QUAIL FOREVER HIRES SCOTT POPPENBERGER AS SOUTHWEST STATE COORDINATOR Quail Forever is pleased to announced Scott Poppenberger as the new southwest state coordinator. In his new role, Poppenberger is responsible for the management of Quail Forever’s programs and field staff in New Mexico and Arizona. He will work closely with partners, local chapters and other stakeholders to ensure that habitat continues to be recognized as a critically important driver of wildlife populations, healthy soil, clean water and sustainable agriculture across his coverage area. “Scott is going give a great lift in the Southwest to Quail Forever’s efforts,” said Andy Edwards, Quail Forever’s program manager. “He brings a great skillset to the organization through his years of service with Arizona Game and Fish. We look forward to Scott’s leadership in both these key western quail states.” Poppenberger said he’s looking forward to using that experience in his new position to help implement habitat change in the southwest. He’ll base his position out of Prescott, Ariz., where he lives with his wife Deanna, daughter Claire, his two black labs, Lacy and Freya, and four horses. “We have an opportunity to be creative in conservation delivery through the Quail Forever platform,” he said. “I think the sky is the limit for this organization, as well as for my particular position within it.” For more information about Quail Forever in New Mexico and Arizona, contact Scott Poppenberger at spoppenberger@pheasantsforever.org https://bit.ly/39YAGbO

QUAIL FOREVER IS HIRING A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST! Are you a talented social media manager who's looking for a new career in the conservation world? Do you have a passion for the uplands and conservation as well as social media strategies and analytics? Well then, dust off that #resume because Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever are hiring a social media strategist! This position will be responsible for maintaining not only both organizations’ social media accounts, but also helping develop effective social media strategies and analytics to help grow our brand and mission. Hit the link below for the full job description and to apply!

BLOOMS > BEES > BIRDS: A VIEW OF PRODUCTIVE GAMEBIRD HABITAT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A WORKING HONEYBEE What does your favorite gamebird have in common with honeybees and other pollinators? They both need the same kind of diverse, high-quality habitat to thrive. Read why more bees equals more birds, and why pollinators are so important to the uplands and the birds we love: https://bit.ly/3QPvKqq

Did you purchase your pollinator kit/membership package yet for #PollinatorWeek 2022?! If not, you'd better hurry, because we're DOWN TO THE LAST 15 KITS out of 300! Claim one of the last remaining kits here: https://bit.ly/3I2dJ4d For those who are getting ready plant your pollinator kit, here's a step-by-step video for planting considerations in your own backyard! A huge shoutout to Bayer, Corteva Agriscience, Public Land Tees, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Monarch Joint Venture, and Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Outdoor Fund for sponsoring Pollinator Week!

PODCAST EP. 171: THE BIRDS & THE BEES: POLLINATOR WEEK 2022 At Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever, our mission is focused on creating high-quality habitat for upland gamebirds. As you undoubtedly know by now, that very same upland habitat needed for pheasant and quail chicks – a diverse mix of grasses and forbs - is also critical habitat for pollinators. In this week’s episode, we celebrate Pollinator Week 2022 with QF & PF’s Anna Swerczek and Jake Swafford, along with Public Land Tees Sam & Josh Soholt: bit.ly/3OgJwAr Thanks to Corteva Agriscience, Monarch Joint Venture, Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Outdoor Fund, Bayer, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for partnering during #PollinatorWeek! #pollinators #PollinatorWeek #pollinatorgarden #habitat #pheasantsforever #quailforever #CalloftheUplands

PLANTING THE SEED: FROM 100 ACRES TO 100 SQUARE FEET, EVERY POLLINATOR PLOT MATTERS. HERE’S HOW TO PLANT ONE Growing a new prairie pollinator plot starts with good site preparation, continues with proper broadcasting techniques and management approaches, and ends with a beautiful spread of native wildflowers and grasses for butterflies, bees, songbirds … and pheasants and quail! https://bit.ly/3OupfqX And here's a fantastic way to start your own pollinator plot...by joining Quail Forever this week! During Pollinator Week only, join Quail Forever for $35 to receive a one year membership, pollinator habitat kit, project sign, and a Public Land Tees t-shirt! Click this link to join! ilforever.org/Special-Events/Pollinator-Week.aspx Thanks to Corteva Agriscience, Monarch Joint Venture, Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Outdoor Fund, Bayer, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for partnering during #PollinatorWeek! #pollinators #PollinatorWeek #pollinatorgarden #habitat #pheasantsforever #quailforever #CalloftheUplands

Here's a Pollinator Week message from Public Land Tees Sam Soholt talking about the awesome Pollinator Week QF membership kit offer, which includes the six pollinator plugs, a project sign and a special edition Public Land Tees shirt and sticker! But only while supplies last, and they're going fast! Get yours here: https://quailforever.org/Special-Events/Pollinator-Week.aspx #publiclandtees #pheasantsforever #quailforever #pollinator #nativeplants

They're back! Our Pollinator Week kits have returned for 2022! Are you looking to join or renew your membership with Quail Forever and seeking a little extra bang for the buck? Or maybe a little more green (as in photosynthesis) for your greenbacks? During Pollinator Week only, join Quail Forever for $35 to receive a one year membership, pollinator habitat kit, project sign, and a Public Land Tees t-shirt! And remember, healthy pollinator habitat is great bird habitat! Learn more here: https://quailforever.org/Special-Events/Pollinator-Week.aspx Thanks to Corteva Agriscience, Monarch Joint Venture, Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Outdoor Fund, Bayer, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for partnering during #PollinatorWeek!