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BLM welcomes H. Walck as the first Canyon Country District Artist in Residence
MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce that H. Walck, who creates art under the name Pine Bones, will be the 2022 Artist-in-Residence for the Canyon Country District. This residency is sponsored by the Canyonlands Natural History Association and the Bureau of Land Management.
“I am driven to use my abilities to bring environmental protection, awareness and conservation to the forefront of public discussions,” said BLM Canyon Country District Artist in Residence H. Walck. “During this residency, I will focus on the water’s role in the complex and unique canyon country ecosystem. I hope to see you out on the land.”
“Through this program, we hope to inspire and educate the public about the unique resources within the Canyon Country District,” said BLM Canyon Country District Artist in Residence Coordinator Shannon Calabro. “We are excited to work with Walck and believe that their work during this residency will help promote stewardship and provide a new perspective of public lands.”
“It is our pleasure to partner with the BLM for the first ever Canyon Country District artist residency,” said Canyonlands Natural History Association Operations Manager Sam Wainer. “This program is a perfect match for our mission to support the educational efforts of our federal partners which include the BLM, the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service who manage the public lands of Southeast Utah.”
There are opportunities for the public to visit with Walck on public lands and to learn more about their art. Walck will be in Grandstaff Canyon at Morning Glory Arch on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and at the Hunter Canyon Trailhead on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11:30 am. to 4:00 p.m. Any schedule changes will be posted on the BLM Canyon Country District Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/BLMMoab) as soon as possible.
Walck is a nomadic Moab-based illustrator whose work is fueled by wilderness and isolation. Originally from the northeastern United States, Walck relocated to the West to focus on artistic exploration. Inspired by the environment & ecology around them, Walck delves into connections rooted within found objects from the natural world. Focused on Found elements such as wildlife, bones, soil & plants encountered in the places they dwell. Walck’s illustrations are a personal reflection of their experiences & relationships with the sacredness of the natural spaces they encounter.
The residency period will be scheduled to last three weeks starting on Oct. 9 and end on Oct. 29. Additional art by Walck may be seen at www.pinebones.com or on Instagram @pine.bones. Walck will end her residency with a public presentation or display. Details will be posted on the BLM Canyon Country District Facebook page. This is the first artist in residence to be hosted by the Moab Field Office and the Canyon Country District. To learn more about the program, visit the BLM Canyon Country District Artist in Residence website.
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Alpine monitoring is no small feat! The Moab wildlife / botany crew puts in great effort to visit the high elevation habitat of two sensitive plant species every year. The La Sal daisy (Erigeron mancus) and Lehmann’s rockjasmine (Androsace chamaejasme ssp. lehmanniana) are notably adorable plants found in the cushion plant communities of the La Sal mountains.
The daisy is endemic to the La Sal Mountains, meaning it is only found at these high elevations of narrow alpine environment in Utah. Categorized as critically imperiled by NatureServe, monitoring of the La Sal daisy is high priority. The rockjasmine has a wider range following the Rocky Mountains north to Alaska and Canada. Although, where the rockjasmine occurs in Utah it is considered at very high risk of extinction due to the restricted local range. The data collected is pertinent to management of a healthy alpine ecosystem and increases our understanding of impacts from mountain goats, recreation and changing climate. Data is being analyzed in collaboration with the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station. Thank you to the volunteers and folks from the Manti-La Sal Supervisor’s Office and USDA Forest Service Regional Office for help with monitoring this season.
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Botany Crew in the La Sal Mountains |
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Timed Entry Pilot Concludes at Arches |
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On October 3rd Arches National Park concluded the temporary, timed entry pilot that has operated since April 3, 2022. Timed entry tickets will no longer be necessary to enter the park. The purchase of traditional entrance passes will still be required to enter Arches after the end of the pilot. With the closure of the program, visitors should expect increased traffic and the possibility of temporary entrance delays.
“With the conclusion of the timed entry pilot, we would like to extend our gratitude to visitors, local community members, and park partners for their support of this program. The pilot met many of the goals we set out to achieve, including distributing visitation throughout the day and improving visitor experiences, and it provided data that will inform our next steps,” said Arches Superintendent Patricia Trap.
