We appreciate your patience as we update our website. The past events for our 2020 and 2021 festival will be added soon!
Science & Land, Arts & Culture, and Night Sky
Venture out to a superbly dark location to learn the craft of astrophotography from an expert.
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Arts & Culture
Experience Native American drumming, dance, and stories plus classical music performed by the Symphony of the Canyons, followed by telescopic views of the night sky.
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Outdoor Adventure and Night Sky
Scenic 2-mile hike through groves of ancient Ponderosa Pines followed by a catered field supper and stargazing from a superbly dark site. *Advance registration required. Limit 20 people
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Science & Land and Night Sky
Astronomy interpreter Paul Ricketts presents a program on black holes while you enjoy sandwiches and more at the Kanab Creek Bakery.
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Community, Science & Land, and Night Sky
Join Bettymaya Foott, Director of Engagement for the International Dark Sky Association, and local amateur astronomers from Stellar Vista Observatory for night sky viewing, laser guided constellation tours, astrophotography, star stories and smart outdoor lighting demos.
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Community and Arts & Culture
Relax and enjoy live music while visiting Kanab's coolest outdoor gear and bookstore.
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Science & Land
Come join rangers at Pipe Spring for a talk about threatened and endangered species found in and around Pipe Spring National Monument.
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Science & Land
During a time of drought, climate change and major population growth, how can Utah better support this critical body of water?
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Arts & Culture
Meet-n-Greet with Artists Inspired by the Flora & Fauna of The Colorado Plateau
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Outdoor Adventure
Enjoy early morning bird watching at Kanab's Jackson Flat Reservoir (no hiking required)
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Community, Science & Land, and Night Sky
Presentation on light pollution by an astronomer, followed by a telescopic tour of the night sky, preceded by Open Mic from 6 - 8 pm at The Nomad!
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Community
An introduction to the basics of cob ovens. Learn their environmental benefits and how cob ovens can be used to create delicious home-cooked meals.
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Science & Land
Explore a natural limestone sink with a geologist over a picnic lunch with panoramic views!
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Community
Presentation on water-wise ornamental flower care, beneficial insects and their ecosystem building, rainwater harvesting, etc.
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Arts & Culture
Works by Bach, Mozart and Handel in Solo and Duet Performances for Viola and Violin
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Community
Meet festival attendees, organizers, volunteers, contributors, and presenters over a delicious potluck supper in the park.
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Arts & Culture
Hear a live reading by regional poets at Raven's Heart Gallery.
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Science & Land
Tour several projects and treatments on the North Kaibab National Forest with a senior level silviculturist.
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Science & Land
Visit dinosaur track sites with a BLM paleontologist from the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
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Films
Exploring the many aspects of resilience that humanity may choose to embrace for the societal and global transitions ahead.
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Films
Exploring a new and emerging legal framework of accountability for inaction to address climate change.
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Films
How do you change someone's mind about the most important thing in the world?
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Science & Land
What does the future hold for the generation and delivery of reliable electricity to rural southern Utah and the Arizona Strip?
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Outdoor Adventure
Enjoy an easy-to-moderate lunchtime hike and conversation with the BLM's Paria River District Manager.
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Science & Land
Meet a live owl up-close in a fun interactive event for kids and adults with Wasatch Mountain State Park Ranger/Naturalist, Kathy Donnell.
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Films
Extreme efforts to conserve wildlife in three locations around the American West.
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Films
Exploring the complex range of human responses to climate change.
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Films
New research findings for restoring forest health, followed by a post-film discussion relevant to the local area.
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Outdoor Adventure
A moderate 5-mile hike through the spectacularly scenic terrain of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument with a public lands advocate. *Advance registration is required, as there is a 12 person limit
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Community and Night Sky
Mom's and Dad's, bring your kids to enjoy a Mother's Day evening viewing planets and stars.
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Films
Transformational perspectives of Astronauts observing the magnificent beauty of Earth from space.
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Films
Activists from around the world visit Pope Francis at the Vatican to share the urgency of addressing challenges facing the Earth, our common home, followed by a facilitated post-film discussion.
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Films
The story of protecting Greater Chaco from the Indigenous perspective.
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Community
Gather for the Kick-off event to launch the 17th Annual Amazing Earthfest with music, reflection, thought-provoking ideas and inspirational poetry.
