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The Utah State Office of Education Title VII Program in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Red Butte Garden, the Urban Indian Center and the Utah Natural History Museum hosted the second annual of the Earth Connections Camp, American Indian Nature Camp on June 18.
The camp’s goal is to reconnect urban American Indian youth with their natural world and cultural heritage, organizers said.
The 30 campers, divided into two groups, spent the day at Red Butte Garden learning about American Indian traditions, history, arts and craft, storytelling and nutrition.
American Indian educators and specialists from the various partners led each of the learning stations.
Juan Palma, BLM Utah state director, was the keynote speaker. He shared his story of growing up in a family of migrant workers and the difference education made in his life.
Other activities during the day-long camp included building solar toys and constructing dams with the assistance of Bureau of Reclamation staff.
“I was so impressed with the instructors, volunteers, and especially the campers,” said Jeanette Shackelford, BLM Utah State Youth Program Lead. “The kids were respectful and attentive, and I personally learned a lot from listening to the different sessions.”
Organizers hope to continue to collaborate and expand the day-camp to have more students attend.
A Lawyer, An Engineer and Two Artists: collaborative installation by David Honeybone and Lynette Willoughby for Roundhay Arts Trail 2016.
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One of my boys' daily wrestling or "tackle" sessions. Connected as only brothers can be :)
a pair of moths in the throes of passion, though I must say there was very little movement during this period ...
the two moths combined together are about 1-plus cm in height
i think these are Day Flying Moths (Amata huebneri) - let me know if I'm wrong
EIU Freshman Connection on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois on August 20, 2025. (Jay Grabiec)
Delta Connection flight 4991 taking off from runway 23 at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) enroute to Detroit Wayne County International Airport (DTW). CRJ-701ER.