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"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Happy October! We're excited to bring you the latest updates and highlights from September, along with what's to come this month! Thank you for following along, and we hope you enjoy!
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CANYONLANDS NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION
National Public Lands Day Celebration
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CNHA's annual National Public Lands Day Celebration event occurred on September 22, 2023 at the Moab Information Center!
The National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and US Forest Service joined us again this year to celebrate our public lands. Dead Horse State Park joined us for the first time this year, too!
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CNHA was also delighted to welcome other like-minded organizations and individuals who share our passion for public lands to this great event: Science Moab, Grand County Active Transportation and Trails, Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks, and Jess Hough, the 2023 Community Artist in the Parks. Their presence and enthusiasm were instrumental in making this event a resounding success!
The atmosphere was further enhanced by the music of local band, Meander Cat, who provided great vibes that resonated with the spirit of the occasion!
A big thank you to everyone who attended, along with the agencies, organizations, and Meander Cat! It was a blast! We can't wait to do it again next year!
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CANYON COUNTRY
2023 Annular Solar Eclipse
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On October 14, 2023, the Annular Solar Eclipse will cross parts of Southeastern Utah!
There are many places you can view the eclipse in Canyon Country! Check out this awesome Bureau of Land Management Interactive Eclipse Map to browse BLM land and determine which Utah district would provide the best viewing for your trip. The eclipse will also be visible in parts of Canyonlands National Park, along with Natural Bridges, Bears Ears, and Hovenweep National Monuments. Moab, Utah will experience a 90% partial eclipse.
Ensure you have a safe place to view the eclipse, along with proper eye protection. Remember to recreate responsibly!
For more information, check out these great resources:
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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Canyon Country District Artist in Residence
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The Bureau of Land Management is pleased announce our fall and spring artists in residence in Bears Ears National Monument. The BLM Monticello Field Office will be hosting Shelley Hull this fall and Leslie Ann Hauer in the spring. Each artist brings unique perspective and artistic style to their work. This residency is sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association and the Bureau of Land Management.
“I'm excited to return to this area, which has inspired my work and have time to explore more. Hiking, sketching and then painting from a place has become my process,” said Canyon Country Artist-in-Residence Shelley Hull.
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Hull’s residency will last until Oct. 11 and include a public presentation announced at a later date. Canyonlands Natural History Association and the BLM encourage you to attend and learn about Hull’s work and her experience on public lands. To learn more about this program and future presentation, visit the BLM Canyon Country Facebook Page and Artist in Residence website.
Hauer is drawn to the abstract qualities within the reality of the landscape, the light and shadow, shape and color. Hauer finds joy in trying to capture the moment in time while painting en plein air. She feels “called” to some scenes within the landscape, and those images often involve details like rocks or flowers, the “little picture” within the broad, sometimes overwhelming, Western landscape. By making paintings that show the reality of the landscape, she is looking forward to sharing that landscape with those who may not have the ability or opportunity to spend time in these unique places. More details about Hauer’s residence will be shared in the spring.
Read the full press release here.
Artwork is shared with permission from the artists, Shelley Hull (top right) and Leslie Ann Hauer (bottom left). Rights reserved.
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CANYONLANDS NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION
Justin Holland Memorial Fund White Boots Recipient
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A partnership between the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the family of Justin Holland provides an annual gift of a pair of custom-made Whites Boots to a Wildland Firefighter deemed Firefighter of the Year. Eliya Sherwood is the 2023 recipient of the yearly gift of Whites Boots. Eliya was voted in by a combined US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management inter-agency management committee.
"My heartfelt thanks goes out to the Holland family and CNHA for presenting me with a custom-made pair of high-quality fire boots," said Eliya. "Wildland firefighting provides an incredible opportunity to get outside while serving the public, and our feet are incredibly vital to our job. Comfortable, long-lasting boots are very hard to find, and this program is a wonderful way to support and invest in the fire community in such a practical fashion. I am so appreciative to be the recipient of the Justin Holland Award and for all those who facilitated this recognition."
Congratulations, Eliya!
Justin was a Wildland firefighter at the time of his death, and his nickname was Boots. His love for the outdoors and the support of his firefighting crew made it the wish of his family to create this fund to honor other firefighters and support his firefighting family.
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CANYONLANDS NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION
Discovery Pool Updates
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Have you heard about Science Moab's podcasts? Hosts Peggy Hodgkins and Kristina Young delve into the Colorado Plateau's coolest science and parse the diverse ways people understand and love this place. This month, four of CNHA's 2023 Discovery Pool recipients will be guests on their podcast!
October 3: Mallory Sandoval Lambert
October 10: Joel Pederson
October 17: Rebecca Finger-Higgens
October 24: Joel Berger
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We are currently accepting applications for our 2024 Discovery Pool research grant!
The Discovery Pool research grant program was established by CNHA to encourage and provide funding for research partnerships between qualified scientists and our federal NPS, BLM, and USFS partners in southeastern Utah. Since its inception in 2007, CNHA’s Discovery Pool has awarded $791,250 in grants.
If you are interested in applying for a Discovery Pool Grant for 2024, applications are due to CNHA by 5pm on November 1st.
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MIC Free Lecture Series
Join us Thursdays at 5pm at the Moab Information Center for our free lecture series!
October 26 | "Avalanches in the Desert? A Wintery Look at Southeast Utah's La Sal Mountains" by Eric Trenbeath
Rising to nearly 13,000 feet and surrounded by desert, the La Sal Mountains harbor uniquely dangerous avalanche conditions that can threaten recreationists for much of the winter season. Join U.S. Forest Service and Utah Avalanche Center forecaster Eric Trenbeath to learn what factors contribute to dangerous avalanche conditions in the La Sal Mountains, how forecasters assess the danger, and how they get the word out to the public.
November 2 | “2023 Community Artist in the Parks” by Jess Hough
Since 2009, the Community Artist in the Parks program has highlighted the connection between local artists and the landscapes of Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. Participating artists are residents of Grand, San Juan, or Montezuma counties who spend seven months creating art and talking with park visitors about their inspiration. Join Jess Hough as she discusses her experience as the 2023 Community Artist in the Parks. Jess is a local carpenter/handyman and artist based in Moab. Primarily an illustrator, she’s recently been developing cheap and accessible methods for at-home printmaking with DIY art supplies and tools made from reclaimed and recycled materials.
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Community Artist in the Parks: Jess Hough
See how Jess turns her inspiration into art, or join her (with your own art supplies) for a side-by-side creative endeavor. Bring water, sun protection, and your imagination. October is Jess' final month as Artist in the Parks. We hope you get a chance to see her out and about!
Check out October dates here.
Can't make it but still want to support? Check out her artwork here.
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