#gsenm

[youngfreckle]

The desert is everything part 2

Escalante, UT

[sciencetoastudent]

It's time for more Akainacephalus! See this temporary display @nhmu! #GrandStaircaseEscalanteNationalMonument #dinosaur #dinosaurs #paleontology #scicomm #science #usofscience #biology #zoology #geology #fossil #fossils #bird #bird #ornithology #reptiles #reptile #herpetology #ankylosaur #akainocephalus #akainocephalusjohnsoni #nhmu #naturalhistorymuseum #naturalhistorymuseumofutah #utah #gsenm #saltlakecity (at Natural History Museum of Utah)

[mypubliclands]

Accepting Applications for the 2017 Artist-in-Residence program at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument!

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah is accepting applications for the May 2017 Photography Artist-in-Residence program. The selected volunteer will use their photography skills to promote awareness of the exceptional natural and cultural treasures preserved and protected by the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM). The residency will last three weeks and include at least two public events, participation in Kane County’s Amazing Earthfest!, and promotion of good stewardship practices.

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument was established in 1996 and became the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) first national monument. At nearly 1.9 million acres, it is the largest area in the National Conservation Lands system, which includes some of the West’s most spectacular landscapes set aside for conservation, protection, and restoration of their nationally significant cultural, ecological, and scientific values. From the spectacular Grand Staircase of cliffs and terraces, across the rugged Kaiparowits Plateau, to the wonders of the Escalante Canyons, the Monument’s size, resources, and remote character provide extraordinary opportunities for scientific research and exploration. Its spectacular scenery of other-worldly landforms, outrageous combinations of colors, vegetation that ranges from ponderosa forests to lush riparian corridors, and light that is forever changing, provides artists with limitless inspiration and material.

Applications for the May Photography Artist-in-Residence Program are due February 12, 2017.

Visit the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument AiR page

Learn more about the Artist-in-Residence program here

Previous artists’ work can be viewed on YouTube 

View photos from past Artist-in-Residence programs on Flickr

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[youngfreckle]

Moqui Marbles.

Escalante, Utah

[sciencetoastudent]

More great information on this new beautiful dinosaur, Akainacephalus johnsoni!Regram via @nhmu #GrandStaircaseEscalanteNationalMonument #dinosaur #dinosaurs #paleontology #scicomm #science #usofscience #biology #zoology #geology #fossil #fossils #bird #bird #ornithology #reptiles #reptile #herpetology #ankylosaur #akainocephalus #akainocephalusjohnsoni #nhmu #naturalhistorymuseum #naturalhistorymuseumofutah #utah #gsenm #saltlakecity

[sciencetoastudent]

Here's more Akainacephalus. Why? Don't ask why! Ask why not? @nhmu #GrandStaircaseEscalanteNationalMonument #dinosaur #dinosaurs #paleontology #scicomm #science #usofscience #biology #zoology #geology #fossil #fossils #bird #bird #ornithology #reptiles #reptile #herpetology #ankylosaur #akainocephalus #akainocephalusjohnsoni #nhmu #naturalhistorymuseum #naturalhistorymuseumofutah #utah #gsenm #saltlakecity

[sciencetoastudent]

Some days.... Some days. #paleontology #science #dinosaurs #dinosaur #scicomm #usofscience #geology #biology #zoology #animals #animal #bird #reptile #gsenm #nhmu

[samanthafranklin]

1/2 This is part one of a 29 image panorama photograph of only a portion of the Grand Staircase Escalante. This National Monument spans nearly 1.9 million acres of mostly untouched, undeveloped, wild land. It is quite literally YOUR public lands, to explore as you see fit, but to use minimally and preferably to leave no trace after such usage. There are roads, communities, ranchers, restaurants, tour companies, ATV rentals, etc. all in the area in order to serve public needs and also to service the local populations. This is some of the least developed land in the United States and it features many different unique, irreplaceable ecosystems, habitats, tens of thousands of dinosaur fossils found ONLY in this area, Native American artifacts, and an unspoiled place to study the Earth’s history through geologic time. President Trump is likely to sign an executive order asking for a review of the Antiquities Act, which covers OUR public lands, and a possible major sell-off. The land will not go to people like you and me buying homes or perhaps our very own hermit hut in the wilderness (my personal dream), it will go to oil companies, mining companies, and other extractive industries that cause widespread pollution, subsidence (sinking of the ground), and other factors that WILL spoil this largely unspoiled land. Please call your representative today to voice your concerns over OUR public lands being sold off.  My travelmate to this area, @corvidblue and I will be calling our representatives today. Will you? #GSENM #GrandStaircaseEscalanteNationalMonument #Utah #PublicLands #OurPublicLands #bureauoflandmanagement #ProtectPublicLands #Nature #Conservation #leavenotrace #nationalparkservice #thislandisyourland #resist #Escalante #mypubliclands #canon #6d #panorama #landscape #photography (at Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument)