Nature’s Classroom Homeschool Program

Well, the stars have aligned…not only did the Cardinals win, but we are able to open up registration for a last minute Nature’s Classroom Program.

So, here are the details:

• Department biologists will be attempting to capture turkeys near Heber on Tuesday. If they are successful, then we will be bringing a few Homeschool families out to the release site along the Verde River Wednesday morning.
• We will be meeting in Chino Valley (somewhat near Prescott) at 8am on Wednesday morning. If you are accepted to participate more specific details will follow. It will likely last about two hours, including driving time from the meeting location to the release location. However, plan some flexibility in this time because of the nature of the event.
• All ages are welcome to attend. If any participant needs special travel accomodations (i.e., car seats, etc.), you will need to plan to use your own vehicle.
• There are approximately 10 spaces available. Registration information is below. I will contact people as soon as I can. A small waiting list will be created as well, for last minute cancellations.
• Although I will try to arrange vehicle travel, at this late notice, that might be difficult. So, if you have a high-clearance vehicle and don’t mind using it for this event, that would be great.

How to Register:

• Send an email to eproctor@azgfd.gov.
• In your email, include the following information: name, city, number of participants, email address, two contact phone numbers, how late and how early I can contact you on those phone numbers, and indicate if you are comfortable using your own vehicle to drive to the release site (high-clearance needed). In the subject line indicate that it is for the Turkey Release.

Please note: There is a possibility that this event will NOT take place. If the turkeys do not cooperate and cannot be captured, then we will have no birds to release. Therefore, all accepted participants will be notified by phone sometime Tuesday. Therefore, it is best to provide numbers that I can reach you at in the afternoon and evening of Tuesday. If you are on the waiting list, there is a possibility that a call could come later Tuesday evening or early Wednesday morning. Therefore, it is important to be specific on the times you are comfortable receiving a phone call.