New York author Eli J. Knapp brings his fun, family-friendly book of essays The Delightful Horror of Family Birding to the beautiful Tracy Aviary. Join Eli for a reading and discussion of his birding adventures across the country (and the world) and working to instill a love of nature in the next generation. From the mating grounds of Ecuador’s cock-of-the-rock to the phoebe nest just outside his back door in western New York, Eli J. Knapp explores the roller-coaster ride of sharing nature with the next generation. Throughout each essay in this captivating collection, Knapp delights in unraveling ecological puzzles, injecting humor at every turn and learning vital lessons as he takes on everything but cynicism. Along the way, he laughs at misfortune, marvels at nature’s mysteries, and learns from all his fellow travelers.

Whether traveling solo or with his students or children, Knapp levels his gaze on the birds that share our skies, showing how these feathered wonders can be a portal to deeper relationships, ecological understanding, and newfound joy. Eli J. Knapp is professor of Intercultural Studies and Biology at Houghton College and director of the Houghton in Tanzania program. Knapp is a regular contributor to Bird Watcher’s Digest, New York State Conservationist, and other publications. An avid birder, hiker, and kayaker, he lives in Fillmore, New York, with his wife and children.

This Free event is presented by Torrey House Press and the King's English Bookshop. Pre-order the book by visiting the King's English website or calling the store, and specify that you will be attending the event. This event is supported in part by Utah Humanities; Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks; and Utah Division of Arts & Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts.

America has become all too familiar with the impacts on human lives and communities of violent domestic extremism. One such incident occurred in 2016 when armed anti-federal government activists seized the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. While the international media focused on the very real prospect of mass carnage, far less attention was paid to the indispensable role of local citizens in bringing the standoff to a relatively nonviolent conclusion. Through decades-long investments in community building and collaborative problem-solving, Harney County citizens defeated the violent extremism that came uninvited into their community. This is a story that provides potentially valuable lessons as the nation struggles with violent domestic extremism today.

See more here: https://law.utah.edu/event/the-malheur-national-wildlife-refuge-occupation-and-combatting-violent-extremism/

New York author Eli J. Knapp brings his fun, family-friendly book of essays The Delightful Horror of Family Birding to the 2019 Moab Festival of Science. Join Eli for a presentation on his birding adventures across the country (and the world) and working to instill a love of nature in the next generation. From the mating grounds of Ecuador’s cock-of-the-rock to the phoebe nest just outside his back door in western New York, Eli J. Knapp explores the roller-coaster ride of sharing nature with the next generation. Throughout each essay in this captivating collection, Knapp delights in unraveling ecological puzzles, injecting humor at every turn and learning vital lessons as he takes on everything but cynicism. Along the way, he laughs at misfortune, marvels at nature’s mysteries, and learns from all his fellow travelers.

Whether traveling solo or with his students or children, Knapp levels his gaze on the birds that share our skies, showing how these feathered wonders can be a portal to deeper relationships, ecological understanding, and newfound joy. Eli J. Knapp is professor of Intercultural Studies and Biology at Houghton College and director of the Houghton in Tanzania program. Knapp is a regular contributor to Bird Watcher’s Digest, New York State Conservationist, and other publications. An avid birder, hiker, and kayaker, he lives in Fillmore, New York, with his wife and children.

This event is supported in part by Utah Humanities and Utah Arts & Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Park City Trail Series is a series of trail running events on the dirt roads and single tracks of the Round Valley Trail System in Park City.

Sign up for the whole series or individual races at www.pctrailseries.com or facebook.com/parkcitytrailseries

Volunteers are needed to support and encourage the runners.

Join us for a day of Fly Fishing and Trail running on Utah's own public lands. Enjoy a run on one of The Uinta Mountains pristine hiking trails, trying your bet to catch a fish or two along the way. The event will begin at 10:00 AM at the East Fork Bear River Trailhead (same turn off as the Hinkley Scout Camp) in the Uinta Mountains, the run will begin shortly after. Yellowstone 2 Uintas will be there to give us the environmental background, and trail etiquette for the trail we have chosen. Western Rivers, our local fly shop, will be there for all around knowledge and to give a demon on casting, as well as cover Fly Fishing best practice, to ensure no fish are harmed.

Reserve/purchase tickets through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flyathlon-tickets-70437274785 If you have any questions please reach out to Patagonia SLC: 801-466-2226 hunter.tanner@patagonia.com (please allow a few days for a response) (Photo Credit Chris Evans)

Join us for a day of Fly Fishing and Trail running on Utah's own public lands. Enjoy a run on one of The Uinta Mountains pristine hiking trails, trying your bet to catch a fish or two along the way. The event will begin at 10:00 AM at the East Fork Bear River Trailhead (same turn off as the Hinkley Scout Camp) in the Uinta Mountains, the run will begin shortly after. Yellowstone 2 Uintas will be there to give us the environmental background, and trail etiquette for the trail we have chosen. Western Rivers, our local fly shop, will be there for all around knowledge and to give a demon on casting, as well as cover Fly Fishing best practice, to ensure no fish are harmed.

