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
Beef Basin Butterfly Count
Join BEP for a day of citizen science to celebrate and collect data on butterflies! Did you know southeast Utah is home to more than 100 butterfly species? You'll learn why butterflies are important to the ecosystem, how to identify different species and how to count them. Not only is this a fun way to learn about the Bears Ears landscape, you'll be contributing data that will support conservation efforts.
The Beef Basin Butterfly Count is BEP's second annual Butterfly Count, with a second day added this year on July 14 in Cedar Mesa.
Bring: water, snacks, lunch, hiking boots, phones/camera, binoculars, day pack.
Ricky will provide guide booklets and butterfly nets.
AGENDA
8:30am: Meet up at Newspaper Rock, Indian Creek and travel to survey site at Beef Basin Road.
BEP will be providing transportation in our 15-person van. If you like to bring your own vehicle, please let Ricky know so we can plan accordingly.
9am – 2pm: Survey day around Beef Basin Road
Optional: Join an additional hike up Indian Creek, around 6 miles round trip. Bring waterproof shoes, day bag, water, warm coat, nightlight (headlamp) and extra snacks.
To attend:
1. Fill out the registration below
2. Fill out the Waiver form
3. Sign the photo release form
Questions? Contact Volunteer Manager Ricky Begaye at
Event Information
| Event Date | 07-13-2024 8:30 am |