2010 Schedule
Thursday, November 11, 2010
11am to 2pm: Riparian restoration service project
Near the Potash boat-ramp on the Colorado River (includes scattering seed on 20-40 acres of Jackson Bottom as part of Plateau Restoration's Post Tamarisk Treatment Rehabilitation Project).
Meet for transport and car-pooling at the Moab Information Center (corner of Center and Main) at 11:00am and return by 2pm. Lunch and all tools provided.
Includes presentations on issues related to Colorado River restoration techniques and efforts.
This activity is free to anyone, not just registrants of the event. Please RSVP.
4 pm - 6 pm: Sundowner gathering and BBQ
Event warm-up for sponsors and volunteers at Plateau Restoration's facility. Folks who sign up for the whole event are invited to attend.
7 pm - 9 pm: Presentations on Colorado River Issues at Star Hall, Moab
Running Dry: A Journey From Source to Sea Down the Colorado River: Jonathon Waterman
Restoring Colorado River Ecosystems - the Current Perspective - Robert Adler, JD.
THIS EVENING EVENT ONLY: $5:00 at the door.
Near the Potash boat-ramp on the Colorado River (includes scattering seed on 20-40 acres of Jackson Bottom as part of Plateau Restoration's Post Tamarisk Treatment Rehabilitation Project).
Meet for transport and car-pooling at the Moab Information Center (corner of Center and Main) at 11:00am and return by 2pm. Lunch and all tools provided.
Includes presentations on issues related to Colorado River restoration techniques and efforts.
This activity is free to anyone, not just registrants of the event. Please RSVP.
4 pm - 6 pm: Sundowner gathering and BBQ
Event warm-up for sponsors and volunteers at Plateau Restoration's facility. Folks who sign up for the whole event are invited to attend.
7 pm - 9 pm: Presentations on Colorado River Issues at Star Hall, Moab
Running Dry: A Journey From Source to Sea Down the Colorado River: Jonathon Waterman
Restoring Colorado River Ecosystems - the Current Perspective - Robert Adler, JD.
THIS EVENING EVENT ONLY: $5:00 at the door.
Friday, November 12, 2010
9 am to 3pm: Winter float on the Colorado River
open only to Full-Event Registrants
PRE-REGISTRATION by November 8 is required.
(Class I-II) raft trip focusing on learning and fun with instructors and other key folk, including river historians Roy Webb and Richard Quartaroli, Dave Mortenson and Tom Martin along with replica historic boats, geologists Wayne Ranney and Tamsin McCormick, event organizer, Michael Dean Smith.
Lunch, life jackets and transport provided.
This trip is conducted as a part of the fund-raiser by Plateau Restoration, who is a permitted outfitter on this section; it is open only to pre-registrants.
Meet at Moab Information Center (Center and Main, Moab) at 9 am for van transportation. Return by 5 pm. Pick-up and drop-off at Red Cliff's Adventure Lodge, by arrangement.
3 pm to 4:30 pm Post river-trip wine-tasting and bar snacks at Red Cliff's Adventure Lodge / Castle Creek Winery. Open only to Full-Event Registrants and PRE-REGISTRATION by Nov 8 is required.
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7 pm to 9 pm Historic River Film Festival I, at Star Hall in Moab
Evening presentation featuring river historian and author, Roy Webb, University of Utah.
THIS EVENING EVENT ONLY: $5:00 at the door.
open only to Full-Event Registrants
PRE-REGISTRATION by November 8 is required.
(Class I-II) raft trip focusing on learning and fun with instructors and other key folk, including river historians Roy Webb and Richard Quartaroli, Dave Mortenson and Tom Martin along with replica historic boats, geologists Wayne Ranney and Tamsin McCormick, event organizer, Michael Dean Smith.
Lunch, life jackets and transport provided.
This trip is conducted as a part of the fund-raiser by Plateau Restoration, who is a permitted outfitter on this section; it is open only to pre-registrants.
