Friends of Cedar Mesa has been hard at work training people to be “Visit with Respect Ambassadors,” and these Ambassadors will be out on the trails in Bears Ears National Monument. Stop by, ask questions, and learn about the history of this beautiful place.
Archaeology Day at Kachina Panel
The BLM is organizing a service project at the Kachina Panel in Bears Ears National Monument. Help celebrate Utah archaeology by cleaning up the trail, weeding, and removing rebar. You’ll get to work alongside professional archaeologists and learn more about this incredible rock art. Contact Lydia DeHaven for more …
A Colorful History: Black Rock’s History and Graffiti Woes
Christopher W. Merritt, Ph.D. Utah State Historic Preservation Officer It is unclear when the first human laid eyes upon the geological oddity now called “Black Rock” on the southern shores of the Great Salt Lake. But it was likely a Native American from the Paleoindian or Early Archaic period, evidence …
Visit with Respect Ambassador Training
Protect Cultural Sites by becoming a Visit With Respect Ambassador! Ambassadors are crucial in the effort to protect archeological sites from unintended damage from well-meaning but uninformed visitors. They do so by engaging in friendly interactions that educate the casual visitor how to Visit With Respect. Join Friends of Cedar …
Lake Mountain Rock Art Tour
You don’t have to go to Southern Utah to see cool rock art! On the southern side of the Lake Mountains range located near Utah Lake, there are numerous areas that contain prehistoric rock art from the Archaic period. This tour will exhibit some of the most interesting and oldest …
Celebrate Cedar Mesa: Friends Gathering
ticket required $45.00, Bluff Community Center – Join us for a day of educational presentations celebrating Cedar Mesa and the broader Bears Ears region. Presenters include Author & Adventurer Steve Allen; Zuni Artist Chris Lewis; Geologist Gary Gianniny; Santa Clara Artist Joe Naranjo; Archaeologist Shanna Diederichs; Heidi Redd, Kristen Redd & Matt …
Celebrate Cedar Mesa Service Projects
free ticket required – Join us for a day of service by volunteering to make a difference through various projects across the region.
Service Project at Three Kiva Ruin
Vegetation Removal at 3 Kivas. This project is part of the Celebrate Cedar Mesa with Friends of Cedar Mesa. We’re looking for volunteers to help remove encroaching vegetation at Three Kiva Ruin. Email Lydia DeHaven for more information and learn how to help! Her email is ldehaven@blm.gov
International Archaeology Day Campground Closures/Clean-ups
Celebrate International Archaeology Day with the BLM in Bears Ears! You can help the BLM remove dispersed campsites that threaten archaeological sites. Contact Lydia DeHaven for more information: ldehaven@blm.gov
UtahPAN Winter Meeting: Combat Vandalism
Vandalism and graffiti are on the rise in Utah, challenging land managers, frustrating visitors, and erasing our past. Let’s do something about it. Join UtahPAN partners on January 24 as we discuss the problem as we see it, brainstorm solutions, and together craft a plan to combat archaeological …
Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) Workshop – Nibley
The Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation (OOR) offers unique grant opportunities to local governments and nonprofits, including the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) and two new opportunities: the Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant (RRI) and the Utah Children’s Outdoor Recreation and Education Grant (UCORE). At this workshop, the OOR team will walk you through the process step-by-step, helping …
Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) Workshop – Manti
The Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation (OOR) offers unique grant opportunities to local governments and nonprofits, including the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) and two new opportunities: the Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant (RRI) and the Utah Children’s Outdoor Recreation and Education Grant (UCORE). At this workshop, the OOR team will walk you through the process step-by-step, helping …