AMAZING EARTHFEST - 2008 Page 3
Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument
Headquarters: 190 East Center Street, Kanab, Utah
435-644-4300
Walks and Talks Series, Co-sponsored by GSE Partners
www.gsenm.org
Pronghorn Fawns
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Meet at GSENM Kanab Visitor Center, 745 E. Hwy. 89, Kanab, Utah. Caravan to site.
Description: Bring your binoculars and spotting scopes and assist GSENM wildlife biologist Harry Barber classify antelope while looking for fawns. Call the Kanab Visitor Center (435) 644-4680 for information and reservations.
Dark Skies
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at GSENM Kanab Visitor Center, 745 E. Hwy. 89, Kanab, Utah. Caravan to site.
Description: Join astronomer Mike Satter for an exciting night of astronomical wonder. How long will the sun continue to shine, what changed Galileo’s life in 1609, how big is our solar system? Listen to star stories, learn about constellations, galaxies, meteor showers and more. Call the Kanab Visitor Center (435) 644-4680 for information.
Prehistoric Pottery Making
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Sculptured Furniture, Art and Ceramics Studio/Gallery, 1541 West on Hwy 12, ¼ miles west of Escalante.
Description: The beginning of pottery making marked a new era in the Southwest. Potter Brigitte Delthony will introduce prehistoric pottery as it was practiced by the Anasazi. Brigitte will demonstrate clay preparation, construction of pottery, and decoration techniques used by prehistoric cultures. Call the Studio-Gallery at 435-826-4631 for information.
All programs are free and co-sponsored by Grand Staircase-Escalante Partners.
BLM - Arizona Strip District
Contact: Ken Shurtz
435-688-3263
Mesozoic Fossils of the Region
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Southwest Applied Technology College, Room 107
733 South Cowboy Way, Kanab, Utah
435-644-2899
(across from the Kanab Middle School)
Description: In a power point presentation, Ken will sketch the fossil history of the Southern Utah region. His collection of photos and diagrams of bones and specimens offer a fascinating look at pre-historic life on the Arizona Strip.
Wild Mountain Fire and Forestry
Contact: Roger Hoverman, private consultant
435-644-2574 higgbe@hotmail.com
Big Fires and Wildland-Urban Interface Triage
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2008
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Southwest Applied Technology College, Room 107
733 South Cowboy Way, Kanab, Utah
435-644-2899
(across from the Kanab Middle School)
Description: Power Point Presentation and discussion will include a video of the recent “60 Minutes” television program about big fires in the West, and the apparent, ever-increasing problems of fire behavior experienced throughout the Western United States. Roger will present authoritative FireWise information on establishing “defensible space” around your home or business, and how this relates to “Triage” in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).
Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument
GSENM Kanab Visitor Center, 745 E. Hwy. 89
435-644-4300
Wild Condor!
Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Kanab Visitor Center
Description: Former BLM wildlife biologist on the Arizona strip, Mike Small, delivers a powerful multi-media presentation on the California Condor re-introduction effort in Northern Arizona and Southern Utah. Mike, who has been with the program since its inception, will portray this endangered species in fascinating detail. Even though it is a strict scavenger, the condor has a wingspan of over nine feet, making it the largest flying land bird in North America. Mike will also give tips on the best sites for viewing condors in the local area.
Crescent Moon Theater
150 South 100 East, Kanab
435-644-2350www.crescentmoon.com
Documentary Film Series for the 2nd Annual Amazing Earthfest!
Sunday, May 18 Topic: Pioneer History
7:00 pm Sandstone And Silence, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
A landscape of desolate majesty…and the amazing people who lived and died in it. Interspersed with interviews of people who know the place intimately, this documentary gives you a deeper understanding of a unique landscape covered with stories made of the dreams of men; stories of folly and failure, and of sacrifice and survival.
8:00 pm Black Diamonds Topic: Energy Development
Charting the rise of large scale coal surface mining and its impacts on communities in Appalachia, this documentary creates a riveting portrait of an American region fighting for its life – caught between the grinding wheels of a national appetite for cheap energy and an enduring sense of regional culture, pride, and natural beauty.
Monday, May 19 Topic: Global Sustainability
4:00 pm The Ecological Footprint: Accounting for a Small Planet
Humans are the most successful species on the planet. But our growing economy is placing unprecedented demand on the planet’s limited resources. How can we assure our future well-being?
4:30pm Frankensteer Topic: American Food Production
A compelling look at industrial-scale meat production in America. In the rush to deliver cheaper food, the ordinary cow is the victim of an ongoing experiment by pharmaceutical companies and government agencies to create the perfect food machine.
Tuesday, May 20 Topic: Astronomy
4:00 pm A Sidewalk Astronomer
John Dobson revolutionized astronomy, with the Dobsonian mount, making telescopes accessible to the public on every continent. A former Vedanta monk, he co-founded an organization encouraging amateurs to widely share their knowledge of the skies. Astrophysics, brilliantly revealed at the sidewalk level!
Wednesday, May 21 Topic: Pioneer History
4:00 pm High, Wild and Lonesome, Parashant National Monument
The people and the stories of one of America’s last frontiers, narrated by Utah’s poet laureate, David Lee. A land of awe, wonder and mystery; remote, rugged and achingly beautiful, this is a region where men have come and gone, but few have remained.
