A few miles northeast of Kanab, Utah, lays the western edge of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The Monument is unique among public lands. Not only it's size, 1.9 million acres, but the unique geology, recreation, human history, and the scientific value of its' lands set it apart from other public lands. Indeed, the Monument is a special place waiting to be explored and experienced.
Grand Staircase Escalante Field Institute invites you to explore the Monument's unparalleled outdoor laboratory. Experienced and knowledgeable instructors will guide you to exploring the Monument's stunning landscapes and wealth of scientific information. Come join us! Click here for registration information.
Classes
Geologic History of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
June 24-26, 2009
The rock layers in GSENM between the top of the Grand Canyon and the base of the Pink Cliffs of Bryce Canyon speak to us about one of the most fascinating chapters in earth history, the rise and fall of the dinosaurs. Join a geologist and paleontologist as they explore the landscapes and creatures that flourished in southern Utah between the two greatest extinction events in the history of the planet. The evening prior to the field excursion will include an after dinner talk and slide show. The following two days will be spent in the field driving to spectacular exposures of strata representing two hundred million years of geologic time. The excursion will include short hikes, less than a mile. High clearance vehicles required. CEU's available through Southern Utah University.
Fee: Number of Participants:
Maximum 20Ages: Date: Time: Location:
745 Hwy 89
Kanab, UTInstructors:
Jan Gillespie, Ph.D, Geology Professor, California State University Bakersfield
Alan Titus, Ph.D., Paleontologist, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Click here for an itinerary of the Geologic History of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument class. WORD (.doc) or PDF (.pdf)
Through an Artist's Eye
September 26-29, 2009
Pack your paints and brushes, join nationally acclaimed artist Linda Feltner and discover southern Utah's stunning palette of multicolored cliffs, plateaus, mesas, buttes and canyons. This course concentrates on the development of sketches, drawings and paintings of natural history, flora and fauna as well as the unique landscape of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It will include the use of basic drawing principles, and expanding their application in a variety of media. Advanced techniques will be applied as the course develops. The class will include demonstrations of advanced rendering techniques commonly utilized in the field. Critiques will help build confidence in the use of materials and development of drawing and painting. From sketches to complete paintings, we will devote most of each day in the field, weather permitting. CEU's available through Southern Utah University.
Fee:
two day option for those taking CEU's.
Please inquire.Number of Participants:
Maximum 20Ages: Date: Time: Location:
755 West Main
Escalante, UTArtistic Supplies: Click here for a list of supplies
Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf)Instructor:
Linda M. Feltner, Artist, MA; Painting and Photography
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Click here for an Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, & Indemnification Agreement
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