducote family works with open lands owners, managers, and users.
We will get an introduction to this industry and some of the finer points at the 2018 Annual Meeting, by Sam Garcia, Ph.D., who is the program manager of the Food Product and Safety Lab in the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Arizona.
No need to bring a lunch! We'll all be eating at the Casa Grande Mexican Restuarant in Chino Valley. Payment TBA.
Please bring:
- plenty of water
- snacks
- long pants
- closed-toe shoes/boots
This is primarily an indoor visit, so weather-oriented clothes aren't necessary!
Hunting Film Tour 2018
Join us for the 2018 Hunting Film Tour Premier in Flagstaff, AZ! The show will be on March 15th, 2018 at The Orpheum Theater. Come out and enjoy our two hour conservation minded, fair chase hunting film filled with awesome stories and breathtaking cinematography!
Discount tickets will be available at the Flagstaff Sportsman's Warehouse at 2231 E Route 66, (928) 526-2300 for $15 or online through the Orpheum Theater Box Office.
Doors will open at 6:30pm, the film will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Be sure to come out early to catch up with your hunting buddies and make some new ones!
FRSG Monitoring: Raymond Wildlife Area
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Raymond Wildlife Area & Hart Ranch
- 0715:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Gravel parking area to the north of I-40 at Buffalo Range Rd (Exit 225)
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
Open Office Hours with Congressman Tom O’Halleran
Join Tom O'Halleran for open office hours on Friday, March 09, at his Flagstaff office.
Each appointment will be 15 mins. Please send your info and contact number to Paulette Yazzie, Veteran Outreach and Caseworker • Wound Warrior Fellow, Office Of Congress Tom O’Halleran (AZ-D1), and she will get you on the list. Tom's office planner will contact you about what time your appointment is for.
FRSG Monitoring: Bar T Bar Ranch
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Bar T Bar Ranch • Western (GMU 5B side)
- 0645:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at the intersection of the Chavez Pass road and Dog Valley
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
FRSG Monitoring: Bar T Bar Ranch
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Bar T Bar Ranch • Eastern (GMU 5A side)
- 0630:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at the intersection of the Chavez Pass road and Melbourne cell center road
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
FRSG Monitoring: Flying M Ranch
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Flying M Ranch • Southern
- 0630:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at intersection of the Chavez Pass road and Melbourne homestead road
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring groups formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
FRSG Monitoring: Flying M Ranch
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Flying M Ranch • Northern
- 0645:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at Flying M Ranch HQ
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
FRSG Monitoring: Canyon Padre and Hart Ranches
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Canyon Padre & Hart Ranches
- 0715:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at the frontage road to the north of I-40 at the Twin Arrows exit
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!
FRSG Monitoring: Clear Creek Ranch
FORAGE RESOURCE STUDY GROUP:
Clear Creek Ranch
- 0630:
- AZGFD Office, 3500 Lake Mary Road
- 0800:
- Meet at the ADOT gravel piles on AZ 67
Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the potential for wet soil conditions that will prohibit vehicular travel, cancellation and rescheduling of the monitoring is possible. Please contact Stephen Cassady (AZ Game & Fish Department) at 928-214-1270 or via email (SCassady@azgfd.gov) the day before the first scheduled monitoring date to confirm dates and times.
The Forage Resource Study Group was one of the first monitoring group formed in the early 1990s to study the impact and presence of antelope, elk, and other wildlife on the ranches. It’s changed a little bit since its inception, but the data is fairly consistent and is still used to promote a balance in managing for wildlife and livestock. It’d be great to have you out on one of the field days!