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Outdoor Adventure
A scenic hike on Kanab's newest trail system.
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Arts & Culture and Night Sky
World renowned astrophotgrapher, Dave Lane, shares the stories to his night photography from Kanab and southern Utah.
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Films and Community
Viewer reflection and discussion on the documentary films (and Native Plant video), with a focus on "The Divided Brain".
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Community
A series of short videos from advocates for the natural world followed by a discussion on the topics covered.
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Science & Land and Night Sky
Presentation on Viewing Dark Skies in Utah by Paul Ricketts, from the University of Utah's South Physics Observatory.
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Science & Land
Palentology presentation on new dinosaur discoveries in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument by Joe Sertich, curator at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
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Science & Land
Live demonstration of owls by Wasatch Mountain State Park naturalist, Kathy Donnell.
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Community
Discussion on the Interview of Renowned Climate Scientist Katharine Hayhoe on Radio West KUER.
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Arts & Culture and Science & Land
Photos of ruins and rock art of the Kayenta Area as presented by former Utah Rock Art Research Association president, Richard Jenkinson.
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Science & Land
The National Parks Conservation Association talks about the effects of climate change on our National Parks.
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Community
Kick-off event for Amazing Earthfest, featuring keynote speaker Blake Spalding, co-owner/co-chef of the nationally known Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm in Boulder, Utah.
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Films
Striving for balance between the left and right brain is a survival imperative. Our left hemisphere is very proficient at creating technologies, procedures and systems, but cannot understand the profound implications of those creations for people and the natural world around us.
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Films
Learn the plight of the endangered North Atlantic right whale and the impact of its protection efforts on the lobster industry.
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Arts & Culture and Science & Land
This is a recorded presentation about growing native plants and seed saving from a Southern Pauite perspective. There will be no live discussion.
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Films
Explore the convergence of modern science and the world's great wisdom traditions in the context of nonviolence, its history, and impact on conflict.
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Films
The inspiring story of Betty Reid Soskin, beloved African American National Park ranger who just retired March 31st, 2022, at the age of 100!
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Films
What is consciousness? Is it in all living beings? What happens when we die? Why do we seem to be hardwired for mystical experience?
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Science & Land and Night Sky
In case you missed it, Amazing Earthfest will once more host a Master Class with professional astrophotographer Dave Lane! What a novel way to enjoy the holidays!
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Arts & Culture
Connect with Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument through this creative writing workshop hosted by Grand Staircase Escalante Partners.
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Science & Land and Night Sky
Utah leads the world in designated dark sky places, and our state and national parks form the foundational footprint of dark sky protection. Learn more about the meteoric rise of dark sky programming and protection in Utah parks from Shelby Stock (Utah State Parks) and Cassidy Jones (National Parks Conservation Association). Our speakers will share their view of the key ingredients for dark sky success in Utah and highlight the importance of continued advocacy from International Dark Sky Association (IDA) members and supporters to keep Utah skies dark.
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Outdoor Adventure
The documentary film, Into The Canyon, stirs vivid memories and wild imagination for thousands who have hiked a trail in Grand Canyon National Park, or even simply looked into the abyss from the rim with awe and wonder. For millions who have not yet visited the chasm, Pete McBride and Kevin Fedarko’s epic 750 mile through hike takes viewers into the depth and complexity of its vast and sometimes forbidding interior. Join Kevin Fedarko, Susan Hand and other experienced inner canyon hikers for a fascinating conversation about the joys and the perils of extended foot travel across this most precious, yet frequently threatened, but always fiercely defended national treasure.
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Outdoor Adventure
Buckskin Gulch is a spectacular slot canyon located in south-central Utah, halfway between the towns of Kanab and Page. It is the longest and deepest slot canyon in the United States and perhaps the entire world. Our trip takes you on an easy day-hike that includes two slot canyons; the slot of Wire Pass and two different sections of Buckskin Gulch itself.
