FLAGSTAFF, AZ
Northern
Arizona University Seminars
Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff and serves a student population of nearly 25,000. At 6,600 ft, visitors enjoy much milder weather than the southern part of the state, with summer temps in the 60s and 70s. The college has first-rate STEM faculty and departments, and we’ve worked with them to schedule summer workshop experiences that challenge and engage.
You can find almost anything in Flagstaff, from four-star restaurants to funky, natural food cafes, from cowboy bars to bookstores, and more. Area attractions include the Lowell Observatory, Grand Canyon (90 min), Meteor Crater (60 min), Painted Desert and Petrified Forest Natural Parks (120 minutes), and if you really miss the heat, Phoenix is just a two-hour drive.
Environmental Science of the
San Juan River in Southern Utah
Join us for a float trip down the San Juan River in southern Utah!
The river offers mild whitewater, beautiful beach camps; dramatic canyon
meanders, spectacular geology and fossils; desert river ecology; and ancient
Puebloan dwellings, artifacts, and petroglyphs. The course will integrate environmental science and archaeology in an issue and problem-based learning format, and will include strategies to apply the course content in relevant educational settings. This is a unique opportunity to learn in and explore one of the most spectacular, undeveloped canyons in the Southwest!
We contract with NAU Outdoors, who outfits the San Juan River tours for us. The river guides are experienced and the outfitter is fully bonded and insured – however we will travel through remote areas and river travel is never risk-free! The river is class II with two class III rapids. Days on the river are hot – bring plenty of sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat is essential. You must be moderately healthy and fit. Limit 20-25 participants.
| Sun July 14 | Arrive Flagstaff. Welcome
BBQ and orientation. |
| Mon July 15 | AM Three hour overview to the
ecology, geology and geomorphology on the river. PM Drive
to river put-in site near Bluff, UT and camp. |
| Tues July 16 | Rafting 101. Put in near
Sand Island. River geomorphology, water flow, native and non-native
species. |
| Wed July 17 | Archaeology and local history.
World-class petroglyphs, cliff dwellings, prehistoric and historic
Mormon sites. Consider human impact through time. |
| Thurs July 18 | River geology, hike to volcanic
area, explore botany and fossil record (geologic monocline) of area.
Energy exploration of region. Final reflections. |
| Fri July 19 | Take out, return to Flagstaff. |
| Sat July 20 | Depart for home. |
About the instructors:
Dr Michael Ort, Department of Environmental Science, and Joelle Clark, Department
of Anthropology, NAU. Both Michael and Joelle have significant previous
experience on the San Juan.
Includes all equipment, gear (boats, tents, sleeping bags, etc.) and food for the trip, and local accommodations on Sunday and Friday nights in NAU halls of residence. There is a discount for those not needing air travel, contact LAB-AIDS for more information.
| RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW by calling Ayse Frosina at 800 381-8003 Ext 120 or Dr. Mark Koker at Ext 142 |
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* Prices shown are for applications received by May 1, 2008. Applications received after May 1 will incur an additional $200 fee to cover the increased cost of air travel.
