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.

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://www.ndow.org/

Listen in as we sit down with Wren House Brewing to learn all about this exciting project that incentivizes public land owners to engage with their representatives in the best way possible!

https://www.wrenhousebrewing.com/

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizona

Join Trica as she chats with Annita Lucchesi, Program Manager for Artemis, the National Wildlife Federation's outdoor women's program. You'll hear all about resources, opportunities, access, and support for women in the outdoors. You'll also learn about "Storytelling for a Purpose" and "Grumpy Grandpas!" So tune in!

Find out more about Artemis:

https://artemis.nwf.org/

Connect with Annita:

LucchesiA@nwf.org

Connect with Artemis on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtemisSportswomen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artemis_sportswomen

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artemissportswomen

Our public lands are facing greater threats than ever before. Listen in as we dig into the wild world of public lands policy with MeatEater’s Ryan Callaghan and learn all about why these lands are worth fighting for, current threats to them, and how you can help keep public lands in public hands.

https://azwildlife.org/2025-Arizona-Bill-Tracker

https://www.themeateater.com/listen/cals-week-in-review

Join host, Trica as she chats with Woniya Thibeault about Woniya's time on the Alone show, her book Never Alone: A Solo Arctic Survival Journey, connecting with nature and "seeing with wild, more capable eyes," survival skills, the ethics and value of hunting, and about her upcoming online skills gathering.

For a special discount code to Woniya's current online skills gathering, listen to the podcast!

Connect with Woniya at:

woniyathibeault.com

or at

buckskinrevolution.com

You can purchase Woniya's book Never Alone: A Solo Arctic Survival Journey by clicking here

or listen to it via Audible.com!

Credited with bringing many iconic North American species back from the brink of extinction and maintaining healthy and robust wildlife populations throughout our country, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation has proven to be an astounding success. Still, there are politics and policies at play that threaten to dismantle this critical science based model of conservation in Arizona and beyond. Listen in while our guest, Chuck Podolak, tells us all about Conserve and Protect Arizona and the work that they do to fight against threats to our North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://conserveandprotectaz.org/

In this episode, Trica chats with Chay Venrick, an outdoor ambassador who is totally fit to inspire.

Chay shares how she found inspiration and health in nature, changed her life, and began helping others find fitness and happiness through inclusive outdoor activities.

Follow Chay on Instagram - @easydoesithiking

Outdoor Afro - www.outdoorafro.org

Girl Trek - www.girltrek.org

Getting Closer Everyday - www.gettingclosereveryday.com

Start Today article: How 1 woman learned to control her anxious thoughts — and lost 100 inches - https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/woman-body-dysmorphia-anxiety-loses-100-inches-rcna166593

Email questions to Chay - easydoesithiking@gmail.com

Arizona Wildlife Federation - www.azwildlife.org

Colorado Wildlife Federation - www.coloradowildlife.org