The information gathered during the 2022 pilot will be analyzed to help determine if a future timed entry program will be a viable solution for visitor use management at Arches. The park will hold discussions with partners and stakeholders this Fall and plans to announce a decision on 2023 congestion management strategies in the next few months.
Starting on October 4, visitors to Arches should expect increased traffic and wait times to enter the park. Trails and parking lots may be crowded, and temporary delays lasting 3-5 hours may be implemented at the entrance gate to manage congestion.
Visitors should plan ahead and prepare for crowded conditions and changing weather. Bring plenty of water and snacks, wear sturdy shoes, and don’t forget sun protection. Visitors are encouraged to check the park website or Twitter account for current updates and road conditions prior to driving to the park.
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Road Updates for Canyonlands National Park
The Shafer Trail Road will close for routine maintenance weekdays (M-F) October 24 through November 10th. The road may reopen for weekend use Oct 29-30 and Nov 5-6. This project will repair tread surfaces and shoulders damaged by recent rains. See maps & more.
We are happy to report that State Route 211 has reopened. Thank you to the team from the Utah Department of Transportation who worked diligently to rebuild and reopen the road. State Route 211 intersects with US Highway 191 about 40 miles south of Moab and 14.5 miles north of Monticello. State Route 211 provides access sites in the Needles District of Canyonlands and the northern part of Bears Ears National Monument including Indian Creek climbing areas, Superbowl and other BLM campgrounds, and Newspaper Rock.
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CNHA offers a huge thank you to all of our partners for contributing to the National Public Lands Day Celebration at the Moab Information Center. Thank you also to Juniper Drive for providing live music and to everyone who attended. It was a huge success. See you next year!
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U.S Forest Service Fire Prevention Trailer |
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Park service rangers engage with a visitor |
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CNHA welcomes Moab Trail Ambassadors |
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Science Moab was new to the event this year. |
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Moab band Juniper Drive provided live music |
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October Lectures
Thursday’s @ 5:00 p.m.
The 2022 Free Lecture Series winds down with these amazing speakers.
October 13 ~ Donald Irwin / Allison Aakre ~ Archaeology in the LaSal Mountains ~ Visitors from around the world come to this region to see well-preserved archaeological sites. Early surveys on the Manti-La Sal National Forest identified numerous sites dating to the Basketmaker III- Pueblo I period, but the documentation style at the time was expedient. Join us as we detail the archaeology of the archaeology! With amazing volunteers and specialists assisting, we were able to find clarity through fieldwork. As a result, we have broadened our understanding of the origins of ancestral Puebloan communities on the Forest.
October 27 ~ Sam Metzner ~ SEUG Community Artist in the Parks ~
The national parks surrounding Moab are limitless sources of inspiration. Come hear how 2022 Community Artist in the Parks Sam Metzer captured these landscapes in her unique works of art. Creating hand-made photographs inspires her -- especially the fact that no two will ever be exactly the same. Since 2009, the Community Artist in the Parks program has highlighted the connection between local artists and the landscapes of Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. Participating artists are residents of Grand, San Juan, or Montezuma counties who spend seven months creating art and talking with park visitors about their inspiration.
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Last Chance to Catch the Southeast Utah Community Artist in the Parks - Samantha Metzner
Sam Metzner is an artist and photographer currently based in Moab, UT. She specializes in historic and alternative photographic printing processes, most notably cyanotypes. She is consistently inspired by the process of creating hand-made photographs and revels in the fact that no two will ever be exactly the same. Her current work revolves around the playful yet timeless exploration of landscapes and iconic scenery in Moab.
Sam received her Bachelors of Art in Photography from Guilford College in 2015. She moved to Moab from North Carolina originally to work in wilderness therapy but stayed because of the wonderful community and magical desert landscapes
Be sure to attend Sam's presentation on her experience as the community artist at the Moab Information Center on October 27. See above for more detail.
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