Free Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Schedule for March 2016
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St. George, Utah—Every Friday, the Bureau of Land Management and its partners host the popular Brown Bag Lecture series which provides unique opportunities for members of the public to learn more about the area’s natural resources and public lands. Speakers include geologists, range specialists, biologists, archaeologists, rangers and other specialists who delve more deeply into subjects tied to the Arizona Strip and surrounding public lands. For those who want to learn more before venturing out or are curious about these remote and rugged landscapes, the lectures are an excellent way to bring the resources and related issues to the community’s doorstep.
The lectures, which begin at noon and last one hour, are held at the Interagency Information Center, located at 345 E. Riverside Drive in St. George, Utah. Admission is free, but space is limited for this popular lecture series. Attendees are advised to reserve their free seating early; tickets are available one week prior to each program. To obtain tickets visit the Interagency Information Center or call 435-688-3200 for more information.
The lecture series is sponsored by the Dixie/Arizona Strip Interpretive Association, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service.
MARCH 4 - PIPE SPRINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT
American Indians, Mormon ranchers, plants, animals, and many others have depended on the life-giving water found at Pipe Spring, AZ. Learn about pioneer and Kaibab Paiute life, the museum, historic fort and cabins, garden, orchard, and Ridge Trail. The Visitor Center and Cultural Museum is cooperatively operated by the National Park Service and the Kaibab Paiute Tribe. The center provides exhibits about the people and cultures that have lived in this region for centuries.
MARCH 11 - DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST
Southern Utah is rich in historical lore. The archaeological record - pictographs, petroglyphs, dwellings, and artifacts attest to the presence of prehistoric and historic people. It is the objective of the heritage program at the Dixie National Forest to help interpret and preserve these irreplaceable clues to our shared heritage. Learn more about exploring the fascinating history of the area and how you can help preserve them for present and future generations.
MARCH 18 - CAVES ACROSS THE GRAND CANYON- PARASHANT NATIONAL MONUMENT
Caves consist of natural space below the surface which extends beyond the “twilight zone”, and that is accessible to humans. Some would debate that spaces beneath the surface of the earth, without openings to the surface, should be considered caves as well. Join Dr. Diana Northrup, Professor Emerita in the University Libraries, visiting Associate Professor of Biology, and leader of SLIME (subsurface life in mineral environments) to learn more about the fascinating world of caves.
MARCH 25 - LEE HUGHES -When will the wildflowers bloom in the desert?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions about desert wildflowers. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult to answer. Each year, the unique combination of sun, wind, water, temperature and elevation sets the stage for the precise location of the best springtime blooms. Lee Hughes is a former BLM Ecologist and Botanist who just can't leave the plants alone. Come hear what he has to say about the spring flowers.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.