Bears Ears Partnership leads on-the-ground site conservation, education, stewardship and research programs to protect and build respect for the greater Bears Ears cultural landscape.
The Land Can't Wait
place-based education
Our Education Program nurtures place-based education and lifelong learning through classroom visits, teacher workshops, field trips, summer camps, dark sky programming and more. The Bears Ears Education Center is the only visitor center in the region, equipping visitors with resources on how to visit the greater Bears Ears region with respect, and hosts free community events to participants of all ages.
site conservation
Our Conservation Programs enrich the living connection to the land while mitigating potential impacts of visitation. Canyon Country Youth Corps crews implement on-the-ground projects to steward the cultural and natural landscape of the greater Bears Ears region, aiming to improve watershed health, mitigate invasive species, build and maintain trails, and restore habitats.
Events
Bears Ears Summer Camp: June 19-21
Jump start your kid's summer at Bears Ears Summer Camp!
Session 2, June 19-21, 2025 is available to local San Juan County and/or Indigenous youth 13-17 years old.
Please note the Virtual Orientation session is June 9 at 7pm, and is required to attend.
Bears Ears Summer Camp includes three days and two nights of rafting the San Juan River from Sand Island to Mexican Hat, day-hiking in Bears Ears National Monument, and sharing Indigenous Knowledge. Participants will raft, hike, and camp while building connection to place and each other. All meals included.
How To Register
Registration is FREE for local San Juan County and/or Indigenous Youth. If eligible, use code "Local" when registering.
Please only register for one session to provide space for as many students as possible to share the experience.
Questions? Contact Education Director Sarah Burak (
Event Information
| Event Date | 06-19-2025 |
| Event End Date | 06-21-2025 |
| Capacity | 22 |
| Individual Price | $150.00 |