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Arts & Culture
Join the former president of the Utah Rock Art Research Association to examine some of his favorite rock art images in the Southwest. No theories will be presented; just photos of spectacular rock art sites, many from public sites that you are encouraged to visit. As it works to protect prehistoric rock art sites around the West, URARA offers oppo
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Science & Land
Author and historian Frederick Swanson will delve into the human stories behind the creation of Utah’s national parks and national monuments, showing how geologic marvels such as Rainbow Bridge, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches and Grand Staircase-Escalante emerged from obscurity to become worldwide travel destinations. We’ll meet a diverse and intriguing group of explorers, scientists, artists and writers who brought these masterpieces of sculptured rock to the attention of the outside world and called for their protection as part of our national park system. Come along as we ride through unknown canyons, scale lofty mesas and motor down dusty roads to discover what these early-day travelers encountered in the mysterious landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. Frederick H. Swanson is author and editor of five books on western U.S. history, including Dave Rust: A Life in the Canyons, which received the 2008 Utah Book Award. He is a fellow of the International League of Conservation Writers and recipient of the Wallace Stegner Prize in Environmental Humanities.
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Arts & Culture and Night Sky
Practical instruction for capturing night sky images including equipment and techniques for beginning and advanced photographers.
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Films
Topic: Landscape Architecture – Portrait of a pioneering female garden designer
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Films
Topic: Nuclear Disarmament – Portrait of an activist
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Films
Topic: Civic Participation – Portrait of an activist
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Films
The 2021 Invocation to Sustainability will offer a Zoom discussion on the fascinating 3-part documentary film titled, The Connectivity Project, which explores the concepts around how people, nature and community are all linked to one another.
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Community
Join a panel discussion with students of Kanab High School to learn about their outlook on the future of the planet.
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Films and Community
Topic: Worldwide Systemic Change
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Science & Land and Night Sky
Explore what the night sky has to offer in ways that your eyes simply cannot see.
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Community and Science & Land
How do you talk to someone who doesn’t believe in climate change?
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Films and Science & Land
In the middle of the Mojave Desert, is the driest city in America, yet it leads the United States in sustainable water conservation.
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Science & Land and Night Sky
Learn about the adverse effects of the ordinary light pollution we experience each night as it impacts human health and safety, wildlife (such as sleep, mating, and feeding cycles), science (both amateur and professional astronomy), and the economy.
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Community and Science & Land
Most of us understand that humanity will only be able to address the climate crisis if we all work together. But how can we engage with people whose values, background, or interests we share, but who aren’t currently invested in tackling the climate emergency?
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Arts & Culture
Enjoy adventures and excerpts on film of dancers in the spectacular lands of Southern Utah and the Four Corners region with the award winning choreographer, dancer, and filmmaker, Maida Withers.
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Science & Land and Night Sky
Learn how stars are born, what they’re made of, how long they live, and what they do while they’re alive. What can you tell by looking at the color of a star? What kind of material remains in space after a star dies? Come listen and find out!
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Films
In this documentary, you’ll learn how allergies, obesity, asthma, diabetes, auto-immune and intestinal disorders are all on the rise, with the incidence of some diseases doubling every ten years. New research points to changes in the ecosystem of microbes that live on and inside every one of us — our micro-biomes — as a major cause.
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Science & Land and Night Sky
We’ll illustrate and explain all the different types of objects in the Universe starting close to home and zooming outward from our galaxy including our solar system, stars, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, neutron stars and black holes. This presentation will cover telescopes too and is among the requirements for scouts to earn an astronomy belt loop and badge.
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Community and Science & Land
In this informal discussion, you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the monument’s natural, cultural, and scientific resources, as well as ask questions about the status of GSENM and about Partners’ efforts to restore its boundaries.
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Films, Community, and Science & Land
Topic: Western Wildfire
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Science & Land and Night Sky
Learn from a master the techniques and equipment needed to produce stunning nighttime landscape images that include a dazzling starry night sky.
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Films and Community
Learn how competing demands for water, food, and energy have pitted farmers, American Indians, and commercial fishermen against each other for decades in the 10 million acre Klamath River Basin.
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Arts & Culture
This presentation, covering six-miles of the gulch from Oak Corral to Table Rock, will take a close look at its unusual rock art, using D-stretch technology to bring out some of the faded details.
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Community
Gather online to launch the 14th Annual Amazing Earthfest (revised for the Covid 19 pandemic) with music, reflection, thought-provoking commentary and inspirational poetry to kick off our 2020 series of self-directed adventures, documentary films, discovery and learning opportunities.
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Published on: Sunday, 2/18/2024