8:00 pm Atomic Stampede Topic: Uranium Mining Boom in Utah
Sponsored by KUED University of Utah, Public Television
Covering the patriotic fervor for the discovery and extraction of uranium to meet demand for atomic weapons, this documentary interviews living Utahns, who chronicle the repercussions of the uranium mining boom in Utah and Colorado during the 1950s through the 1970s, with emphasis on Moab and Monticello.
Thursday, May 22
4:00 pm Secrets of the Lost Canyon Topic: Archaeology in Utah
Sponsored by KUED University of Utah, Public Television
For 500 years, the Fremont Indians lived in parts of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau as hunters, gatherers, and farmers. Detailed art, symbols, and granaries still survive in the remote canyons of Range Creek, in central Utah. Archaeologists from the University of Utah survey, and hope to protect artifacts and ruins of nearly 2000 untouched sites.
7:00 pm Subdivide And Conquer Topic: Suburban Growth and Development
Reality versus myth in the modern West. Suburban sprawl consumes nearly two million acres of land each year, impacting people’s lives in cities and towns. This film looks at what some people are doing to change the way we grow.
Sponsored by the Kane County Democratic Party.
8:00 pm Four Corners, A National Sacrifice Area? Topic: Energy Development
Academy Award winning documentary examines the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of energy development in the Southwestern United States. Includes findings of a National Academy of Sciences report.
Hosted by “Cowboy” Ted Hallisey
Friday, May 23
4:00 pm Uranium Topic: Environmental and Public Health
A look at the consequence of mining for uranium, whether for bombs or domestic nuclear power production, and at the profound environmental hazards and human health issues associated with mining this radioactive element. Immediately following the film, John Urgo, Director of Heal Utah, will present: Nuclear Power and Utah’s Energy Future, at 5:00pm. Hosted by “Cowboy” Ted Hallisey
Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah
68 South Main Street, Suite 400, Salt Lake City
801-355-5055 www.healutah.org
Nuclear Power & Utah’s Energy Future
Date: Friday, May 23, 2008
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Crescent Moon Theater
Description: John Urgo, Director of Heal Utah will present the latest information on issues relating to nuclear energy in the State of Utah, including a slide presentation describing the nuclear fuel cycle, as well as alternative energy options. The program will begin immediately following the documentary film Uranium, scheduled for 4:00pm. (See the Crescent Moon Theater Documentary Film Series for more details).
Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah
68 South Main Street, Suite 400, Salt Lake City
801-355-5055 www.healutah.org
Nuclear Power & Utah’s Energy Future
Date: Friday, May 23, 2008
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Crescent Moon Theater
Description: John Urgo, Director of Heal Utah will present the latest information on issues relating to nuclear energy in the State of Utah, including a slide presentation describing the nuclear fuel cycle, as well as alternative energy options. Whether it’s about uranium mining and milling, building a nuclear power plant in Green River, UT, or dumping the nation’s nuclear waste at Energy Solutions, Utah stands in the crosshairs of the nuclear industry. In their presentation, HEAL Utah asks the questions: is this an economical, safe, and environmentally sound energy policy? What are the best alternatives for Utah’s energy future?
The program will begin immediately following the documentary film Uranium, scheduled for 4:00pm. (See the Crescent Moon Theater Documentary Film Series for more details).Pipe Spring National Monument
406 N. Pipe Spring Rd., Fredonia Arizona
www.nps.gov/pisp 928-643-7105
Daily Activities as scheduled (Arizona Time)
Monday, May 19
8:00am to 12 noon Crafts of the Kai’va’veets
9:00am to 11:00am Pioneer Music
12:30pm to 1:30pm Cultural History Mysteries
Tuesday, May 20
9:00am to 12:30pm Blacksmithing
2:00pm to 2:30pm Triangulation
Wednesday, May 21
8:00am to 11:00am Making of Cheese
9:00am to 11:00am Pioneer Music
12:30pm to 1:15pm Tithing Ranch
Thursday, May 22
8:00am to 12 noon Cultural History Mysteries
9:00am to 11:00am Wooden Shoe
12:30pm to 1:30pm Murder on the Arizona Strip
Friday, May 23
8:00am to 12 noon Branding
9:00am to 9:45am Making of Linen
9:00am to 11:00am Pioneer Music
12:45pm to 1:30pm Tithing Ranch
Saturday, May 24
8:00am to 11:30am Making of Cheese
9:00am to 10:00am Tithing Ranch
9:00am to 11:00am Polygamy at Pipe Spring
1:00pm to 1:30pm Fort in the Desert
Bryce Canyon National Park
www.nps.gov/brca 435-834-4102
Monday, May 19
"Luna-cy: Myths, Legends, & Reality" From myths to monsters, popular culture to the latest science, join "Dark Ranger" Kevin Doxstater for this look at our constant companion and nearest neighbor, The Moon.
Tuesday, May 20
“Scared of the Dark?” Meet Bryce Canyon's nocturnal creatures as “Dark” Ranger Kevin Poe explains why maybe we should be more scared of the light than the dark.
Wednesday, May 21
“Dark Wars” Accompany “Dark” Ranger Kevin Poe for a tour of the battlefield between artificial light and natural darkness -- a struggle where the fate of astronomy, nocturnal animals, and even human health hangs in the balance. Stargazing follows at Visitor Center!
Saturday, May 24
“Visitors to the Wilderness” A place to relax, recreate, and take a deep breath of fresh air. Join Park Ranger Linda Brown for a look through time, from the historic lodges to the modern visitor centers, and see how a nation has been accommodated at Nature’s doorstep.
Watch for more 2008 Amazing Earthfest events,
coming soon!