May 9 - Backcountry Utah

WASATCH WILDFLOWERS
Tuesday, June 3 rd , 7pm
Following the spring snowmelt on the mountain slopes and meadows of the Central Wasatch
Range, there is a magnificent eruption of brilliant colors from the native plants and flowers.
Dr. Zuckerman's slide presentation will include about seventy of some of the most prevalent
wildflowers that blanket these hills and valleys and the characteristics that distinguish them.
Paul will also discuss the recognition of some flowering invasive and noxious plants and their
proper disposal, as well as photographic tricks & tips to successfully capture wildflower
images.
GPS 101
Thursday, June 5 th , 7pm
A Global Positioning System is a fun and accurate tool that can help you navigate through
backcountry terrain or even down city streets. Join REI navigation expert Paul Vernon as he
unveils the mysteries of this fun and fascinating piece of technology. This presentation will
cover an introduction to the GPS system, types of GPS receivers and their common use, and
basic GPS functions. An excellent primer for people who are looking to get started with GPS
use.
WILDLIFE WATCHING YELLOWSTONE PARK
Tuesday, June 10 th , 7pm
The largest intact temperate ecosystem in the lower 48 states, Yellowstone National Park is one
of the best places to see wolves, bison, bears, elk, coyotes, eagles and other charismatic
animals in their natural habitat. From wolf pups and bison calves in the spring to the elk rut and
raptor migration in the fall, get insider tips on when, where, and how to observe and learn
about the animals that reside in the world’s first national park. Wildlife ecologist and sculptor
George Bumann, M.S. and program manager Jenny Golding from the Yellowstone Association
Institute (YAI) will present a lively multimedia presentation, trip planning information, and
YAI literature. The Yellowstone Association is the official educational partner for Yellowstone
National Park.
BEST OF THE WASATCH SUMMER HIKING
Tuesday, June 17 th , 7pm
Where will you find the best waterfalls, summits, lakes, unknown trails, wildlife, and
wildflowers? Find out this evening! Greg Witt, author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake
City, reveals the top local hikes. It’s a fun, fast-paced presentation with some surprises and
prizes. With summer around the corner, it's time to lace up your hiking boots for some of the
best hiking in the world, right along the Wasatch Front. Here we have a greater variety of
dramatic and awe-inspiring day-hikes than any major metropolitan area in the United States.
Within minutes of the Salt Lake Valley you can access a stunning array of alpine lakes, snowdraped
mountain peaks, fragrant evergreen forests, deep canyon waterfalls, granite towers, and
flowered cirques.