What it Means for Utah’s National Parks and Why They Still Need You The passage of the Great American Outdoors Act is monumental for all public lands, but for parks like Zion National Park, this new funding will begin to pave the way for clearing critical portions of the park’s over $70 million in back-logged …
Are We Related? The blistering sun in the desert of Zion National Park can be unforgiving. Hiking into a shaded and high walled canyon, like Refrigerator Canyon along the trail to Angel’s Landing, offers immediate relief from the scorching overhead heat. Temperatures drop by fifteen degrees and flowing air cools the skin, but for park …
Protecting Pristine Habitats Surrounding Zion National Park This month the protected lands of the Greater Zion Landscape grew significantly in size. In an effort championed by The Nature Conservancy, a circle of motivated partners and supporters, was able to secure and protect 419 acres of land adjacent to the Virgin River near the borders of …
A Penstemon by Any Other Name Mutation or hybrid? The answer to this question requires a closer look into the world of plant biology. Zion Forever Project supporters played a critical role in providing plant scientists the tools and equipment they needed to answer one of the canyon’s best-kept secrets. In our 2019 Field Guide, …
Tracking Soundscape Monitoring in the Canyon Stop and listen to the sounds around you. What do you hear? Now, imagine yourself standing deep inside the canyon of Zion National Park. Listen to the sounds echoing off the red-stained sandstone walls. The river flowing endlessly in the background, the rusting of leaves in the predictably constant …
Zion Forever Project Announces Modified Approach to Celebration of Art The Zion Forever Project, in partnership with Zion National Park, has announced a modified celebration of art in the park during the fall of 2020. This year, due to the uncertainty generated by the COVID-19 crisis, the event will consist solely of a virtual art …
With Gates Closed, Zion Had a Unique Moment to Breathe While we’ve all been preoccupied with lockdown and staying safe, as we should have been, an interesting phenomenon has occurred on our public lands. Actually, on the entire planet as a whole. We are being told the global pandemic has changed our society, possibly forever. …
Dear Zion Forever Project Family and Friends, As we look out our windows here in southern Utah, the majestic Zion skyline rises before us and reminds us of the gift and legacy of our public lands and our mission to protect and sustain them. In these unprecedented times, such scenes also remind us of the …
“We the Keepers” Campaign Encourages Stewardship for the Next 100 Years and Beyond SPRINGDALE, Utah – June 5, 2019 – Zion National Park Forever Project, Zion’s official nonprofit partner, is passionate about its centennial goal to transform all visitors of Zion National Park and the Greater Zion Landscape into “Keepers” of those sacred lands. …
As temperatures soar in Zion, Zion Canyon Forever Project Field Programs moves to the cooler temperatures of Cedar Breaks to take full advantage of the annual Wildflower Festival. During July the Forever Project will offer four classes in Cedar Breaks running a gamut of subject matter. July12th starts things rolling with Cedar Mountain Wildflowers with …
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