Meet at Moab Information Center (Center and Main, Moab) at 9 am for van transportation. Return by 5 pm. Pick-up and drop-off at Red Cliff's Adventure Lodge, by arrangement.
3 pm to 4:30 pm Post river-trip wine-tasting and bar snacks at Red Cliff's Adventure Lodge / Castle Creek Winery. Open only to Full-Event Registrants and PRE-REGISTRATION by Nov 8 is required.
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7 pm to 9 pm Historic River Film Festival I, at Star Hall in Moab
Evening presentation featuring river historian and author, Roy Webb, University of Utah.
THIS EVENING EVENT ONLY: $5:00 at the door.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Single-day price: $50 ($40 for members)
9:30 am to 5 pm Full day of presentations
with expert guest instructors / authors at Star Hall and Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Lunch and educational materials provided. Chat with presenters, book sales and signings by authors, display of replica historic boats. Raffle with tons of great prizes (wine, outdoor gear, books, etc.)
Featuring Wayne Ranney, Roy Webb, Richard Quartaroli, Tom Martin, Brad Dimock, and others.
9:30 am STAR HALL. Plateau Restoration; Welcome address
10:00 to 11:00 am In the campsites of John Wesley Powell - Richard Quartaroli
11:00 am to 11:45 Endangered Fish Recovery Program - Tildon Jones
12:00 to 2:30 pm MOAB ARTS & REC. CENTER
Lunch
Book sales and signings, replica boats and other diplays,
meet and chat with authors / presenters, Raffle.
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm STAR HALL : "Big Water and Little Boats"
– The amazing journey of Joe Szep. - Dave Mortenson
4:00 - 5:00 pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER Wayne Ranney - Carving of the Grand Canyon
7 pm to 9 pm Historic River Film Festival II, at Star Hall in Moab
Roy Webb: "Facing Your Danger" - evolution of rowing
Tom Martin: "Call of the Canyon", 1957 high-water in Grand Canyon.
THIS EVENING EVENT ONLY: $5:00 at the door.
with expert guest instructors / authors at Star Hall and Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Lunch and educational materials provided. Chat with presenters, book sales and signings by authors, display of replica historic boats. Raffle with tons of great prizes (wine, outdoor gear, books, etc.)
Featuring Wayne Ranney, Roy Webb, Richard Quartaroli, Tom Martin, Brad Dimock, and others.
9:30 am STAR HALL. Plateau Restoration; Welcome address
10:00 to 11:00 am In the campsites of John Wesley Powell - Richard Quartaroli
11:00 am to 11:45 Endangered Fish Recovery Program - Tildon Jones
12:00 to 2:30 pm MOAB ARTS & REC. CENTER
Lunch
Book sales and signings, replica boats and other diplays,
meet and chat with authors / presenters, Raffle.
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm STAR HALL : "Big Water and Little Boats"
– The amazing journey of Joe Szep. - Dave Mortenson
4:00 - 5:00 pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER Wayne Ranney - Carving of the Grand Canyon
7 pm to 9 pm Historic River Film Festival II, at Star Hall in Moab
Roy Webb: "Facing Your Danger" - evolution of rowing
Tom Martin: "Call of the Canyon", 1957 high-water in Grand Canyon.
THIS EVENING EVENT ONLY: $5:00 at the door.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Single-day price: $40 ($35 for members)
PRE-REGISTRATION by November, 13 is required.
9 am to 3 pm: Geology and natural history tour of Arches National Park (hikes optional)
with presenter, Dr. Tamsin McCormick, and Event Director, Michael Dean Smith.
Lunch and transportation provided.
Meet at the Moab Information Center (Center and Main in Moab) at 9 am for van transportation, car-pooling and logistics.
After-event celebration and river videos at a local Moab bar, for anyone left.
with presenter, Dr. Tamsin McCormick, and Event Director, Michael Dean Smith.
Lunch and transportation provided.
Meet at the Moab Information Center (Center and Main in Moab) at 9 am for van transportation, car-pooling and logistics.
After-event celebration and river videos at a local Moab bar, for anyone left.
