Join the Moab Information Center on Thursdays throughout the spring, summer, and months for the Moab lecture series, where local scientists and park rangers discuss their work. Lectures are hosted at the Moab Information Center (3015 S. Hwy 191) at 6 p.m.!
June 4 ~ Kale Wernsing ~ Night Skies and National Parks: Shedding Light on the Dark ~
Kick off the fifth annual Southeast Utah Astrofest by joining Dark Sky Ranger Kale Wernsing on an exploration of why darkness matters to everyone and everything - from person to plant. With a focus on both academic research and industry implication, Ranger Kale will explore the part the National Park Service has played in the push for dark sky preservation, and how the Southeast Utah Group is particularly involved in this effort.
June 18 ~ Robert Anderson ~ Founding Fathers: The Creation of Canyonlands National Park ~
The vision of Charlie Steen, Bates Wilson and Stewart Udall paved the way for the creation of Canyonlands National Park. Charlie Steen represents the Atomic Energy Commission who provided access to the White Rim Sandstone via the White Rim Road. Bates Wilson Represents the vision of having a National Park that would protect the confluence. Wilson wanted to protect a million acres of wild canyon country and generate a sustainable economy via tourism. Stewart Udall provided the political support needed in order to push the idea of a National Park through Congress. Join Park Ranger, Robert Anderson, as he discusses each of these men and their vision for Canyonlands National Park.
June 25 ~ Rhodes Smartt ~ Our Time in the Parks ~
Embark on a journey of introspection within our national parks: What is time, and why does it hold significance in our lives? Join Ranger Rhodes as he navigates these questions, unraveling the diverse perspectives through which we perceive time. Explore how these insights shape our appreciation, conservation efforts, and management strategies for our beloved public lands.