Reserve/purchase tickets through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flyathlon-tickets-70437274785 If you have any questions please reach out to Patagonia SLC: 801-466-2226 hunter.tanner@patagonia.com (please allow a few days for a response) (Photo Credit Chris Evans)

Join Torrey House authors Zak Podmore and Ayja Bounous for a short pre-release reading of their upcoming books followed by a meet-and-mingle night of food, drinks, and conversation at Fisher Brewing Company, presented in partnership with Save Our Canyons and Patagonia SLC. Confluence: Navigating the Personal & Political on Rivers of the New West sets out to explore exploited Western rivers—and some of the most pressing environmental justice issues of our time. After losing his river-running mother to cancer, Zak Podmore disappears into the American West’s iconic canyon country to heal. He kayaks down a rare release of water in the Colorado River Delta, investigates uranium tailings on Ute Mountain Ute lands near the San Juan River, and interrogates the treatment of asylum seekers crossing the Rio Grande. Confluence presents an up-close, personal perspective on our responsibility to rivers and to each other. Zak Podmore is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Outside, Sierra, High Country News, and Canoe & Kayak. He lives in Utah where he reports for The Salt Lake Tribune. From mountain ecology to population pressure, Shaped by Snow: Defending the Future of Winter examines the environmental impacts of the ski industry—even as Ayja Bounous celebrates a legacy of snow and love from a family instrumental in its development. Exploring threats to winter due to climate change, Bounous realizes how deeply her personal relationships are tied to a disappearing season. Climate activist and third-generation skier Ayja Bounous holds an MA in Environmental Humanities from the University of Utah. She lives at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City.

This event is presented by Torrey House Press, Fisher Brewing Co., Patagonia SLC outlet, Save Our Canyons, and the Utah Humanities Book Festival. This event is supported in part by Utah Humanities; the Utah Department of Arts & Museums; and SLCo Zoo, Arts & Parks.

RSVP: https://www.healutah.org/wherewillthesnowgo/

Many of us move to or stay in Utah because of its unparalleled access to the outdoors. But what impact will climate change have on the outdoors here? From altering how we access activities to morphing our relationship with the outdoors and each other, our climate will - and already is - drastically altering what its like to live in Utah. However, your voice and actions have the power to impact the future of Utah, and even our country and world. Please join the Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL Utah), Torrey House Press, and Black Diamond for an interactive climate change discussion on Monday, September 30th from 6:00-8:00 PM to help kick off Climate Week 2019. During the evening, you'll hear HEAL's Policy Associate Noah Miterko, Torrey House Press author Ayja Bounous, and Black Diamond athlete Angel Collinson talk about how climate change is effecting Utah, what it means for the activities and people we love, and how you can take action to create a better future. You'll get the chance to ask any of our panelist questions and will even have the opportunity to reach out to one of our Utah lawmakers right then and there. Plus, we'll have light refreshments for you to enjoy while you meet other Utahns interested in making a difference. This event is open to all ages. Our program will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. 

RSVP: https://www.healutah.org/wherewillthesnowgo/

Many of us move to or stay in Utah because of its unparalleled access to the outdoors. But what impact will climate change have on the outdoors here? From altering how we access activities to morphing our relationship with the outdoors and each other, our climate will - and already is - drastically altering what its like to live in Utah. However, your voice and actions have the power to impact the future of Utah, and even our country and world. Please join the Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL Utah), Torrey House Press, and Black Diamond for an interactive climate change discussion on Monday, September 30th from 6:00-8:00 PM to help kick off Climate Week 2019. During the evening, you'll hear HEAL's Policy Associate Noah Miterko, Torrey House Press author Ayja Bounous, and Black Diamond athlete Angel Collinson talk about how climate change is effecting Utah, what it means for the activities and people we love, and how you can take action to create a better future. You'll get the chance to ask any of our panelist questions and will even have the opportunity to reach out to one of our Utah lawmakers right then and there. Plus, we'll have light refreshments for you to enjoy while you meet other Utahns interested in making a difference. This event is open to all ages. Our program will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. 

RSVP: https://www.healutah.org/wherewillthesnowgo/

Many of us move to or stay in Utah because of its unparalleled access to the outdoors. But what impact will climate change have on the outdoors here? From altering how we access activities to morphing our relationship with the outdoors and each other, our climate will - and already is - drastically altering what its like to live in Utah. However, your voice and actions have the power to impact the future of Utah, and even our country and world. Please join the Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL Utah), Torrey House Press, and Black Diamond for an interactive climate change discussion on Monday, September 30th from 6:00-8:00 PM to help kick off Climate Week 2019. During the evening, you'll hear HEAL's Policy Associate Noah Miterko, Torrey House Press author Ayja Bounous, and Black Diamond athlete Angel Collinson talk about how climate change is effecting Utah, what it means for the activities and people we love, and how you can take action to create a better future. You'll get the chance to ask any of our panelist questions and will even have the opportunity to reach out to one of our Utah lawmakers right then and there. Plus, we'll have light refreshments for you to enjoy while you meet other Utahns interested in making a difference. This event is open to all ages. Our program will begin promptly at 6:30 PM.